Taco Pizza This Taco Pizza is probably one of my favorite recipes I’ve blogged about. It makes the Top 5 list, for sure. We loved everything about it. The colors of all the veggies, the yummy taco flavor, the fact that it was a ‘pizza’, and that it made for some delicious leftovers! This is the kind of recipe that goes into my ‘special’ recipe box. Taco Pizza Serves 6 Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and all your favorite taco toppings are what make this pizza amazing! Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated Pillsbury pizza dough 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I used Colby and Monterey Jack cheese) 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced black olives 4 green onions, chopped Instructions Heat oven to 375 degrees. By Holly Life In The Lofthouse Recipe source: Pillsbury 12K+
Everything You Need to Know About Pie Crust We should all have a solid command of the ABCs of baking. Thankfully, Food52's Test Kitchen Manager Erin McDowell — alongside photographer Sarah Stone, who both blog at The Shutter Oven — is here, with tips and tricks to help you master the most essential desserts and the simplest breads. Today: You don’t need to fear pie crust any longer. Erin — Food52’s resident pie expert — is here to help. I’ve managed to get myself a little bit of a reputation when it comes to pie — so much so that I’ve baked 34 pies in the last 14 days. While there are plenty of details to consider when making a pie, it is, at its core, one of the simplest desserts ever. The trick is learning to manipulate these four ingredients properly to achieve the perfect (or even just pretty darn good) result. More: Once you have a handle on your crust, fill it with fresh blueberries. Start with cold ingredients. Mixing by hand gives you the most control, which makes you less likely to overmix your dough. Makes one 9-inch pie
H is for: Hop, Skip and Go {Naked} I know "i" week would normally start on a Sunday, but I'm breaking the rules this week. (My blog, my rules). For one, it's a holiday weekend. For two, "i" is always a tough one for me. For three, I will be gone most of the week for a wedding. Speaking of the holiday weekend...if you are headed to a BBQ or party for the Memorial Day holiday and stumped for what to bring, I've got your answer right here. This is a carryover from my college days at WSU. 146K+ Just for the record, I did not name this drink. As for the ingredients....dump in two cans of frozen lemonade concentrate. Don't bother with expensive vodka or beer. As for the beer, I use about 5 of them. And that's it! by Jaymee Sire Keywords: beverage cocktail beer lemonade vodka Tailgate Super Bowl 2 cans frozen lemonade concentrate (pink or raspberry is best!) Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or drink dispenser and stir.
menshealth.com From the molten yolk and bacon crunch of a hand-held breakfast, to the gooey charm of grilled cheese for lunch, nothing matches the simple pleasures of well-made sandwiches. They're quick to assemble, infinitely adaptable, easy to eat, and immediately satisfying—the very definition of good food. The 25 sandwiches you're about to meet can be thrown together during the average basketball halftime or, with practice, during the seventh-inning stretch. (Who needs hot dogs, anyway?) Use each recipe as a basic road map, but bring your talent for finding creative routes. Think BLT, but better. More on MensHealth.com: 20 Ways to Stick to Your Workout 2. Layer pieces of ciabatta or a sturdy sandwich roll with grated fontina or mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced prosciutto, sliced figs, and arugula. More on MensHealth.com: 100 Ways to Live Forever 3. In a bit of olive oil, fry a good-quality sweet Italian sausage until it's crisp and brown. More on MensHealth.com: 33 Simple Ways to Turn Her On 4. 5.
Funfetti Cake Dip Are you ready for the greatest party ever in your mouth?? Yes I went there. I first tried this funfetti dip at my girlfriend's Stella and Dot jewelry party and we literally couldn't stop eating it! I immediately thought that I had killed my diet since this tasted just like I was licking cake batter directly out of the bowl, but au contraire my friends! This is actually really low in fat and calories and is the perfect go-to sweet treat when you're craving those chocolate chip cookies or that yummy slice of cake. And don't even get me started on how easy this is to make. Here, allow me to show you. That's it! 3 simple ingredients and you've got yourself one hell of a dip! I got this delicious recipe from my friend Nicole who of course found it on Pinterest (my absolute addiction), so I decided to do a little research and tracked down the original recipe from the adorable blog Little Bitty Bakes . Servings: 24 Serving Size: 1/4 cup Calories: 105 Fat: 2 g Carbs: 20.2 g Fiber: 0.3 g Protein: 1.4 g
27 Easy Ways To Eat Healthier 27 Easy Ways To Eat Healthier Posted by admin on Apr 15, 2013 in Food & Health | 0 comments Don’t punish yourself with a cleanse or something equally awful. Make Your Own: Candy There’s a reason why they put all that deliciously sweet candy up by the cash registers in nearly every store: if you had to find it at the back of the place, you’d likely decide against it before you got up front to pay. But you’re an adult, and once a child sets their sights on a candy bar, there’s no turning back. Instead of worrying about all of the sketchy ingredients, extra calories, additives, and possible allergens in popular packaged sweets, here are a few recipes to Make Your Own Candy right at home. Homemade Twix Candy Bar Recipe Twix bars are the best because they come in a delightful little pair. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Peanut butter allergies aside, it’s hard to believe anyone could deny anything that combines peanut butter and chocolate. Homemade Gummi Bears Okay, so they aren’t really bears, but gummy stars sound just as cool. DIY Lollipop There doesn’t seem to be much to making a basic lollipop, which leaves the options of using natural sweeteners and dyes.
23 Healthy Foods Everyone Should Know How To Cook 17 Power Snacks For Studying Roasted Chickpeas done four ways 03 Aug Chickpeas are such a great way to sneak fiber into your diet (don’t miss our 10 easy lunch ideas using chickpeas too!)… When it comes to snacks are you a salty person or sweet? (I’m both – why choose, right?) Either way, Natalie’s got something for you today. In her continued quest to live sugar-light, she’s had to get creative with her snacks. If you’ve been following my move to a sugar-light lifestyle, (more on that here, here and here) you’ll understand why I’ve been looking for some healthy snack foods. In our house, we need snacks that are easy to prepare, easy to grab-and-go and appealing to the kids (a little protein doesn’t hurt either). I’ve provided you with a simple master recipe for roasting and four flavor ideas to get you started. Roasted Chickpeas (Master Recipe) Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or about 4 cups cooked chickpeas from dried beans2 tablespoons olive oilseasonings of your choice (see below for suggestions) Directions P.S.
Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries The perfect healthy snack for summer! You won’t feel bad about enjoying this low-calorie, fiber-filled treat. Add in the protein from the Greek Yogurt and you have yourself the PERFECT summer snack. Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries Ingredients: – 1 (6oz) Container of fresh blueberries – 1 (6oz) container nonfat blueberry Greek yogurt. Directions: 1. 2. 3. NOTE: Be CAREFUL walking to the freezer. After about an hour, your Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries can be placed in a ziplock baggie and stored in the freezer. Do you love Family Fresh Meals? Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries Total time Ingredients - 1 (6 oz) Container of fresh blueberries - 1 (6 oz) container nonfat blueberry Greek yogurt. Instructions Start by washing your blueberries and lining a small baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
homemade pop tarts I never had a Pop-Tart until college. I realize that for some people this may cause a shocked reaction on par with my husband’s the time I told him I’ve never watched Goonies before (or Jacob’s, upon discovering the internet). Obviously I grew up under a rock, right? Thus, given my proximity to concrete-like materials you’d think I have been better prepared for the texture of the one I purchased from the vending machine in the basement of my freshman dorm (not at 4 a.m. or anything, either, nope, not this angel!). But I was not. It was like particle board, but even particle board has a fresher aroma. I understand that if I had toasted it, my experience might have been better. I can’t believe I waited so long to make these. Most recipes I have come across use a pie dough for the pastry but I was really stuck on getting a crust that was a little more sturdy — one with an egg. One year ago: Black Bread Homemade Pop Tarts Adapted from King Arthur Flour