We finally got some rain in Southern California, woohoo! Albeit nowhere near enough to pull us out of this drought, at least Mother Nature is trying to help. Easy Peach Cobbler makes 6 servings, takes about 40 minutes Filling: 4 peaches, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract…
Recipe: Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
As I’m sure most people would agree, ice cream is a staple summertime treat. Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream makes about a gallon of ice cream, takes about 1 1/2-2 hours You’ll need… 2 quarts of half & half 2 pints of heavy whipping cream 2 1/2 cups of sugar 4 teaspoons of vanilla extract ice…
Recipe: Spicy Chicken Sausage Stir-Fry with Angel Hair Pasta
Spicy Chicken Sausage Stir-Fry with Angel Hair Pasta serves two people, takes about 30 minutes 1/2 lb. Italian sausage (ground) 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cup broccoli, sliced 1 cup asparagus, cut into two inch pieces 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 (separate) T. olive oil 1/3 cup white wine (I used a…
Recipe: Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Bread makes 12-16 slices, takes about 2 1/2 hours 1 packet of yeast (1/4 oz.) 1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F) 1/2 sugar, divided in half 3 T. vegetable/canola oil 1 tsp. salt 1 T. ground flax seeds & 2 T. water Roughly 3 cups flour 1/2 cup raisins 1 1/2 tsp….
Recipe: Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry
Now that I’m all grown up (but not really), I’ve been trying to eat veggies more often. Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry makes 2 servings, takes 25 minutes 1/3 lb. chicken 2 T. flour 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 T. soy sauce (low-sodium) 1 T. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 clove of garlic,…
Recipe: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m obsessed. It seems I’ve fallen into some sort of routine that I bake cookies more than anything else… Double Chocolate Chip Cookies makes 3 dozen cookies, takes about 45 minutes 1/2 cup butter, softened (*or margarine or coconut oil) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup applesauce 1…
Recipe: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Okay so although I’ve been eating way healthier than usual, I still treat myself on occasion. These cookies were my guilty pleasure a few weeks back. It’s super important to treat yourself!! Sugar-holic for life. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies makes 2 dozen cookies, takes 45 minutes 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar…
Recipe: Vegan Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Vegan Apple Oatmeal Muffins makes one dozen muffins, takes 45 minutes 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 T. ground flax seeds 4 T. water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup applesauce 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp….