Red Velvet Popcorn I have found that if I am not smiling, my husband automatically thinks something is wrong. And on these rare occasions (that I am not smiling like a fool) he asks me, “What’s the matter? What are you thinking? What’s wrong?” When I tell him nothing, he never believes me. So today I am going to make a list of some my most recent smile-killing thoughts. Here goes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. And probably my most common reoccurring, unpleasing thought… So yeah. I suppose my life is pretty ok. Now, moving on to something that would be sure to put a smile on my face… Red Velvet Popcorn. So I gave it a go! It was a really simple process. I used a boxed mix for this cake, but if you’re looking for a great scratch recipe check out this one. You are actually only going to need part of the cake, about 1/4 of it. When the cake is cooled break up enough to make about 3 cups of cake crumbs. Now make your popcorn and melt your white chocolate. Now sprinkle your cake crumbs all over. Then let it set up, that’s it!!
Cake Batter Ice Cream Going back to yesterday… I want to clarify something in: Tips for Food Bloggers . It’s not that anyone else said anything, but when I re-read the post, I felt like one of my messages was unclear. In no way did I mean to suggest you have to fit your blog into a certain theme! Magic Fairy Dust! If you follow my Twitter page , you might’ve seen me talking about cake-batter ice cream last night. As a teenager, I didn’t really like babysitting, even though do I love children. That being said, I had the rare opportunity (rare because I pretty much stopped babysitting after high school) to babysit for these little angels last night, and *gasp* I actually found myself having a ton of fun! Bringing the Vita-Mix also helped. I got the ice-cream idea from the popular Cake Batter Milkshake . And last night seemed like a perfect opportunity to try it out, since kids love sprinkles. The girls adored the ice cream, which we called “Fairy Dust Ice Cream.” “Fairy Dust” Ice Cream (Makes 1 huge serving)
Easy Vegan Overnight Oats Greetings! Might I ask how is it Thursday already!? Easy Vegan Overnight Oats Adapted from Ohh May’s Vegan Overnight Oats. PM Ingredients: 1/3 cup regular oats1 cup almond milk, and more if needed1-2 tablespoons chia seeds1 ripe banana, peeled and smashed1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions: Mix together the above ingredients in a bowl and place in fridge overnight. This picture was actually taken after 1 hour in the fridge…I was like a kid on X-mas Eve and just had to peek at the presents before bed! Mental rotation… Little known fact about me- I am HORRIBLE at mental rotation- especially 3-D! I am the type of person who turns a map… It is probably one of the things I do that irritates (and amuses) Eric the most. In the morning, remove bowl from fridge and add your magical toppings… AM Ingredients: 1 tablespoon nut butterPure Maple Syrup Directions: Serve nut butter in a spoon and drizzle Maple syrup over top. WOW, these were magical! All mixed up! Updates:
Overnight, No-Cook Refrigerator Oatmeal -- A healthy breakfast made in mason jars in six different flavors! Don't miss my follow-up post to this one with8 MORE REFRIGERATOR OATMEAL FLAVORSplus FAQs and more tipsCLICK HERE This easy, no-cook "summer porridge" has make-ahead convenience and is packed with nutrition to get your day off to a healthy start. Make it in individual mason jars for a perfect serving size and an easy grab-and-go breakfast straight from the fridge (it's eaten cold). Apparently this kind of cold yogurt & oatmeal mixture has been around for awhile. I played around with some different flavor combos, and created single portion recipes that will fit in a half-pint mason jar. ch-ch-ch-CHIA seeds. Sources: Dr. In addition to chia seeds, this refrigerator oatmeal has protein- & calcium-packed yogurt and fiber-rich oats. Step-by-step photos for makingRefrigerator Oatmeal First, I'll show you the basic procedure for making refrigerator oatmeal. RECIPE LINKS. Step 1. view basic supplies on Amazon:1/2-pint mason jars, plastic lids for jars, chia seeds, rolled oats Step 2. Step 3. 1.
Trail Mix Balls Recipe I made these little trail mix balls for my new yoga students yesterday. Why yes, I use food to get people to like me, why do you ask? I can’t help these things…it’s just the way I am. Isn’t it fab? You know what else is classy? Use your leftover quinoa plus chocolate chips, coconut, sunflower seeds, oats and dried cherries in these yummy little balls that perfect to bring to work, school or yoga. I love the little pop that the quinoa adds, as well as the chocolate chip-cherry combo. My students loved them…I loved them…and Adam will love them when he actually gets to try one of ‘em. They taste like birdseed….in the best way possible. Happy Easter weekend! Chocolate Chip Quinoa Trail Mix Balls makes about 14 bite-sized balls Print this recipe! Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned or quick-cooking oats, dry 1/4 cup quinoa, dry + 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1/3 cup unsalted sunflower seeds 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1/3 cup dried cherries, raisins or cranberries 1/2 tsp sea salt
Pepper Lynn | Overnight Oats, Two Ways My, how time has flown! Our sweet Elijah is 2 ½ weeks old and growing like a weed. He’s strong and healthy, and my heart is filled with gratitude that he could be part of our family. It’s in times like these that I become acutely aware of my weakness and am so appreciative of friends and family members who have surrounded us with support. Not much (if any) of what I’m cooking right now would be considered “gourmet,” but simple recipes like these Overnight Oats are helping provide nourishing fuel when it is most needed. Nutritionally, this meal can’t be beat. Ingredients For the overnight oats: 1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick cooking) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon chia seeds Variation #1 – Pumpkin Peanut Butter ½ cup pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Variation #2 – Strawberry Banana 2 to 2 ½ tablespoons strawberry jam 1 small banana, mashed Instructions Courtesy of www.PepperLynn.com © 2011-2012
Funfetti Chewy Granola Bars For the first time in years, I am in the midst of a petty, awkward issue with someone. I’ve always been nice to this someone, even gone out of my way to be nice to this someone. But let’s just say that it’s doubtful we’ll be holding hands and singing Kumbaya, or frolicking in a meadow, or promising one another future bridesmaid status, anytime soon. Some people are petty. C’est la vie . Some people will like you and some people will not. I’ve never enjoyed feeling disliked. However, I do not believe we lack the capacity to disregard others’ opinions. When you realize these bars are extraordinarily chewy, and resort to using a fork in order to eat one, you will entirely ignore any strange looks. You won’t even notice a cherubic child asking for a bar, because you’ll be too occupied with the desire to hoard them in a secret, undisclosed location. Once the pan has been whittled down to the last piece, you’ll feel like a squirrel looking at the last acorn in existence.
Christmas Popcorn Mix: SRC and The Yummy Life This is my third month participating in Secret Recipe Club and I got the fantastic blog The Yummy Life for my assignment. I’m not exaggerating about the blog being fantastic! Monica has a lovely blog, it’s very easy to find whatever you are searching for: recipes, gifts and household/decorating tips. Evidently her son ‘T-Man’ is the web designer. Very convenient, hint hint to any of my children who might be looking for a new career…. After reading a little bit about Monica, I could tell that she has a great sense of humor and enjoys life along with the Rams and the Cards. Typically you hear from all the SRC participants that it was so hard to pick a recipe. I know, I know it’s not even Halloween yet. The Green Popcorn and Pretzel mix was originally for St. As most of you know, since I first started participating in SRC, the Baby boy has been involved. Did you notice the Baby boy has white chocolate on his fingers? I followed her recipe almost to a “T” (other than adding red).
Summer Corn Cakes I meant to stay on track in Mississippi. I packed my running shoes and a Leslie Sansone DVD. I told Jeff that I was only going to drink water and order grilled things and eat lots of fresh vegetables. That’s no way to start a Delta vacation. Do you know what they have down there? But, after a gloriously gluttonous vacation, there’s nothing like coming home and making something fresh and good. Like last week’s chocolate-peanut butter pie, these Summer Corn Cakes with Chopped Tomato and Avocado Salsa come from Sara Foster’s new cookbook, “Sara Foster’s Southern Kitchen.” The “summery” flavor comes from the freshly shucked corn, diced red onion and fresh basil. I might be jumping the gun a little with the fresh corn, since it’s early in the season, but we’ve had good luck, and it’s hard to beat 10 ears for $3. Once you’ve stripped the corn cobs of their kernels and milk, the corn cakes come together quickly. If you’re eating with a meat-loving friend, add some grilled chicken or shrimp.
S’mores Schmalls,Green Drinks,& Milkshakes!! I started a Twitter account! I am not sure how to set the icon on my page yet, but if you want to follow me, you can go HERE. I hate camping. And I know your thinking that it’s probably because I am a pretty pretty princess that doesn’t like to get dirt underneath my nails. So true. But I also have been traumatized, thus the main reason why you won’t find me in the woods, pitchin’ a tent, eatin’ beef jerky.. You see when I was of the ages 12-18 my mother so kindly forced me to attend church girls camp. Truth be told, I don’t think I really knew what camping really was. You see, there were no “tents” my first year of girls camp. (Water bottles are very versatile my friends.) Frostbite was in the corner of my mind as I tried to fall asleep everynight, but that didn’t seem to bother me as much as the bats that came screaming into our tent through out the night, probably chasing the mice that ran across our floor. Smore’s are my favorite. I probably wouldn’t be as traumatized. Smore Schmalls 1. 2.
Crisp Tofu Sandwich with Peanut-Ginger Sauce Baked tofu -- made by pressing water out of fresh tofu, marinating it in seasonings, and baking it -- is in most supermarkets and natural-foods stores. We used a Thai-spiced tofu, but other flavors would work as well. Body+Soul, March 2006 Yield Serves 2 Add to Shopping List Ingredients 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 1 red bell pepper, cut into 4 long panels 2 teaspoons olive oil 6 ounces Thai-flavored baked tofu, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 (4-ounce) 8-inch whole-wheat baguette, or whole-grain baguette, halved horizontally Radish sprouts for garnish (optional) Directions Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat source. Cook's Note Wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
What's Cooking? Breakfast Cookies for the Life Hacker on the Go Popular in Food & Drink I love breakfast. I’m one of those people who goes to bed at night thinking about what she’s going to eat the next morning. So, on days when I don’t have time to make a good breakfast, I like to have something on hand that’s nutritious, filling, and tasty. That’s why I came up with these breakfast cookies — they have all the sort of good-for-you stuff you’d expect from a breakfast cookie, like fruit, oats, and almond butter. The recipe is very adaptable — feel free to add other nuts in addition to the almond butter, change the dried fruit, or flavor these with spices like cinnamon and ginger. Ingredients ⅓ cup almond butter1 ripe banana, mashed1 T canola oil2 T honey1 t vanilla⅓ cup milk or almond milk1 cup white whole wheat flour½ t baking soda½ t salt1 cup rolled oats½ cup raisins (optional)½ cup chocolate-covered espresso beans (optional) Method Preheat the oven to 425 F. What's your favorite delicious, nutritious make ahead breakfast?