(Disclosure: I received a copy of the book and a baking set but all thoughts are my own.) One thing the boys and I love to do together is bake delicious treats {and then eat them of course}. A book came out in February called Dessert Designer that is perfect for families like ours. The … Read more
INGREDIENTS 8 ounces orzo (rosamarina) – preferably whole-wheat 1 cup water 1/2 cup tomato(es), sun-dried – (not oil-packed), chopped, divided 1 medium tomato(es), plum – diced 1 clove(s) garlic – peeled 3 teaspoons marjoram, fresh – chopped, divided 1 tablespoon vinegar, red wine 1 2/3 tablespoons oil, olive, extra virgin – divided 4 piece(s) chicken, breast, boneless, skinless – (1-1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt … Read more
Monday: Leftovers Tuesday: Salmon Wednesday: BBQ Chicken Thursday: Crockpot Baked Pineapple Ham Friday: Shrimp Pasta Alfredo Saturday: Out to Eat Sunday: Leftovers
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Orange Extract 4 fruit choices such as finely diced mango, pineapple, grapes, strawberries or whole blueberries Directions: Combine the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, milk and orange extract in a mixing bowl and beat using … Read more
Ingredients: 7 Granny Apples ½ cup of sugar ½ t cinnamon 2 T brown sugar 1 Package of pre-made pie crust Confectioner’s sugar Butter Directions: Cut the tops off of 6 apples and discard the tops. Very carefully remove the insides of the apple with a melon baller or a spoon. Make sure you … Read more
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
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
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