Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
I have been trying to make something for quick lunches and came across a recipe I really liked, but it made waaay to much for this single girl. So here is my version scaled back and with a few adds. Ingredients 1 15oz can low sodium or no salt added chickpeas, rinsed & drained1 ½... Continue Reading →
Egg muffins are a great way for a quick breakfast. I make a batch and refrigerate some, freeze some. Preheat oven to 350â° Place silicone baking muffin liners in 12 muffin pan, spray lightly with nonstick spray, this will make for a much easier clean up later. Ingredients 9 large eggs2 tbsp finely chopped onion,... Continue Reading →
I tried a few recipes for candied pecans, nothing worked for my taste. The finished nuts needed a bit of something else….I am fairly sure I figured it out! Ingredients 5 tablespoons confectioners sugar½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt½ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon Cointreau1 teaspoon orange zest2 cups pecans Directions... Continue Reading →
I was given a batch of peppers from a friend’s garden that were too hot for their family. After a bit of research, we found that they were Baron Poblano peppers. So, I deseeded them and dehydrated them. I should have taken a picture of the French canning jar I stored them in, the colors... Continue Reading →
The temperatures have changed in the lows that it is now time for the heat to come on before I get up out of bed, yard signs are popping from local candidates on my corner, and I am fluffing out the sweaters that were packed over the summer. It’s time, after all! And it’s time... Continue Reading →
I found a recipe for an interesting salad recently, but I didn’t want it to have so many garbanzo beans. Wasn’t feeling it this weekend. So, I did the next best thing and changed a few ingredients, smaller portions of other ingredients and added marcona almonds for a bit of added protein. Better yet, the... Continue Reading →
Ah, the summer brings out fresh vegetables and healthy appetizers! On Sunday, it was my summer cowboy caviar, from readily available produce with black beans. Ingredients 1 15oz can low sodium black beans, drained & rinsed, lightly mashed1/3 cup chopped yellow onion1 small carrot, grated1 plum tomato, chopped1 lime, juiced and zested (1/4c juice and... Continue Reading →
I have found that unless I am making a big batch of food for a crowd, store bought sauces work for this single girl. And the choices are far more numerous for vegetarians and vegans now. The sesame dressing & marinade I found at Costco is delicious! If you can’t find it locally, you can... Continue Reading →
I have been making a tomato mixture to spread on rustic bread for years. There are many recipes out there, but here is mine! Ingredients 10oz container Cherub cherry tomatoes1 shallot, chopped fine1-2 garlic cloves, minced1 .5 oz package fresh basilOlive oilBalsamic vinegar Directions Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.... Continue Reading →
I experimented with my Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca white beans again with far better results than the weekend before. Much better! Ingredients 1 cup dry Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca beans, cooked according to directions, here is the link from their website Cooking basic beans in Rancho Gordo manner1 small yellow onion, chopped, and filtered water... Continue Reading →
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