Alicia Marie, Author at Making Time for Mommy

Silly Glasses {Wordless Wednesday}

Strawberry Jam {Recipe}

Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup sliced fresh strawberries ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (optional) 1 heaping teaspoon ground chia seeds Directions: Puree berries in a food processor with the vanilla and optional coconut sugar. Pour into bowl and stir in remaining whole berries and chia until well combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight. While … Read more

Two Side Dish Recipes For St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Black Bean-Garlic Sauce Cook Time 20 min Prep Time 10 min Yields 4 serv. INGREDIENTS 1 head(s) cabbage, savoy – cored and cut into 1-inch squares 4 teaspoons oil, canola 2 tablespoons wine, rice – Shao Hsing, or dry sherry 4 teaspoons black bean garlic sauce 1 bunch(es) scallion(s) (green onions) – minced 2 teaspoons vinegar, … Read more

Bistro Beef Tenderloin {Recipe}

Cook Time 45 min Prep Time 15 min Yields 12 serv. INGREDIENTS 3 pounds beef, tenderloin steaks – trimmed of fat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, Kosher 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black ground 2/3 cup herbs, mixed, fresh – (such as chives, parsley, chervil, tarragon, thyme) 2 tablespoons mustard, Dijon DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Tie kitchen … Read more

How To Read With Your Child, Not To Them

Reading a book to your child is a great way to help your child learn. Sometimes, though, simply reading the words on the page may not be stimulating enough. Some of the time your child might be perfectly content to sit and listen; on other days, he may not be able to keep one foot … Read more

Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread {Recipe}

Cook Time 55 min Prep Time 20 min Yields 12 serv. INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour, whole-wheat 2 cups flour, all-purpose – plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups buttermilk DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with a little flour. 2. Whisk whole-wheat flour, … Read more

Bunkbeds! {Wordless Wednesday}

*** Look how tiny Lucas looks in his new bed! The boys were so excited to pick out their bedding at the store. Jake chose Avengers and Luke chose Spiderman.