tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409109446079396372024-03-05T18:09:58.933-06:00Jordy Porgie, puddin and pieDinners, desserts, and more. Sometimes healthy, sometimes just yummy.
I am very open to trying new foods, whether it's something vegetarian, whole grain, or covered in bacon or frosting. ;P I often try to make low-calorie or low-carb alternatives. I just got married and I feed my husband (sometimes forcefully ;)) all my culinary experiments.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-21134524741576762822012-05-02T17:24:00.000-05:002012-05-16T14:22:19.237-05:00Gluten Free Pizza Crust (Made with Chicken!)<i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">source: <a href="http://yourlighterside.com/easy-pizza-crust/" target="_blank">Your Lighter Side</a></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> My wife tried her hand at a Gluten Free Pizza Crust recipe that she found on another blog (<a href="http://yourlighterside.com/easy-pizza-crust/" target="_blank">link</a>) and the results were actually quite tasty. The pizza crust photo that you see above is made simply from ground chicken breast and mozzarella cheese. We covered it with some spices and threw it in the oven to toast. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> A quick breakfast this morning. We go through eggs often but this time we wanted to make it a bit different and colorful to brighten the day. We had left over mashed potatoes from the other night so we turned those into potato cakes and added a little bit of mozzarella cheese and a few snips of green onions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> On the left we have two fried (well) eggs. To add some color and taste Jordan threw some some diced green, yellow and red bell peppers. I was a bit apprehensive about eating bell peppers on my eggs but in the end I gobbled it right up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Overall, it was a quick meal and simple, we just wanted something different than just eggs and say... toast. </span></div>Alejandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01769608241721159535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-50735868375839563082011-02-02T15:29:00.002-06:002011-02-02T15:34:15.098-06:00Dynamite Shrimp<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNePcQcHy13dmR5MwwAsESjF1JIH1BYQaZ2jSBY5rOM5KO4XPgDhDj0R0M9EpxWGcqtvb_If9L2i7Mu_2z4tSidmOjfDgH6e5cEODbNP9XtYcLmzb8ggPXnmpjGxVgjMuCcVgHZMN8rU/s1600/dynamiteshrimp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNePcQcHy13dmR5MwwAsESjF1JIH1BYQaZ2jSBY5rOM5KO4XPgDhDj0R0M9EpxWGcqtvb_If9L2i7Mu_2z4tSidmOjfDgH6e5cEODbNP9XtYcLmzb8ggPXnmpjGxVgjMuCcVgHZMN8rU/s400/dynamiteshrimp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569208147155986354" /></a><br /><br />Based on the dish from Applebee's.<br /><br />Fried popcorn shrimp<br />A bed of coleslaw mix (no dressing)<br />A sweet/spicy sauce made from honey mustard, <br />mayonnaise and cayenne pepperjordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-7777916464949118612011-02-02T15:27:00.001-06:002011-02-02T15:29:18.272-06:00Mini-Pavlovas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_mHUn6gwPd10DhEsQFYH3EEsOJLmpJXp_kfzUVAFVFSFdvQWSCTiK2s8dI-JgBbVL2k8obz5Q8LgCrBexqRQCbYCfrzZkeWa1Q-l4K3f8vxFmHk8KNdlBNwNp-lfKiHtM7NCQs9HT5c/s1600/IMG_1764.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_mHUn6gwPd10DhEsQFYH3EEsOJLmpJXp_kfzUVAFVFSFdvQWSCTiK2s8dI-JgBbVL2k8obz5Q8LgCrBexqRQCbYCfrzZkeWa1Q-l4K3f8vxFmHk8KNdlBNwNp-lfKiHtM7NCQs9HT5c/s400/IMG_1764.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569207251096859970" /></a><br /><br />Made by my mom on Christmas Eve. These are now a tradition at our house. Made with Ina's recipe and raspberry sauce. <br /><br />NOT low carb. ;)jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-78684904719118195022011-02-02T15:24:00.003-06:002011-02-02T15:27:58.770-06:00Low-carb Oopsie Burger<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05zQmSLuxcwws48RV_mo7Q4FVxSWiKlRyqb1i8fKsWgqI2cn-sY5HEq3ZwZKfbOxAGT1GNmUb4xn9y1CYDdsLSFvOWhcszd_g79IqeXMJHca-EucittSQPiu3fUHsTAVV9T4VNb2nCaw/s1600/first_oopsieburger.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05zQmSLuxcwws48RV_mo7Q4FVxSWiKlRyqb1i8fKsWgqI2cn-sY5HEq3ZwZKfbOxAGT1GNmUb4xn9y1CYDdsLSFvOWhcszd_g79IqeXMJHca-EucittSQPiu3fUHsTAVV9T4VNb2nCaw/s400/first_oopsieburger.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569206529233724338" /></a><br /><br />Also low carb. The "oopsies" (the bun halves) are made from whipped egg whites and cream cheese, and have about 1 carb each. This whole burger has less than 4 carbs total. <br />And it's delicious.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-48869679247385724032011-02-02T15:22:00.002-06:002011-02-02T15:24:42.627-06:00BLT on Flaxseed Bread<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DKLzkgevziYsXu4wn1olV-OVFVPv6GS9vFSkSRUB44Ss2La4vrS6XVwxgG-eO9jVIbH03aMskCM2TCibkErodmMIDoNxzTAgpUMWU8t5LoRGFXhIc-T1qvyND1UcwaPjJzx_9IaKBVM/s1600/flaxseed_blt.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DKLzkgevziYsXu4wn1olV-OVFVPv6GS9vFSkSRUB44Ss2La4vrS6XVwxgG-eO9jVIbH03aMskCM2TCibkErodmMIDoNxzTAgpUMWU8t5LoRGFXhIc-T1qvyND1UcwaPjJzx_9IaKBVM/s400/flaxseed_blt.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569206107120225346" /></a><br /><br />Low-carb. As I recall, each piece of "bread" has about 2 carbs.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-47595387961691415642011-02-02T15:20:00.004-06:002011-02-02T15:22:17.070-06:00Homemade Italian Nachos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQWQIrV66bx6e6bGQPpKOFXbWAB0-u4jp9YRhBtX61CIS6qo_DEXwla0EtlmIXm5tzrPkSItiY0fJnHBhPAeTCSvp8fMc6QUwJaAhqmaFW99EhLzHSuLrGKXx-iDAAlRNVSuDKqo3S7E/s1600/italiannachos.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQWQIrV66bx6e6bGQPpKOFXbWAB0-u4jp9YRhBtX61CIS6qo_DEXwla0EtlmIXm5tzrPkSItiY0fJnHBhPAeTCSvp8fMc6QUwJaAhqmaFW99EhLzHSuLrGKXx-iDAAlRNVSuDKqo3S7E/s400/italiannachos.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569205307111113826" /></a><br />Inspired by Johnny Carino's. <br /><br />Baked wonton wrappers<br />Italian sausage<br />Black olives<br />Chopped tomatoes<br />Mozzarella cheese<br />Alfredo saucejordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-3343737792736100062011-01-31T01:13:00.001-06:002011-01-31T01:15:23.522-06:00Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrgUBrbN4kKM4mE1E1NLMAlv8sYECs_h6tCSt8DNFhdS21N86NQlVsG6DO39_jZKkE-AkC4pmulSkKL9oTadwA_cdooT3HckTOPhCTwpT9t1tvmjpq-L-Q7QVN2fRggtmzVjpkKca_8Y/s1600/bacon_cheddar_eggs.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrgUBrbN4kKM4mE1E1NLMAlv8sYECs_h6tCSt8DNFhdS21N86NQlVsG6DO39_jZKkE-AkC4pmulSkKL9oTadwA_cdooT3HckTOPhCTwpT9t1tvmjpq-L-Q7QVN2fRggtmzVjpkKca_8Y/s400/bacon_cheddar_eggs.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568245143630974802" /></a><br /><br />A great low-carb snack.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-35043110436115188432010-09-13T12:03:00.005-05:002010-09-13T12:06:54.211-05:00Banana Snickerdoodles<center><a href="http://noblepig.com/2009/08/12/life-is-crazy-busy.aspx">Banana Snickerdoodles </a> via Noble Pig</center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_nUXls6Z24Z5RbVu2uGGK_4ISOb2QDQqvTea2RhwPVtvjg-1D-R3SZxLsjqQjsutHSmPdA4oRUDB2AYU88XKOwTIG9VKxekdoF72VcDQcyG9ZrWyRSTedLQj-ufm6dITRpTm7vcWfro/s1600/banana_snickerdoodles.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_nUXls6Z24Z5RbVu2uGGK_4ISOb2QDQqvTea2RhwPVtvjg-1D-R3SZxLsjqQjsutHSmPdA4oRUDB2AYU88XKOwTIG9VKxekdoF72VcDQcyG9ZrWyRSTedLQj-ufm6dITRpTm7vcWfro/s400/banana_snickerdoodles.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516445046928273954" /></a>jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-74340690833985895532010-06-26T14:12:00.004-05:002010-06-26T14:15:27.982-05:00Rosemary Olive Oil Cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCaJM2Kg1P9rnlSkPyWo6VLngglTPQdb4y4IOyKb_I6vuQc04MbQn_GRGjrhx4Ofkeyrwkip5sTO9FCkuScJ0TQTCa41C4aHqhChvg88Pk45vBoqQb30o_Fiw4x1gigBeqNnII_YqGb8/s1600/rosemarycake.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCaJM2Kg1P9rnlSkPyWo6VLngglTPQdb4y4IOyKb_I6vuQc04MbQn_GRGjrhx4Ofkeyrwkip5sTO9FCkuScJ0TQTCa41C4aHqhChvg88Pk45vBoqQb30o_Fiw4x1gigBeqNnII_YqGb8/s400/rosemarycake.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487162486316213714" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/rosemary-olive-oil-cake-recipe.html">Rosemary Olive Oil Cake</a> from 101 Cookbooks<br /><br />This was interesting and I'm glad I tried it. That being said...if I make this cake again, I'm leaving out the rosemary. Just too strange for me.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-21286978966034814642010-05-15T21:48:00.003-05:002010-05-15T23:19:35.445-05:00Giveaway! Enter to win!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVi2faFLvrzo_OaeW2HZetWWZGz1kOeJoeqsfWRh1kdKbUTN7rwze-auL3Q09r7vAvxtEOGhff3K28WDE2DJ8PVWyGk4tfeQppRz-86yuGOozqPEoopMCSPZupUQbGzl9Gqt91tbDAlAw/s1600/for_cecilia2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVi2faFLvrzo_OaeW2HZetWWZGz1kOeJoeqsfWRh1kdKbUTN7rwze-auL3Q09r7vAvxtEOGhff3K28WDE2DJ8PVWyGk4tfeQppRz-86yuGOozqPEoopMCSPZupUQbGzl9Gqt91tbDAlAw/s400/for_cecilia2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471694987904661682" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9bNLZHo4Lh7aHNPQllAjN41RuQ_DBhjonoLgwXoHKFOqmcQfMgFTxMMO0-9Rm7K08ou9WgMINwkLzZ8GaY357KEYqP5AZdTLixCxP9KeWogrQBqViGI4NN1e2H-wBlzNWcJw8o7vVIQ/s1600/forpreciselypainted.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9bNLZHo4Lh7aHNPQllAjN41RuQ_DBhjonoLgwXoHKFOqmcQfMgFTxMMO0-9Rm7K08ou9WgMINwkLzZ8GaY357KEYqP5AZdTLixCxP9KeWogrQBqViGI4NN1e2H-wBlzNWcJw8o7vVIQ/s400/forpreciselypainted.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471694992916061826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8xjCZ0rtnkUKmG3C0lmuYKb30E6pH4z4-NOkQi3bvIF6f0K1PGSq82Qm5XeUc1CBN39hBlnPDabqVO5159gYmycKY1p8xF-k5xxpvLkbiAqm9rEDDrTmz5_cnesl8wSdOpP8pD8aRfk/s1600/gagefinal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8xjCZ0rtnkUKmG3C0lmuYKb30E6pH4z4-NOkQi3bvIF6f0K1PGSq82Qm5XeUc1CBN39hBlnPDabqVO5159gYmycKY1p8xF-k5xxpvLkbiAqm9rEDDrTmz5_cnesl8wSdOpP8pD8aRfk/s400/gagefinal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471694992276773650" /></a><br /><br />Hey y'all! <br /><br />I recently started an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jordyluxe">Etsy shop selling personalized cartoon portraits</a>. You can order a portrait of you and your boyfriend/girlfriend, of you and your pet, or of your entire family! The possibilities are endless. Right now I'm having a Father's Day Sale - all portraits are discounted! 10-20% off! <br /><br />BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...to kick off the new shop, I am hosting a giveaway! The first-place winner will receive a $30 credit in my Etsy shop! The second-place winner will receive a $20 credit, and the third-place winner will receive a $10 credit. You can enter 4 different ways, which are listed below. Enter as many times as you want. The winner will be chosen at random by a computer program. Deadline is June 11 at 11:59 PM. Winners will be announced June 13.<br /><br />HOW TO ENTER:<br />1. Become a fan of the Jordyluxe Facebook page <a href="http://bit.ly/9xaCJA">LINK HERE</a><br /><br />OR<br /><br />2. <a href="http://twitter.com/jordyluxe">Follow Jordyluxe on Twitter</a> and tweet the following: <br />Retweet for a chance to win a Jordyluxe custom cartoon portrait! http://www.etsy.com/shop/jordyluxe #jordyluxegiveaway @jordyluxe<br /><br />OR<br /><br />3. Write a blog entry about Jordyluxe portraits, including a link to my Etsy shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/jordyluxe Send the URL for your blog entry to jordyluxe@gmail.com with the subject: Giveaway Blog<br /><br />OR <br /><br />4. Upload a Youtube video about Jordyluxe portraits, including the link to my Etsy shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/jordyluxe Send the URL of your video to jordyluxe@gmail.com with the subject: Giveaway Video<br /><br />Thanks guys!<br />jordanjordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-82127771383905779742010-04-27T17:11:00.005-05:002010-04-29T15:39:37.067-05:00Radishes Au Gratin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicncBtBvr1dl7_Vov5OHqofjbP67b8hdqfDNvGK1EpFULa928DRfc1jkM7FfjTcFyrnVjZM2dUVlrgl3SK3cY8YzHeiL41uzpWmKOJTf3f4Ocdp0TOAYpBMeNMdzd1L9EzZD4YW2aEz7g/s1600/radishes+au+gratin.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicncBtBvr1dl7_Vov5OHqofjbP67b8hdqfDNvGK1EpFULa928DRfc1jkM7FfjTcFyrnVjZM2dUVlrgl3SK3cY8YzHeiL41uzpWmKOJTf3f4Ocdp0TOAYpBMeNMdzd1L9EzZD4YW2aEz7g/s400/radishes+au+gratin.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464945799590624210" /></a><br />I heard that baked radishes taste a lot like potatoes, so I thought...why not make radishes au gratin?! I couldn't find any recipe online, so I made one up based on a potatoes au gratin recipe. I also tried to make it less calories, omitting the milk and using a minimal amount of butter and cheese. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Radishes Au Gratin<br /></span>(serves 2-3 people as a side dish)<br /><br />About 15-20 fresh radishes, sliced thinly<br />1 yellow or white onion, sliced into thin rings<br />2 tablespoons butter<br />2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />2 slices of cheese - I used Muenster <br />salt and pepper to taste<br /><br />Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover the bottom of a round glass baking dish with the sliced radishes (you can overlap and make layers). Arrange a layer of onion on top. Melt the butter, and using a spoon, drizzle it over the top of the dish. Then sprinkle the flour over the dish. Season the dish with salt and pepper. Be aware that radishes are basically flavorless...I would suggest at least 1/2 tsp of salt. Next tear the cheese into smaller pieces and place it on top of the onion layer. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 50 minutes. <br /><br />THIS IS SO DELICIOUS. I've made it twice so far. :)jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-61653960477099690702010-03-21T22:42:00.007-05:002010-03-21T23:19:41.320-05:00Farinata (chickpea-pancake) wrap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mp3422C3yGsrT1HJK1DfWKGdcXJ6LtAHQiI5obufWhP2vWPAU1dbE6-MORcgaBlNw29in63DF9O91JlKcUVIHa4oExU-VJXhroOJYtgJS1FM-KW3V_jHQO4hVNnrIub3WfxI1qhiCQg/s1600-h/IMG_1455.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mp3422C3yGsrT1HJK1DfWKGdcXJ6LtAHQiI5obufWhP2vWPAU1dbE6-MORcgaBlNw29in63DF9O91JlKcUVIHa4oExU-VJXhroOJYtgJS1FM-KW3V_jHQO4hVNnrIub3WfxI1qhiCQg/s400/IMG_1455.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451298512634330578" /></a><br />I've been meaning to post this for a while. Ever since I saw <a href="http://macandcheesereview.blogspot.com/2009/04/paesanos.html">this post</a>, I'd been wanting to make my own version of this wrap. When I researched it, I learned that there are many types of chickpea pancakes. Different cultures have slightly different recipes; India has "papadum," Italy has "la farinata," and France has "socca." Once I finally got my hands on chickpea flour, I made my chickpea pancakes using <a href="http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2009/11/11/la-farinata-chickpea-pancake/">the Italian method</a>. You can experiment with this wrap, and tweak the ingredients to your liking. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">This is what my wrap consisted of: </span><br /><br />1 chickpea pancake<br />1 sheet of whole-wheat flatbread, toasted<br />Shredded lettuce<br />Chopped white onion<br />Fresh sliced tomatoes<br />A sprinkle of fennel<br />Sauce made from sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, and Tabasco (to taste)<br /><br />This was really good. The pancake (farinata) is similar to falafel, but it isn't deep-fried like falafel usually is (and so, it also has less calories...) The toasted flatbread gives it some crunch, plus all the veggies, and the yummy spicy sauce...it's good. :) Plus it's WAY easy to make. Just remember that the pancakes take about an hour to set, so you should plan for that. <br /><br />Another interesting thing is that you can make hummus from chickpea flour. I tried it one day, because I figured it would be easier to blend than whole chickpeas. Well, I was right. It is easier to make, however it has kind of a strange aftertaste... Probably just gonna save the chickpea flour for farinata.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-79842658815403136552010-03-11T22:45:00.000-06:002010-03-11T22:46:02.829-06:00Pumpkin cornbread<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBYRVyW49kKNvfxxEmGFkjqWBmhIRuvtIhNeGWXldzr_FFyhYGK6TctN-nJvog3-_C02cxm-whabk3x276vpaSxNPb-oncukAi5QvVW7LMHe0bYbIsVgH4IaterJ78x93jZEk_7oVs1c/s1600-h/IMG_1319.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBYRVyW49kKNvfxxEmGFkjqWBmhIRuvtIhNeGWXldzr_FFyhYGK6TctN-nJvog3-_C02cxm-whabk3x276vpaSxNPb-oncukAi5QvVW7LMHe0bYbIsVgH4IaterJ78x93jZEk_7oVs1c/s400/IMG_1319.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447604036405549538" /></a>jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-34871100170396991972010-02-26T18:39:00.002-06:002010-02-26T18:41:03.646-06:00Coq au Vin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6-qDFuuZRbWqohw7ZOgbAMEY8GUtsrLyO41UIZ10mAcgRMHW5ZS61vpPERVylNxDNA0-7bWT0m_-V8tyCAjIpNq9FViDmiGLGSgN59Ez-5k8qiQa-QOmwBcpTv3b0m9BPhBUmFvuYw8/s1600-h/IMG_0565.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6-qDFuuZRbWqohw7ZOgbAMEY8GUtsrLyO41UIZ10mAcgRMHW5ZS61vpPERVylNxDNA0-7bWT0m_-V8tyCAjIpNq9FViDmiGLGSgN59Ez-5k8qiQa-QOmwBcpTv3b0m9BPhBUmFvuYw8/s400/IMG_0565.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442716589780534690" /></a><br /><center>(Chicken) Coq au Vin made by my dad</center>jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-32884000116758715182009-11-28T00:27:00.004-06:002009-11-28T00:29:56.709-06:00Old-fashioned Berry Chocolate Cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTqw3p-pPjUDrUcyjW5YEAsmkDGZP_K-aGjDTo3RP2SZlO52Aqkz7AdfrwqwkgO762Yup2JnfZglSQz13U8GyGpqBic_B1UwNxTrGj1PGqJltJlkvoCxtnOTSWrbpvz2gqDpq2ioCUpwo/s1600/oldfashioned+chocberry+cake.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTqw3p-pPjUDrUcyjW5YEAsmkDGZP_K-aGjDTo3RP2SZlO52Aqkz7AdfrwqwkgO762Yup2JnfZglSQz13U8GyGpqBic_B1UwNxTrGj1PGqJltJlkvoCxtnOTSWrbpvz2gqDpq2ioCUpwo/s400/oldfashioned+chocberry+cake.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409037534439315314" /></a><br />Based on <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/oldfashioned-blueberry-cake-recipe.html">this molasses cake</a>. (Hold the molasses, add chocolate ;))jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-58356696108285431822009-10-31T21:41:00.004-05:002009-10-31T21:46:14.211-05:00Trick-or-Treat<center><span style="font-weight:bold;">Happy Halloween from the Barefoot Contessa!</span></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4gGwTk5FsqFeCiNfnOy1ig79FmE58aFOubzb22uveCvbzq4rnPk5rknYmsRu5rdInKCEwTgvzrkOb7GGmvseLVTbO5wGok1clBcs5qYAXaz6rFUig6dcDmubeLe-MDo4PgcA9IqsICU/s1600-h/15837_720615813210_23905004_41019942_5415673_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 362px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4gGwTk5FsqFeCiNfnOy1ig79FmE58aFOubzb22uveCvbzq4rnPk5rknYmsRu5rdInKCEwTgvzrkOb7GGmvseLVTbO5wGok1clBcs5qYAXaz6rFUig6dcDmubeLe-MDo4PgcA9IqsICU/s400/15837_720615813210_23905004_41019942_5415673_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398959933182289394" /></a><br /><center>Actually, a Contessa IMPOSTER! <br />But who better to dress up as than the amazing Ina Garten!<br /><br />Happy Halloween!</center>jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-43835872791426492422009-10-20T12:15:00.003-05:002009-10-20T12:18:27.054-05:00Mozzarella-basil-tomato tart<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtA5mKluWCZIWd8AIeuejcKtIiQgS7e6hTBUKYNWzP2ONMPMNdLg9BxAVNBwzCUQ9OcMdrY5tqmTk0kBnj3qm1P9B8MgGVGl3npUkQmVb3U_IEellmv3h-UHbLxMA6DU_ReBUNLUbl-0/s1600-h/mozzarella+basil+tart.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtA5mKluWCZIWd8AIeuejcKtIiQgS7e6hTBUKYNWzP2ONMPMNdLg9BxAVNBwzCUQ9OcMdrY5tqmTk0kBnj3qm1P9B8MgGVGl3npUkQmVb3U_IEellmv3h-UHbLxMA6DU_ReBUNLUbl-0/s400/mozzarella+basil+tart.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394732265365247314" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.ezrapoundcake.com/archives/3547">Fresh Tomato Tart</a> at Ezra Pound Cake<br />from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576300447?ie=UTF8&tag=ezrpoucak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1576300447">The Completely Italian Vegetarian Cookbook</a>jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-20812955058999010112009-10-18T19:49:00.002-05:002009-10-18T20:01:41.813-05:00Oeufs en cocotte (Baked eggs)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWIYeBcTQDWn-Jy_lMDRHkYSLB7MIfl34UoLuzfeAVvvUGJy5fu3Iw4Uc58Bh_brYiP0JqPJ-libzxWwxvrK-exaQgCt9QZCdUrLm8QPGsb-lxcz14hnTKW_MIfSKeFeYNcMoVoKW5zw/s1600-h/oeufs+en+cocotte.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWIYeBcTQDWn-Jy_lMDRHkYSLB7MIfl34UoLuzfeAVvvUGJy5fu3Iw4Uc58Bh_brYiP0JqPJ-libzxWwxvrK-exaQgCt9QZCdUrLm8QPGsb-lxcz14hnTKW_MIfSKeFeYNcMoVoKW5zw/s400/oeufs+en+cocotte.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394107930990966898" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Oeufs en Cocotte</span> <br />from Julia Child<br /><br />Per ramekin:<br /><br />1/2 teaspoon butter<br />1 ramekin 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter and about 1 1/2 inches high<br />2 tablespoons whipping cream<br />A pan containing 3/4 inch of simmering water<br />1 egg<br /><br />1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter ramekin/s. Break an egg into the ramekin. Pour in a spoonful of cream over the egg and top with a dot of butter.<br /><br />2. Place in middle level of preheated oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes. The eggs are done when they are just set but still tremble slightly in the ramekins. They will set a little more when the ramekins are removed, so they should not be overcooked.<br /><br />3. Season with salt and pepper and serve. The ramekins may remain in the hot water, out of the oven, for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. To prevent overcooking, remove eggs from oven when slightly underdone.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-26182082204361988482009-09-20T23:29:00.005-05:002009-09-21T14:17:21.956-05:00Ina's Berry Pavlova<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvNEywJXPnNkTJysadRtUaDreT17PMIDdRlqOQ_14-ZPLBWcsnay3-aNtuhwB9SSq4SFz9tVgAJOEovzBunbwtM5wBBLPSeejD_KaSimEZjzXGJ5ZsGarJ4C-LLlOCnGJqgM3dlw51JI/s1600-h/011+copy.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvNEywJXPnNkTJysadRtUaDreT17PMIDdRlqOQ_14-ZPLBWcsnay3-aNtuhwB9SSq4SFz9tVgAJOEovzBunbwtM5wBBLPSeejD_KaSimEZjzXGJ5ZsGarJ4C-LLlOCnGJqgM3dlw51JI/s400/011+copy.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383773412073821282" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mixed-berry-pavlova-recipe/index.html">Mixed Berry Pavlova</a> from Ina Garten<br /><br />This gorgeous confection was my birthday "cake" this year. I wasn't feeling the traditional birthday cake, and once I saw Ina make this, I knew I had to have it. I'm a huge fan of Barefoot Contessa and I just love Ina. I also saw a Martha Stewart recipe for pavlova that also looked beautiful and delicious, but ultimately I had to be loyal to my contessa. ;) <br /><br />My mom took on the task of making this. I know it was time-consuming and I am so grateful to her for doing it for me - and it turned out amazing. She did an awesome job. <br /><br />Pavlova is basically a dessert made from a giant circle of meringue. I've never been a fan of meringue, but this was different. After you bake it, you let it cool, then cover it with a massive amount of homemade whipped cream, and then finish it off with a berry sauce made from fresh berries and a raspberry-flavored beer. (We actually sipped on the beer before lunch and it was very good - it tasted more like a raspberry champagne.) <br /><br />This combination of creamy flavors makes the pavlova sweet, luscious, melt-in-your-mouth yummy. I loved it. <br /><br />Actually, we all loved it. And if you need proof - this is what was left of the pavlova after 10 minutes:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3ntOXOqSWmP9N6tkraM60JexN68gil6nhYfLi7alXU27p-6e4PjfiV-WqdafPMzyEyHg9FaHnUDsqR-AwoGKAnc2FjjAozVMlkwuGMeSvjpqSJ_bl-8r4lM_65w6jfxpxTLAy3vezhc/s1600-h/030.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3ntOXOqSWmP9N6tkraM60JexN68gil6nhYfLi7alXU27p-6e4PjfiV-WqdafPMzyEyHg9FaHnUDsqR-AwoGKAnc2FjjAozVMlkwuGMeSvjpqSJ_bl-8r4lM_65w6jfxpxTLAy3vezhc/s400/030.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383773487650150018" /></a>jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-8159244873008099262009-09-05T16:59:00.013-05:002012-04-29T15:59:26.143-05:00Breakfast can make or break you...Today I had a family breakfast and my portion totaled about 1350 calories. ???! This left me with hardly any calories for the rest of the day and led to me being hungry and desperate by evening.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"> What have we learned from this? </span><br />
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1. Don't eat huge breakfasts without considering the calories BEFORE YOU EAT. Don't wait til after you've eaten bacon and donuts to consider the calorie count.<br />
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2. When you've had a lot of calories earlier in the day, eat smaller meals the rest of the day. DON'T GIVE IN TO PIZZA JUST BECAUSE YOUR SISTER IS MAKING IT HOMEMADE.<br />
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3. Don't eat something in a hurry. Don't grab ice cream or a dessert on a whim. Especially when it's a food you don't even really like. (ugh)<br />
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4. Don't eat chocolate several times a day. It just leaves you hungry for MORE. MORE MORE MOOOOOORRREEE CHOCOLATE!jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-71080984663823737162009-08-18T23:08:00.012-05:002009-08-18T23:40:27.595-05:00Dark chocolate (Nutella) almond cookies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpPCCY3dZiEOZPx8_werZA8XAeMDWIy0DcKtxLUUhrhZTbAeJn5D-HIAOen6u2cYyH04zQMX-rZse_ADl1N91LDRJVpLzw-o5xwEVq44TuA6PRjY9K7Yo_AyqTO5NJ0arEh0AH1qmPs0/s1600-h/IMG_3991.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpPCCY3dZiEOZPx8_werZA8XAeMDWIy0DcKtxLUUhrhZTbAeJn5D-HIAOen6u2cYyH04zQMX-rZse_ADl1N91LDRJVpLzw-o5xwEVq44TuA6PRjY9K7Yo_AyqTO5NJ0arEh0AH1qmPs0/s400/IMG_3991.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371523032490259554" /></a><br /><a href="http://funnfud.blogspot.com/2008/12/chocolate-nutella-cookies.html">Chocolate Nutella Cookies</a> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidM6VoqxUQNnUP_MMkFe3J0IjgOOlEfowAZerRT5TlAFT7vHjYuov98UBsDQGb0v9BKO971t283_CWdF_sN91dVIhcO-fKLpZAKXKF8G1RZYwezIUBDL_ya-yiJsScbhm4OOq15oFGcNA/s1600-h/IMG_3984.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidM6VoqxUQNnUP_MMkFe3J0IjgOOlEfowAZerRT5TlAFT7vHjYuov98UBsDQGb0v9BKO971t283_CWdF_sN91dVIhcO-fKLpZAKXKF8G1RZYwezIUBDL_ya-yiJsScbhm4OOq15oFGcNA/s400/IMG_3984.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371522201986936354" /></a><br />I made these dark chocolate cookies almost two months ago. Talk about a delay. :)<br /><br />We had some dark chocolate spread in the house (knock-off Nutella), and I really wanted to make cookies with it. The above recipe is the one I chose, but I tweaked it a little. Instead of using chocolate chips and only 3 tablespoons of chocolate spread, I omitted the chips and used about 6 oz of chocolate spread, or almost half a container of the stuff. I also added almonds and sprinkled powdered sugar on the finished cookies.<br /><br />These cookies would go perfectly with morning coffee. They are extremely dense but they are small, so they make the perfect bite. Nutella (hazelnut spread) or any other chocolate spread would work for this recipe. I know World Market carries a variety of flavors, like caramel, white chocolate, and the dark chocolate kind.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-75247522855928682162009-08-16T23:45:00.008-05:002009-08-17T00:17:36.796-05:00Savory oatmeal with fried eggs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdu9mBdHq3ERHCogqmRDNUYDeVxP_htgRvR2iWCST8IOYp3yK5k9T3N4-CYW8VXCayaTroQTbVwGB9qFQ8rjN3LIMsSKkYrs2Fa3BTt39Va_k0dPp75k3zwgTsXXDr03R7D1t4Y0DHCxA/s1600-h/IMG_5019+copy.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdu9mBdHq3ERHCogqmRDNUYDeVxP_htgRvR2iWCST8IOYp3yK5k9T3N4-CYW8VXCayaTroQTbVwGB9qFQ8rjN3LIMsSKkYrs2Fa3BTt39Va_k0dPp75k3zwgTsXXDr03R7D1t4Y0DHCxA/s400/IMG_5019+copy.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370789749353452466" /></a><br />I have always hated oatmeal. Don't most people? In the past I have taught myself to like certain foods because of their nutritional values. Skim milk...tomatoes...salad. But oatmeal...no matter how hard I tried to like it, I just couldn't. Even when I tried steel-cut oats, even when I mixed in cinnamon and honey, even when I put peanut butter and chocolate chips in it - I still felt like I had to force it down my throat.<br /><br />But now...I have found an oatmeal I like. <br /><br />The other day I saw a post (I can't remember where now) about savory oatmeal, with olive oil and herbs mixed in. Intriguing! I'd never heard of such a thing. Not the saccharine-sweet, brown sugar, milky cream oatmeal, but SAVORY! I finally tried it for myself last week and I was pleasantly surprised. A few nights later, as I was drifting off to sleep, I found myself CRAVING this oatmeal and scheming how I would make it again. I would spread the oatmeal out on a plate, then top it off with fried eggs.<br /><br />And that's exactly what I did.<br /><br />And it was good!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">As far as how I made it</span>: I used Quaker Instant oats and prepared one serving (half cup of dry oats) according to the package directions. It's better not to get it too soupy, so don't add too much water. A medium thickness makes it seem almost like risotto, which is perfect. Once it's hot, add in 1/2 TB of extra virgin olive oil, and salt and cracked black pepper to taste. (I love a lot of pepper). That's it! I haven't tried it with herbs yet but I'm sure it'd work great.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-58480677194205376432009-07-27T00:23:00.006-05:002009-07-27T00:28:15.671-05:00Blueberry crumb cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84dpjZVqZSdAcS0653yTov2ejClVEfJauH3vb4wKTtzwR4JGynElgWfpxNxBB2Zh6ChntJDMXl9jU55TgtjFZ_yog5A43MUkcl2rdQlfXUygboLixwwZ_g9Atu7uxuN4HpmhGqKMduEA/s1600-h/IMG_4221.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84dpjZVqZSdAcS0653yTov2ejClVEfJauH3vb4wKTtzwR4JGynElgWfpxNxBB2Zh6ChntJDMXl9jU55TgtjFZ_yog5A43MUkcl2rdQlfXUygboLixwwZ_g9Atu7uxuN4HpmhGqKMduEA/s400/IMG_4221.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363006508575476002" /></a><br /><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/To-Die-For-Blueberry-Muffins/Detail.aspx">To Die For Blueberry Muffins</a> from Allrecipes <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXxKSAo3AKG0sTk3AUndQK_CkN_zIoo4i0F-OwTlL193wHi73KcQYp7A6UWYFAV7zipnUL-Ty2lr7vKokL8UCbTnf74gluNJ6hOJcLTeqKc-Je0ctgJDCXDaPsLAW6FLIojofO-D03Xo/s1600-h/IMG_4230.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXxKSAo3AKG0sTk3AUndQK_CkN_zIoo4i0F-OwTlL193wHi73KcQYp7A6UWYFAV7zipnUL-Ty2lr7vKokL8UCbTnf74gluNJ6hOJcLTeqKc-Je0ctgJDCXDaPsLAW6FLIojofO-D03Xo/s400/IMG_4230.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363006574076707074" /></a><br />Sorry guys, don't feel like being descriptive today. I haven't been much into cooking lately. I think I need a little break from all the foodie stuff. Anyone else ever feel that way? <br /><br />To keep it simple, this recipe is absolutely divine. I used brown sugar for the topping instead of white, and I doubled the recipe and baked it in a large pan instead of making muffins. Definitely recommend it. It's very sweet but very good.jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640910944607939637.post-89891399222104982352009-07-18T14:31:00.007-05:002009-07-18T17:09:20.827-05:00Greek hummus wraps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn26OcbBrhcwLuP1F57GHvNXcla4NSMVE7U4YoCdqBWzPVVwKn4HeezBZ1JV7a9sAiP2B61u6jR86cb6BfMTw_yuiKJxJ4jAIzn9dA6YXAd8G5AJIlRMnlGtF9Ceo_gQCH3hKmF3uGciQ/s1600-h/IMG_4062.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn26OcbBrhcwLuP1F57GHvNXcla4NSMVE7U4YoCdqBWzPVVwKn4HeezBZ1JV7a9sAiP2B61u6jR86cb6BfMTw_yuiKJxJ4jAIzn9dA6YXAd8G5AJIlRMnlGtF9Ceo_gQCH3hKmF3uGciQ/s400/IMG_4062.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359885643058431186" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.mediterrasian.com/delicious_recipes_hummus_wraps.htm">Hummus Salad Wraps</a> from Mediterrasian.com<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediterrasian.com/delicious_recipes_pita.htm">Greek Pita Pockets</a> from Mediterrasian.com<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVU2luxzqPYrijeTckWHXhVVxhJ9ho6eN_vkena1KV7Lbqz9RR3GjJoCHl-dUU5UgjX-aWILL7ByIP13nTfeE29CyFVFKTyPYx0hyphenhyphenJYrWABZ8Zag5eXDwm2mh3Nu0KVNSeo3BmAWbrlhQ/s1600-h/IMG_4061.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVU2luxzqPYrijeTckWHXhVVxhJ9ho6eN_vkena1KV7Lbqz9RR3GjJoCHl-dUU5UgjX-aWILL7ByIP13nTfeE29CyFVFKTyPYx0hyphenhyphenJYrWABZ8Zag5eXDwm2mh3Nu0KVNSeo3BmAWbrlhQ/s400/IMG_4061.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359885424290140914" /></a><br />According to the family, this is the most filling vegetarian recipe we've ever had. It's a combination of the above recipes. <br /><br />Hummus spread on whole-wheat flat bread, then covered in feta cheese, red onions, black olives, lettuce, tomato, grated carrots, and best of all.....Frank's Red Hot sauce. <br /><br />It's a very refreshing meal, but filling at the same time. Plus it's really beautiful and colorful, and everyone can customize their sandwich with their favorite toppings. Definitely recommend this. :)<br /><br />The hummus was homemade, created with chickpeas, olive oil, walnuts, red pepper flakes and some more of Frank's Red Hot. (I can't get enough of that stuff!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2x22Koe4GIhsCQu5GOOwEB0IaCXuZebDC4FUGqMpoFKWu2-KV_eU2M5V-JSRu01cN7XZV5DxPkDHI2N39G0J3lXM5A1RMzobt17gUt7lD9rbUZv0kqWciMWBH9qnMBt1I7AoWFRf2pc/s1600-h/IMG_4048.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2x22Koe4GIhsCQu5GOOwEB0IaCXuZebDC4FUGqMpoFKWu2-KV_eU2M5V-JSRu01cN7XZV5DxPkDHI2N39G0J3lXM5A1RMzobt17gUt7lD9rbUZv0kqWciMWBH9qnMBt1I7AoWFRf2pc/s400/IMG_4048.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359886232436092738" /></a>jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762750671939836164noreply@blogger.com4