Is it just me, or is everybody really hung up on “going green?” I decided to do my part on the “green” movement, and so I extrapolated the concept onto salsa. Ok ok. It’s not a new idea, but neither is recycling or conserving energy:) So, here it is… Ingredients: 3/4 lbs. tomatillo, peeled, washed…
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October’s Daring Bakers: GO NUTS FOR DOUGHNUTS!!!
This month I joined a cook-a-long group called The Daring Kitchen. It has been so much fun!!! I am signed up as both a “Daring Baker” and a “Daring Cook.” Once a month everyone who is a member gets a new challenge to cook something that is unique, interesting, or challenging. Only the members can…
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
I have seen whoopie pies all over the foodie blogosphere for sometime now. I’ve seen them in chocolate, red velvet, and S’mores flavors, but it was the pumpkin flavor that sold me. What is a whoopie pie, you might ask? Wikipedia says that it is a “baked good made of two round mound-shaped pieces of…
White Bean Dip
This is a very tasty little dip. It is easy and healthy. A great snack for taco night or a party. Ingredients: 1/4 C. soft bread crumbs 2 TBSP. water 1 can white kidney beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 C. slivered almonds 2 TBSP. lemon juice 2 TBSP. olive oil…
Potato Wedges
These are tasty side dishes or snacks. These potato wedges, some popcorn, and root beer floats would make great snacks for a movie night! Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 1/2 crushed cornflakes 3 TBSP. chili powder 1 TBSP. garlic salt 8 medium unpeeled potatoes cut into wedges 1/4 C. olive oil or vegetable oil 2/3 C….
Fun and Beautiful Cakes
So now that I am up in Moscow with no school, no job, and a working husband, I have had a lot of free time. I have wasted way too much time watching TLC’S Cake Boss on instant Netflix. I love seeing all the creative amazing specialty cakes. I thought I would show some pictures…