Thursday, March 29, 2012

Reese's Peanut Butter Bars


I whipped up these delicious bars yesterday- they tasted even better today, after they had been refrigerated all day. The recipe is from here, and they are super easy!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes

Slice potatoes thinly, not slicing the entire way through. Place on baking sheet. Place thin garlic slices between potato "slits", drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.


Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Strawberry Banana Kefir Ice Cream


Strawberry Banana Kefir Ice Cream

1 quart of plain kefir
2 ripe bananas
1/4 c. honey
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
12 oz. strawberries

Mix together in blender. You can either freeze in ice cream maker, or pour into a large container, stirring it every hour.

(I used the latter method- I believe I'll make popsicles next time so I don't have to worry about stirring!)

Enjoy!



Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Fresh Lemon Balm




Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Kefir Smoothie

I've been making my own kefir for less than a week. Tonight, I made a smoothie, and it turned out quite well!

Easy Kefir Smoothie

1 cup of plain kefir
1 very ripe banana
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup blackberries

Blend and serve!

I love green smoothies, so I believe that I'll add spinach to mine next time. It won't be as pretty, but it will have extra nutrients!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Balsamic Rosemary Pork Chops



Sprinkle chops with rosemary, salt and pepper. Spray skillet with non-stick spray over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook till done about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to Plate. Add broth and vinegar to skillet, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Boil mixture until slightly thickened.Add pork chops to mixture and cook again- about 1 minute per side.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Traditional Irish Soda Bread


Traditional Irish Soda Bread

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cups buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350F and grease a cookie sheet.
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and stir together. Add buttermilk and mix with a large spoon (or with your hands!) until the dough comes together- it will feel like biscuit dough. The dough should be moist, but not sticky and hard to handle.
Form into a round and place on greased cookie sheet. Slice an X into the top with a sharp knife and bake for about 40 minutes, until dark golden. Rub top with butter while still warm.