Paws are for Cookin'

Stovetop Popcorn - Way Easier Than Pie!

2009-11-11T09:44:00.001-08:00

I dont know why everyone doesn't do this. Or maybe they do and I just didn't know.Stovetop popcorn is better than that stuff you buy in a bag. Even better than what you get at the movies. Probably the best popcorn you've ever tasted.Trust me, you will never never never go back...Also its a super cheap snack with endless flavor possibilities.All you need are some popcorn kernels and a pot with a

Trying out new things

2009-11-08T11:20:00.000-08:00

Yay! This is my new layout! Only I cant seem to find the comments bit :( So for now, just leave me a MSG on the left there, in the chat window thing. I'm working on it folks. My HTML/XML skills are somewhat rusty.Well anyhoo. Just wantd to post this and see what it looks like..I LOVE YOU ALL! YOU KNOW IT!

Classic German Food

2009-11-07T10:26:00.000-08:00

Because, apparently, I'm mostly German. Or something. Well that's America for you.I love German Food. Its so carby and fattening. Its just delicious. Eat German food! With Beer! With Ale! With all your SCA or Amtgard friends!Eat it, not because its good for you, but because you just cant help yourself.Anyways this is one of my fav things to eat so I'm sharing this recipe with you. I really like

Not Exactly the Same Old Pumpkin Pie

2009-11-05T09:19:00.000-08:00

Let's face it, pumpkin pie is totally seasonal. And you get cravings for it, I know you do. Just once or twice a year, maybe, but even so.I wanted to find a pumpkin pie recipe that was a little more interesting. Its a wonderful pie, but it never hurts to spruce it up a little. And yes, I have to do everything fancy.This one isn't extreme or weird, really. Still canned pumpkin, still mostly dried

Ginger Cookies

2009-10-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

Its that time of year for ginger cookies. Really, you could eat these whenever but I always consider something baked with ginger nice when it starts to get cold out.This is actually a recipe from Allrecipes.com, the famous Big Soft Ginger Cookies recipe. I really cant take credit for it but I adapted it just slightly by using freshly grated ginger instead of powdered ginger and adding

So easy its Cheesy... Yaki Onigiri

2009-10-16T12:42:00.001-07:00

This onigiri recipe is sooooo easy and delicious and salty and crunchy and yum.Anything yakitori (grilled) is awesome and onigiri (riceballs) are no exception. These are rice balls that have been grilled (or broiled) so theyre crispy and flavorful on the outside, with a chewy inside.Theres a wonderful recipe for it in a book I've got called Lets Cook Japanese Food! Its a great book, if you like

Little Pies

2009-10-02T09:01:00.001-07:00

I don't own a pie pan.Alas, my old one got broken a while back and I just havn't gotten a new one.So when I came across this No Roll Pie Crust recipe, I felt sad for my lost pan. But I did have a couple of glass ramekins stashed somewhere. I decided to use them and make little pies, instead.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~No Roll Pie Crustfrom Joy the BakerNote: I x'd the cream cheese and milk and used heavy

Oatmeal Cookies

2009-09-28T08:27:00.000-07:00

MMmm. Cookies. My friend Leah (who now has her own blog!) is getting me way too excited about baking! She is soo evil, talking all about making cookies from scratch and stuff...So today I made Oatmeal cookies. Or I guess you could call them...Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies(the longer name makes it sound yummier, no?)based on the recipe from the book - Joy of Cooking1 3/4 cups

Italian Style Dinner

2009-09-27T10:21:00.001-07:00

Today's dinner is gonna be delicious and super filling! Its like spaghetti and meatballs but sort of fancier! Found this recipe while browsing Brown Eyed Baker's blog. I thought it was such a genius way of using up leftover rice! I always have leftover rice and I generally end up just tossing it out (which is just awful, I know).And I just LOVE rice balls. Japanese mochi, those Filipino fried

My Friend Leah's Cake Mix Biscotti

2009-09-26T13:07:00.000-07:00

My friend Leah is da bomb.And she made these biscotti, which are, also, da bomb. So many bombs! OMg.So this is her recipe and pictures. Shes on livejournal as Leafu if you want to msg her, if you have any questions or just want to talk to her cuz shes cute. Cheers!Ingredients:1 boxed cake mix1 cup flour1 stick butter (melted)2 eggsoptional - nuts, toffee bits, chocolate chips, etc. Preheat your

Yum Cooking

2009-09-24T07:37:00.000-07:00

Yum cooking is like comfort food. But more fun. Maybe healthier. Sometimes. Whatever. Its yummy and that's why its Yum Food. Tonight's Yum Food is:Baked Chicken (leg/thighs) - just two leg/thigh pieces baked with a little Italian (oil&vinegar type) salad dressing on top.Baked Garlicky Potato Fries - using the recipe from The Purple FoodieAlso some delicious jalapeno poppers/armadillo eggs - which

Granola bars! Yum!

2009-09-22T13:16:00.000-07:00

This is an excellent recipe for granola bars. Unless of course you're the type who likes those hard crunchy types of granola bars... I know you'll love these. Even if you don't like granola bars, everybody loves these! They DO!Yay, granola bars! Mmm! So good. And it only takes a few minutes of 'actual work' to make these. They have to sit for a few hours to harden up, but that is hands-free.I'm

Curry and Chai

2009-09-21T11:01:00.000-07:00

I've had these packets of Tazo Chai tea sitting around for ages. Sorry, Im not usually a tea person. I'm a coffee person. Well, honestly, I'm the type who likes their coffee drowned in sugar and cream. Frappuccinos? OK! Black coffee? Eww. Tea? Good every so often, but not enough cream and sugar. I get this hankering for hot tea every so often, so I like to go out and get some 'fancy' tea.

Chocolate Pudding Brownies

2009-09-20T13:37:00.000-07:00

This recipe came about because I wanted to make cupcakes.I didn't have any confectioner's sugar so I could possibly make cupcakes because they would just be wee cakes with no frosting and thats no good. I'm sure we agree.So I decided to make brownies. But while I was going through my pantry for something inspiring, I found a box of chocolate pudding mix. Then I was like, hey, they make pudding

Coconut Fish and Sweet Potato Noodles

2009-08-31T08:34:00.000-07:00

I was feelin' kinda tropical yesterday. Dunno why. I guess because it's starting to actually cool down here in Texas (AT LAST!) and its breezy and lovely out. Even the morning glories on my back porch stay out most of the day now. :)Anyway, so I made a tropical-themed dinner last night. It was yummy!I didn't take any pictures but, well, use your imagination. Better yet, make this for dinner! I

Toddler Snacks - Meatballs

2009-08-31T07:42:00.000-07:00

Its hard to find good food anymore. At least, pre-made food. Lots of stuff you buy is just greasy and fatty and sugary... So sometimes its important (when you have time) to just make the kid somethin' healthy.I just LOVE this book - The Toddler Cafe by Jennifer CardenBright colors, beautiful photos, delicious looking food... Its just the thing to addict me and make me buy it and stare at it for

Jelly-Roll Sponge Cake and Mochi Experiments!

2009-08-02T07:29:00.000-07:00

Been a while since I posted. I've moved to a new city and a big new house, hurray!Yesterday I made a beautiful Jelly-Roll style cake. My first one ever! Yay for me! And it turned out beautifully. And it was actually really easy.I always read all these horror stories about people making roll cakes and having them crack all over the place. Maybe its because I used a sponge-style cake? But

Blueberry Almond Yogurt Banana Bread

2009-05-07T06:59:00.000-07:00

I love putting yogurt in banana bread! Yogurt just adds a delicious creamy-moistness. Mmm! This is a wonderful recipe, specifically for using yogurt.I made a batch of this and divided it into two freezer bags, labeling them for later. That way when I want some sweets I can just grab it out and bake it :) You could, of course, just bake a couple of loaves and freeze them, which is really faster.

No-Flour Brownies

2009-05-05T13:52:00.000-07:00

OR Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Banana Brownies REDUXThis is another brownie recipe. Yay for brownies, right?Actually I was going to make the same brownies for A&S this evening BUT I realized I don't have any flour :(But I've seen flourless brownie recipes before. So I did a little research. SThese are technically gluten-free!This recipe is from Like Merchant Ships but topped with almond butter,

Baked Mac + Cheese

2009-05-05T10:04:00.000-07:00

Mac and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort foods. That and chicken 'n dumplings. Oh, and chocolate cake... :)~I've seen a lot of shows on the food network involving baked Mac n Cheese, but I actually haven't ever made it myself. Yeah, I actually stick to the boxed, powdered cheese sauce kind... Sad but true. Meh X(But from here on out, I may just go all out and do it this way. Its absolutely

Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Banana Brownies!

2009-05-04T07:34:00.000-07:00

Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Banana BrowniesMakes 1 Pan of brownies (serves at least 10)Brownies:1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted1 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 cup self-rising flour*1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract* or 1/2 All-purpose flour plus 3/4 tsp. baking powder plus an additional 1/4 tsp saltTopping:1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips, melted1/4 cup Almond Butter1

Things that Look Nice

2009-04-13T08:39:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I come across a recipe that looks really good. Only its not so tasty. This is one of them. All the ingredients and methods make it sound really yummy, but the end result isn't quite as satisfying.Basically they are shredded, cooked, chicken mixed with spices and veggies (such as spinach, ricotta & olives or curry, apples and cinnamon), wrapped in egg roll wrappers and baked. Sounds good

Stuffed Chicken!

2009-04-13T06:43:00.001-07:00

Chicken is such a versitle food. One of my favorite ways of eating chicken (besides fried, of course *EG*) is Stuffed! Here are a few recipes I've done recently, that turned out wonderful!They're both kinda fancy. You can serve them with pasta or garlic bread, for a more full meal.Olive Feta Stuffed Chicken2-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup Crushed rice cereal (or bread crumbs), season

Rice Omelet

2009-04-05T10:09:00.001-07:00

You can make an omelet out of leftover food! Its easy, frugal and generally delicious!Today I made an omelet from yummy leftover Mexican style rice from Rosa's!I always get the family fajita meal from Rosa's (Mexican restaurant). It comes with loads of freshly made flour tortillas, 1lb of smoked, grilled, seasoned beef strips, grilled veggies, refried beans, Mexican style rice, cheese, salsa,

Moffles!

2009-03-24T08:07:00.000-07:00

I just got a new waffle maker!!! Its way, way better than the one I had (which I threw away out of frustration). The one I'd previously purchased always burned everything, as the heating element was right in the middle of the waffle plate, instead of spread out for even cooking. Ok, it was the cheap one, a little generic $9 guy. Sometimes you get what you pay for.This time, I purchased a $20

Home-style Tacos and Enchiladas!

2009-03-21T11:59:00.000-07:00

Yum, I really like Tacos. Who doesn't like tacos? And if you dont like Tacos, you probably haven't had good ones!One great thing about living in Texas is the abundant supply of cheap Mexican spices and sauces. You can go to any store and get 'em. Not the name brand stuff like taco kits, Old El Passo whatever, nonsense. I'm not talking about that stuff. I'm talking real, honest to god Mexican

Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes

2009-02-23T13:09:00.000-08:00

Today, I woke up craving Sweet Potatoes. Um, yeah I guess thats weird. But when I got up I popped a big juicy sweet potato in the oven and went about my business, letting my mind wander in case I came up with any brilliant ideas.About four in the afternoon, the idea came to me - Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes! I've got half a jar of marshmallow fluff in the pantry. Perfect!! So I did a little research

Waffles! Oh Waffles! YUM

2009-02-08T05:36:00.000-08:00

I just made the best EVER waffles! They were perfect, even better than store-bought!The secret is probably mixing the egg whites seperately (so theyre fluffy) and folding them in last.However, me being me, I made a few changes to the recipe. I used half rice flour and half wheat flour. I also used 3/4 cup (cooled) coffee + 1 cup milk instead of 1 3/4 milk.I was surprised when I opened the waffle

All about Mochi!!!!

2009-02-05T16:54:00.000-08:00

Mochi is like... the best thing EVAR!Seriously.At first, you might be like - eww its like chewwy and weird... but then you eat another bite. And its weird but interesting, so you take yet another bite...In a word its... addictive.There are loads of different types of mochi. Actually 'mochi' is the Japanese word for it, and even they have loads of variations. Mochi is basically a chewwy sort of '

Chicken Pot Pie :)

2009-02-05T15:58:00.000-08:00

I looooooooooove Chicken Pot Pie. Its like a comfort food and its very rustic and inviting. Besides, any kind of yummy goo in a pastry crust is pretty high up in my book.This is a very rustic pie. Unless you have some kind of allergy/aversion, you simply must put potatoes in this, its just so very 'meat pie' ish.I like to use red potatoes, in general. They taste nicer in my opinion. Also I

Cheese Stuffed Burger Things

2009-02-01T14:54:00.000-08:00

Reading through one of Rachel Ray's magazines, I came across a little article about these neat looking breaded burgers-on-a-stick. Sort of like croquettes on a stick, I guess. Me being the bento enthusiast I am, as well as always interested in something cute for a snack, I had to try this.My origional results weren't so good though. The meat is wrapped around some cheese on a stick and pan-fried.

Squishy, Sweet-y, Cinnamon-y... and Er, Oats!

2009-02-01T09:17:00.000-08:00

Ok here's a weird thing I did today.Cinnamon - Raisin - Oat roll BreadAfter seeing a post at Big Red Kitchen involving the refrigerated bread dough technique, I decided to give the 'bread in 5 minutes a day' thing another shot. My last post about it was rather disappointing, as I was attempting to make sourdough style bread and kind of fudged it up in the end. Frustrated, I'd given up on bread

Sweet, Creamy and... Green! Avocado Ice Cream!

2009-01-23T06:16:00.000-08:00

Some people might say - Avocado? Eww?! Here in the western part of the world, we generally only use Avocado in savory dishes, like guacamole or on sandwiches. But on the Asian side of the world, avocado is used like the fruit it actually is, in alot of sweet dishes! I highly recommend (my favorite flavor) avocado Bubble Tea (made with large tapioca pearls), if you happen to live near somewhere

OMG, Bibingka!

2009-01-22T12:22:00.000-08:00

New Asian food discovery - Bibingka! A Filipino rice cake made with rice flour, sort of like mochi in that way, but actually like a cake in texture.I discovered a (real, honest to god) Asian shop here in Odessa. Me is happy! I think its more Filipino, there were a lot of that kind of thing, including this box of Bibingka mix. Yay! New things to discover! Honestly I dont see alot of this boxed

Sweetheart Lunch

2009-01-20T13:51:00.000-08:00

I make lots of food for my sweetheart when he goes to work. He works 24 hour shifts, so thats breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. This ain't no 8oz bento.Today I made:'Bugulgi' Style Drumettes with Rice, Kimchi and Nori and MochiMy hubby's Korean step father used to make Bugulgi with rice, meat, a yummy sauce and kimchi all piled onto sheets of sesame oil/salt fried nori. Little packets of

Carne Asado with The Perfect Cornbread

2009-01-15T09:11:00.000-08:00

Hubby recently requested Asado. Its a Mexican dish with (usually) beef in a tomato sauce with lots of cumin. There are several ways of doing it, actually, but Hubby insists this is the authentic way. Anyway its really good :)Carne Asado1 lb beef stew meat, cubed to bite size peices2 garlic cloves, chopped (or a tablespoon of minced garlic)1/2 an onion, chopped1 tablespoon cumin1-2 teaspoons black

Scotch Eggs... Another Way

2009-01-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

Scotch eggs are really cool. Its like a whole breakfast in one little delicious bundle. Or two, if you've got a big appetite! They're basically hard boiled eggs, wrapped in sausage, then breadcrumbs, and fried. Yum, right? Heart attack city, right?Well, I discovered you can bake them, too. Apparently its just as good. Quite a bit healthier. Haven't tried it yet. Honestly, its because I don't

Rice Pancakes

2009-01-12T05:50:00.000-08:00

My hubby recently decided he wants to eat less wheat. Doctors say it may be the cause of skin problems for him, he has very dry skin that cracks and gets icky. Its not exactly Eczema, but more of an allergy?Anyways, I've been looking for good recipes for rice and found a decent one today. Its actually a pretty old recipe, in Asian families, for leftover rice in the mornings.These are a bit like

Strawberry Meringue Cookies

2009-01-08T13:47:00.000-08:00

Y'know, I've always had trouble making meringue cookies. They've been too eggy or too flat or just plain weird. But today I tried once again and actually managed to make a decent cookie! I think having a little patience and using cream of tartar is a very helpful thing XDThis makes about 2 dozen cookies.Strawberry Meringue Cookiesadapted from Chocolate Meringue Cookies recipe at Allrecipes.com

Phyllo Dough Rocks!

2009-01-08T11:56:00.000-08:00

I'm very excited about this 'new' recipe I discovered. After days of trying to figure out what to do with the last few chicken breasts I had in the 'fridge, as well as a few odds and ends in the freezer (such as a box of phyllo dough) I happened across this delightful recipe. I made my own changes, of course. I didn't have any tarragon as the recipe suggests, but I quickly realized this recipe

Useless and Useful Things

2008-12-29T13:04:00.000-08:00

While 'Stumble'-ing around this afternoon, I came across a few nifty food gadgets that were just too cool not to blog about.First, these goggles. Ok, honestly this is a nearly-useless invention. I mean, I'm sure they work just fine. But who in their right mind would pay 20$ for a pair of padded glasses. The pink is nice though -Pink Onion Goggles - $20 Pillsbury.comFortunately I did find a few

Indian Bread

2008-11-08T14:36:00.000-08:00

This recipe makes lovely Naan bread, excellent for curry dipping!Ingredients:1 .25oz package yeast1 cup warm water1/4 cup white sugar3 tablespoons milk1 egg, beaten2 teaspoons salt4 1/2 cups bread flour2 teaspoons minced garlic1/4 cup butter In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft

It was going to be Naan bread...

2008-11-08T11:05:00.000-08:00

I made some delicious curry [see previous post] and I was going to have home-made Naan bread with it. After making the dough, I didn't really end up having the time to let it rise and do the whole 'bread' thing. So I ended up pan frying some flour tortillas in garlic butter to serve with the curry. It was yummy yummy!!!!>>Note: Will put up Bread recipe in next postBut what to do with that

Curry!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-11-06T17:45:00.000-08:00

I love curry. Curry is yumalicious. I'm especially fond of Thai curry, but every so often I find an Indian-style curry that isnt too pungent or spicy for me. I found a really great recipe for curry today and I have to admit, I'm surprised at how well it turned out. Its got lovely flavor that improves endlessly with time. Its kind of sweet and savory and a little creamy.The original recipe is here

Photos, Bagels and Oatmeal

2008-10-31T11:35:00.000-07:00

My photos aren't the greatest quality, so I often use photos found from Google Images of what I am making. But today, I am going to post photos of my own! Yay!I do so few posts of things I make, I generally cook every day but only post every once in a while. Though some things don't turn out as well as others (and I don't have a whole lot of time always for blogging) one reason I haven't actually

Lily Pads and Apple Sauce

2008-10-25T21:01:00.000-07:00

My son is *almost* officially a toddler! So he is eating lots of new things. He hates baby food - prefers 'people' food. I can't blame him either, most of it tastes like it smells (think dog food), so I am currently exploring new recipes of fun, easy things for my little boy to eat.He likes to investigate things with his hands and his mouth, so it cant crumble into pieces but at the same time it

Enchiladas from Scratch!

2008-10-25T17:32:00.000-07:00

Enchaladas are delicious and fairly quick&easy to make. That is, unless you make practically everything from scratch like I did! The results are very much worthwhile, if you have the time. And it was lots of fun to make the tortillas myself! Mexican food is so rustic, its easy to add whatever 'floats your boat' and still have it come out delicious.I made tortillas with Maseca corn flour, which is

Sourdough Starter Experiment # 1

2008-10-01T09:01:00.000-07:00

Been a while since I've written anything, I've moved and lots of other things and just haven't had the time for my little hobby. Now, things are starting to even out into a more patterned lifestyle for me again, so... I'm back, y'all! :)Anyways, I've been reading up on sourdough bread. Its a very weird thing. Maybe because its so incredibly simple. I always considered it one of the more

Yogurt - Recipe Experiment!

2008-07-08T17:44:00.000-07:00

It's sure been a while since I posted anything! Alex is getting so big, he is crawling and even has little teeths! :) Yay! So, with that and working on building my new house, I've been pretty busy.Lately, I've been experimenting with one of the most interesting milk-based products on the market - Yogurt. A good, plain yogurt (such as Activa, or even Greek yogurt if you want to go all-out) can

Nearly Effortless Mexican Style Dinner!

2008-04-30T10:11:00.000-07:00

Having a (very demanding) 5 month old baby, I don't cook as much as I'd like. But I also don't want to have to eat out, which is expensive, or eat unhealthy food, which is.. unhealthy.. So this is one really easy recipe I came up with. Its almost not even worth calling it a 'recipe' because there are only two ingredents and just one step. This one is wonderful for a multi-tasking mom, I can hold

The Tofu Shake Diet!

2008-04-17T06:26:00.000-07:00

Every morning I have a tofu shake for breakfast! Its a fast, delicious, healthy way to start your morning off! My sister-in-law loves it too, and finds it very helpful in losing weight!Lots of protein and vitamins, fiber too - excellent for the digestive system. Vegan/vegetarian, get your serving of fruit and calcium and everything all at once!This is an inexpensive shake to make - 1 box tofu

Yum! Sweet Potato Snack

2008-04-17T05:31:00.001-07:00

A quick, healthy snack! Sweet potatoes have all kinds of goodness in them - including protein and vitamin C! An easy, quick, healthy meal - cook a sweet potato in the microwave till soft (in a paper/towel), add 1/4-1/2 a can of black beans, top with cheddar cheese (or cheese substitute if you are vegan). Given the time and inclination, you can of course bake the potato in the oven or roast it

Ez Perfect Chicken Teriyaki

2008-04-17T04:20:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe on cooksillustrated.com - my new favorite cooking site! You do have to subscribe to get the good stuff (there are some free videos and recipes too), but it's well worth it! They test every recipe until they get it just right, so all of their creations are delicious. Well thats the theory anyway, so I'm trying them out to see - and so far, this first recipe I've made is

Bread in 5 minutes a day

2008-03-27T08:18:00.000-07:00

This is the BEST recipe for basic bread! EVER! Ok, Ok in another few weeks, I may just post another best ever bread recipe but for today.. this is it!!From the book - Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day Bread Boule in 5 Minutes a DayStart to finish: 20 minutes active to prepare the dough, 5 minutes active on day of bakingMakes four 1-pound loaves3 cups lukewarm water (about 100 degrees F)1 1/2

Cream Biscuits

2008-03-22T05:43:00.000-07:00

It seems like whenever I decide to make biscuits from scratch, I always end up just wishing I'd bought a tin at the grocery. Yes, its that bad. They're always so crumbly. And I dont like the taste of shortening. But I came across this recipe recently - and it is the superhero of biscuit recipes!!No rolling. No cutting fat into flour. Takes just a few minutes to prepare! And most importantly, they

Fun with Biscotti!

2007-11-06T04:25:00.000-08:00

I LOVE biscotti! Who knew a hard, over baked cookie could be so perfect... so desirable?There's just something about coffee that gives me a little thrill to think about it. So warm and cozy. Some of my warmest, coziest times have been with coffee. One of my fondest memories was while traveling in Scotland in the fall, it was cold and breezy and generally drizzly. That warm, chocolately cup of

Frozen Pudding Pie!

2007-11-02T16:41:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite deserts in the whole world is dirt cake - made with layers of pudding, whip cream, cookies and strawberries/blueberries. Some people make it with ice cream too. Its simply decadent!I've been eyeing the boxes of chocolate pudding in my pantry for weeks now. I've a few other ingredients I've been wanting to use up too, like ginger snaps and a bottle of whipped topping. So I

Cant Go Wrong - Bean Burgers!

2007-10-11T12:31:00.000-07:00

Ok if i HAD a food processor, this part would be me going on about 'I just love my food processor'. I do have a blender, however, which isn't quite as nice but works in a pinch. But for those lucky souls who do own one, I recommend using your food processor for this.Anyways, I like this recipe because its not only quick, easy and healthy but also - you guessed it - Frugal! Yay! This is one of

Super Easy Apple Turnovers!!

2007-09-21T09:04:00.000-07:00

Ok this is way cool. I found this while wandering around the site Open Source Food. This is kind of like a baked french toast meets apple turnovers, really. A great way to use up bread (especially those pesky ends!) and a thrifty alternative to buying phyllo pastry or making proper pastries, because you can just use up what you've got around the house. In addition, you could easily substitute

The Amazing, Fool-Proof, Life-Changing, Artisan Bread?

2007-09-20T13:33:00.000-07:00

While getting my hair done at TiGi last week, I found this unusual article in Vogue magazine – about making BREAD of all things! This article claims that one can make a fabulous loaf, by hand, with about as much effort as it takes to load a bread machine and turn it on, if a little more time. Of course I'm intrigued by this notion – any way to make something amazing with little or no effort is

Microwave Mochi!!

2007-09-17T11:58:00.001-07:00

I love mochi! Who doesn't?! This is a super, super easy recipe to make mochi in the microwave. Endless varieties can be made by adding different fillings and flavors. A very versatile and healthy snack!This recipe makes a small batch, around 6-8 balls.Ingredients: 1 cup mochiko sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour) 1 cup water1/4 cup sugarkatakuriko, for

Apple Yogurt Cake

2007-09-17T11:44:00.000-07:00

This recipe I modified from Happy Home Baking 's Strawberry Yogurt Cake! I didn't have any strawberries on hand, but I did have apples! This was delish! I made mine in a springform pan, so it came out perfectly round and gorgeous.Ingredients:125ml (1/2 cup) yogurt100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar60g (1/2 cup) brown sugar3 eggs95g (1/2 cup) ground pecans (i used a coffee grinder)140g (1 cup) plain

Italian Spinach Pie

2007-09-03T05:30:00.000-07:00

Beautiful, super tasty spinach pie made with italian sausage and cheese! Super easy to toss together a few pre-frozen ingredients and bake, or if you've got more time of course you can use fresh ingredients. Great as a main dish or along with ravioli/pasta and garlic bread. I served this up with some very complimentary (pre frozen) portebello mushroom ravioli, and nice piping hot toasted garlic

Perfect Yummy Chicken Parmesan

2007-09-02T19:25:00.000-07:00

One hasnt really had chicken parmesan till one has tried this recipe. So simple to make and, uber tasty. I mixed the chicken and breading before hand and left it in the fridge until dinner time. This is a really easy recipe and always comes out perfectly! A delicious Italian breaded chicken smothered with cheese and tomato-based pasta sauce - can't go wrong with that!Ingredients * 2

Big Soft Ginger Cookies

2007-09-02T19:01:00.000-07:00

These are the bestest ginger cookies ever. Theyre 'big' and 'soft' and just perfect. Easy to make healty - substitute eggs for cornstartch mixed w/ water, and silken tofu for butter, natural brown sugar or sugar substitute for white sugar. I did this with another batch that were shaped like cute little happy snails! Theyre a little chewwier with tofu in them, but actually quite filling and tasy.<