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There are good things and bad things about these brownies. Let’s start with the good. As far as brownies go, they have a good dose of fiber. They’re very filling. And, they taste “fine”. But… And, this is a big but. Even with a hefty dose of cocoa, there is […]
I love avocados. They’re so rich, creamy, and satisfying. Just add at least half of an avocado to any salad and you’ve turned it into a meal. This could work with fruit salads, too. I prefer avocado in my savory salads. But, I’ve been know to sprinkle a little bit […]
Pastina… It can refer to any tiny pasta. Or, it might refer to a dish made by Italian grandmothers everywhere. It’s a simple blend of chicken soup, broth, stock, and veggies. My grandmother added the pastina directly to the chicken soup. So, that’s how I make it. This […]
It’s an incredible stretch to call this a recipe. But, I absolutely loved this meal and it was delicious. Taking those two facts into account, this makeshift snack/meal deserves to be noted. It was one of those days. I needed lunch and I needed it fast. Two minutes later, I […]
Probably because of all of the holiday excess, I get into a frugal mood out of the blue. After coring a particularly delicious pineapple, I wondered. What could I do with the fiber-y core. First thought, it’s smoothie time. The fiber-y bits in the resulting smoothie were barely noticeable.
For the best flavor and texture, use more than one type of apple.
Baked Apple Butter 6-7 apples, well-washed and roughly cubed 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 Tablespoons molasses […]
Inspired by this recipe at Serious Eats, I found myself drinking my favorite breakfast of the week. Using the juice of 1/2 of one extremely juicy lemon, lemon and freshly ground black pepper were the dominant flavors. Hints of fresh veggies were a lovely background note. Kale Mary […]
It’s official! We’ve survived the much-anticipated Mayan Apocalypse! So, let’s celebrate and make some hot chocolate. Adjust the recipe to your taste adding honey to finish your chocoalate or less cinnamon if you choose. But, try it with less sugar than you think you might enjoy. Mexican chocolate is quite […]
I’m running out of ways to differentiate my growing assortment of cornbread recipes. This one is a perfect combination of moist, tender and fluffy. And, a touch more sugar than usual almost puts this one in the dessert category. This was perfect with eggs and chili. It also made a […]
If you make hummus from scratch, there’s bound to be some left over. Hummus Balls makes approximtely 16 balls 4-5 cups red curry hummus 1 onion, finely minced 5 cloves garlic, finely minced olive oil, as needed 2 cups corn tortillas, ground to crumbs 1 egg, […] |
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