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Pasta with Tomato Sauce

posted August 11, 2010 in The Goddess\'s Kitchen

Pasta is one of my favourite foods and whenever I am craving it but am too tired to cook something time consuming, this is the recipe I always turn to for my pasta fix! Today has been one of those days, craving something yummy but too tired after spe (read full article)

Broad Beans ~ Chikkudukaya Tomato Curry With Lima Beans

posted August 10, 2010 in Curry In Kadai

Broad beans aka Chikkudu kaya is my all time favorite in Beans family. As a kid mom used to just steam these in cooker along with turmeric and salt and would serve them hot in a bowl as a snack. They were very delicious and we could finish the whole (read full article)

Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

posted August 10, 2010 in Pots and Plots

I never eat much in the way of interesting for breakfast during the week.  I’m not a morning person, so breakfast is an autopilot affair most of the time.  Scrambled eggs, toast, and tea, every day.  But weekends, usually Sunday mornings, hu (read full article)

Mozzarella, Basil & Tomato Grilled Cheese Bruschetta {Stonyfield Recipe Battle}

posted August 10, 2010 in Family Fresh Cooking

Mozzarella, Basil, Tomato Grilled Cheese Bruschetta 4 servings (with 4 inch round cookie cutter) NOTES All recipes created by Marla unless otherwise noted. Source organic ingredients when available. Shop for ingredients at the Family Fresh Cooking Am (read full article)

Coffee Smoothie

posted August 10, 2010 in Taste

When I get home from work there is often about half a cup of coffee left in my french press.   Some days I am in the need of a little something, so I make myself a pick-me-up drink. It's super simple and tasty...unless you think the coffee (read full article)

NO HIDDEN SECRETS HERE

posted August 09, 2010 in CHEW ON THIS

Be sure to check out my new blogsite A CUPCAKE IN EACH HAND www.greatcupcakes.blogspot.com Ranch Salad Dressing is probably one of the world's most popular dressings. Or at least it is the good ole' USA. It's right up there with Italian and, runnin (read full article)

Brie, Pepper and Tomato Strata - a hunk of brie, a loaf of bread and thou...

posted August 09, 2010 in A Communal Table

Brie, Tomato and Pepper StrataIt was a great party - good friends, good food  and good wine. Peering into my refrigerator the next morning though I was confronted with  the eternal question "what am I going to eat"? (Ok, it may not be "the" (read full article)

Planning Week; Step Away from the Chips

posted August 09, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

It's the start of planning week for the Step Away for the Chips challenge. We're going to go one week avoiding processed foods. I'm trying to eat fresh fruits and veggies, fresh seafood, more whole grains. But if the fresh options are too high look (read full article)

Blueberry and Raspberry Tofu Smoothie

posted August 08, 2010 in Food: Cooking and Capturing

Let's go back to healthy drink, this time high protein and low in fat using tofu and soy milk. Another simple way to quench your thirst! I didn't add much honey since the raspberries are already sweet.1 cup silk tofu (Japanese tofu)1 cup soy milk (I (read full article)

Cornbread Muffins

posted August 07, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

Cornbread Muffins, adapted from Allrecipes Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 1/2 tablespoons canol (read full article)

Ragi Puttu & Cherupayar Thoran ( Ragi putt ani mooga sukke )

posted August 07, 2010 in niyas's world

Nutritive value of Ragi per 100 gProtein 7.3 gFat 1.3 gCarbohydrate 72 gMinerals 2.7 gCalcium 3.44 gFibre 3.6 gEnergy 328 KcalBenefitsWheat Free, Made with Non-Gluten Ingredients, Whole Grain Flour, Dairy Free, Rich In Thiamin, Good Source of Fiber & (read full article)

Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake

posted August 07, 2010 in Are You Hungry?

The 2010 half way mark passed. Can you believe there are just four months until the New Year? I was determined to bake more since you all helped me to overcome my baking phobia in 2009, thanks. Even though it has been “killer hot” down here, hot (read full article)

Miss Leone’s Stuffed Queen Olives: Bleu Cheese, Cheddar, Feta, 12-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3)

posted August 06, 2010 in Spanish Food And Recipes

Miss Leone’s Stuffed Queen Olives: Bleu Cheese, Cheddar, Feta, 12-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3) Outstanding Spanish Olives This Set of Three cheese Stuffed is filled with the greatest assortment of cheese for the Cheese Lover. Handstuffed Low Fat Snac (read full article)

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

posted August 05, 2010 in Equal Opportunity Kitchen

The "golden girls", i.e. my mother and her friend from Winnipeg are going to be together for a couple of weeks. Here we are planning their social activities and preparing their food in advance. If they heard me say it they would completely deny it (read full article)

Left-over Magic: White Pizza Edition

Sometimes - ok, often - my fridge is a disaster; full of left-over bits of this, and unused bits of that. If I've been cooking a lot, the shelves will be a melange of monkey dishes featuring half-cups of veggies, perhaps a solo portion of meat - the (read full article)

Cold Busting Smoothie

posted August 03, 2010 in Simply Clean

Monday morning Matt woke up with his very first cold and fever. I also woke up feeling under the weather. We toughed it out at daycare and work yesterday, but are laying low at home today. For second breakfast I made the following Cold and Fat Bustin (read full article)

Danger! Ice cream machine in the house

posted August 02, 2010 in Our Life in Meals

For a while, people have been asking me if I would like an ice cream machine. Perhaps they were in search of finding a kitchen-gadget-gift for Jan and me that we didn’t already own, or they sensed my great love for all things sinfully sweet (read full article)

Chipotle Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes with Ground Turkey

posted August 02, 2010 in The Meat and Potatoes Foodie

My return to the Lone Star State has caused a temporary swell of pride for Texas food and flavors. I'm sure it will pass or at least fade soon, but in the meantime here's my Texified take on twice baked potatoes.Next time I make these I'll hold the a (read full article)

Chocolate Frosting or Icing

posted August 01, 2010 in One and Only Chocolate Chic

Icing is a more professional term used when talking about frosting that is stiffer and pipes well. But, it is a much debated topic of discussion. Some feel that frosting is considered homespun or creamier and softer than icing. Others feel that frost (read full article)

Strawberry Oatmeal Scones

posted August 01, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

So I really enjoy baking…a lot.  I feel good about cakes and cookies but when it comes to muffins and breads, I am still learning.  This was my first attempt at scones and it was  a huge success.  I found a great recipes and will definitely (read full article)

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