As a New Yorker purchasing a novelty kitchen item like an ice cream maker isn’t the wisest move. But I had been diagnosed with cancer and said to hell with it. It wasn’t on my “bucket list” (is making homemade ice cream on anyone’s bucket list?), but I *had* always wanted my own ice cream … More Easy (No Cooking!) Ice Cream Recipes
I found this recipe for a tasty jalapeño lime cilantro marinade but can’t find the source. Saving here for future use. Good for 4 chicken breasts. Ingredients: 2 limes, juice and zest or 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon – ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 clove garlic, grated 1 jalapeno, finely … More Jalapeno Lime Cilantro Marinade
Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS For the frozen yogurt: 3 cups non-fat or reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 cup skim milk 1/3 cup sugar 2 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1/2 a lemon) For serving: assorted chopped fresh fruit (or your favorite froyo toppings) INSTRUCTIONS Freeze the bowl of your ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions. Whisk all … More HOMEMADE PINKBERRY FROZEN YOGURT
Thick & creamy mint chocolate milkshakes without all the calories and fat. Only 5 simple ingredients! Add chocolate protein powder and/or a handful of spinach if you like…so many ways to tweak it. Ingredients for 2 servings: 1 large frozen very ripe bananas, peeled & sliced 2 heaping Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup skim milk … More Skinny Mint Chocolate Milkshakes
I’ve been making this single-serving of a crazy flavorful, low-fat, high protein smoothie for myself and double it if Christian is home. Ingredients: 1/2 banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I sometimes skip this and just make it PB&B.) 1/2 cup non-fat, plain Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup skim milk 1 Tablespoon Splenda, honey, maple … More Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
I’ve never been much of a fish eater (except that one time in college!) but lately I’ve been eating more fish tacos, tuna, catfish and tilapia than all my years of life combined. Note, they’re all mild flavored fish. I still can’t stand the smell and taste of fishy fish and tilapia is about as mild … More Baked Tilapia in a Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Ingredients: ½ lb orzo 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 6 oz pitted & sliced kalamata olives 4 oz diced sundried tomatoes (dry or jarred) 8 oz cubed or crumbled feta 2 oz toasted pine nuts handful of fresh diced parsley salt + pepper to taste Bring water to a boil, enough to cook your … More Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Jambalaya and Crawfish Pie and Fillet Gumbo! Ahhh, Hank Williams, Jr. and a pot o’ jambalaya are making me happy tonight. When folks think of jambalaya and other Cajun delights, they don’t usually think of some girl in the sticks of Texas. But before we moved into the shed on Boars Head we rented a … More Edible and Audible Jambalaya
Here at the Crews-Finnegan abode, we’re a mostly sugar-free household, so I’m always on the lookout for ways to make snacks that also satisfy the sweet tooth. Entrez le Zipzicle! These nifty little plastic pouches can be used to make healthy, all natural, sugar free ice pops & other frozen treats. But let’s be honest, the … More Zipzicle Review & Give-Away
To make mustard, all you REALLY need is mustard seeds and vinegar. Who knew? Soak overnight in non-reactive, airtight container at room temperature. Pictured at right, you can see how the seeds are at the bottom and much of the vinegar is pooled on top. Then, after a day, how the vinegar is almost entirely … More Spicy Brown Mustard
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