Two of the Big Guy's favorite things are blueberries and cheesecake. I wanted to make him something special for Valentine's Day. I adapted this recipe Epicurean Mom's Berry Cheesecake Bars. Blueberry Puree 1 cup fresh blueberries, 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon juiced lime juice Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer for about 10 minutes … Continue reading Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Triple C Soup
Created this recipe with ingredients from the Farmer's Market. Oh, the name comes from chicken, cabbage and carrots. INGREDIENTS 2 Chicken breasts -- chopped 1/2 cup carrots -- chopped 1/2 head of cabbage --chopped 1 small onion -- chopped 3-4 cloves garlic -- chopped 2 green onions -- finely chopped 1 can diced tomatoes 1 … Continue reading Triple C Soup
National Cookie Day: Grannies Oatmeal Cookies
In honor of National Cookie Day I am posting one of my favorite cookie recipes. Grannies Oatmeal Cookies ½ C soft shortening 1 C brown sugar 1 egg 1 C sifted flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 C raisins 2 C oatmeal 2 T milk ½ tsp soda ¼ tsp Nutmeg Mix all … Continue reading National Cookie Day: Grannies Oatmeal Cookies
Day 26: Close-Up
I made grilled pizza one night last week. Thought it would make a good close-up shot. Three Little Pigs Pizza Pizza crust Sauce About 1/2 cup sausage cooked. 5 slices bacon cooked and chopped About 1/2 cup ham chopped Mozzarella cheese - enough for 2 layers 1-2 green peppers -- sauteed 3-4 mushrooms -- sauteed … Continue reading Day 26: Close-Up
Chicken Nuggets
Last week a friend asked for my chicken nuggets recipe. I don't really use a recipe, I make it up as I go. This is my basic chicken nugget recipe. My recipe is based on Melissa d'Arabian's 4-Step Chicken method. Ingredients 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts About 1/2 cup of Italian dressing or other … Continue reading Chicken Nuggets
Sesame Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice and Veggies
New recipe for the week. Sorry I didn't get a good picture.Ingredients Chicken tender or chicken fillets1/4 cup bread crumbs1/2 T cumin3 T sesame seeds1/4 flourSaltPepper2 cups riceChicken broth1 small can coconut milk1 egg -- beaten1 bag stir fry mix veggies1 small onion -- chopped4 cloves garlic -- choppedolive oil2 handfuls peanutsBring about 2 - … Continue reading Sesame Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice and Veggies
Stroganoff Fake Out
Leftovers packed up for The Big Guy's lunch.I've been trying to use more of the things we have on hand when cooking rather than buying special ingredients. Last night I made this fake out on Stroganoff. I served it with left over maple glazed carrots and corn. I know I shouldn't use corn and noodles … Continue reading Stroganoff Fake Out
The Dee Zone 