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Fun in the Mud and an Awesome Summer Salad!
Today was the most satisfying run I’ve completed to date…the Mud Maxx 5k! This was the first year of the race, benefiting the Shriners Hospital, but the organizers did a good job getting most everything straightened out and the run went rather smoothly. The object of the race was not time (it was untimed), but to have fun and get as muddy as you could (given that we haven’t had rain in weeks, it wasn’t too muddy though). I’m also going to share with you my after-race lunch. A leftover mediterranean-style bulgar wheat salad we made last night that was just so delish I have to share it’s goodness with the world! [Read More]
My First Attempt at Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Rousing Success
A few weeks ago (probably about 3 or so by now), I noticed I had a lot of semi-related things in the fridge to make for my “Batch Cooking Sunday”. Not quite sure what to do, I decided that I was going to at least boil some fresh chicken breasts in the fridge to make shredded chicken. Well, that got me thinking about trying my hand at soup…chicken tortilla soup to be exact! I searched far and wide on the internet for some base recipes to work with and couldn’t find any that quite fit the bill for me…so, I took matters into my own hands (which can be good or bad…)! We didn’t have any fresh tomatoes, so I decided to try a chili base to my soup…which ended up being a great choice! [Read More]
Seemingly Odd Flavors Meld Well for this Summer Lasagna…
For some time now, I’ve been batch cooking every Sunday that I can so I can have lots of variety in my leftovers for lunch each week at work. I’ve finally decided that I’m going to do a weekly Sunday batch cooking post, for my “Batch Cooking Sunday’s”! This week’s Batch Cooking Sunday recipe is one that I came up with last week…Chicken Pesto Lasagna with Summer Vegetables. [Read More]
“Breakfast” Cake…Because Why Not Cake For Breakfast?
What makes a “breakfast cake”??? Well, in this case, my co-workers were highly anticipating my arrival with my strawberry themed cake and couldn’t wait to eat it…for breakfast! I thought that was an ok proposition, as you’ll see, this cake is more of a quick bread than a cake anyway, so it is fit to eat anytime of the day! [Read More]
American Twists to a Classic Mexican Dish…
I was first introduced to calabacita con pollo at our favorite tex-mex restaurant, Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen (see capirotada and fajitas posts). It’s a wonderful and light dish, reminding me of a good light summer meal (much like my vegetarian penne). We had a lot of Mexican-style ingredients sitting around last weekend from a dinner party we hosted, and I thought it would be great to try a casserole combining “calabacita con pollo” and enchiladas…it was good…really good! So good in fact that my husband not only went up for seconds, but also took leftovers to work for lunch (it’s like pulling teeth to get my husband to veer from his sandwich lunches)! It’s, as most of my recipes, a highly adaptable recipe that can be modified to fit nearly any picky family. [Read More]
My Results from Many Years of Trial and Error…
I love guacamole and let’s face it, avocados are nature’s (healthy) butter! It’s always better homemade and it’s taken years for me to perfect my guacamole recipe and technique. I think I’ve finally found a blend the works best for my tastes and want to share it’s goodness with the (internet) world! [Read More]
My Quest for a Quick and Fool-Proof Granola Bar Has Ended…
You can tell by now from my recipes, that I like to make quick and easy snacks for when life takes you on the run (or not, I love eating these at my desk at work also: see protein bars and granola bars). I’ve also had problems with adapting granola bar recipes to be easy to make in a city like Houston with a humid climate. This recipe I found is the most highly adaptable and forgiving granola bar recipe out there! I just need to share my love of this recipe with the internet world at large! [Read More]
Carrot Applesauce Muffins: A Healthy Treat For a Busy Morning
I was looking for a good recipe to use up all of the applesauce I’m making and came across a few recipes for carrot muffins on foodgawker and tastespotting that looked interesting…Of course, me being me, I decided to adapt them and combine a few to make one my own…They turned out very well and with a few simple modifications, they will be amazing! [Read More]
Homemade Applesauce, Another Race, and Another Mentor Lost…
It’s been a busy week and starting off a busy weekend! I love to be busy…so there is much to say and not so much time to say it…
First, I wanted to post my first experience in making homemade applesauce. It’s quick, very easy, and much healthier for you than the sugar-laden counterparts you buy at the grocery…Second, a quick recap of my latest 5k I ran this morning…and finally, remembering another mentor in my life who just passed from pancreatic cancer (the second this year from the disease)… [Read More]
Yet Another Use for Egg Beaters that Tastes Delicious!
Before you jump on me about cholesterol and the myths behind eggs being a source of bad cholesterol…hear me out… I like egg beaters. I love the taste, love the way you don’t have to beat them, just shake, measure, pour, done! I also love omelets, but have never tried making a frittata before. Well, this weekend, I was given inspiration from everyone on Foodgawker and Tastespotting with their lovely pictures of frittatas to make my first frittata, a greek-style one! [Read More]
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