A friend gave me her recipe, it's one she came up with on her own.
2 cups uncooked macaroni (or 4 cups cooked)
2 cups cottage cheese/feta cheese/cheddar cheese or any other cheese
1 can diced tomatoes OR same amount fresh
2 cucumbers diced (optional)
2 six ounce cans tuna or chicken chunks
Oregano to taste
Basil to taste
Olive oil (a few shakes)
Sliced olives (I use 2 cans)
Sliced green onions
Mix and eat. Great served warm or chilled. I like it after it has been refrigerated for 6 or more hours.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Crispy top potatoes
Melt ½-1 cube butter in the bottom of a 9X13 pan, sprinkle enough grated parmesan cheese to kind of soak up the butter, I then sprinkle garlic and herb powder across the bottom and sometimes onion salt (I am a HUGE fan of garlic and onions) then slice potatoes about 1-2 inches thick and place (face down if it’s an end) into the mixture. Bake at 350 for 40-60 minutes. These are so tasty. I actually use them for a meal sometimes, but really they should be side dish.
BBQ Tofu :)
Hey everyone!
Don't be turned off by the name, this stuff is DELISH! Even meat eaters have enjoyed it!
1. First purchase extra firm tofu. My friend swears by “soy boy” brand, but I didn’t see it and have great results regardless.
2.Freeze overnight (at least) and then thaw completely. This step changes the texture of the tofu. This means you have to think ahead or buy some and keep it in your freezer.
3. You then steam the tofu (this step could be omitted, but I have heard rumors that if you don’t cook it completely it can give you a tummy ache) and then squeeze the extra liquids out.
4. Cut it up. I slice the tofu through the middle and then cut into triangles.
5. Pour your favorite BBQ sauce and ketchup onto them and let them marinade. 12 hours is best, but I have done it with only 2 hours for us. My friend doesn’t always have time to marinade it and when she doesn’t then she adds extra salt.
5. Then put in a pan with the sauce (I have to add extra) and warm clear through.
It is really great in pita pockets or wraps with avocados. We like it with homemade guacamole. It’s also nice with fresh tomatoes….use your imagination!
Don't be turned off by the name, this stuff is DELISH! Even meat eaters have enjoyed it!
1. First purchase extra firm tofu. My friend swears by “soy boy” brand, but I didn’t see it and have great results regardless.
2.Freeze overnight (at least) and then thaw completely. This step changes the texture of the tofu. This means you have to think ahead or buy some and keep it in your freezer.
3. You then steam the tofu (this step could be omitted, but I have heard rumors that if you don’t cook it completely it can give you a tummy ache) and then squeeze the extra liquids out.
4. Cut it up. I slice the tofu through the middle and then cut into triangles.
5. Pour your favorite BBQ sauce and ketchup onto them and let them marinade. 12 hours is best, but I have done it with only 2 hours for us. My friend doesn’t always have time to marinade it and when she doesn’t then she adds extra salt.
5. Then put in a pan with the sauce (I have to add extra) and warm clear through.
It is really great in pita pockets or wraps with avocados. We like it with homemade guacamole. It’s also nice with fresh tomatoes….use your imagination!
Heavenly Green Dream Cool Summer Treat!
Hello everyone!
I am sure that someone somewhere has probably already come up with this recipe, but I LOVE IT! When I was in college I had a couple of roomates that lived in the Philippines and said that avacados were used as a sweet fruit, not a savory fruit. They made me a milkshake with them that was SOOOO tasty! So, since I have had the blessing of having some wonderful avacados I wanted to share the recipe that I came up with!
1 ripe avacado
1 cup coconut milk
2 TBS or so of honey
1/3 or a vanilla bean (or you could use vanilla extract)
8-10 ice cubes
Put in blender and blend until smooth and fluffy. Wow, this was so tasty for us. I like to do everything but the ice until it is blended really well. I did not take the vanilla bean seeds out, I just stuck the WHOLE of it in there and blended it. Then I add the ice cubes, it is so tasty! Let me know if you try it and let me know what you think!
I am sure that someone somewhere has probably already come up with this recipe, but I LOVE IT! When I was in college I had a couple of roomates that lived in the Philippines and said that avacados were used as a sweet fruit, not a savory fruit. They made me a milkshake with them that was SOOOO tasty! So, since I have had the blessing of having some wonderful avacados I wanted to share the recipe that I came up with!
1 ripe avacado
1 cup coconut milk
2 TBS or so of honey
1/3 or a vanilla bean (or you could use vanilla extract)
8-10 ice cubes
Put in blender and blend until smooth and fluffy. Wow, this was so tasty for us. I like to do everything but the ice until it is blended really well. I did not take the vanilla bean seeds out, I just stuck the WHOLE of it in there and blended it. Then I add the ice cubes, it is so tasty! Let me know if you try it and let me know what you think!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Veggie Burgers!
Hello everyone! I made these tonight and they were delicious. I doubled the recipe, which was a lot more than my family needed, however, I didn't want to make them again tomorrow
My friend Alicia gave me this recipe and I can't remember where she said she got it from. However, it is inspired by anothe recipe and is a very easy/relaxed mixture.
Veggie Burger!
6 cups of water
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/2 TBS parsley
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp marjoram
4 TBS dried minced onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup nutirtional yeast
2 tsp light yellow miso
1/4 tsp celery powder
1/3 cup tamari sauce
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
6 cups oatmeal
In a large pot/pan bring your water to a nice rolling boil. While it is boiling add all of the ingredients except oatmeal. (I add lentils at this point) Add your oatmeal. It will thicken and might be harder to mix. Remove from the heat and let sit for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Make burger patties and place on a cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes on each side. These are great frozen for future use!
I added lentils and they were wonderful. I used 1 cup of dry lentils cooked up and added in.
You can use any combination of herbs and it will equal about 3 TBS of herbs. This does not include the onion. Fresh onion works well too. As does potatoes and shredded carrots. All of these things add flavor and nutrition! ENJOY!
My friend Alicia gave me this recipe and I can't remember where she said she got it from. However, it is inspired by anothe recipe and is a very easy/relaxed mixture.
Veggie Burger!
6 cups of water
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/2 TBS parsley
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp marjoram
4 TBS dried minced onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup nutirtional yeast
2 tsp light yellow miso
1/4 tsp celery powder
1/3 cup tamari sauce
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
6 cups oatmeal
In a large pot/pan bring your water to a nice rolling boil. While it is boiling add all of the ingredients except oatmeal. (I add lentils at this point) Add your oatmeal. It will thicken and might be harder to mix. Remove from the heat and let sit for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Make burger patties and place on a cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes on each side. These are great frozen for future use!
I added lentils and they were wonderful. I used 1 cup of dry lentils cooked up and added in.
You can use any combination of herbs and it will equal about 3 TBS of herbs. This does not include the onion. Fresh onion works well too. As does potatoes and shredded carrots. All of these things add flavor and nutrition! ENJOY!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Amazing Chocolate Muffins
Many of you have asked for this recipe...it is an adaption that my friend came up with and they are truly wonderful! Even my husband adores them!
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This is the recipe with my alterations. I have increased this by up to 8 times and not had any problems. If you follow this exactly, these will be wheat free, dairy free, and sugar free! Enjoy!
Inspired by Joyful Heart Muffins: approx. 12
Nonstick spray or cupcake liners
1 cp applesauce
½ cp honey
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp canola oil
¾ cp oat flour
1/3 cp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsps baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
Dash of cinnamon
½ cp vegan chocolate chips
Mix wet ingredients in one bowl, dry in a bigger bowl. Make a well in dry and pour in wet. Mix well. Use an icecream scoop to divide into muffin tin and get nice even muffins. Bake at 375* for 20 mins. Cool completely and Enjoy!
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This is the recipe with my alterations. I have increased this by up to 8 times and not had any problems. If you follow this exactly, these will be wheat free, dairy free, and sugar free! Enjoy!
Inspired by Joyful Heart Muffins: approx. 12
Nonstick spray or cupcake liners
1 cp applesauce
½ cp honey
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp canola oil
¾ cp oat flour
1/3 cp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsps baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
Dash of cinnamon
½ cp vegan chocolate chips
Mix wet ingredients in one bowl, dry in a bigger bowl. Make a well in dry and pour in wet. Mix well. Use an icecream scoop to divide into muffin tin and get nice even muffins. Bake at 375* for 20 mins. Cool completely and Enjoy!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Honey Caramel Popcorn
At this link is one of our favorite General Conference treats! Sometimes I add some blackstrap molasses for a richer flavor, but it is great as is. There is another recipe I use that uses baking soda and I also love that one!
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