This recipe came from a Huffington Post Meatless Monday entry: [Find the article here]
Hero's Welcome Stew:
Ingredients:
2 T. olive oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 onion, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
1 red pepper, chopped fine
2 t. paprika
1 T. baharat or garam masala
1 bunch kale, chard, dandelion greens or other winter greens, shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 C. quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 C. water or vegetable broth
1 15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup feta, crumbled (optional)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add red pepper flakes, chopped onion, garlic and red pepper and stir, cooking until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika and baharat or garam masala. Add greens. Stir gently until greens are coated with spiced oil. Rinse quinoa in a sieve, to wash away any saponins, a natural bitter coating. Add quinoa and broth or water. Bring mixture to boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until quinoa has absorbed the liquid and expanded. Gently stir to combine. Add drained chickpeas. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Gently add parsley and garnish with feta, if using. Covered and refrigerated, it keeps up to a week. Flavors deepen over time.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
To be made soon: Oreo Muffins
Oreo Muffins
Ingredients:
1 3/4 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
3/4 C. milk
1/3 C. sour cream
1 egg
1/4 C. margarine
20 Oreo chocolate sandwich
In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; set aside. In small bowl, combine milk, sour cream and egg; stir into flour mixture with margarine until just blended. Gently stir in cookies. Spoon batter in to 12 greased muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
From Celebrate With Cake
Ingredients:
1 3/4 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
3/4 C. milk
1/3 C. sour cream
1 egg
1/4 C. margarine
20 Oreo chocolate sandwich
In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; set aside. In small bowl, combine milk, sour cream and egg; stir into flour mixture with margarine until just blended. Gently stir in cookies. Spoon batter in to 12 greased muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
From Celebrate With Cake
Spinach Quiche
The idea of a quiche is brilliant. Make a crust, fill it with goodies, pour some egg over it, bake it and, voila! Breakfast or brunch is served.
I found some quiche recipes and combined them to make this....
Spinach Quiche:
Crust:
2 C. flour
4 oz. butter/margarine, chopped
2-3 T. water
Mix by hand or in a food processor the flour and butter, adding water to make a dough. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. The dough will be crumbly. Place dough between pastry paper or plastic wrap and roll out with rolling pin to fit 8- or 9-inch tart pan. Bake in 350-degre oven for 15 minutes. Remove and add quiche ingredients.
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
8 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
4.5 oz. can mushrooms, drained
6 oz. feta, crumbled
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 C. milk
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375. In skillet, saute garlic and onion in a couple tablespoons of oil until lightly browned. Stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper and spoon into crust. Whisk together eggs and milk, season with salt and pepper and pour over spinach mixture, allowing it to thoroughly combine. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes then sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for additional 40 minutes until set in the center. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
***
The best part about this recipe and the quiche in general is that you can fill the crust with any veggies (or meat if you must), add some cheese and cover it with eggs, and that's it.
I found some quiche recipes and combined them to make this....
Spinach Quiche:
Crust:
2 C. flour
4 oz. butter/margarine, chopped
2-3 T. water
Mix by hand or in a food processor the flour and butter, adding water to make a dough. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. The dough will be crumbly. Place dough between pastry paper or plastic wrap and roll out with rolling pin to fit 8- or 9-inch tart pan. Bake in 350-degre oven for 15 minutes. Remove and add quiche ingredients.
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
8 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
4.5 oz. can mushrooms, drained
6 oz. feta, crumbled
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 C. milk
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375. In skillet, saute garlic and onion in a couple tablespoons of oil until lightly browned. Stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper and spoon into crust. Whisk together eggs and milk, season with salt and pepper and pour over spinach mixture, allowing it to thoroughly combine. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes then sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for additional 40 minutes until set in the center. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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The best part about this recipe and the quiche in general is that you can fill the crust with any veggies (or meat if you must), add some cheese and cover it with eggs, and that's it.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Red Velvet Pancakes
Back to the blogging...
For New Year's Day morning I made red velvet pancakes for my friends while we watched the Rose Bowl Parade.
Found this recipe online and it turned out delicious:
Red Velvet Pancakes:
Dry ingredients:
1 1/2 C. flour
2 T. cocoa powder
3 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. salt
Wet ingredients:
1 1/4 C. buttermilk***
2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 T. red food coloring
2 oz. butter, melted
Mix dry ingredients into large bowl; stir with whisk. Mix buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and food coloring; add to dry ingredients. Add melted butter, folding gently.
Pour 1/4 cup batter on hot griddle - four minutes on first side; three on second side. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and powdered sugar, top with cream cheese topping.
***Need buttermilk? Add 1 T. vinegar to 1-cup measuring cup, top off with whole milk, and let stand for five minutes.
Cream Cheese Topping:
For New Year's Day morning I made red velvet pancakes for my friends while we watched the Rose Bowl Parade.
Found this recipe online and it turned out delicious:
Red Velvet Pancakes:
Dry ingredients:
1 1/2 C. flour
2 T. cocoa powder
3 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. salt
Wet ingredients:
1 1/4 C. buttermilk***
2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 T. red food coloring
2 oz. butter, melted
Mix dry ingredients into large bowl; stir with whisk. Mix buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and food coloring; add to dry ingredients. Add melted butter, folding gently.
Pour 1/4 cup batter on hot griddle - four minutes on first side; three on second side. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and powdered sugar, top with cream cheese topping.
***Need buttermilk? Add 1 T. vinegar to 1-cup measuring cup, top off with whole milk, and let stand for five minutes.
Cream Cheese Topping:
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 C. butter, softened
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 t. vanilla extract
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
My cat strikes again
Somehow my cats become uber-talented when they stay with my parents. Either Grandma inspires them or the fresh Michigan air brings out their bright sides. Whichever it is, I got an email from my Siamese this morning....
*****
Mom,
When are U comming bac to grandpa and grandma's house? Tia is embarrrraaassing me. I hear things R a little roug where u're, at but things R worrs here.
Tia and I decided2 take a nap on sofa and all thhe sudden that biggger girl (I think her name is Cinder) let out a screech. I just got offff the sofa & went 2 your room and hid. Tia hissed at that girl & then startted to run at herr hissssing and grandma and grandpa thought she wa going 2 bite Cinder. Grandma gave Tia a time out and I'm glad. Shhhe deserved it. I, onn the other hand, hav been the perrrrrrfect house guest.
Maybee u could write tooo Tia and tell her hat you're putting her in a report like you'''re doing to tha "kid" where u r at this week.
Your most affectionate and lovable cat,
Mr G
PS Please exuse my typ ing. U know how MY paaaws are toooo big for the keys and I M drooping litter all over it.
*****
Mom,
When are U comming bac to grandpa and grandma's house? Tia is embarrrraaassing me. I hear things R a little roug where u're, at but things R worrs here.
Tia and I decided2 take a nap on sofa and all thhe sudden that biggger girl (I think her name is Cinder) let out a screech. I just got offff the sofa & went 2 your room and hid. Tia hissed at that girl & then startted to run at herr hissssing and grandma and grandpa thought she wa going 2 bite Cinder. Grandma gave Tia a time out and I'm glad. Shhhe deserved it. I, onn the other hand, hav been the perrrrrrfect house guest.
Maybee u could write tooo Tia and tell her hat you're putting her in a report like you'''re doing to tha "kid" where u r at this week.
Your most affectionate and lovable cat,
Mr G
PS Please exuse my typ ing. U know how MY paaaws are toooo big for the keys and I M drooping litter all over it.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
As a Juicy Reward Insider, I'm telling ya...
Tomorrow Tropicana is having one of their Limited-Time Promotions, the chance for Juicy Rewards members and newly-registered members to win a 13" MacBook Pro.
Wouldn't you know it? I just bought my 13" MacBook Pro three months ago... Which probably won't matter cuz I rarely win sweepstakes anyway. But I will say, I love my MacBook Pro. Everyone should have one! So enter!
Anyway, for only four Tropicana points, we can enter to win the MacBook Pro tomorrow, October 7, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. Central Time. No purchase necessary, but there will be Official Rules for more details, including how to enter by mail.
*Apple is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion. MacBook is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved.*
Wouldn't you know it? I just bought my 13" MacBook Pro three months ago... Which probably won't matter cuz I rarely win sweepstakes anyway. But I will say, I love my MacBook Pro. Everyone should have one! So enter!
Anyway, for only four Tropicana points, we can enter to win the MacBook Pro tomorrow, October 7, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. Central Time. No purchase necessary, but there will be Official Rules for more details, including how to enter by mail.
*Apple is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion. MacBook is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved.*
Thursday, September 2, 2010
My nephew Zack gets it
My brother-in-law Dick sent an email this morning about an answer my nephew Zack gave in his homework this week.
The email....
"Every once and a while your children say or write or do something that make you stop, think, cry, praise, and wonder.
Jenn [my sister] was reading over Zack’s homework assignment this morning, and this is what she found:
Thy will be done? May the next generation continue God’s purpose?
Hit me right in the heart.
His spelling may need assistance, but his spirit soars above mine.
He is just like my father. Richard Sr. and Zechariah John are soul mates. These words could just have easily come out of my 69-year-old father as my 11-year-old son. I feel as if I am generationally sandwiched between two unusual men of God.
I am SO proud of them both!
Dick"
The email....
"Every once and a while your children say or write or do something that make you stop, think, cry, praise, and wonder.
Jenn [my sister] was reading over Zack’s homework assignment this morning, and this is what she found:
Thy will be done? May the next generation continue God’s purpose?
Hit me right in the heart.
His spelling may need assistance, but his spirit soars above mine.
He is just like my father. Richard Sr. and Zechariah John are soul mates. These words could just have easily come out of my 69-year-old father as my 11-year-old son. I feel as if I am generationally sandwiched between two unusual men of God.
I am SO proud of them both!
Dick"
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