I learned how to bake bread from my Mom, doing it the traditional way: lots and lots of stirring, kneading and babysitting dough in old, drafty houses. It didn't endear to me (I hated kneading) but I never forgot how to do it. In college I often made bread on my day off from work.… Continue reading White Whole Wheat Bread
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Meals and whatnot.
Quinoa Black Bean and Veggie Layers
As I move the family farther from processed foods I am finding that at least once a week I am making slow cooker beans. I often pick Monday to do it and if I time it right I can get two batches done during my day. So on Monday this week I did garbanzo beans… Continue reading Quinoa Black Bean and Veggie Layers
Baked Spinach Mac and Cheese
Make sure to chop the fresh spinach up before wilting, kids will appreciate that extra step. The spinach is very pretty and melts into the sauce without a strong "spinach" taste either! Baked Spinach Mac and Cheese Ingredients: 14.5 ounce box Barilla Plus elbow macaroni (or similar multi grain/high fiber pasta) 1 Tbsp extra virgin… Continue reading Baked Spinach Mac and Cheese
Fried Cauliflower “Rice” and Spicy Cream Cheese Ragoons
I got inspired by a couple of recipes I had seen for making fried rice with grated cauliflower instead of rice. I figured at worst I was out for a head of it so why not have fun trying. That is my take on trying new things honestly - the worst is I fail and… Continue reading Fried Cauliflower “Rice” and Spicy Cream Cheese Ragoons