Basic Basmati Rice Pilaf
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Chocolate Chocolate “Luna Bars” (DIY, Homemade, Yummy)
Who doesn't love Luna Bars, right? I would eat them everyday, but my family can't. So I got to thinking -- they're really just rice krispies (TM) with a layer of chocolate or other creamy sticky sweet goodness. The sad thing is my allergy-sufferers can't really enjoy...
Cheese Straws
Yena and I made this the day before our homeschooling group's Valentine's Day party. We had wheat and cheese and butter in the house that we were trying to get rid of, so this was perfect. The recipe is quite flexible, so if you find you don't have the exact amount of...
Sausage and Kimchi Bao
Yup. Sausage and kimchi because that's what's in it, not Char Siu (or Cha Siu, or Char Siew, or however you want to spell it). I got the idea off a food mag years ago, but I forgot where, and I've forgotten the details, so we kinda winged it. Dough for the Bao: 1...
Habemus Papam!!
Well, that was a short conclave!! Thank You, Holy Spirit! I don't know what we were expecting, but we sure didn't expect the text from Pope Alarm telling us about the WHITE SMOKE!! We all rushed in front of the computer and forgot all about lunch. It was already a...
Hot and Sour Soup
Recipe adapted from Mrs. Chiang's Szechwan Cookbook 2 medium pork chops, or 2 chicken thighs, partially frozen (to facilitate slicing), de-boned and cut into slivers - divided use1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari, if you need to be wheat-free) (see note)1 teaspoon...
Mushrooms and Kale in Garlic
2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1-inch gingerroot, peeled, minced (optional) 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin 3 cups baby kale 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or wheat-free tamari if you're avoiding wheat, or several pinches salt if avoiding soy pinch...
Caught My Eye 09.March.2013
Fascinating and creepy at the same time: Google Glass: How It Feels Contribute to Catholic Mom's Project and help provide spiritual support for pregnant women (click on the pic to get there): -- I just sent in my donation. Heritage House is holding a Free Pro-Life...
The Waffle Adventures (Allergen-Free), Part 1
Our whole family loves waffles. My personal love affair with the waffle started with the cheese-filled waffle-on-a-stick at our school cafeteria in high school. When Aisa was little I bought us one of those waffle iron - grilled sandwich combo makers, the kind that...
The Mighty Broccoli
We're about halfway through Lent and I thought it would be a great time to feature some meatless recipes here. I probably should dedicate this post to my youngest brother who hates broccoli >:) . Broccoli's one of my favorite vegetables though, and I've just grown to...
Meatless Soups for Lent
Suzanne over at the forum bumped up Nancy's old thread on meatless soups, so I'm putting together a compilation of old posts here in case it would help. It's soup season still, so I'm hoping to update old posts with pictures that got lost when I switched blog hosts...
Sunday Reverie
It's been a fairly relaxed Sunday around here... slept in, had a leisurely brunch since I had cooked the chicken last night. Got to chat with our favorite people after Mass. The boys had a Friends-of-Scouting event right after. A friend had requested help with some...
Murphy’s Law: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
Yesterday, Valentine's Day, was as horrible as it could possibly be. This happens every Lent, like clockwork. If you start writing about how holy your kids are, by the time you hit publish at the end of you day, you'll be wishing you didn't have kids. If you ask for...
Grain-Free Muffins
from Meals that Heal Inflammation Recipe can be found here. But here's my adaptation: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line muffin tin. Whisk together 2.5 cups almond flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp cinnamon. Add 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup EVOO, 1/2 cup honey,...
Braised Fresh Ham, Szechwan Style
Feeds a family of 7, easy. For at least 2 meals. Perhaps more if you accompany with rice or steamed bread and LOTS of vegetables. In the Philippines we have a somewhat similar dish called Pata Tim, though that one's made with pork knuckles or trotters or hocks. I...