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Nov 2008

Chai Bread Recipe

This is one of my favorite cold weather bread recipes. It is sweet, it goes well with hot tea or coffee, and it’s just plain delicious!

Ingredients:

3/4 c sugar
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1/2 c tea of choice
1/3 c milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 c flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1 c powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3-5 teaspoons milk
ground cinnamon to taste

Directions:

Heat oven to 350* and grease a loaf pan.
In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs, tea, 1/3 cup milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients until moist. Spread in pan.
Bake 50-60 minutes and cool in pan for 10 minutes on wire rack. Remove and cool on wire rack for 30 more minutes.
In a small bowl, make the icing with powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 3 teaspoons of milk. Add more milk if needed until spreadable. Spread glaze over bread and sprinkle with more cinnamon. Cool completely for 2 hours before cutting (good luck.. I never make it that long).

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Oct 2008

As I move toward a more simple life, my goal is start learning how to make my own things and especially starting in the kitchen. As I made my grocery list this past week, I knew that others made their own tortillas. Why can’t (shouldn’t) I do that too?! I didn’t put tortillas on my list, and I made them two nights ago before I went to bed. There was enough there for my pinto bean tacos, breakfast burritos for this morning, and pb&j “sandwiches” for lunch.

I used the recipe from Hillbilly Housewife.

Ingredients:

4 cups whole wheat flour or half wheat and half white
1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 to 1-1/4 cups water

Directions:

Combine dry ingredients in a big bowl.
Cut in shortening with a fork.
Add water and make dough into a ball. Knead about 20 times and then let sit for 10 minutes.
Split dough into 12 equal balls and roll into tortillas.
Heat skillet or pan – I put mine on medium heat (don’t add oil).
Put in tortilla and cook about 30 seconds on each side.

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Oct 2008

Garden Pizza Recipe

Jennie

We love pizza around here, but my usual cheese pizza biscuits were getting a little old. I ran across a garden pizza recipe, and I just had to try it. It turned out really yummy, and we’ll be eating leftovers for lunch today. I think next time I’ll add green peppers, or garlic, or crushed red pepper before eating because it was missing the “zing.”

Ingredients:

1 tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
sliced mushrooms
1 c. marinara sauce
5-6 oz. of spinach
1 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
pizza dough (I used the biscuits, but pressed them together to make a pizza pie)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450*. Grease pan with oil.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet. Add carrots and cook 6 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce, mushrooms, 1/4 t. salt, and 1/8 t. pepper, and cook 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook covered for 1-2 minutes.
Pat dough into pan. Spoon vegetable mixture on top, then add cheese to top.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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Oct 2008

Starbucks Gingerbread Latte Recipe

Jennie

Since it has been getting colder outside, I have been wanting something warm to drink. I don’t want to drive somewhere to get a fancy drink, and I also don’t want to spend $3-5 per drink! So, I have found ways to make my favorites at home. Check out the pumpkin spice latte recipe too for another seasonal favorite.

Gingerbread Latte Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee
8 ounces of steamed milk
1/4 cup gingerbread syrup

Directions:

Make gingerbread syrup by putting 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla in a small saucepan. Bring to boil on the stove and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. This will make enough to keep on hand, so once it’s cool store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Make your coffee or espresso and steam a cup of milk.
Put your coffee/espresso into your favorite cup, add 1/4 cup of gingerbread syrup, and lastly add the milk. Stir.
Garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg or cinnamon.

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Sep 2008

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Jennie

Have I mentioned my addiction to anything pumpkin? That includes the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks – unfortunately the nearest Starbucks is about 60 miles away! I came up with my own Pumpkin Spice Latte Starbucks Copycat recipe to help with my craving and save me some cash.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canned pumpkin
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla syrup or creamer
3 ounces espresso or a half cup of strong coffee (I made coffee by using 2 tablespoons of grounds per 1 cup of coffee)
2 teaspoons sugar but this depends on preference
pumpkin pie spice
whipped cream

Directions

Heat milk and pumpkin puree in a small saucepan on the stove. Put on medium heat.
Add vanilla and a dash of pumpkin pie spice.
Once steaming and a little frothy, pour into a mug and add espresso or strong coffee.
Add sugar to taste.
Top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice.

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Sep 2008

Thursday 13 – Good Recipe Links

Jennie

List of 13 Good Recipes I Have Found Online:

5. Red Lobster Cheesey Garlic Biscuits

6. Baked Acorn Squash

7. Crockpot Short Ribs

8. Vietnam Fried Rice

9. Beef Stew

10. Chili Mac

11. Easy Lasagna

12. Sweet Tea

13. McDonalds Vanilla Iced Coffee

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Aug 2008

Like a McDonalds Vanilla Iced Coffee

Jennie

I’m so glad Works for Me Wednesday is back!!

I haven’t been drinking a whole lot of coffee lately (and if I do it’s something decaf), but I ran across this copycat recipe of a McDonald’s Vanilla Iced Coffee and couldn’t resist sharing it. I also can’t resist saving money or helping others save by making things at home.

You will need:

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cream
1/3 cup milk of your choice
2/3 cup coffee
ice
sweetener of your choice (sugar, splenda, agave, whatever…)

How to put it all together:

Make the coffee and set aside.
Combine other ingredients into a glass and mix well.
Pour coffee into glass.
Enjoy!

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Jul 2008

Pizza Biscuit Recipe

Jennie

Ingredients

Biscuits (such as Pillsbury)
Pizza sauce of choice (homemade or canned – I used canned organic)
Shredded mozzerella cheese
Toppings of your choice (we have used pepperoni and veggies such as olives, green peppers, onions, mushrooms)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350*.
Press biscuits into flatter circles without them touching in the pan.
Put about 1 tablespoon of sauce and cheese to cover the biscuit.
Add toppings of your choice.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.

**This is a very easy recipe and can be adapted in many ways. I have heard you can use English Muffins as well for this recipe, but I have never tried it. If you make something similar, please share your recipe with me. We love pizza night.

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Jul 2008

Veggie Pizza Recipe

Jennie

I make this recipe a lot for birthday parties or showers, and it’s always a big hit.

Ingredients:

2 packages of cresent rolls
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayo or sour cream
dried ranch dressing mix
veggies of your choice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375*
Roll cresent rolls onto a 13×9″ pan and connect all of the dough to create the pizza crust.
Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 15-20 minutes.
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing and spread on the crust.
Top with your favorite veggies (onions, broccoli, grated carrots, tomatoes, peppers, cauliflower…).
Chill and serve cold.

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Jul 2008