Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with rice) can be prepared many ways, from a Spanish take, to a Mexican one. Kind of like Pad Thai really, where you have to ask "what is authentic?". What I was going for in my version, was for it to taste similar to what a local Mexican restaurant serves. Theirs… Continue reading Arroz con Faux-Pollo
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Meals and whatnot.
Sweet & Tart Lemonade Birthday Cake
For my birthday this year, I treated myself and made myself this luscious two layer Pink Lemonade Cake. Both vegan and plant-based friendly, it is dyed with natural colors. Dairy-free, egg-free but oh, not flavor-free! Sweet & Tart Lemonade Birthday Cake Ingredients: 2 sticks Earth Balance Buttery sticks, or similar 2 Tbsp Ener-G Egg Replacer… Continue reading Sweet & Tart Lemonade Birthday Cake
Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cupcakes
OK, these are not cupcakes. But oh what one can get a child to happily eat if topped with whip cream 😉 To Kirk and I, they are a baked oatmeal ready to grab. Walker saw his plate and was excited and said "Breakfast Cupcakes!". Hahhah! I could have a freezer full of these now!… Continue reading Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cupcakes
Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Mac and Cheese
I can deem a dinner a success when all three kids scarf down dinner - without any prodding. This was one of those rare dinners! Made for a very peaceful dinner and made me happy as well..... Now on to looking out the window with my boys, at the storm that is howling outside. Maybe… Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Mac and Cheese