Well our healthy eating tour is coming to an end today! Frank's work weightloss challenge is over and after 7 weeks he lost 25 pounds! I am so proud of him.
While it was very fun for me to prepare meals for us that were extremely healthy and very low calorie-I am very glad to say that today we will be consuming wonderful french fries and good greasy burgers!
We definately learned alot about our eating habits and will adapt some of the new things such as portion control and eating many more vegetables but-we will scatter these in as opposed to this being our whole life.
Now we can look forward to vacation next week where we are sure to have some wonderful food on the beach!!!!!
Enjoy
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Dangerous Lesson Learned in my Kitchen Today
While preparing dinner for a friend of ours that is coming over tonight I had a little mishap in the kitchen today....
I was poaching some pears in wine for dessert-I didn't want all of the wine to cook off before the pears got to the point I wanted to take them so I put a cover on the pot-not a very good idea as I would find out when I lifted the lid to check on them---
Anyone know what happened?????
I experienced a fireball in my face! Luckily I had just gotten my hair cut today and had not put any hairspray in my hair-which I believe saved a good deal of my hair.
I singed some eyebrows-which some of my friends would say that is a good thing! Some crispy edges to some of my hair-but other than that I was very lucky!
So-eventhough I have flamed numerous things with alcohol while cooking-I never knew that you should not cover alcohol.
I sure hope those pears are tasty as I am still pretty freaked as to how bad it could have been.
Learn from me on this one!
I was poaching some pears in wine for dessert-I didn't want all of the wine to cook off before the pears got to the point I wanted to take them so I put a cover on the pot-not a very good idea as I would find out when I lifted the lid to check on them---
Anyone know what happened?????
I experienced a fireball in my face! Luckily I had just gotten my hair cut today and had not put any hairspray in my hair-which I believe saved a good deal of my hair.
I singed some eyebrows-which some of my friends would say that is a good thing! Some crispy edges to some of my hair-but other than that I was very lucky!
So-eventhough I have flamed numerous things with alcohol while cooking-I never knew that you should not cover alcohol.
I sure hope those pears are tasty as I am still pretty freaked as to how bad it could have been.
Learn from me on this one!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
New Ingredient to try
How many times have you seen bulgar in a recipe and said huh????? what in the world is bulgar anyhow??????
Well in keeping in the spirit of watching what we eat-I decided it is about time to try bulgar for myself. So here is some info for you if you decide to try it......
Bulgar is steamed, dried, crushed wheat kernels that are used probably most notably in the Middle Eastern salad tabbouleh.
I guess if I had to explain the flavor and texture I would say it tasted alot like wild rice and was the consistency almost of quick cooking oats. It added a great deal of flavor to the Bulgar Barbeques that I prepared last night.
So next time you see a recipe with bulgar in it-I would definately suggest trying it out for size.
Let me know what you think-Enjoy!
Well in keeping in the spirit of watching what we eat-I decided it is about time to try bulgar for myself. So here is some info for you if you decide to try it......
Bulgar is steamed, dried, crushed wheat kernels that are used probably most notably in the Middle Eastern salad tabbouleh.
I guess if I had to explain the flavor and texture I would say it tasted alot like wild rice and was the consistency almost of quick cooking oats. It added a great deal of flavor to the Bulgar Barbeques that I prepared last night.
So next time you see a recipe with bulgar in it-I would definately suggest trying it out for size.
Let me know what you think-Enjoy!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Another Old Stand By Gets New Twist for Recipe Contest Entry
Whenever I need/want dessert on a moment's notice I have one recipe that is our favorite-it is Upside Down Berry Cakes. Read on and I can promise if you try it you will love it too!
The recipe contest was using a pint of strawberries and less than 8 ingredients and here is the recipe that I entered.
Choco Berry Upside Down Cakes
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp melted butter
Cooking spray
1 pint of strawberries cleaned and sliced
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375
Combine first 5 ingredients. Stirring just to combine. Pour into 10 ounce custard cups that have been sprayed with cooking spray. Divide berries and chips between the four cups.
Bake for 35 minutes until fruit is bubbly. 4 servings.
Just a hint-this would be excellent for Valentines day-serve it with good ice cream or a little fresh whipped cream.
Thought I would let you know-the original recipe was for blueberries and did not include the chocolate chips. I also make this recipe with any fruit I have on hand-or if I have no fruit then it is just straight up chocolate! It is always tasty!!!!!
Enjoy
The recipe contest was using a pint of strawberries and less than 8 ingredients and here is the recipe that I entered.
Choco Berry Upside Down Cakes
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp melted butter
Cooking spray
1 pint of strawberries cleaned and sliced
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375
Combine first 5 ingredients. Stirring just to combine. Pour into 10 ounce custard cups that have been sprayed with cooking spray. Divide berries and chips between the four cups.
Bake for 35 minutes until fruit is bubbly. 4 servings.
Just a hint-this would be excellent for Valentines day-serve it with good ice cream or a little fresh whipped cream.
Thought I would let you know-the original recipe was for blueberries and did not include the chocolate chips. I also make this recipe with any fruit I have on hand-or if I have no fruit then it is just straight up chocolate! It is always tasty!!!!!
Enjoy
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Becky's In Home Bistro New Budget Minded Meal Menu
Hey-in case I didn't get this info to you guys some other way I wanted to let you know that I posted a new Menu for my Budget Minded Meals. Check it out at www.beckysinhomebistro.com
Secret Green Chili Sauce
In the spirit of diet mode in our house-here is my latest creation to provide lots of iron in our diet without many calories and WITH alot of flavor! Read on....
Recipe for Secret Green Chili Sauce
4 cups fresh spinach
4 oz can green chilies or roast your own jalapenos
3 TBSP salsa
3/4 cup broth or enough to make sauce the right consistency
salt and pepper to taste
Put the above ingredients in food processor and add broth a little at a time to create the right consistency of the sauce for the recipe you will use it in.
This sauce would be great on enchilada's, fresh fish, pasta or any dish that you want to add alot of things that are good for you but want to add a whole heck of alot of flavor also.
Enjoy
Recipe for Secret Green Chili Sauce
4 cups fresh spinach
4 oz can green chilies or roast your own jalapenos
3 TBSP salsa
3/4 cup broth or enough to make sauce the right consistency
salt and pepper to taste
Put the above ingredients in food processor and add broth a little at a time to create the right consistency of the sauce for the recipe you will use it in.
This sauce would be great on enchilada's, fresh fish, pasta or any dish that you want to add alot of things that are good for you but want to add a whole heck of alot of flavor also.
Enjoy
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