Busy in the Kitchen

Blueberry/Banana Oatmeal Breakfast

2012-01-14T15:09:00.000-08:00

Blueberry/Banana Oatmeal Breakfast
2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries (I use frozen)
2 bananas, sliced
1/2 c. regular rolled oats
1/3 c. pomegranate juice
1-2 T. chopped walnuts
1 T. raw sunflower seeds
2 T. raisins

Combine all in med. microwavable bowl. Microwave for 3 min. Let set for 1 min. Enjoy! This is not only completely healthy, but this is amazingly good. You could use this as a healthy snack. Don't leave anything out. It is very tasty. You will be wanting more.

Homemade Salad Dressings

2012-01-13T13:38:00.000-08:00

Kiwi/Strawberry Salad Dressing
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. date sugar (health food store)
1/4 c. Dr. Fuhrman's Blood Orange Vinegar
1/2 handful of cashews
half of cucumber, sliced
4 strawberries, sliced
2 kiwi, sliced

Put all into blender and blend until smooth. Pour into own dispenser, ready to use. This is very healthy and it taste good too. Makes me happy to eat a salad knowing it's healthy and taste good. Can also take out the fruit, it makes a creamy cucumber salad dressing. Enjoy!

My Homemade Salsa

2012-01-12T17:28:00.000-08:00

Homemade Salsa
3 ripe tomatoes
3 T. cilantro
1 sliced onion
1 garlic, minced
tomato paste
1/4 c. salsa verde
cayenne to taste

Pulse all in food processor. Ready serve!

Soup Ideas

2011-10-27T14:33:00.000-07:00

It's that time to think of soup and feeding the family a touch of warmth and comfort with the goodness of home. Here are some true tested soup ideas for you to try. I will add more as time permits. These soups are so easy and so good. Click on the Soup/Salad link at the top of the page and check them out.

New Cake & Frostings/ Pie and Treat Ideas

2011-05-27T12:07:00.000-07:00

This is my collection of cake/frosting recipes and pie recipes. Click on the cake/pie page up top to view each one. Also check out the new treat ideas on cookies/treat page.

New Chicken Dinner and Healthy Dinner Ideas

2011-05-13T13:31:00.000-07:00

Just added 5 new chicken dinners to my page. Go to Dinner Choices w/Chicken page and scroll down to view all. The new additions are at the end. Also go to Healthy Dinner/Desserts page. Lots of great food choices.

Healthy Dinners & Desserts

2011-03-22T12:17:00.000-07:00

To view the recipes click on the Healthy Dinners/Desserts page up at the top. Is your New Year's revolution to eat healthier, try these dishes. They will sure surprise you on how good they taste too. Here's to health and enjoy!

Honey Baked Chicken w/ Curry

2011-03-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

To view the recipe, click on the Dinner Choices w/ Chicken page up at the top. Hope you will enjoy this dish.

New Treats

2011-03-16T18:39:00.000-07:00

Looking for new desserts, treats or cookies? Check the Cookie/Treat page for the newest. I even added Keylime Pie on the Cake/Pie page. I'm always adding new ones, come back often.

Great Valentine Dinner

2011-02-07T08:36:00.000-08:00

I have added Swiss Steak on the beef page, it goes into better detail what to add to it to make it complete and Pound Cake with Strawberries on the cake page. I think they work to make a great Valentine dinner. I also added another smoothie idea perfect for Valentines. It's on the Breakfast page.

Smoothie Recipes

2011-02-02T09:13:00.000-08:00

I have put up some new healthy smoothie recipes in the breakfast page. I have been trying new ones for Ron, three a week. I will be posting more up I'm sure. Check it out. The Fruity Kale Smoothie is my favorite this week.

Great Recipes to Try

2011-02-02T08:52:00.000-08:00

To find my new recipes, you need to click through the different pages. Most recipes have a dinner plan. I try to give ideas of what to fix with the main recipe.

2010-12-15T14:39:00.000-08:00

Easy Turtles

Small twist pretzels
pecan halves
Rolo chocolate candy

Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Place pretzels on the pan about 1/2 in apart. Remove wrapper from Rolos, squeeze it between your fingers lightly until it breaks a bit exposing the caramel inside and place on top of pretzel. Bake at 225 for 4-5 minutes or until chocolate as melted some. Top with pecan halves and cool. Enjoy! Very easy, very quick! Makes a great copy of the original.

Another Gift Bag Idea

2010-12-14T12:02:00.000-08:00

White Chocolate Caramel Chex Mix
by Jen Ward

1/2 box Rice Chex
1/2 box Corn Chex
1/4 box wheat Chex
Pretzel Sticks about 1 -1 1/2 c.
2 bags of Whilte Chocolate chips
Caramel bits (you can only find them at Target in the baking aisle, otherwise buy a bag of Kraft Carmels and cut them in fourths.

Put the cereal and broken up pretzels on a jelly roll pan. Bake in the oven at 350 for about 5 minutes just to warm them. Melt the white chocolate on stovetop on low or melt in microwave. Put cereal mixture, caramels in a large bowl. Add the melted warm chocolate and mix until completed coated. Pour out onto wax paper and allow to cool. Put into Gift bags. This recipe is so very good and makes a great gift. I know because Jen gave this to my family for Christmas this year and wow. I'm wanting some more already. Thanks Jen for the recipe to share.

Most Requested Pie for Christmas

2010-12-07T13:00:00.000-08:00

Peanut Butter Pie

3 oreo crusts

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 c. peanut butter

1 c. milk

3 cups powdered sugar

16 oz cool whip

snickers candy bar, grated

Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, milk and powdered sugar in large mixing bowl. Mix well and add cool whip. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Pour into oreo crusts, sprinkle on chocolate bar. Freeze. Takes about 2 to 3 hours. Slice and enjoy your pie. Keep frozen when not serving.

Christmas Gift Bag Idea

2010-12-07T12:53:00.000-08:00

White Chocolate Popcorn

2 bags of microwave popcorn, popped, pour into large bowl.

6 oz. of white chocolate morsels or a little more is optional

In small saucepan on warm heat, melt white chocolate until smooth, stirring constantly so that it doesn't burn. Drizzle over popcorn, toss and drizzle more continue until no more. Don't eat any or you will not want to share it. You then can put into gift bags. Enjoy!