Slow-cooked meatloaf with sun-dried tomatoes, parsley and provolone cheese. 1 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 4 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 tsp dried oregano 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2…
Happy Blogiversary!
Wow, so you know what I just realized? Today is the 1-year anniversary of this blog! I knew I started it sometime last January but I thought it was later in the month for some reason. I was curious and decided to check the date of my first post and wouldn’t you know it, it…
Banana Flax Waffles…and a Linky!
Nutritious waffles with bananas and ground flax. It’s a great way to start the day. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp ground flax seed 2 eggs, yolks and whites separated 2 cups buttermilk or soured milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 mashed banana…
Spicy Cranberry Raisin Scones
Fill your home with the festive aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg when you bake these lovely scones. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/3 cup cold butter 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 egg 2/3…
Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi
If you have leftover mashed potatoes, try making them into delicious potato dumplings known as gnocchi! I’ve tried gnocchi before, but I often find the dough is very sticky and hard to work with, and I inevitably need to use more flour, which can make the gnocchi heavy and chewy. I think maybe the problem was that…
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Meltaways
Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies with toffee bits, dipped in chocolate. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup corn starch 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup toffee Bits1 cup chocolate melting wafers (or chocolate chips) Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line cookie sheets with parchment…
Cookie Dough Truffles
Decadent chocolate-chip cookie dough dipped in chocolate. Recipe from Annie’s Eats 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature¾ cup light brown sugar, packed2¼ cup all-purpose flour1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk1 tsp. vanilla extract½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips1½ lb. semisweet (or bittersweet) chocolate, coarsely choppedMini chocolate chips (for garnish) Beat butter and sugar in…
Paneer
Fresh cheese made with milk and yogurt. It’s great in curry dishes or fried on its own. 1/2 gallon milk (whole or 2%)2 C plain yogurt (greek adds more protein)Cheesecloth Place the milk in a large heavy saucepan or dutch oven and bring to a boil, stirring gently, over high heat. Just before the milk…
Rolo Cookies
A sinfully delicious brownie-like cookie with an irresistible rolo center. 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter (softened) 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 5 packages of Rolos 1/4 cup granulated sugar In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking…
Caldo Verde
Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale and sausage. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, minced1 clove garlic, minced6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced2 quarts cold water6 ounces of linguica sausage, thinly sliced3 teaspoons vegetable bouillon powderground black pepper to taste1 pound kale, rinsed and chopped Heat oil in dutch oven or soup pot and add onion and garlic. Cook…
Food and Whine 