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How Sweet It Is - StumbleUpon. Insanity.

How Sweet It Is - StumbleUpon

That’s what this is. Pure In.San.It.TEEEEE. You know those days when you’re in desperate need of sugar and you’ve already downed more gummy vitamins than recommended while seriously considering how many more you can ingest without causing severe harm to your internal organs? Sweet Potato Muffin Recipe - Recipe for Sweet Potato Muffins. Sweet potato muffins with butter, shredded sweet potatoes, milk, spices, and walnuts or pecans.

Sweet Potato Muffin Recipe - Recipe for Sweet Potato Muffins

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup evaporated or regular milk1 1/2 cups peeled finely shredded sweet potato2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preparation: In a large mixing bowl with hand-held electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Cuban Sandwich. I feel like I might get in trouble for calling this a Cuban.

Cuban Sandwich

Because, truth be told I have never really had an authentic Cuban sandwich. But when I was in the middle of a juice cleanse recently (Ak! I still haven’t told you about that- but I will!!!) A friend mentioned Cuban sandwiches. Being in the throws of starvation and sugar withdrawal I started obsessing over Cuban Sandwiches (among other things.) In the name of research, my sister and I committed to driving to a place called Paseo in Seattle.

So my sister and I committed to being there right on time and that we would battle the crowds to finally try the delectable sandwiches. So I did a little research and made my own. However I used the traditional flavors of oregano and vinegar with the pork and it did turn out tender and delicious. Ok. In a large heavy pot, place the onions and garlic cloves. Place the pork shoulder on top of the onions. Fill the pot half way with water, put a lid on it and set the pot over medium heat. Chewy Oatmeal Fudge Bars. Thursday, January 19, 2012 Chewy Oatmeal Fudge Bars While I believe it’s really important to have pantry staples for preparing healthy meals.

Chewy Oatmeal Fudge Bars

I also believe in the importance of having a baking pantry stocked! Some things I try to always keep on hand include: all purpose flour white whole wheat flour bread flour rolled oats sugar baking soda baking powder cocoa powder fleur de sel cream of tarter vanilla vegetable/canola oil peanut butter chocolate/butterscotch/white chocolate chips walnuts & pecans spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves, etc eggs butter With this list, I can usually make a long list of desserts when the mood strikes. I made these on a night our neighbor invited us over for dinner. Home Is Where The Cookies Are. Last night three of my family members asked if we could PLEASE not have two nights of experimental cooking in a row.

Home Is Where The Cookies Are

“It’s mean,” they said. Really? I reminded them of our dinner menu over the last several days: Barbequed hamburgers and potato salad, Shredded Beef Sandwiches on grilled French bread buns (experiment), our family “staple” of grilled chicken, rice, and salad. . . now enter unpopular experiment number one: white bean soup (blended to oblivion), with buttered whole wheat rolls and green salad, unpopular experiment number two: Asian chicken salad with edamame, red pepper, and orange-ginger dressing over rice. Humph. “Just not back to back, that’s all we ask. I think my mouth must be malfunctioning or something. OK. But notice not a one complained about the shredded beef sandwiches? Once in a while Momatouille hits the jackpot. I knew it going in, because the smell of it roasting gave me the total heads-up. Then I realized – that was our dinner. Baked Potato Grilled Cheese. Behold my latest creation…THE BAKED POTATO GRILLED CHEESE!

After the glory that was the Brocolli & Cheddar Soup Grilled Cheese , I began racking my brain for what other wonderful things I could deconstruct into grilled cheese format. Soon enough I had envisioned this piece of grilled cheese heaven! I mean how can you go wrong with fried potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream and chives all made into a melty grilled cheese?

So here is how I went about making it. The Baked Potato Grilled Cheese 2-3 Strips of Bacon 1 Potato 2 tbsp of Sour Cream Cheddar Cheese Green Onions/Chives 2 Slices of Bread. Sockeye Salmon with Whole Wheat Pasta. I feel like I’ve been terribly negligent in keeping you all updated on my Whole Foods Pantry Challenge.

Sockeye Salmon with Whole Wheat Pasta

Because I know you’ve all been waiting with baited breath to see just what I’ve been cooking with all of those pantry staples – right? Like you have nothing better to do than sit around wondering about my meal-planning abilities. Mostly you’re probably just wondering when I’m going to get around to choosing a winner for that awesome $50 Whole Foods gift card. Don’t ask me why I decided to make that contest go the whole month of January. Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream S'morewiches.