Watermelon Granita. I don't know why but I've always been intimidated by the term "granita" and thought it was too fancy for me to try on my own. Well, it is fancy! But guess what, it's also super easy, and really fresh and light. A perfect summer dessert. The flavor is so obviously watermelon without being cloyingly sweet. It's just right. You have to try it. I followed the recipe from my latest Bon Appetit Magazine . Watermelon Granita: 4 cups (1 3/4 pounds) cubed seedless watermelon (from a 4-lb. melon) 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Directions: Purée all ingredients in a blender (I used a food processor) until smooth. Using a fork, scrape granita vigorously to form icy flakes. Instant Chocolate Cake Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. ...love Maegan: Oversized Cropped Tank or Jersey Vest DIY Fashion+Home+Lifestyle Blog.
What you’ll need. . . * NOTE: as you wear it the edges will curl a little …which actually makes it look better for a cropped look, pull it back more or cut the center shorter * NOTE #2: instead of ribbon you can cut strips out of the left over t-shirt, shoe laces, lace, anything! Voila! See how I wore it by clicking the links below… DIY Crop Vest with Jeans | DIY Cop Top with Tropical Skirt Have Fun! * Find all my DIYs here. ...love Maegan: Drop Waist V-neck T-shirt Dress DIY Fashion+Home+Lifestyle Blog.
Black-Bottom Coconut Bars. Friday Foodday. Oh hey! Happy Friday! I hope you all have a fabulous long weekend! TCB will be off on Monday, but fear not, I'll be back on Tuesday! Lemon Poppy Seed Muffinsc/o Stephanie Cooks Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. poppy seeds 1¼ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs Zest of 1 lemon 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)Directions1- Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Directions Preheat oven to 375°.For the Filling: In a medium pan, heat olive oil on low.
Green Chile Enchilada Sauce: In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Spread about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish.Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the chicken/white bean filling. Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Sugar Donut Muffins Ingredients Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cherry Apple Sugar Cone Crumble. This weekend we went to a gorgeous engagement party at a lake house in Virginia. The views of the dock at sunset were spectacular. I ate too much ceviche, drank too much cherimoya punch and ate way too many gummy bears on our hour long drive home. I spent the next morning miserable on the couch with a cold washcloth on my forehead unable to do much but watch re-runs of Chopped on our DVR. Good thing Nick was there to take care of me. He made me pancakes! When I felt better -- after I missed an entire beautiful Sunday -- I made him this Cherry Apple Sugar Cone Crumble.
. *1 can cherry pie filling *2 Fuji apples *4 sugar cones (crushed) *1 teaspoon salt *1/2 cup brown sugar *1/3 cup sliced almonds *1 teaspoon cinnamon *1/2 teaspoon nutmeg *1 stick melted butter The best part of this dessert was the hint of salt that came out with the brown sugar and crushed sugar cones. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. Stripes and sequins: DIY Love... My (amazingly talented) friend Jenni has a section on her blog where she highlights the DIY projects that she’s found to be fabulous. Since I’ve been a little bit busy, I thought I’d steal a page out of her book. These are two projects that I’m dying to try myself. First there is StyleCaster’s “Hardcore DIY.“ This necklace is just out of this world. Buying safety pins and seed beads immediately to recreate on my own. And then there is Dismount Creative’s sparkly wrapped bracelets.
Alicia is a friend of mine, or at least an internet friend, and she never fails to inspire me. Love. Dying to make both. Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. Cupcakes are still quite the trend, aren't they? Well, I don't think this trend is ending anytime soon... especially when the sky's the limit for cupcake flavors! Take for instance Boston Cream Pie. It's not exactly a pie but rather a cake. When it comes to cupcakes, pretty much any cake can be adapted in cupcake form.
These Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are a delicious example. Tender cake filled with sweet pastry cream is crowned with a rich chocolate ganache. Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes recipe from Cook's Illustrated Pastry Cream: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3 large egg yolks 1/3 cup granulated sugar pinch of table salt 4 teaspoons conrnstarch 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold & cut into 2 pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Chocolate Glaze: 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup light corn syrup 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For the pastry cream: Bring the cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
DIY Chic Summer Tie Dye // From Katie. I love tie dye projects. I think the first time I ever tie dyed anything was at a middle school girls sleep over party-and it was so fun! Today Katie has made us a sweet summer tie dye DIY. Hi Everyone I'm Katie of I go by Katie & I'm excited to share a fun DIY with you while Elsie takes some time off to enjoy her wedding & I am so excited for her! Now here's how to make this super easy & chic spotted tie dye top! Supplies you will need: Small glass marbles Rubber bands Fabric dye (I used Jacquard Procion MX dye but good old Rit will do) - if you've never used fabric dye before, don't worry it's super easy! Bucket Measuring cups Gloves A cotton blouse or tee shirt - whatever you like as long as it's 100% cotton. To begin mix your dye according to the instructions on the box or bottle for tub dying fabric. Decide where you would like your spots, I chose to place them randomly in clusters.
I hope you've enjoyed my fun & easy DIY! Toasted Chickpea Snacks. Toasted Chickpea Snacks I like to snack on crunchy stuff. Nuts and pretzels…stuff like that. Surely I’m not the only one who gets such great satisfaction out of crunching? Lately I’ve gotten into those dried/roasted soy nuts or edamame. The toasted chickpeas I made today kind of remind me of those. But they’re crunchier, therefore more addictive…I might have to start keeping these in my pocket. These are super easy to make. Anyway you just toss it together with a tablespoon of olive oil and then spread them on a baking sheet. Also: * These are good with curry powder too (instead of chili powder) but I wansn’t in the mood to deal with that smell in the house for the next 3 days. * The longer you bake them the crunchier they get. * Oh yeah, I used canned chickpeas. * Oh yeah, great beer food.
Recipe You need: 1 can chickpeas1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon red chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon sugar Directions. Honeyed Pears in Puff Pastry. Poaching fruit is one of my favorite things to do when cold weather arrives. It's so warming to stand over a boiling pot of fragrant spices and lose yourself in thought. When I made these, I couldn't help but daydream as I stirred; if I were a pear... I wouldn't want to spend my days on the shelf of a cold produce department. I'd want to be taken to a warm home and placed in a jacuzzi of honey and spices. That sounds a little silly, but that's what I'd want... if I were a pear.
The idea for these came from the Pepperidge Farm website. On a personal note, our Christmas tree is already up courtesy of Mr. Since poaching is a relatively easy task, I'll skip to some helpful tips for wrapping the pears in puff pastry. The poaching liquid has a high concentration of sugar, so your pears will be sticky. When you reach the top, tuck in the end piece of pastry behind the last spiral. 4 small pears 1 sheet of ready made puff pastry dough, thawed 4 cups water 2 cups sugar 1 cup honey 1/2 lemon. Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough – Tasty Kitchen. New York-Style Crumb Cake. I am always on the hunt for a great crumb cake recipe and since crumb cake is a pretty big thing to this [former] New York girl, finding just the right recipe is really important to me.
See, I watched many a crumb cake pass through the hands of family and friends while I grew up. It was the dessert of choice to bring to someone’s house when you were going for coffee and usually it was an Entemann’s cake. When Entemann’s came out with their “Ultimate Crumb Cake” years ago, it was the best thing since sliced bread - loads of big crumbs with a fresh and soft yellow cake underneath is what has driven people crazy for years and I’m thrilled to say that I’ve found a recipe that meets my high expectations. Cook’s Illustrated has pulled together a super easy and fantastic recipe for this beloved cake and I’m so excited to share it with you today! New York-Style Crumb Cake Make sure you use cake flour for this recipe - all-purpose flour will yield a dry and tough cake.
Ingredients For the cake: Carrot Cake Oatmeal with Cream Cheese Frosting | Live Well 360. Email Ingredients 1/4 cup carrot, grated 1/2 cup (40g) rolled oats 1/2 cup skim milk (or your favorite milk substitute) 1/2 cup water pinch of salt 1/2 medium banana, sliced into thin pieces 1 + 1/8 tsp vanilla extract 1 + 1/8 tsp stevia 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tbsp (6.5g) wheat germ 2 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt 1 tbsp mascarpone or cream cheese* 0.2 oz walnut pieces, toasted * You could use low-fat cream cheese or you could also use cottage cheese as well, but if you do, I would recommend blending in the food processor to break up all of the cottage cheese curds, so it’s nice and airy and whipped! Directions In a medium size pan, heat the grated carrot, oats, milk, water, and salt over medium heat.
Once the mixture begins to simmer, approximately 5-6 minutes, stir in the sliced banana. Continue to stir, almost whipping, until the banana breaks down and the mixture thickens and becomes creamy, about another 5-6 minutes. This recipe was very very carrot cake like. Smores Oatmeal | Live Well 360. Email Ingredients 1/2 cup (40g) rolled oats 1/2 cup skim milk (or your favorite milk substitute) 1/2 cup water pinch of salt 1/2 medium banana, sliced into thin pieces 1 + 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 + 1/4 tsp stevia 2 tbsp fat-free greek yogurt (I use Fage) 1 tbsp low-fat whipped cream cheese 1 tbsp (6.5g) wheat germ 1/2 sheet of a graham cracker (two small rectangles), crumbled (I use organic) 7g semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions In a medium size pan, heat the oats, milk, water, and salt over medium heat. In a separate small-size bowl, add the greek yogurt, cream cheese, 1/4 tsp of stevia, and 1/4 tsp vanilla, and whip together using a hand mixer on medium-low speed.
Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract, wheat germ, and stevia, to the oatmeal and stir until incorporated. Nutritional Info 1 servings = per serving Calories: 379 Fat: 9 g Carbs: 62 g Protein: 15 g Check out more recipes from my 30-Day Oatmeal Challenge. Sign up for exclusive deals, healthy living tips, and more! ShareThis. White Chocolate Coconut Cookies | Live Well 360. Email These cookies are definitely one of my favorite playing around in the kitchen recipes. I took my standard chocolate chip cookie recipe and swamped out the chocolate chips for some other add-ins that I had on hand. Some of the best recipes are developed this way! Ingredients 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking soda2 sticks unsalted organic butter, softened1 cup natural cane sugar, sifted1/2 cup organic light brown sugar1 egg1/4 cup organic skim milk1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups white chocolate chunks1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes, sweetenedcooking spray (I use coconut oil) Directions Heat oven to 375° F.
Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium size bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter using an electric mixer, starting on low speed to soften the butter. Slowly add the flour mixture a little at a time, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl, mixing until combined. Nutritional Info 36 servings = per serving. Cinnamon Bread Pudding | Live Well 360. Email Ingredients 8 slices of cinnamon swirl bread, cut into 1/2” cubes (I use Great Harvest Cinnamon Chip – AWESOME)8 egg whites2 cups skim milk (or your favorite milk substitute)1 tbsp stevia1 tsp cinnamonpinch of nutmeg (fresh grated is better)2 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp Grand Marnier Directions Place cinnamon bread cubes in an oval casserole dish or 9×13 inch glass baking dish.
Set aside. In a medium size bowl, beat together the egg whites, skim milk, stevia, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and Grand Marnier. Heat oven to 350° F. Note: If you can, leave the bread out over night, so that it becomes slightly stale. Nutritional Info 8 servings = per serving Calories: 187 Fat: 2.6 g Carbs: 23 g Protein: 8 g Sign up for exclusive deals, healthy living tips, and more!
ShareThis Print This Post. Butternut Squash and Vanilla Risotto | Live Well 360. Email This is my healthy version of Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe, which I found on the Food Network website. I made it for our family Christmas party and it was an all-around hit! The risotto was creamy, with just a hint of vanilla, and the butternut squash added really great texture. Ingredients 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 large vanilla bean 3 cups (12 oz) peeled cubed (1-inch square) butternut squash 1 tsp coconut oil 3/4 cups finely chopped onion 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or medium-grain brown rice 1/2 cup dry white wine* 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsps finely chopped fresh chives, garnish * If you don’t want to use wine, you can use 1/2 cup more broth instead. Directions In a medium saucepan, warm the broth over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, in a large pan, warm the coconut oil over medium heat. Steamy… Transfer the risotto to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chives.
Nutritional Info 6 servings = per serving Calories: 270 Fat: 4 g Carbs: 48 g Protein: 8 g.