BIZZY BAKES

Our new son-in-la w eats a healthy diet .  I did find that it is relatively easy to cook for him although the first time, I made him a meal, it was the most simple meal, I have ever made. I figured, I could not go wrong with plain quinoa, plain chicken and plain salad.  It was boring, as well, and he likes good food. As time has gone by, I discovered, it is not that much of a challenge to make food that tastes good and that will fit his needs and wants. So when I came across the recipe from Meals the Heal , I knew it would be a great success. Ingredients : 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1" chunks 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1" pieces " 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 pound spinach, torn into bite-size pieces  ( I u sed less spinach because, I only had a pound and I needed it for two different salads.) M ethod; Preheat the oven to 425°F...

 My husband loves soup, in the winter, to put it mildly.  Other than nut cake, he asks only for soup, any kind of soup.  I love to make soup so this is truly a labor of love.   I rarely cook with lentil and wasn't sure how well it would go over with hubby.  Indeed, it was a great success.   I added t he turkey to the recipe and in my opinion, this turned it, into a " souper soup".   Classic Lentil Soup  - adapted fr om Mark Bittman Makes: 4 servings   I ngredients: 1 cup dried lentils, washed and picked over 1 bay leaf Several sprigs fresh thyme or a few pinches dried 1 carrot, thin sliced 1 celery stalk, cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 cups vegetable stock or water, or more as needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/2 cups sli vered tur key  Met...

I will not be posting, this week, since we are making a wedding and busy is the key word.  I plan to join my Blogger Friends, next Sunday.

This is a combo cake which means, I borrowed a little from here and a little from there to make it.  My husband gave it an A so I thank the various recipes that brought me to this point. Pecan Coffee Cake Ingredients : 2  eggs 1 cup coconut milk 3 cups gluten-free flour mixture 1 1/2 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup Canola oil 2/3 cup chopped pecans Topping: 1 cup gluten-free flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons oil or until moist 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.  Beat eggs and coconut milk in a small bowl.  Set aside Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.  Stir in oil. stir in egg mixture, beating until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan, sprinkle with topping. bake for 45-50 minutes. Looking back: Couponing and Cooking made this perfect salad which I would love to hav...

It seems like a long time since I posted for the Secret Recipe Club .  I enjoy it a great deal and when I don't have a blog to search through looking for my pick of a recipe, I am looking forward to my next assignment. A s pe cial thank you to Suzanne, leader of Team B.  I can't imagine the logisti cs that go into scheduling our secret recipe blogs. This month, lucky me g ot Amy's Cooking Adventures .  Yes, A my has wonderful recipes but  I am in love with are her two adorable sons.  It must be a delight to cook for these two darlings. Amy , like me, did not have extensive experience cooking in the kitchen, as a child and in fact, she was already a Mom before she discovered her desire to make healthier and more appealing f ood, for the family.  If you visit , you will tell by her photos, she has accomplished this. I selected her Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries.  I had difficulty making the crust and that may be because I had to sub in sweet p...

As my love for vegetables grows, my love for bok choy explodes.  I pick up some, almost every time, I go to the store and try to make sure, I have some for the Sabbath.  It is an easy vegetable to work with and it adds an element of specialness to any dish. This morning, I looked at my Bok Choy and wondered what to do with it.  Rarely, do I make it the star of the dish since it accommodates to almost everything else, I find in my kitchen.  Today, I happened upon a dish at Simply Recipes from 2007 and I decided to revive it. Baby Bok Choy with Cashews  adapted Ingredients:  1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped  onions,  1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 3 baby bok choy,  1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 cup chopped, roasted,  cashews   Method:  Chop stalks of bok choy and slice leaves, leaving big pieces.  Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium high heat. Add onions, then garlic, then chopped bok choy. S...