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Last week for my birthday celebration, I went to a restaurant I’d never tried. Part of my meal was a baked sweet potato with maple butter. It was amazing. I kept thinking about that sweet potato all week. This dessert is my nod to that delicious vegetable. Yummy Yam Shakes 1 yammilk (any kind)pure maple syrup Wash and dry yam. Poke several holes in yam. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-60 minutes, or until flesh is tender. When yam is {Read More}
I had a friend over recently, and we chatted a bit about our desire to eat better and feed our children better. She asked me how I do my grocery shopping- if I plan meals ahead of time and then shop for those ingredients. As a rule I don’t shop with specific meals in mind. (For me at least) that makes for a heftier grocery bill and wasted food. And I’m not an organized enough person to do that kind of planning {Read More}
Need an easy, inexpensive and delicious vegetable side dish? Here’s the ticket! Spaghetti Squash with Caramelized Onions 1 spaghetti squash1 yellow onionolive oilsalt Poke several holes in the spaghetti squash and microwave for approximately 15 minutes. You’ll know it’s cooked when it gives slightly when squeezed. While squash is cooking, slice onion and saute in a bit of olive oil over medium heat. A sprinkle of salt will help the onions to soften. Stir often to prevent overcooking (though I {Read More}
Do you wish you could escape all the cold winter weather? Take your taste buds to a warmer climate with these two Mediterranean inspired dishes. Cumin Cinnamon Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 can diced tomatoes1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons garlic salt1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Place all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours, or until chicken is fully cooked. Tzatziki 1 cucumber, peeled and minced or shredded1 cup plain {Read More}
What says Valentine’s Day better than cherries and chocolate? I know! I know! Cherry Chocolate Valentines 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup honey1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 egg1 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder1 1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup dried sweet cherries, minced1/4 chocolate chips Mix wet ingredients in a mixer. Add dry ingredients. Mix in oats. Then, stir in cherries and chocolate chips. Using a 3 tablespoon {Read More}
Let’s be honest. Oatmeal is good, but it’s hardly surprising. Unless of course you’re talking about oatmeal that tastes like a bowl full of warm macaroons. I whipped up a batch of this oatmeal this morning, on a whim, hoping it would turn out to be good. But this, this is surprisingly good! Macaroon Oatmeal 2 cups rolled oats3 cups Silk vanilla coconut milk1 cup flaked coconut1/2 cup dried cranberries Combine ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl over medium-low heat, {Read More}
Don’t you love soup? It’s so comforting and soul-warming, isn’t it? As a kid, I didn’t like soup. At all. Well, I take that back. I liked Campbell’s Split Pea soup. But, I didn’t like homemade soup. I guess I just wanted something more substantial. But, my husband loves soup. Loves soup. So the winter we got married was a season of experimenting with soup, coming to terms with the idea that soup would have to be on our menu {Read More}
I spent the morning at MOPS. I absolutely love MOPS. I always leave feeling uplifted and refreshed. Even on mornings like today when Happy will not let me leave him in the nursery. It’s always so nice to meet with other Christian women, have some brunch and fellowship. And it’s especially tender when Rascal runs to me when I pick him up from his class to show me the Moses’ Serpant on a Stick he made (a pipe cleaner wrapped around a popsicle stick) and says “Mama, {Read More}
Please tell me were weren’t the only ones who made way too much food on Super Bowl Sunday. Around here, we don’t really care who wins the game (gasp), but we’ll use any excuse to throw a party and cook for a crowd. My husband broke out the smoker and smoked tri-tip, a roast and spare ribs. Yum! I made all sorts of side dishes to go along with all that meat. We really liked my Mandarin-Avocado Salad. So much {Read More}
How are your New Year’s Resolutions coming along? As a rule I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. Maybe it’s because I like to do things my own way on my own timing. Or maybe it’s because I’m not organized enough to remember to be introspective during the last week of December. Or maybe it’s because I’m more honest with myself than others are, and I know I won’t stick to them. Whatever the reason, I broke my own rule this {Read More}
