Make Your Own Mocha Chip Frappe. I'm probably the only person left who hadn't tried out ice cube coffee. The concept is simply enough: brew some really strong coffee, let it cool, pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze it to use in homemade ice coffee or fancy treats. This morning I made an easy Mocha Chip Frappe by blending together: 4 coffee ice cubes, 2 scoops chocolate ice cream, a small handful of chocolate chips and 1/3 cup milk. Next I'm going to try a vanilla version with caramel!
Do you like making your own homemade coffee treats? Have a favorite you'd like to share? Xo. Emma. Rosemary Lamb Chops with sauté Beet Greens, Roast Beets and Artichoke Risotto | My Life Runs On Food. A promise was made to my boyfriend to never cook lamb chops again because of his ethical beliefs against eating red meat. Out of respect, my compromise is eating lamb chops when dining with girlfriends. It’s an expensive dish on most menus, but the price is pretty fair when cooking them at home. Recently, he started working on a major Broadway play. His rehearsals are on Sundays, our sit-down dinnertime.
Out of all the promises and compromises we’ve made to each other, his good fortune is being celebrated by breaking the ‘no lamb chop in the house’ rule for my lonely Sunday dinners. While the boyfriend is at work, this girlfriend is delightfully making dishes with ingredients he won’t eat (unless I trick him). Lamb chops are the only red meat I tolerate, but don’t mistake me as a fan of the “red meat causes cancer club.” This ‘believe or not’ healthy Sunday meal is made with simple ingredients. Some people don’t like to cook elaborate meals by themselves. 1. Directions 1. Directions 1. Grill A Chef: I'm always on the hunt for a simple meal, do you have any suggestions? There is something, I was just futzing with a recipe this week.
It's very easy. It's a take on a Middle eastern way to prepare rice and chicken. The result is a crispy flavorful rice with aromatic chicken to boot. The method alone should broaden your horizons. Chicken with Crispy Dill Rice 6 chicken thighs, (skin on and bone in) 1 1/2 cups of long grain rice (Basmati, Jasmine, or American long grain) 1 bunch of dill, rinsed well and chopped roughly 2-3 tbsps butter 1. 3. 6. Print this recipe!
Taiwanese Meat Sauce over Rice (lo bah png) "Lo bah bng," a meat sauce made of ground pork cooked in soy sauce with shallots and spices, is very classic Taiwanese home cooking. Whenever I have this, I am reminded of the food my mom used to make. It's surprisingly easy to make - just takes time on the stove. This recipe is adapted from Homestyle Cooking of Taiwan by members of NATWA Ingredients 2 dried black mushrooms 5 shallots, minced 1/2 lb ground pork 1 t rice wine 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 cups water 1 t sugar 1/2 t 5-spice powder 6 cups rice (cooked) Soak the mushrooms in hot water until soft. Meanwhile, mince the shallots. I used a food processor, which made it a lot easier. Add 1 T of vegetable oil to a wok and put on medium high heat. Add mushrooms and ground pork. Let it simmer for 1 hour.
Ladle out the meat mixture and pour over rice. There will be a lot of excess liquid. 11 Prescription Foods To Cure Your Illnesses | American Anti Aging Mag. 100 Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories. Zero-sugar cereals like Fiber One are winners because they are filled with tons of fiber and have some protein, too.
Eat the cereal plain if you can, or toss in a handful of berries to sweeten it up (and add about 50 calories). You can pour in a half cup of skim or 1% milk (which adds only 40 to 50 calories) for some calcium and added protein. But make sure to have a big glass of water after you eat. Says registered dietitian Christen Cooper, “Lsarge dose of fiber only work when the system has enough water to wash the fiber through the intestines. Too much fiber and too little water can cause pain or, worse, constipation.” You’ll get in almost all of your daily recommended 30g of fiber with this snack, but be cautious if you aren’t used to eating that much fiber! You may want to start with a third or half cup of cereal and see how you feel before downing an entire cup. Nutritional information for 1 cup: 120 calories, 2g fat, 4g protein, 28g fiber.
1 egg tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) Tamagoyaki, the slightly sweet rolled Japanese omelette, is a standby protein item for bentos. It tastes great at room temperature, is fairly easy to make (once you’ve done it a few times), and is cheap too. Plus the cheery yellow color brightens up any bento box. There is one drawback with tamagoyaki: unless you have a tiny tamagoyaki pan (which is a single-purpose piece of kitchen equipment, something I try to avoid stocking in my not-so-large kitchen), you need to make it with a least 2, preferably 3 or more, eggs, to produce the distinctive multilayers of egg.
This is fine if you’re making bentos for two or more people, but when you’re making bento for one you may not necessarily want to eat 2 eggs at a time. And tamagoyaki held in the fridge for more than a day never tastes as nice. This method of making a 1-egg tamagoyaki in a normal small frying pan was in a recent issue of Kyou no ryouri (Today’s Cooking), my favorite Japanese food magazine. Here’s how to make it step by step. Primula PTA-4009 Flowering Tea Set with 40-Ounce Pot, 6 Flowering Teas, and Loose-Tea Variety Pack: Kitchen & Dining. Lovely Lanvin | Japanese Cooking | Classes in Bellevue and Seattle.
Smitten kitchen. Okonomiyaki recipe from food52. Author Notes: I went to Japan about 10 years ago and while I ate some seriously amazing things, I’d be hard-pressed to remember exactly what they were. That is, except for okonomiyaki, which I first tasted in a cramped corner shop in Kyoto that sold only these delicious savory pancakes. When I came home, my friend Becky – a fellow okonomiyaki nut -- and I tried to replicate the recipe to satisfy our cravings. This is by no means authentic and there are a ton of variations, but it sure hits the spot. - Midge (less)Author Notes: I went to Japan about 10 years ago and while I ate some seriously amazing things, I’d be hard-pressed to remember exactly what they were. That is, exce (…more) - Midge Food52 Review: Eggy and crisp, Midge's Kyoto-style pancakes are studded with plump morsels of tender shrimp and threaded through with ribbons of cabbage and rings of scallion.
Makes roughly a dozen pancakes depending on their size Sauce Pancakes Your Best Street Food Contest Winner! Super Easy Recipe for Homemade Focaccia Bread. I even remembered the snacks. It was a miracle because I don’t always remember the snacks. Sometimes, I forget the snacks, but remember to pack an extra pair of baby socks. Sometimes, I forget the socks, but I manage to refill the wipe container. On those days, I’m certain to forget the diapers. That’s just how it is on most days. But I got it together despite the circumstances. It was all rainbows as my friend parked her car and I pulled Maeve from her carseat. I froze. I locked EVERYTHING in the car. It was a tough morning and I’ll admit I nearly cried when the auto rescue service was an hour late and my wee one was screaming for food.
One thing I never considered before Maeve arrived was my concept of luxury. These days, it’s bliss when I’m able to walk through my house barefooted without stepping on bits of chewed up food and miscellaneous toys. The greatest luxury, however, is the ability to bake or cook something that’s more than just boiled noodles or stir-fried vegetables. Wonderful White Bread Recipe : Tyler Florence : Recipes. Lunch Recipes: Salad Dressing Recipes - Martha Stewart. Caramel Macchiato (Starbuck's Copycat) When I was growing up, there was no such thing as a coffee shop in my hometown, and while I was at college in Panama City going through my first degree program, we only had local coffee shops. There were two in town, and were the perfect little hometown type coffee shops where local musicians came to play, and people congregated inside and shared delicious homemade desserts while playing cards or old board games.
When we came to Orlando to go to the University of Central Florida (now the second biggest college in the nation for enrollment), we couldn’t find a little coffee shop anywhere. On every street corner were the popular Starbuck’s, but since my husband and I are both so anti-corporate, when it comes to food anyway, we resisted. However, a former coworker kept raving about how wonderful Caramel Macchiatos from Starbucks were, and how I just had to try one.
He took me by Starbucks the next day for one at lunch, and the rest is history. Caramel Macchiato Recipe Ingredients Method 1. Starbucks Copycat Maple Oat Nut Scones. Like growing seasons, my breakfast cravings have seasons. In the summer, I crave yogurt with berries and granola and bowls of berries and cream. Now that it’s fall, I find myself craving bowls of oatmeal and fresh baked goods, still warm from the oven, accompanied by a warm cup of coffee. These maple and oat scones are the perfect fall breakfast. Plus, they are extremely quick and easy to make by just dumping everything into your food processor. They’re sure to take care of those seasonal cravings with their soft centers and maple-infused glaze. Make them bite-sized to get rid of any guilt, and stuff a couple in your lunch for a mid-morning snack.
Maple Oat Nut Scones adapted from food.com 1 cup oats 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 1/2 tablespoons cold butter 1 egg 1/2 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons maple extract 2/3 cup pecans, chopped Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Maple Glaze Mix together all ingredients. Orange Chicken at Home: Tastes Just Like Panda Express!
Real Fast Food: Spicy Chicken Sandwiches. Spicy chicken sandwiches are popping up everywhere nowadays. Which, is a good thing for my tweenaged son. He craves them like a Cullen craves a camping trip. Though most fast food spicy chicken sandwiches are cheap eats–usually priced less than two bucks–I shudder to think of the meat quality, preservatives, and unhealthy oils used in the preparation of this ‘meal.’ So, the tweenager and I set to work last week, attempting to recreate his favorite spicy flavor in a more healthful way. Would you believe it only took ten minutes to achieve a flavor that had him head over heels, using all-natural chicken breast, and a handful of everyday spices? Homemade Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. onion salt 1 tsp. celery salt 1 tsp. sugar 1/3 c. cornstarch 2 eggs, well beaten 2 chicken breasts, sliced halfwise to create 4 pieces 1 c. light olive oil or canola oil for frying In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
An Easy Recipe for Homemade Cheez It Crackers. On most days, my little girl is very reasonable and a great partner in most domestic escapades. She loves a trip to the park or the bookstore. She doesn’t complain when we pop into a thrift store or take the odd trip to Anthropologie. I’m not naive, however. I know this won’t last forever. She will decide it’s more fun to spend time with her friends or, better yet, to enjoy a long afternoon at the library reading ahead in all of her advanced textbooks.
As far back in my memory as I can recall, going shopping with my mother was boring. I know my mother either needed the company or was without an alternative. I would eat those cheddar crackers until my throat was parched from the salt overload and my fingers were orange. Today, I give you Cheez-Its. I’m not sure it gets much better than this. Homemade Cheez Its 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded ½ stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons ice water.