Preserving Cilantro...In April? A couple things before I jump in today... First of all, I have absolutely LOVED reading your answers to the questions I asked on Friday. I love it that some of you are growing some gray hairs like me, that many of you would choose tomatoes (my first choice as well) and that Little House on the Prairie and The Cosby Show look to be your top favorites- they're mine, too! If you haven't read through the comments, go on and do so- they're great. Secondly, I want to mention that I am still plugging away memorizing a new verse every two weeks thanks to the prompting of Beth Moore. On to today's post! We have tried (repeatedly) to grow cilantro. Well, this year, we didn't plant cilantro, but I have plenty of it. I vowed not to waste one cilantro-y leaf and set to finding a way to preserve it. On Jennifer Jo's blog I came across a comment from Kris who shared what she does. Another thing I tried was that instead of freezing it in ice cube trays like I do pesto, I used my mini muffin tin.
16 Tips For The Perfect Burger - KitchenDaily - StumbleUpon Undoubtedly one of the most frequently cooked items of the summer grilling season, burgers are certainly an all-American food. Of course, there is a wide range of burgers, from simple to complex, and ‘perfect’ arguably means a different type of burger for each person. There are thin, flat griddle ones and thick, charred burgers cooked on the grill. 10 Tips on Making the Perfect Burger Many chefs out there have mastered the art of the burger, whether it’s Linton Hopkins of Holeman & Finch down in Atlanta or Minetta Tavern in New York City, relying on their superior skills or the unique mix of the high-quality meats. We’re not talking about getting complicated, just the all-American basics to help you achieve that juicy, flavorful hunk of meat that satisfies like nothing else can. Travel Around the World in 80 Desserts13 Fast-Food Themed Party MenusTips from the Pros for Grilling the Perfect SteakHow to Make Perfect Cookie Dough6 unique Dishes From 6 Common Ingredients
Hasselback Potatoes with Spinach Cashew Pesto Did you know that if you fancy slice potatoes and roast them with butter and oil they’re called Hasselback Potatoes? Holy heck. How did I not know this was a life option? Did you know you could pulverize all this stuff with a machine and turn it into pesto? Did you know that if you drink three Irish Coffees with dinner you’ll feel like a maniac? Did you know that if it’s freezing cold and you’re riding your bike by the beach you can totally just stop at the mall and buy a jacket… and a scarf… and a cute new pair of underwear… and a few new tops? True… all of these things. This is a super classy way to enjoy potatoes. Slice into potatoes and shove fresh garlic in em. Cover them in butter, oil and salt. After an hour of roasting and basting, the potatoes are tender and buttery with a crisp, crunchy skin. So delicious!! I would like to suggest enjoying one yourself and forcing your boyfriend to eat one as well. I’m obsessed with green things right now. Lunch. inspired by The Purple Foodie
Disney Recipes You've just had the most wonderful dinner at your favorite Walt Disney World restaurant. There's just one problem -- you forgot to ask for the recipe! Well, we're hoping to help you out by posting recipes from around Walt Disney World as we get them. If you have a recipe that you've received directly from a Disney restaurant that you'd like to share with us, please send it to ekblackwell@comcast.net. Animal Kingdom Lodge Beach Club Bread Pudding (Cape May Cafe) Breakfast Pizza (Cape May Cafe) Broccoli Cranberry Salad (Cape May Cafe Clambake) Cheese Tortellini with Shrimp (Cape May Cafe Clambake) Chocolate Cookie Mousse (Capy May Cafe Clambake) Fudge Mud Slide (Beaches and Cream) Fudge Mud Slide (Beaches and Cream) UPDATED March 2011 Mickey Macaroni and Cheese (Cape May Cafe) New England Clam Chowder (Cape May Cafe Clambake) Oreo Bon Bons (Cape May Cafe Clambake) Raspberry Gelato (Beach Club Marketplace) Tomato Bisque (Cape May Cafe Clambake) Boardwalk Caribbean BeachResort
16 Ways to Eat Healthy While Keeping it Cheap This is a guest post by Mehdi, author of StrongLifts.com. If you enjoy this post, check out his site. Eating healthy is important. Eating healthy: Lowers disease risksIncreases productivityGives you more energyMakes you stronger You probably think eating healthy is expensive. What is Healthy Food? Protein. On with the tips. 1. It’s healthierIt’s cheaper Quit the soda & drink water. 2. Cleaner? Bottled water companies get their supply from the same source you do: municipal water systems. 3. Full of vitaminsHigh in proteinsLow in price Don’t believe the Eggs & Cholesterol myth. 4. Fat doesn’t make you fat, excess calories doYou need a balanced intake of fats: omega 3, 6 & 9 I’m on the Anabolic Diet, I buy beef chuck instead of sirloin. 5. 6. 7. Take less time to prepareYou don’t waste money if not eaten in timeCan be bought in bulk for discounts & stored in your freezer If you can afford fresh veggies, then do it. 8. Buy organic food. Choose what fits your wallet best. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
French Fries: The No-Guilt Version There’s nothing like a french fried potato. The taste, the texture, the dip-ability; it’s probably one of my favorite go-to comfort foods. However, I don’t need the fat of an actual deep fried potato, and I certainly do not favor processed french fries that come from the frozen food section of the grocery store. Enter: Healthy French Fries* Step 1: Peel your ‘taters. Step 2: Cut them into strips. Step 3: Place potatoes in colander and rinse the starch off of them. Step 4: Pat down the potatoes. Step 5: Drizzle Olive Oil over potatoes. Step 6: Salt those babies up. Step 7: Mix them up so they all get coated with the olive oil and salt. Step 8: Arrange them, on a baking sheet, in a single layer Step 9: Add anything else you like. Step 10: Place the potatoes into your preheated oven for 20 minutes. Step 11: Flip and continue to bake for 5-10 minutes. And then, voila… Healthy French Fries *I usually do the same thing with sweet potatoes. Enjoy!
100 Healthy Recipes for Lazy People June 10th, 2010 You've heard the hype about eating less fast food, but working in the kitchen may not be your favorite way to spend your time. Whether you are finishing up a long day at nursing school or would like a reference for clients who need to change the way they eat, hang on to this list of 100 healthy recipes that just about anyone can make. Appetizers These appetizers are full of healthy ingredients and take almost no time to make. Easy Guacamole. Meal Salads These salads make a healthy meal on their own or paired with bread and soup. Spring Chicken Salad. Vegetarian Vegetarian cooking doesn't have to be difficult, as these recipes demonstrate. Carrot-Mushroom-Barley Stew. Poultry Chicken and turkey are the stars of these simple, yet healthy, meals. Chicken Burritos. Fish and Seafood If you like fish and seafood but fear it is too complicated to make, check out these recipes that are not only easy, but nutritious as well. Tilapia with Green Beans. Lean Red Meat Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops.
Cheesecake Recipes - Easy Cheesecake Recipes at WomansDay.com - StumbleUpon Whipped, mixed, baked or frozen, at one point or another, most of us have lingered in our love affair with cheesecake. Here, we have 15 suggestions that might pull you back into a dangerous remission, glistening in all their creamy glory. We've got something for everyone, from raspberry-swirled to peanut butter-flavored; from no-bake fruitcake to bite-size bars; from tiramisu to pie. Recipes: Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake Mocha Cheesecake Bars Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Orange-Chocolate-Swirl Cheesecake Bars Brownie Cheesecake Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Tiramisu Cheesecake Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Almond Cheesecake with Three Sauces No-Bake Berry-Orange Cheesecake Pie Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Cappuccino Cheesecake Cherry Cheesecake Pie Mango, Lime, and Ginger Cheesecake Lemon Cheesecake
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Ok fine. I’m officially ready to make the transition to fall. And I thought, what better way to do it than with my all time favorite Parmesan Roasted Potatoes! These are like candy. 100% addictive. I always, without fail, make these with Yukon Gold potatoes because here’s the truth… I’m too lazy to peel the skins off potatoes. This is more a technique rather than a recipe, since you can scale these potatoes up if you’re cooking for a crowd. You’re going to start with some naked potatoes…. Add on all the seasonings… Using your fingers, go ahead and toss everything together…. Put them in the oven for about 15 minutes. Once they are nice and golden and crispy, throw them onto a serving platter…. And then EAT!! And just a public service announcement – make a double batch and then serve them with breakfast the next morning too. Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Ingredients Instructions Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.Place the cubed potatoes into a baking dish.