Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Chiffon pumpkin pie - Mom


Combine in double boiler and cook until thick:
-16 oz can pumpkin
-1/2 cup sugar
-1/2 cup Sego milk
-3 egg yolks
-IT pumpkin pie spice
-1/2 t. salt

Dissolve 1 pkg. Knox gelatin in ¼ c. cold water and add to pumpkin mixture.
Let cool

Beat 3 egg whites until stiff and add 2T sugar
Fold into cooled mixture
Fold filling into 2 baked pie shells and top with whipped cream.

Lemon cream pie - Grandma Richards

2 lemons (grated and juiced)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy cream

Grate your lemons, not completely but do most of it. Then juice your lemons. Mix with sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup whipped cream. Mix and pour into two cooked pie shells, top with whipped cream if desired.. Now devour!

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Quick and Easy Pizza Dough


When you don't have time to let it rise..

3 cups all-purpose flour (or 1 1/2 white & 1 1/2 whole wheat)

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon brown sugar (or agave)

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Directions

Combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Mix in oil and warm water. Spread out on a large pizza pan. Top as desired.

Bake at 375 degrees C (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Asian Noodle Salad

  • 1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled
  • 1/2 head Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste
  • 1/2 head Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or More To Taste
  • 1/2 bag Baby Spinach, Or More To Taste
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
  • 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
  • 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
  • 1 bag Bean Sprouts (also Called Mung Bean Sprouts)
  • Chopped Cilantro, Up To 1 Bunch, To Taste
  • 3 whole Scallions, Sliced
  • 3 whole Cucumbers Peeled And Sliced
  • 1 can (about 10 Oz.) Whole Cashews, Lightly Toasted In Skillet
  • _____
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • 8 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 8 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Sesame Oil
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Chopped
  • 2 whole Hot Peppers Or Jalapenos, Chopped
  • Chopped Cilantro

Preparation Instructions

Mix salad ingredients together. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix with tongs or hands and serve on a platter.

Note: dressing keeps for up to three days before serving, without cilantro.


Lettuce Wraps with Quinoa and Black beans

1 small onion - chopped raw
1 red or yellow pepper (washed, seeded, and chopped)
1/2 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup cooked quinoa
Spinach (optional)
1 cup salsa
1 avocado, diced
Black pepper (to taste)
Salt (to taste)
Bibb lettuce

1. Prepare onion and red pepper
2. In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients above (except for lettuce wraps)
3. Once the mixture is combined, spread onto lettuce leaf, add some green dressing, wrap and enjoy!

I got this from Pinterest


Friday, February 24, 2012

Poppyseed Muffins

1/4 cup butter melted
3 1/3 Tablespoon olive oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup almond milk
3/4 cups brown sugar (or agave or honey)
1/2. teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds

Mix all ingredients together. Fill muffin papers 2/3 full.
Bake at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes.

Bran Muffins - Mom's recipe

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup apple sauce
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups flour
4 cups All-Bran cereal (Kellogs)
2 cups 100% Bran (Nabisco)
2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1 quart buttermilk
4 eggs
5 teaspoons baking soda

Pour boiling water over 100% bran. Let stand while sugar and oil are mixed.
Add eggs & buttermilk. Add both brans and let sit while combining dry ingredients. Mix everything together.
Fill muffin papers 2/3 full and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool and enjoy. Delicious with honey and one of the few things I use butter on!