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Dress Up Dinner: Recipe for Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing. I'm not one of those people who inherently loves salads. I think they're alright, but I'd much prefer the sandwich with mayo or a dish with roasted sweet potatoes on the side. However, I know that a good hearty salad is a great way to get some extra veggies into your diet, so I make sure to serve a couple throughout the week.

One thing I've learned is that if you're going to try to go healthy, you need to make it enjoyable. So it is with me and my salads. I mentioned before that I started making my own Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing, which my husband loves. This recipe is extremely easy to make, with ingredients you likely already have stocked up in your cupboards. Recipe for Raspberry VinaigretteIngredients 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. canola oil 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. sugar 3/4 tsp. dijon mustard 1/8 tsp. dried oregano 1/8 tsp. pepper Directions Mix all ingredients together and pour into a container.

Being Frugal On Weight Watchers. I joined Weight Watchers three weeks ago. I initially didn't want to because I hate paying for something that I can do myself for free, but seeing as how I HAVEN'T been doing it myself, it made sense to get some support. Also, I realized that my health and well-being was worth $40/month. Now, if you've been reading my blog, you know that I love to cook - usually high calorie comfort food! So for lower calorie inspiration, I've been perusing Pinterest and have discovered so many incredibly creative and delicious ideas. Here are a few that are on my list to try: Family friendly Baked Ziti with Spinach is a great meal to make and freeze for those days that you just don't feel like cooking, but want to stay on budget and healthy.

" Skinny Taste " has got this and TONS of recipes listed by Weight Watchers Points Values! What if you're looking to eat a whole bowl of something crunchy and salty? I need as much inspiration as I can get! Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole. A Food Blog: Recipes. The Muffin Blogroll: 12 Great Muffin Recipes You'll Love to Bake. Muffins are one of nature's perfect foods. They are addictively easy to make, so they are an excellent entry point into baking for novice cooks. And because muffin recipes are surprisingly flexible and can be made in endless variations, even the most experienced cooks never get bored with baking them.

And after the success of Casual Kitchen's Granola Blogroll and Apple Recipe Blogroll, both of which ran earlier this year, I decided to bring a little bit of order to the muffin universe by capturing for my readers some of the internet's most creative and interesting muffin recipes. As always, you can be assured that these recipes will be reasonably easy and will contain reasonably easy-to-find ingredients.

You should find every one of them a pleasure to make in your own home. Making this blogroll was an absolute blast. Directions:1. 2) Classic Bran Muffins from Allrecipes.comAh, the bran muffin. Directions:1. 2 eggs3/4 cup milk2/3 cup oil2 c. flour1/4 cup sugar1 tbsp. baking powder1 tsp.

Seasonal Recipes

Cinnamon Honey Butter Spread in Recipes. If you must know, I’ve got a serious weakness for yummy sweet rolls with Cinnamon Honey Butter! {it’s best for me to just stay far away from the whole scenario, but it’s Fall… and it’s comforting… and it’s just-so-YUMMY!} So… are you ready to whip some up?? It’ll just take a minute! {seriously… that’s all!} What You’ll Need: 1/2 cup Butter {you can use somewhat softened stick butter, or spreadable butter}1/4 cup Honey1 tsp. {for smaller portions, just cut this recipe in half} Simply beat all ingredients together, and serve with some yummy rolls! I love using this yummy butter with King’s Hawaiian Sweet rolls! Add it to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu ~ for a big-time YUM! See Also: Sautéed Kale with Tahini Sauce Recipe.

Method 1 Using a sharp paring knife, cut out the rib of each kale leaf. Discard or compost. Slice the leaves roughly 1/2-inch thick. 2 Heat olive oil on medium high heat in a large sauté pan. When hot, add the chopped onion. Cook for a couple of minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for a minute more. 3 Add the kale to the sauté pan. 4 While the kale is cooking, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and dark sesame oil. 5 Once the kale is done, toss in the sauce, reserving a little to drizzle on top. Serve, topped with a little sauce and toasted sesame seeds.

Good Blogs for Beginning Cooks

Lime-Marinated-Chicken Quesadillas | Made in Melissa's Kitchen. Occasionally we have Wii nights where we have some friends over, play different Wii games and munch on some snacks. I am always looking for new recipes to try. They have to be easy to make, easy to eat and taste good! Last Saturday, we had another Wii night and I decided to try these lime-marinated chicken quesadillas and garlicky beef crostini , along with some cold snacks.

I modified this recipe from allrecipes.com for the lime marinade and used it to make the quesadillas. I was a little skeptical about using the lime, but it adds great flavor and does not over-power the chicken at all. These quesadillas were delicious! 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 lime, juiced 2 teaspoons white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 green onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced Zest from 1/2 the lime 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large strips tortilla shells shredded cheese- I use the “Mexican” blend Combine first 8 ingredients in a shallow dish. Bourbon Bacon Jam | Evil Shenanigans - Baking & Cooking Blog. I have been meaning to make this recipe for a long while now.

Ever since Kevin on Top Chef and Lisa at Homesick Texan made their versions of bacon jam I have been dreaming of the day when I would make mine. Like any jam you can make it any flavor you like best. I like bourbon and I like maple syrup. Those flavors, with their earthy caramel notes and natural sweetness, are the perfect foil to salty, smoky bacon. I recommend you get the best quality bacon you can find.

If you can find thick cut Applewood smoked I would suggest you use that because it has a nice smoke flavor that will not overpower the jam as the bacon mixture reduces. Bourbon Bacon Jam Yield 1 1/2 cups In a large skillet over medium high heat cook the bacon pieces until the begin to crisp at the edges but are still soft in the center, about 1 – 1 1/2 minutes per side. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the onion and brown sugar. Add the liquid ingredients and the bacon to the pan. 5-Ingredient Cookbook: Fresh Food Fast - quick and healthy recipes from Cooking Light.

Superfast Recipes: 20-Minute Cooking. Bob's Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipe. Banana peppers - what to do with them all? Here is one you can use and enjoy Cheesy Grilled Banana Peppers Mild banana peppers, creamy Gouda cheese, a bit of bacon for a smoky richness, and tomatoes to offer a bit of freshness. Grill them to add another layer of flavor to the dish. Serve these as an appetizer or unexpected side dish at your next barbecue!

Uses panko, or Japanese breadcrumbs in this recipe. 15 Minutes to Prepare and Cook Ingredients4 banana peppers, fresh2 slices bacon1 tomato, diced 3 oz smoked Gouda cheese, diced1 T parsley or cilantro, chopped1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) DirectionsPreheat the grill to medium heat. Cook bacon until brown but not crisp; drain and crumble. Place foil packets on the grill so they stand upright, keeping the filling inside the peppers. Number of Servings: 4 Nutritional InfoServings Per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving Calories: 140.7 Total Fat: 7.8 g Cholesterol: 26.9 mg Sodium: 244.0 mg Total Carbs: 10.4 g Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g Protein: 8.1 g. Dinner Tonight. Homemade Candy. To make all of these Instructables, download this collection of How To’s as an ebook.

Download » "Homemade Candy" is a collection of irresistible candy recipes you can make yourself! From chewy caramels to crunchy toffees and sweet marshmallows and hard candies, you can learn how to make candy in your own home. And if you like these recipes, check out our other ebooks including "Copycat Candy Recipes" and "Easy Chocolate Truffles"! Instructables is the most popular project-sharing community on the Internet. Sustainability, One Choice at a Time: Basil Beer Bread. As I have noted almost from the beginning of this blog, making your own bread is a super-quick and easy way to save tons of money and have greater control over your food.

This is especially true if you like "artisinal" or specialty breads that may cost as much as $5 a loaf. With a sudden chill descending on the Midwest, it is officially time to start baking again. This recipe uses up some of the fresh basil that is still growing in the garden. It also uses up some of your extra beer, which is a win for me. (Yes, I can hear the groans: "extra" beer? This recipe for Basil Beer Bread is one of my favorites. Basil Beer Bread 3 1/4 cups flour (I use 2 cups unbleached all-purpose, 1 cup whole wheat, and 1/4 cup flax meal) 1 T bread machine yeast 1 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste) 12 oz. beer (I had Land Shark in the fridge, so Fins Up!)

Place all ingredients in bread machine and let them mix. Bake at 400 for 40-45 minutes until lightly browned. The Analysis. Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer Recipe. You are so going to love me for this recipe. Seriously. You are going to love me. You will be so grateful that each and every one of you will send me endless amounts of chocolate just to show your appreciation. And I will accept that chocolate. Pumpkin spice lattes are all the rage right now. Last year around this time I shared my recipe for pumpkin spice lattes. For when those cravings strike and you are up to your arm pits in diapers, superheros and all things kid, and you can’t make a Starbucks run. You are welcome. Sweet Tooth Friday: Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer Ingredients 1 can sweetened condensend milk {make your own} 1-1/2 cups skim milk 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin {not pumpkin pie} 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice {make your own} 1/2 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, to taste Instructions Combine ingredients in a container with a cover.

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