Archive for January, 2011
Chicken Pot Pie, Healthy Eating
You know it is that time of year that we all want to make changes for the better in our diets. All of a sudden a need for healthy eating recipes comes to the foreground. Well I think one of the reasons so many fail is that they set themselves up for failure by trying to eat food that doesn’t taste good or is so far removed from anything they are used to that they just can’t take it.
Well I say, foods that you love can be revised to be lower in fat and calories, delicious and fun and something that you will enjoy eating. Why make it so drastic? Keep it simple. Healthy Eating does not have to be a drudgery or punishment.
This is a recipe from Food Network by Elle Krieger. You know, she is the nutritionist chef on food channel. Well you just won’t believe how simple and delicious this chicken pot pie recipe is. Enjoy!
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
I am crazy about Strawberry Lemonade. And I love to make it homemade. I have a great Strawberry lemonade recipe that is a go to recipe for summer at our home. But it is just your basic recipe. What I really like to do is spice it up. And sometimes I really do like to try some different spices.
While I was web surfing, I came across this terrific Strawberry lemonade recipe that actually adds the spice, basil. I knew I would love it. And the addition of vodka may be right up your alley. But you could also think about rum or a number of other liquors that would taste great too. Give this a try. Follow the link for the recipe.
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
How many of you like lemonade? Do you make your own or buy the powdered kind from the store. I for one prefer to make my own at home. Just this past week my parents brought me about 10 pounds of fresh lemons from a friends tree in Tucson, AZ. They were HUGE! I mean giant, huge lemons. And you know what they say… when life hands you lemons… you should make strawberry basil lemonade (alcohol optional!)
It has seriously been 80 degrees this week in LA. Its perfect spring/summer weather for me. I am fairly certain that I have improved my tan by at least 2 shades this week just from my runs and driving with the windows down. It’s pretty amazing to say the least. I guess this is why I pay an obscene amount of money for rent. But whatever. It is what it is! I don’t know about you, but when I think of sitting outside and just the summer time in general, I immediately start thinking about refreshing cocktails or other drinks. I just automatically think of sitting with my girlfriends on the beach in Mexico with cocktails. They key to a refreshing spring/summer time cocktail is making sure it isn’t crazy strong because you want to be able to have a few, and you want it to be refreshing and light!
read the rest of this article and get the recipe here.
Gotta Get This Mug
Strawberry Lemonade Mug by MendiSue on Zazzle
Chunky Tomato Soup Recipe
My Friend Correen has managed to make a wonderful Chunky tomato Soup recipe. It is extra fun because she took a well known and well loved soup recipe from a restaurant and successfully downsized the recipe to a more manageable home portions. And it is delicious!! Tomato Soup is my Favorite Soup and having such a delicious easy cooking recipe right on hand is the best!
Homemade Chunky tomato Soup
Here is what she had to say:
While vacationing in Sunriver, Oregon my mom had lunch at The Village Bar and Grill with her friends. The tomato soup that mom had with her sandwich was so delicious that she asked the waitress for the recipe. Evidently the restaurant had this request a number of times because they had the recipe printed out and ready to hand out to customers. Mom was surprised by the simple ingredients in this soup, she thought for sure it was going to be more involved. Knowing that I love tomato soup, my mom has passed on the recipe to me
Get the rest of this article and chunky tomato soup recipe here.
Black Eyed Peas – What’s Not To Love
I have loved black eyed peas since I was young. My mother made them all the time. Sometimes with cut onion slices and cornbread like she used to serve red beans also known as Pinto beans.
And is there any more healthy food on the planet? These days they bother you about fiber so much it almost seems you just can’t get enough. Well beans are going to solve that problem for you. Excellent source of fiber.
But really back to the taste, I am very happy with black eyed peas in particular. I found a great recipe for Hoppin’ John, which as you will see is just some fancied up black eyed peas. Have a look and of course this is an easy cooking recipe as well.
Hoppin' John
This was the year I fell in love with black eyed peas. (The food. Already loved the band.) They have a wonderful flavor, almost smoky, even without bacon or ham. Earlier this last summer we put them in a salad with feta and spinach. So so good.
The dish that black eyed peas are most famous for is Hoppin’ John. No idea where the name came from. And depending on where you are from you might not even call it that, but simply black eyed peas and rice. Hoppin’ John is one of those classic Southern dishes that come with as many versions, stories and flavors as there are cooks. At its core, however, Hoppin’ John is rice, black-eyed peas (or field peas), smoked pork, and onions. Black eyed peas are supposed to bring you luck if you eat them on New Year’s Day, and it is traditionally eaten with collard greens.
So, for this new year, I offer you a hot plate of Hoppin’ John. May we all enjoy its good luck. Happy New Year!
