Cauliflower Cream ♥ Today's cauliflower recipe: An easy but almost-decadent ultra-smooth blend of low-carb cauliflower, sautéed onion and sour cream, a great substitute for those who don't eat high-carb potatoes but so good, you'll find yourself choosing it for its own sake. ~recipe & photo updated 2014~ ~more recently updated recipes~ (2007) Cauliflower Cream is my favorite among this year's new Thanksgiving vegetable recipes, one to clip for everyday, not just holidays. Cauliflower Cream is simply delicious – for everyone at the table but especially for those who avoid potatoes. It is so smooth and so creamy, and tastes so much like mashed potatoes that at first, my taste testers only asked, "Wow, who made the potatoes?" Of all the vegetable recipes I made for 2007's Thanksgiving series, this is the one I can most imagine making again and again, for everyday. You will want to choose how smooth Cauliflower Cream should be, depending on your mood or your meal. Ultra smooth. Rustic. COMPLIMENTS!
Mouth watering Apple Crisp Cheesecake Recipe April 3, 2012 I don’t know about you, but Apple Crisp Cheesecake is one of my favorite mouth watering desserts. Apple Crisp and Cheesecake just seems like a natural combination and a dessert that will certainly keep your taste buds drooling! Other Great Cheesecake Recipes For Your Thanksgiving Feast! Be advised, this recipe calls for the use of a 6in springform pan. Before you shop for ingredients, PRINT YOUR FREE COUPONS! Ingredients: Instructions: In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, oats and brown sugar; stir in butter.
Crash Hot Potatoes Man, do I love Australia. First, my oldest daughter was conceived there on our honeymoon…and while we’re on the subject, have I ever shared with you that we almost named her “Sydney” as a nod to her point of origin? In the end, I chickened out, though—I thought that might be a little corny, and truth be told, I think she was actually conceived in Brisbane. But I’ll stop there. Anyway, I just love Australia. They’re so simple, it’s terrifying. For now, though, let’s take a chill pill and make Crash Hot Potatoes! The Cast of Characters: New Potatoes (or other small, round potato), Olive Oil, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, and whatever herb you like. Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make, and cook them until they’re fork-tender. Oh! Next, generously drizzle olive oil on a sheet pan. This will mean the difference between the potatoes sticking and not sticking, so don’t be shy here. …Giving them plenty of room to spread out. Or something.
Putting Food By - Beef, Onions and Vanilla A freezer door left open accidentally left me frantically trying to figure out what to do with the contents. I was especially concerned about the organic, free ranged, grass fed beef and chicken steadily thawing. I have this marvelous All American 921 pressure canner, which I had only used to cook meals in. For whatever reason, the idea of actually using it to CAN scared the self sufficient right out of me. So I posted on the Facebook page, "Take Back Urban-Homestead(s)" for help and support - and the members there came through in a hurry. I managed to get all the beef put up yesterday. I managed to put up 5 quarts of beef. And did you see that little bit of green hanging out in the picture above? You can see in the next picture how the roots grow and tangle in the cup of water. Finally, I wanted to share our new adventures with vanilla. About 2 years ago I discovered real vanilla. This week I decided to make my own vanilla extract and vanilla sugar. ***update - 2/5/12. Simple Mama
Baked Zucchini “Fries” So I found out if you call it a fry, my kids will eat it. Dang. Why didn’t I know that last week when I was trying to get them to eat carrots. You know…orange fries. Even better…have them dip ’em in marinara, …tell them it’s ketchup. It’s amazing what a 2 year old will believe. As for you, this is a great way to keep to your New Year’s resolution. Or are we over resolutions? to make good habits and one day to break them. Before you give up…try these. Ingredients 3 medium zucchini sliced into 3" x 1/2" sticks 1 large egg white 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese (can be found in the spaghetti sauce aisle next to Parmesan cheese) cooking spray 1/4 tsp garlic powder salt fresh pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 425°. Notes Source: SkinnyTaste Recipe Notes: 1) Make them a little skinnier than shown here. 2) I had to double my breading because I had 4 zucchini and the breading got too soggy. 3) Best when served warm.
Lifestyle | College Admissions: 10 Scholarships Anyone Can Apply For Email to a friendPermalink Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Cristiana Quinn, GoLocalWorcester College Admissions Expert Many families wonder about private scholarships--sources of funding for college that are not offered by the federal government or colleges. Before we discuss private scholarships, it’s important to point out that the largest source of financial aid is at the college and federal levels. Searching for the Unicorn Still coming up dry? Ten private scholarships open to anyone The Davidson Institute The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. The John F. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program awards 50 scholarships of $20,000 and 200 scholarships of $10,000 each year to students with impressive academic and extra-curricular credentials. The College Prowler “No Essay Contest” awards $2000 to a student in a random drawing every month, if you register on the site.
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Just the scent of this soup is healing. You start by sauteing garlic and ginger in sesame oil then add chicken, vegetables, both and noodles. As the aroma of sizzling ginger fills your kitchen, things start to look up. This isn’t just any old chicken noodle soup. Call it pho. In my book, there’s a chapter dedicated to the time when I was studying abroad in Paris and fell horribly sick. Together, we made our way past bustling vendors selling seafood, meats and produce on the sidewalk and quaint tea shops before settling down at an outside cafe where she treated me to a steaming bowl of spicy chicken pho, bits of jalapeno and garlic floating in a swirling yellow broth. Since that day four years ago, I’ve experimented with a few different recipes until I finally nailed it with this one. And finally, you can use really any form of noodles you like here. Asian Chicken Noodle Soup serves 6 Print this recipe! Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks 1 tbsp sesame oil
Spaghetti Squash — The New (Healthier) 'Pasta'? - Dinner Tonight - Cooking You have to try spaghetti squash at least once, just because it’s so cool! Raw, it looks like any squash. Cooked right, it really does fall into strands that imitate its pasta-noodle namesake. But is it really the same thing, something you’ll be able to effortlessly swap out for actual pasta with nobody noticing? No. Not by a long shot. If you’re entirely new to the idea of spaghetti squash, here’s a helpful video to show you exactly how it’s supposed to look when you fork it into ribbony submission. So we’ve got a few traditional Italian imitation dishes, tailored to their new ingredient, and they are fab. Saucy Spaghetti Squash Olé Top it with a hearty, simple meat sauce, and you’ll be wondering why you waited so long to try this dish. Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs Another traditional treatment, this recipe tells you how to microwave your squash. Warm Spaghetti Squash Salad Two reasons we love this one: it’s a warm side with Greek flair, and the recipe explains the boiling method. v
Heavenly Pineapple Cake Heavenly Pineapple Cake The thing that makes this cake so heavenly isn't the fact that it's lightly sweet and full of crushed pineapple. It's not because it's deliciously cool and refreshing, especially if you keep it in the refrigerator. Heavenly Pineapple Cake recipe from Rita Ingredients: 1 box Angel Food Cake mix 1 (20 oz.) can of crushed pineapple (in juice) Directions Mix together the dry cake mix and the whole can of pineapple with it's juice. 66 Things You Can Grow In Containers Growing your own food is exciting, not only because you get to see things grow from nothing into ready-to-eat fruits and veggies, but you also don't have to worry about the pesticides they might contain, and you definitely cut down on the miles they -- and you -- have to travel. As it turns out, with pretty minimal effort, anyone can be a gardener. My boyfriend and I are essentially first-timers this season and so far have the beginnings of strawberries peeking out, tomatoes are on their way, the basil's about ready for a big batch of pesto, and once the last frost hits, the peppers, kale, spinach, chard, and mesclun will be on their way, too. All on a tiiiny little terrace (with the help of a little DIY carpentry). If you're up to the challenge -- and it really isn't much of one -- growing your own food can be so rewarding. Here's a starter list of all the crazy things even urban gardeners, without space for a garden, can grow at home.Tree Fruits - Including Apples 1. Citrus Fruits 15.
garlic noodles $1.68 recipe / $0.42 serving (updated 7-28-15) Today I made my first visit to our local Vietnamese grocery store where I picked up a couple basic sauces to add to my well stocked kitchen. One of the sauces I bought was an oyster sauce ($1.99 for 18 oz.) which is an excellent condiment for anything from noodles or rice to fish and meat. Oyster sauce gives these garlic noodles a little Asian flair and a lot of depth of flavor. The noodles also have a great balance of salty (from soy sauce) and sweet (from brown sugar) making them a great compliment to any main dish. If you don’t have an Asian grocery store in your town, check your local grocers as well. Garlic Noodles Total Cost: $2.54 Cost Per Serving: $0.64 Serves: 4 Ingredients 8 oz. (1/2 lb.) angel hair pasta $0.54 4 cloves garlic $0.24 ½ bunch green onions $0.35 4 Tbsp butter $0.50 2 tsp soy sauce $0.20 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.05 1 tsp sesame oil $0.40 2 Tbsp oyster sauce $0.26 Instructions Garlic Noodles Step by Step Photos Mix the sauce before you begin. Related Videos
saltines have never had it so good... ...and neither have I. Quick, easy, and undeniably drool-inducing--what could be better? Yep. This is good stuff. Perhaps you've tried or at least seen the variety using matzo. *This post has been updated with the answers to many common questions (such as why the order in the picture is different from the order in the recipe...)! Terribly Terrific Toffee (printable recipe!) Preheat oven to 350ºF. GADZOOKS, Christmas is in one week!