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Cold Sesame Noodles March 11, 2014 Cold Sesame Noodles Serves 2 to 3 Adapted from Saveur Ingredients: ½ lb whole wheat spaghetti, cooked al dente, according to package directions (soba noodles also work, but I find they have a slightly bitter after-taste that’s distracting) – $2.19 4 Tablespoons sesame oil, divided – stock 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce – stock 1 […] Read the full article → Classic Chickpea Hummus February 17, 2014 Classic Chickpea Hummus Makes about a pint Slightly adapted from Simply.Food Ingredients: 15-oz can of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed – $1.29 1 clove garlic – stock 2 tablespoons water – stock 1 tablespoon olive oil – stock 3 teaspoons tahini (sesame seed paste) – $4.79 2 teaspoons lime juice – $0.59 Freshly […] Read the full article →
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Worknight Dinner: Creamy Avocado Pasta
This post is one that’s long overdue. It’s long overdue because there are few things easier and more delicious than this pasta. I am obsessed with it. The fact that avocados are healthy for you is a delightful bonus. The Parmesan cheese? The original recipe is from Oh, She Glows and it couldn’t have been easier to replicate. There you have it. Creamy Avocado Pasta What You Need: 1 medium sized ripe Avocado, pitted 1/2 lemon, juiced + lemon zest to garnish 2 garlic cloves, to taste (Use one for a milder flavor, three if you love garlic) 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste 1/4 cup fresh basil 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 servings of your choice of pasta (I used whole wheat) Parmesan cheese (garnish, optional) How-To: Cook spaghetti according to the directions on the package. If you’re avocado-obsessed like I am, try: Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole Cilantro Chicken with California Avocado & Pickled Tomato Salsa from Matt Bites Cowboy Corn Caviar Perfect Guacamole [print_link}
60 Small Ways to Improve Your Life in the Next 100 Days
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to make drastic changes in order to notice an improvement in the quality of your life. At the same time, you don’t need to wait a long time in order to see the measurable results that come from taking positive action. All you have to do is take small steps, and take them consistently, for a period of 100 days. Below you’ll find 60 small ways to improve all areas of your life in the next 100 days. Home 1. Day 1: Declutter MagazinesDay 2: Declutter DVD’sDay 3: Declutter booksDay 4: Declutter kitchen appliances 2. If you take it out, put it back.If you open it, close it.If you throw it down, pick it up.If you take it off, hang it up. 3. A burnt light bulb that needs to be changed.A button that’s missing on your favorite shirt.The fact that every time you open your top kitchen cabinet all of the plastic food containers fall out. Happiness 4. 5. 6. How many times do you beat yourself up during the day? 7. Learning/Personal Development 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
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Post Punk Kitchen recipes New to vegan baking? New to PPK? New to baketivism? We’re here for you! May 4, 2014 Breakfast Nachos All of the brunchy requirements...no utensils needed! View all recipes » Recipe Types View all» Ingredients View all»
Potato, Cheese & Mushroom Pie | Better Recipes
For Crust: Combine flour, grated cheese, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; toss to blend ingredients. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter bits and shortening into flour mixture until crumbly. Add the ice water and toss with a fork until the water is incorporated. Form dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap; chill for 1/2 hour. Roll out half the dough into a 10-inch round on a lightly floured surface; fit dough into a 9-inch pie tin, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. For Filling: In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, diced cheese, flour, parsley, salt, and cayenne pepper. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Bake pie for 15 minutes.
Roasted Cauliflower - Your Vegan Mom
Totally addicting bar snack or nutritious side dish? You decide. I am completely fine with it being both. Roasted Cauliflower 1 medium head cauliflowerabout 2 tablespoons canola oilabout 1/2 teaspoon garam masalaabout 1/2 teaspoon saltabout 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro (optional) Heat the oven to 400.
No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars
Oh how I love a treat that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes. My boys and their buddies couldn’t get enough of these Chewy Oreo Bars we had as an after school snack this week. Sometimes my spontaneous recipe creations turn out to be the most fun, lol! Yes you use an entire package of Oreo Cookies, but what you get in return is a marshmallow-y Oreo treat that is worth every bite Surprise the kids (and yourself) with this one, they’ll be all smiles, Enjoy! 3 whole ingredients. Break out your Cookies! Place them all in the food processor or blender and mix until ground. Like so. Melt the butter and marshmallows into a large bowl until puffed. You’ll get a little something like this Working quickly, pour in your ground cookies. Mix, mix and mix You’ll get a gooey mess….that’s delish! Transfer to an 8×8 inch baking pan and let set for about 10 minutes. Cut into squares and indulge No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars One 16 oz package of Oreo 5 cups Large Marshmallows 4 tablespoons butter 1.
