"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in EAT on May 15th, 2011
This is a my modified version of a recipe in Clean Eating magazine. I swapped their almond butter for peanut butter, and omitted a few other ingredients. This is considered a “clean eating” recipe, and we enjoyed it for lunch today: 3 grilled or broiled chicken breasts 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved 3/4c. chopped […]
Posted in EAT on Apr 21st, 2011
(from momswhothink.com) How to Avoid Eggs That Don’t Peel How do you peel an egg without taking half of it off with the shell? The secret is to use an older egg. The fresher the egg, the harder it is to peel-no matter how you cook it. A two week old refrigerated egg peels perfectly […]
Posted in EAT on Feb 2nd, 2011
David’s favorite midweek meals are one pot dishes with just a little bit of meat. �This recipe fit the bill perfectly. �The sauce could not be more simple or delicious. Serves 4 8oz. penne pasta 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/2c. plain hummus 3T. extra virgin olive oil 1 16oz. container of grape tomatoes 1 […]
Posted in EAT on Jan 8th, 2011
We just had this for dinner. It is so good, I have to share the recipe. I got it from the Clean Eating Magazine. It was fast and delicious. I modified it a bit to make it a little more efficient for me. Ingredients 1lb. butternut squash 2 turnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch […]
Posted in EAT on Dec 10th, 2010
While Daddy’s away, the boys will…BAKE! David was away on a business day trip. We decided to have a “merryChrismasmassivemonstercookiebake” and baked away for about eight hours! The four of us each picked three recipes out of this cookbook. Of the 12, we ended up making 9… The ingredients were placed in our island… #1 […]
Posted in EAT on Nov 21st, 2010
One of my goals in raising my boys is that they will be comfortable in the kitchen. To help reach this goal, I try to have them each create a menu (Ideally in theory, but not always in fact) one night a week. They decide what they want to make, and them make the meal […]
Posted in EAT on Oct 25th, 2010
As we continue to get our home into a routine, I look forward to getting my menu plans posted here again! Here is this weeks: Monday Pasta with Lentil Sauce – a crockpot recipe from ‘Fix it and Forget It Lightly’ Tuesday Buttermilk Herb Chicken – from ‘Don’t Panic, Dinner’s in the Freezer’ Mashed Potatoes […]
Posted in EAT on Sep 14th, 2010
My friend Tina and I attended the risotto technique class at Williams-Sonoma. I was inspired to have a risotto night, with the boys helping. ‘A’ and I made the Chicken with Carmelized Onion Risotto for dinner…delicious and addicting!! Chopping onions… Tending the chicken… And we’re stirring…. Final product. This recipe made enough for two full […]
Posted in EAT on Sep 14th, 2010
I own some lovely wood utensils. I have been a bit neglectful in their care, running them through the dishwasher…not good. I stipped them of all moisture. A few weeks ago, I attended a knife skills class at Williams-Sonoma. (They offer weekly free techniques classes.) They introduced a few products for the maintenance of cutting boards. […]
Posted in EAT on Jun 8th, 2010
I ran across this blog post and want to make this healthier verson! Homemade Pop Tarts