Veggie Alfredo Lasagna I… I can’t speak. This creamy comfort food veggie Alfredo lasagna is heaven to me. And I will elaborate on that, I promise, but I can’t move on without talking about what makes this whole thing work: the garlic-butter-Parmesan-flavored, 50-calories-per-serving sauce. Made with love from cauliflower. You’re like, yeahhhh, you told me about that already. Yes I did. This sauce controls me. Just for a little walk down memory lane, here’s where we’ve seen this veggie sauce make reappearances: Creamy Cauliflower Garlic Rice Healthy Chicken Alfredo Pizza (with a really yummy whole wheat crust) Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo and now this lasagna. Like I said, carbs and cheese. The truth about this lasagna is that even with the carbs and cheese in there, it’s completely jam packed with fresh vegetables (like, more than 5 cups worth of fresh tomatoes, carrots, and spinach) and it’s only got 240 calories per slice. That, and figuring out how I’m going to brave Super Target for the first time. Serves: 9 Notes
Cheesy Chipotle Cauliflower Casserole (Low Carb and Gluten Free) Recently I posted the low carb Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Casserole, which has been wildly popular here on IBIH. I still make it often, because it’s easy and sooo satisfying! Since that combination worked so well, I thought why not incorporate another of my favorite flavor profiles into it, and give it a Mexican twist? So I experimented, and created this low carb cheesy chipotle version. I was going to call it “Nacho Mama’s Cauliflower Casserole” but stupid SEO is always ruining my fun, and stifling my creative genius when it comes to post titles. Originally I made it pretty with the tomatoes and sour cream as seen above. Oh man, it was soooo good! It’s hard to say if I liked this one better than the pepperoni pizza – that’s like choosing between cheesecake and ice cream, they’re both delicious in a different way. Cheesy Chipotle Cauliflower Casserole (Low Carb and Gluten Free) A low carb and gluten free cauliflower casserole recipe with a Mexican twist! Ingredients For the puree: Notes
How to Preserve Corn on the Cob Last year we got a TON of corn with our CSA. If you’ve been trying to figure out how to freeze sweet corn, don’t worry, I did all the figuring out for you! This year I got it down to a science. With the first frost we recently, it’s time to start preserving all that lovely corn we’ve been seeing at farmer’s markets. Fortunately, preserving corn in the freezer is so easy!Let me start out by saying that this post is all about freezing corn on the cob OFF the cob. Maybe you’re saying, “But Diana, I LOVE my corn on the cob! Now, before you start prepping your corn, put a BIG pot of water on the stove on high heat. The first step in preparing your corn is to shuck it. Once your corn is shucked and your water is boiling, it’s time to blanch your corn. While your corn is cooking, fill a BIG bowl or a pot with cold water and ice. Once your corn has cooked long enough, it’s time to shock it in ice water. Posts may contain affiliate links.
Creative DIY Tips & Project Ideas For Homemakers : TipNut.com BBQ Cheddar Chickpea Burger This burger is made of chickpeas and spice and everything nice. Everything nice being cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, and crispy shallots. The inspiration for this burger came from a conversation at a bachelorette party with a newfound friend and fellow food-lover. She mentioned that, although not a vegetarian, she had a thing for vegetarian food blogs and just happened to bring up one (don’t remember which) with a picture of a chickpea burger topped with barbecue sauce. Now, I’m no poser but I have been known to fall fondly into the arms of inspiration when it stands in front of me, and there it was in all its saucy glory… Actually, that’s the BBQ Cheddar Chickpea Burger that I just created with all that inspiration, and I think she may be better looking than her influential predecessor. This burger comes together in a pinch with ingredients and spices you’re somewhat very likely to have on hand. BBQ Cheddar Chickpea Burger (Makes 4 hearty burgers) For the chickpea patties: ◊ 1 tsp cumin
BBQ Pulled “Pork” This vegan BBQ pulled pork will fool even the most devout of meat lovers. It uses a secret (fruit) ingredient to create the most delicious, realistic pulled “pork” ever. Note: This recipe was originally published on July 30, 2013. The post has since been updated with new photos and helpful tips. What looks like the real thing, tastes like the real thing, is texturally the same as the real thing, and is made from fruit? You guessed it: vegan BBQ pulled pork. Not a joke, not a dream. I first read about Jackfruit, the miracle pulled meat substitute, years ago but was never able to find it in non-sugary , syrupy form until 2013. Jackfruit is a tree-grown fruit native to Southeast Asia. Before I get to this recipe, let me take you back to a story I not-so-lovingly call the “Pulled Pork Disaster of 2011.” Dan and I had invited my brother and his (now) wife, Abby, to our place for dinner one Saturday night. I went to Whole Foods and asked for 7 pounds of pork shoulder. That’s crazy. Ingredients
Whipped Body Butter - Homemade Lotion Yes. This homemade lotion is really as sensual and decadent as it sounds. For years I was disgruntled with my store bought lotion choices. The Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Database had confirmed that even the most “natural” of body products I had found were still pretty toxic. I had spent an accumulation of hours standing in the health food store trying to find a lotion with ingredients that I was willing to slather on my body – always coming up empty handed. I will admit that I grew to love coconut oil after a shower, but I still longed for a fancy body lotion – one that smelled delicious and left me feeling pampered. Then I discovered homemade body butter (inspired by this post that I discovered on Pinterest). My two year old calls it chocolate cream, for obvious reasons, and it’s particularly satisfying after a day at the beach. Whipped Body Butter Ingredients Whipped Body Butter Method Notes: This homemade lotion will remain whipped in moderate temperatures. Disclaimer
Non-Toxic Home Remedies: How to Treat Lice Naturally Without Harmful Chemicals Lice. If your family has experienced it…you know the agony that comes from trying to eliminate it. However with patience and diligence head lice can be treated at home — without harmful chemicals – by using all-natural remedies. What are lice? Head lice are a common occurrence, easily transmitted, and NOT an indication of poor hygiene. They are a type of parasite that lives on the scalp and hair shaft of humans — surviving for up to 30 days on small amounts of blood obtained from the individual. They are usually found in school-aged children (girls more frequently than boys) and women…and like to lay their eggs along the base of the hair shaft — close to the scalp — behind the ears and/or back of the neck. They do not jump, hop, or fly…however they crawl at an extremely fast pace. Lice do not spread disease. What causes lice? Head lice do not survive long (estimated 24-48 hours) once they fall off a person’s head and cannot feed. Contracting lice happens to those who: The good news is… Nit Comb.
Homemade Marshmallow Creme In a large bowl using an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together until light and frothy. This shouldn’t take too long. With the mixer still running, slowly pour in 2 tablespoons of sugar. Beat this until soft peaks form. In a small saucepan, combine water, corn syrup and remaining 2/3 cup sugar. With the mixer on low, slowly add the hot syrup to the egg white mixture (you’ll want to drizzle this down the side of the bowl of your egg white mixture to cool it down as it goes in). Note: - What is the firm ball stage? Recipe adapted via Martha Stewart.
The Future of Health NowThis Little Weed is one of the Most Useful Medicines on the Planet You’ve stepped on it, ignored it, and tried to eradicate it from your lawn. However, this innocuous little weed is one of the most useful medicines on the planet, just begging to be harvested. There are two major types of plantain in BC, Canada: Lance and Broadleaf. Generally, all 200-plus varieties of plantain yield the same results. Plantain has often been the go-to remedy for hikers plagued by mosquitos. Plantain is renowned for its healing effect on the digestive system. Because plantain is a gentle expectorant and high in silica, an infusion can be helpful for lung problems, coughs, and colds. Plantain is almost a panacea for the human body, treating everything from all menstrual difficulties, all digestive issues, to nearly all skin complaints, and even arthritis. Resources: – Prescription for Herbal Healing: 2nd Edition – Phyllis A. -Jess Smith Jess Smith is a healer and raw wildcrafter living in the Fraser Valley, BC Canada.
Homemade Easy Bake Oven Recipes Bownie Mix Ingredients: 2- 1/2 tablespoons of sugar 2- 1/2 tablespoons of flour 1 teaspoon of oil 1/8 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract 4 teaspoon of chocolate syrup Directions: Butter the pan up so that the brownies wont stick to the pan. Easy Bake Oven Cake Mix 6 Teaspoons of flour 4 Teaspoons of sugar 1/4 Teaspoons of baking soda 3/4 shortening 1 pinch of salt 6 Teaspoons of Milk Mix together all the ingredient besides the shortening and the milk. To Make different Flavor cakes follow the cake mix directions above and add the desired flavor below: Chocolate cakes: 1 Teaspoon of Cocoa Lemon Cakes: 1 Teaspoon of Lemon drink mix Watermelon Cakes: 1 Teaspoon of Watermelon drink mix Strawberry Cakes: 1 Teaspoon of Strawberry drink Mix For every flavor you desire add the desired drink mix. Buttercream Frosting 2 cups of Powdered sugar3 Tablespoons of non-fat powdered milk6 Tablespoons of Peanut butter Barbie's Pretty Pink Cake Mix dry ingredients together first. Barbie's Pretty Pink Sparkling frosting
Ask Chef Mom - Making your own Easy Bake Oven mixes The question Dear Chef Mom: My daughter got an Easy Bake Oven for her birthday, and wants to bake something new every weekend. But the mixes are incredibly expensive -- about $3 per cake! Is there some way to make mixes at home? Chef Mom says The Easy-Bake Oven was introduced by Kenner in 1963, and more than half a million of these toys were sold in its first year on the market! Since the price of those mixes is so high for what you get, they are not such a good value to parents or kids. Easy Bake Oven brownies recipe Ingredients: 2-1/2 tablespoons sugar2-1/2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon oil1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract4 teaspoons chocolate syrup Directions: Blend all ingredients until the batter is smooth.Pour batter into greased and floured toy cake pan. Easy Bake Oven quick cake recipe 3 tablespoons cake mix (like Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines or similar)1 tablespoon water Blend cake mix and water.Pour batter into greased and floured toy cake pan. Want more? Easy Bake Oven chocolate cake recipe