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Warning: Easy Recipe for Homemade Bread | Make and Takes. And I’m not even kidding! Easiest. Recipe. Ever! Thanks to my sweet brother, Ramon, who recently came for a visit, I’ve finally learned to make this delicious recipe for homemade Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François. If you’ve been intimidated to make homemade bread, your store bought days are over. Recipe for Homemade Artisan Bread makes 3 loaves 3 cups lukewarm water1 1/2 tablespoons granulated yeast1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other course salt6 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flourcornmeal for pizza peel (optional) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Now slice and add lots of butter or strawberry jam. Thanks to my brother, Ramon, for taking the time to teach me. 33 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes. 5 Chicken Dump Recipes - The Chaos and the Clutter. Usually when I make freezer meals, I make a variety of different things including casseroles and various meat and seafood dishes. It’s great to do it that way when I have a lot of time and have prepared. But when I just want to throw some meals together quickly and don’t want to spend hours planning and shopping for ingredients, I make chicken dump recipes. Most of them can be cooked in the crock pot, saving even more time! These time-saving recipes are just a sample of the ones I have in my ebook, Chicken Dump Recipes. Chicken dump recipes are fast to make and often, they include ingredients that I already have in the house.

They are perfect to make if I happen to have some spare time come up. These recipes are perfect for freezing and make a wonderful gift for someone who has just had a baby or is experiencing an illness or going through a hard time. For all of my chicken dump recipes, printable grocery lists and printable labels, you can purchase my Chicken Dump Recipes. Thaw. Thaw. Zucchini Parmesan Crisps.

A healthy snack that’s incredibly crunchy, crispy and addicting! I have always been somewhat of a compulsive snacker. It’s how I get through my day. I’ll even skip through dinner so I can have more of a calorie allocation to snacks. But instead of the usual donut holes I snack on during the day, I decided to try something a little more healthier and something that included veggies and greens.

That’s when I found 2 lingering zucchinis and fresh Parmesan in my fridge to make these glorious addicting crisps. Slow Cooker Korean Beef by Damn Delicious Share Video Believe me when I tell you that you will not be able to stop eating these. When you’re ready to serve, feel free to dip these bad boys in your favorite kind of dipping sauce like Ranch or marinara sauce. A healthy snack that’s incredibly crunchy, crispy and addicting!

Ingredients: Directions: Nutrition Facts Serving Size Servings Per Container 4 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* How to Make Kombucha Soda - Wellness Mama. Homemade Gumdrops. 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies. These flour-less almond butter cookies are SO good, and made with only 3 ingredients (almond butter, raw sugar and an egg)! They are so easy to make you don't even need a mixer, so these are perfect for any beginner baker. I participated in The 4th Annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap to raise money for Cookies For Kids Cancer, a wonderful non-profit organization that raises money to help kids with Cancer. I swapped cookies with three bloggers, all of which requested a cookie made with no white flours or white sugar and that could handle shipping without the need for refrigeration.

These cookies came to mind because they use no flour and can last for weeks in a cookie tin. I've been making peanut butter cookies for years using these same three ingredients, but this was my first time trying them with almond butter instead. Ingredients: 1 cup Justins Maple Almond Butter6 tbsp raw sugar1 large egg, lightly beatencooking spray Directions: Makes 22 cookies. Pass the Protein, Please. Eating enough protein is essential to good health. Protein plays an important role in countless body systems, including maintaining strong muscles and bones, nerves, blood vessels, skin, digestion, and healing. Meat and dairy products have long been recognized as rich sources of protein, but they are far from the only ones. If you’re trying to limit your consumption of meat and dairy products, or cut them out completely, there are many other delicious and nutritious natural sources of dietary protein.

Here’s a look at some categories of protein-rich foods, along with a handy reference guide detailing how many grams of protein are contained in one cup of specific foods. Legumes Beans and other legumes (a type of fruit that generally grows in a seamed “pod”) are one of the best sources of protein around. Grains Hearty whole grains, such as oats, barley, and bulgur are another excellent source of protein.

Nuts Nuts are a delicious and nutritious snack for at home or on the go. Bon appetit! How to Cook the Best Steak. Flip the Script: The Reverse Sear. 7 Delicious Protein Smoothie Recipes. Are your taste buds tired of the same old smoothie flavors? Opting for a protein shake can be a convenient and tasty post-workout snack or meal replacement, but blending the same old recipe can get old! Shake up your smoothie routine with these healthy creations from Life by DailyBurn.

Bonus: The plant-based protein powder used in each of these recipes is free of dairy, gluten and soy to suit all dietary needs. Photo by Perry Santanachote 1. Banana-Oat Protein Smoothie A mega-dose of potassium in bananas protects the heart and promotes calcium absorption. Drink this before a strenuous workout — it will sustain your blood sugar and prevent muscle cramps. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

What’s your favorite smoothie recipe? 100 Days of No Processed Meals - Crock Pot Style. Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Recipe. Frugal Foodie Mama: 15 Fabulous Make-Ahead Holiday Cookies. Get a head start on all that holiday baking now with these 15 Fabulous Make-Ahead Holiday Cookies recipes... Now that all of that Halloween business is behind us for another year, it is time to focus on that most wonderful time of the year...the holiday season!

If you are like me, the holidays are jam packed full of family gatherings, last minute gift shopping, home decorating, and of course, cookie baking. But just what if you could get that holiday cookie baking done and out of the way? Like now? ;) Before the hustle and the bustle sets in. Yes, folks. I searched the web high and low and gathered up 15 of the most fabulous make-ahead holiday cookie recipes I could find for you all... (Linkup closed) Which cookie recipe will you be making ahead first? What is your number one tip for getting a head start on the holidays? If you loved this post, you might also like... Looking for even more holiday cookie recipes? How to Make Homemade Hamburger Helper. As an avid cook, this is almost embarrassing, but my kids love Hamburger Helper.

I don’t love Hamburger Helper. It tastes like cardboard and the ingredients list on the side of the box is enough to make you run away screaming. Who knows what that stuff is. A lot of preservatives, for one thing. There’s just nothing fresh about it. And it’s not as if you’re going through a drive-through window and picking up dinner. You still have to cook it. But! Using actual packages of Hamburger Helper and cookbook comparisons for the types of varieties offered along with my own cooking common sense and experience, I’ve broken down some of the most popular Hamburger Helper varieties. Hamburger Helper Basics: When creating your own helpers, keep in mind that most packages of Hamburger Helper include about 1 1/2 cups of pasta plus a packet of sauce seasonings, sometimes dried tomatoes, and sometimes a packet of dried cheese, depending on the variety.

Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain. ….milk…. Birthday Cake Recipe: Funfetti Cake From Scratch. Do you love sprinkles in your birthday cake? Was the classic Pillsbury cake mix Funfetti your very favorite? Funfetti cakes were a staple of childhood birthday parties, but I haven't had one in a long time — probably because I don't really use boxed cake mixes anymore. I realized, though, that it is still a snap to make a Funfetti cake. Just add sprinkles! Yes indeed, that's all you need to do, to make a Funfetti cake from scratch.

The CakeI combed through some of my favorite recipes for white cake, including a classic one from Joy of Cooking. This particular recipe comes out very fluffy, and not too terribly sweet. . • Cake recipe adapted from: White Velvet Cake from Rose Levy Berenbaum Personally, I love 4-layer cakes, so I baked this cake in four cake pans, instead of two. The FrostingFor the frosting I used a very plain, basic white buttercream. . • Vanilla Buttercream Frosting at I Am Baker • Basic Cooked Buttercream Frosting • How To Make Sprinkles for Cupcakes, Cookies & Cakes Funfetti! Maple Oatmeal Scones. Crunchy Baked Chicken with Homemade Shake and Bake. Wednesday: DIY Brown Gravy Packet. Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaat to easiness! Why waste money on packet brown gravies when you can make one up in seconds and it costs just a few cents?! Answer: You didn't know you could! Well, neither did I and, judging by the numerous packets of brown gravy in my cupboards, I could stand to save some money with DIY!

Then, once you're done with your brown gravy packet, pour it on top of PIMP: Perfectly Incredible Mashed Potatoes, also known as the best mashed potatoes you will ever eat in your life. Ingredients 1/4 cup flour 1 T beef bouillon granules 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp black pepper Dash of dried parsley This makes 2 cups of brown gravy mix.

To Prepare: Mix the dry gravy mix with 2 cups of cold water in a saucepan. (To make a large amount for storage) 2 cups flour 1/2 cup beef bouillon granules 3 T onion powder 3 T cup garlic powder 2 tsp black pepper 1 T dried parsley. 15 Boxed Food Mixes You'll Never Have To Buy Again. The Nutritional Value of Sprouted Lentils. Sprouting seeds and beans increases their vitamin levels, according to David B. Fankhauser, Ph.D. at the University of Cleveland Claremont College. Sprouted lentil beans contain vitamins A, B, C and E, all of which are important to your overall health. Sprouting lentil seeds is not difficult to do at home, but make sure your purchase seeds meant for sprouting. Dried lentils that you find in the rice and bean aisle at the supermarket will not work. One cup of sprouted lentil seed sprouts are a healthy and tasty addition to sandwiches, soups, stews and salads.

Sprouted lentils are naturally low in calories and, as opposed to other sources of protein like meat and poultry, they have no fat, saturated or otherwise. The vitamin C in sprouted lentils is a powerful antioxidant, which helps combat the signs of aging and aids in the prevention certain cancers. A 1 cup serving of sprouted lentils contains 77 g of folate, a B vitamin, which is crucial to iron production and in making new cells. 4 Weeks to Fill Your Freezer: Homemade Pizza Pockets (Day 8) These Pizza Pockets, inspired by Amy’s Finer Things and Pocket Change Gourmet, turned out beautifully today! I doubled our family’s favorite homemade pizza dough recipe for the dough. Then I cut the dough into pieces. And rolled those dough pieces into balls. Next, I flattened the balls with the rolling pin. When I turned my back someone was making some artistic designs on my rolled-out dough. Then, I dolloped a little of the filling on.

Sprinkled the filling with cheese And sealed up the edges with my fingertips. Ready to go into the oven. The end result — so yummy and delicious! Freezer-Friendly Pizza Pockets Dough: 2 Tablespoons active dry yeast2 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees F.)2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons salt4 Tablespoons oil (I used olive oil.)5 cups flour (I used unbleached, but I think half white, half whole-wheat would also work well.) Filling: To make dough: Mix yeast into warm water until dissolved. To make Pizza Pockets: Divide dough into 15-20 pieces.