Homemade Chewy Popcorn Bars Understandably, most people associate popcorn with the movies. Whether it’s buying a bag at the movie theater or popping some up for family movie night, popcorn typically only comes out when the movies do. But popcorn should not just be saved for sitting in front of a screen—popcorn is super easy to cook with and can be incorporated into dozens of healthy snacks and desserts. Popcorn recipes also tend to be high in fiber and antioxidants, so you don’t even have to feel guilty when you chow down. That’s why these Chewy Popcorn Bars are the perfect healthy, on-the-go snack you can eat at any time—movie or not! With their simple ingredients and great taste, these good-for-you bars are sure to become a household staple. Chewy Popcorn Bars Ingredients 8 cups popped Orville Redenbacher’s Original Popping Corn 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup raisins or dried sweetened cranberries 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1 cup firmly packed … [Read more...]
Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe – Using Magic Bullet
I recently purchased a Magic Bullet and I must say I am very impressed! I have used it a minimum of 5 times a day since I took it out of the box! It is so easy to have fresh fruit smoothies and such now! Last night I decided to make home made tomato soup for the first time ever. I know that the magic bullet book as a recipe inside but I decided on my own take of that recipe instead of following theirs...it turned out amazing!! Ingredients: 2 tomatos cut into quarters1/2 cup water1 chicken bullion cube (you could also use vegetable bullion)1/2 clove garlic1/3 cup milk I placed all ingredients inside the 'tall' for the Magic Bullet and used the cross blade! I blended until it was the consistency of soup. I was feeding my family as well as my little brother for dinner so I made three batches of this soup. After it was all blended I cooked it in a sauce pan just as I would a can of soup! It was amazing!!! WANT MORE AMAZING RECIPES? DON'T … [Read more...]
How to Fry a Plantain
Recently while shopping I came across some Plantains. Now these are not the best looking but I also know that although Plantains are one of the most used fruits in the world they are not all that common in the U.S. First off when selecting a Plantain to cook you want to choose one that is nice and green. Preferably without any yellow spots or coloring. First thing you will need to do is slice your Plantain into pieces. I like mine about 1" in size. Next you will place Plantain slices in frying pan with oil. Fry each side of Plantain about 3 minutes or until golden brown. You will want to make sure your Plantains are not burning but that they are cooked in the middle. After Plantains have fried and have turned golden brown I take them out and drain oil off on paper towel. Next I place one Plantain at a time on a plate and use a second plate to flatten the Plantain. If it is falling apart and not sticking together then they have not fried enough in the pan. After all … [Read more...]
Fried Green Tomatillos
Ingredients 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/3 cup cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon mixes seasoning/herbs of choice (I used basil and rosemary) 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt ground black pepper to taste 8 tomatillos, husked and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions Place eggs in a shallow bowl and wisk together. Mix cornmeal, herbs, salt and pepper together in shallow separate bowl. Heat 2 tbs oil in skillet over medium heat. Dip tomatillo slices in egg whites, then into dry cornmeal mix remember to coat both sides. Fry tomatillo slices 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy! I got this recipe from All Recipes! … [Read more...]
Grilled Radishes!
You all know how much I love to cook things that are different. I had never before thought about cooking radishes let along grilling them and once I seen the recipe I knew I just had to give it a try! Ingredients: 20 oz radishes sliced2 cloves garlic minced2 Tbs Butter1 Ice Cubedash salt and pepper 1. Preheat grill 2. Slice Radishes and place on sheet of tin foil. Add garlic, butter, ice cube, salt and pepper. 3. Wrap contents tightly in tin foil ( I would recommend double layering the foil) 4. Place on grill and cook 20 minutes. I found this recipe on All Recipes! … [Read more...]
White Wine Cherry Tomato Green Beans!
YUM! This is one of the bet veggie side dishes I have made in awhile! Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Green Beans1/4 c butter1/4 c white wine1 tbs sugar3/4 tbs garlic2 c cherry tomatos 1. Cut the tips off of the the green beans. 2. Place Wine in sauce pan and bring to boil. Once boiling add Green Beans and butter. Cover and simmer 8 minutes or until green beans are at a tender crisp (not soggy mush) 3. Add sugar, garlic and tomatos and simmer 2-3 minutes longer or until you hear the tomatos popping from the heat. 4. Serve and enjoy! … [Read more...]
White Wine Garlic Asparagus!
Asparagus is one of my most favorite veggies! It is also a favorite of my family as long as it is cooked correctly! What do I mean by that? Well cooked to a soft crisp instead of a mushy mush! Ingredients: 1 Bunch of Asparagus1/4 c White Wine1 Tbs Butter1/4 tsp Granulated Garlic 1. First I add the Wine and butter to sauce pan and bring to a boil. 2. While I am waiting for sauce pan to boil I wash and cut asparagus. I normally cut off the hard ends and slice each piece in half. 3. Once Wine/Butter is boiling add the asparagus and garlic to sauce pan. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is the consistency you like! … [Read more...]
Salad Savoy Chips!
Recently Thanks to my Co-Op Basket I was introduced to Salad Savoy! I had never heard of this brightly colored leafy green before and was excited for the chance to give it a try! After scouring the internet I came across a recipe on InspiredRD so I thought I would give it a try! Ingredients: 1 Bunch Salad Savoy1 Tbs Olive Oil1/4 tsp sea saltI was surprised to find that the Salad Savoy Chips were one of the easiest things ever to make! 1. I cut the Salad Savoy off the thick stem and washed it really well. 2. I placed the washed Salad Savoy in a large bowl and added the Olive Oil. I then shook the bowl around until the Salad Savoy was evenly coated in Olive Oil. 3. I then placed a piece of Parchment Paper over a cookie sheet and then evenly spread the Salad Savoy leafs on the baking sheet making sure none of he pieces were overlapping. 4. I then placed baking sheet in the oven and baked at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until leafs are lightly browned and … [Read more...]