6.20.2010
Blended Coffee mmm mmm!
When a recipe's first ingredient is 'chilled, strong coffee' you just know its going to be a great one! This recipe definitely held up to that, too! After a quick whirl in the blender you'll have a creamy sweet and strong blended coffee drink. Enjoy!Begin with 2 cups crushed ice. Add 1 cup strongly brewed coffee that has been chilled. I used my french press with Starbucks Espresso blend coffee grounds. Chilled in an ice bath.Pour in 1 cup milk (whole, 2%, soy, whatever trips your trigger)Top it off with 3 tablespoons vanilla pudding powder, 1-2 tablespoons sugar, and a squirt of chocolate syrup! Or... cinnamon, hazelnut syrup, espresso grounds for an extra strong coffee flavor, anything really!Mix it up, pour in a glass or mug, and slurp down. This is fabulous! Sweet and creamy and not $4. Gotta love that!!
6.08.2010
Beautiful, just beautiful!
6.04.2010
Stuffed Peppers
mm mm mmm! These stuffed peppers were a light side with our porkchops. I just love the chewiness from the rice!
3 peppers.
1 sm onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
shakes of basil
2 carrots, julienned
1 c. peas, frozen or fresh
1 tomato, diced
1/2 c. chopped pecans
3 servins brown rice
olive oil
parmesan cheese, optional
Cook 3 servings of rice. (I used 1 c. water, 1 c. low sodium chicken broth for a little boost of flavor)
Preheat oven to 350. Wash and clean peppers (remove stems, seeds, and membranes). Steam for 4-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in wok or large skillet, add onion and garlic. Sautee 1 min. Add herbs, carrots and peas. Continue to cook 3-5 min or until carrots are tender, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and add tomato, walnuts, and brown rice. Heat through.
Stuff mixture into peppers. Sit upright in baking dish with 1/2 in water in the bottom and bake for 25 minutes. (I added parm cheese with about 5 min left)
3 peppers.
1 sm onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
shakes of basil
2 carrots, julienned
1 c. peas, frozen or fresh
1 tomato, diced
1/2 c. chopped pecans
3 servins brown rice
olive oil
parmesan cheese, optional
Cook 3 servings of rice. (I used 1 c. water, 1 c. low sodium chicken broth for a little boost of flavor)
Preheat oven to 350. Wash and clean peppers (remove stems, seeds, and membranes). Steam for 4-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in wok or large skillet, add onion and garlic. Sautee 1 min. Add herbs, carrots and peas. Continue to cook 3-5 min or until carrots are tender, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and add tomato, walnuts, and brown rice. Heat through.
Stuff mixture into peppers. Sit upright in baking dish with 1/2 in water in the bottom and bake for 25 minutes. (I added parm cheese with about 5 min left)
6.03.2010
Spring Stir Fry
Happy Thursday :) The weather is hot, but it is gorgeous outside! Aren't these peonies gorgeous too?! simple and sweet... a quick bouquet with hosta leaves!
While I cooked, I snacked on mini marshmallows... :)... Dinner turned out great, so the actual recipe (and photos) are below. Spring and summer are perfect for fresh veggies so throw them all in! I can't wait to get back to the DSM Farmers Mkt to stock up!
In the mix: broccoli, snap peas, asparagus, red pepper, carrots, sun dried tomatoes!, shredded chicken, onion, & garlic. I grabbed these from work. [Love the perks from working near the test kitchen!] and they were a great addition. Flavorful and kind of chewy... in a good way!
First stir fry veggies for about a minute.
Steam veggies.
Sautee onion and garlic.
Add cooked pasta (2 servings) and tomatoes. Heat thoroughly.Add veggies and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
Mix and heat for a bit longer or until the table is set.
aaaand enjoy. Very fresh! very healthy! and lots of leftovers for tomorrow. Let me know how yours turns out!
While I cooked, I snacked on mini marshmallows... :)... Dinner turned out great, so the actual recipe (and photos) are below. Spring and summer are perfect for fresh veggies so throw them all in! I can't wait to get back to the DSM Farmers Mkt to stock up!
In the mix: broccoli, snap peas, asparagus, red pepper, carrots, sun dried tomatoes!, shredded chicken, onion, & garlic. I grabbed these from work. [Love the perks from working near the test kitchen!] and they were a great addition. Flavorful and kind of chewy... in a good way!
First stir fry veggies for about a minute.
Steam veggies.
Sautee onion and garlic.
Add cooked pasta (2 servings) and tomatoes. Heat thoroughly.Add veggies and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
Mix and heat for a bit longer or until the table is set.
aaaand enjoy. Very fresh! very healthy! and lots of leftovers for tomorrow. Let me know how yours turns out!
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