365 recipes

Don't know why I have never shared this before... SO much better than pre-packaged cocoa mix...and so easy for a group.  For about 8 servings, depending on how rich you like your cocoa- Sift together 2 c powdered sugar* 1 1/2 c dry milk powder 1 c baking cocoa Make your cocoa with a 1:1 ratio of mix to hot water for a group serving of cocoa. For a personal cup use about 1/2 c mix + 1/2 c hot water for a single serving. Stir well. Then add milk or cream or almond milk or coconut creamer or... whatever you like in your cocoa. (you can also increase the dry milk powder (by about 1/2c) if you like it creamy and won't have access to any additions - like when we take it in a thermos while snowshoeing or skiing, etc.)  I found it delicious but a bit too rich with a straight 1:1 ratio, especially if I didn't add milk or something else. So if you don't have anything extra to mix with it... go a bit easy on the mix.  (I tried it with cactus honey powder, an altern...

If you get your hands on or make some Leige waffles,  (though I think they would all still taste good on any waffle...) here are the topping combinations from OTW: chévre, avocado, sunny side up egg, dusted with paprika and coriander, olive oil drizzle and fresh basil sunny side egg, bacon and maple syrup with a slice of havarti cheese sliced apple, havarti cheese slice, cinnamon and maple syrup bacon, havarti cheese slice, maple syrup and basil sliced pear, brie cheese, maple syrup, balsamic reduction and caramelized onions nutella, banana slices, powdered sugar, whipped cream and strawberries nutella, whipped cream and strawberries apple and pear slices, banana, whipped cream, sliced strawberries

Caught the tail end of a cooking show and saw they put together butternut squash with a crumb topping. So I got to thinking... and this is what we ended up with... I didn't really measure so these are just estimated amounts, watch and see what looks balanced. And as far as taste goes, feel free to add more herbs and spices if it seems too mellow when you are eating it. Bake a halved butternut squash (sliced lengthwise and remove seeds) in the microwave for about ten minutes each. Peel the squash and cut into inch cubes. Sauté a thinly sliced onion in a 2-3 TBs butter . As soon as the onion starts to glisten, add the butternut cubes and a bit more butter so everything is coated. Add cooked shredded/cubed chicken, a cup or two. Stir altogether. Salt and pepper well. I added about a cup of cooked/pureed pumpkin and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Combine well. When it is all glistening and warmed through, remove from heat and pour into 9x13 baking dish. Make a topping by combini...

This is one of the foods Eb actually asks for - so here's a quick version for him to make while in the dorms. This recipe is not trying to be authentic in any way, just quick and easy. In a skillet over medium heat, 1-2 Tb of sesame oil (coconut or vegetable oil works too, it will just alter the taste slightly) brown on all sides by stirring and turning every couple of minutes: 2 chicken breasts, cubed and dusted with flour (an easy way to do this is to put the chicken cubes & a couple tablespoons of flour in a ziploc bag, close it and shake until each piece of chicken is coated, then add the cubes to the pan) Meanwhile, combine for the sauce: 1/4 c Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce 1/8-1/4 c orange juice concentrate 2 T soy sauce When the chicken is cooked through, (browned on all sides - you can check its all cooked by cutting open the largest piece to check) add the sauce to the pan & combine well and let the sauce thicken and warm for a few minutes before tur...

This was quick & easy  On top of lettuce/spinach (for no carb meal) or as a sandwich filling, this was an easy light summer meal as well as a way to eat leftover or canned salmon. Mix together all ingredients for a quick easy salmon salad (think tuna salad) 1 lb cooked salmon, flaked into small pieces 1/8 c finely sliced green onions or leeks   1/8 - 1/4 c avocado mayonnaise (depending on how creamy you'd prefer it) 1 T lemon juice or lemon zest 1 T chopped parsley or 1 t dried parsley 1 t Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard 1/2 t celery seeds 1/4 t smoked paprika salt and pepper to taste Mix well. Add more of whatever you'd like for personal flavor. 

I needed to use up some pulled pork after doing the usual North Carolina sandwich, nachos,  on potatoes, etc. I found amongst the suggestions to make a quiche?! Well, I decided it was worth a try... So I placed  1 puff pastry sheet, thawed and rolled enough to fit the dish, into a 9 inch pie dish  Place 1/2 lb or so pulled pork, chopped  Drizzle BBQ sauce over it. Sprinkle over the top about 1 c shredded sharp/ tangy cheese, like white cheddar,   Mix together 3 eggs 2 yolks 1 cups whole milk pinch of salt pinch of nutmeg then pour this over the pork and cheese. Place in the oven at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes, until the middle doesn't jiggle and the top is toasty. I grated some more nutmeg over the top.  I served it with my quick slaw, and added some red bell pepper slices to brighten up the slaw. 

Needed something to serve along dad's homemade burgers and fries. I looked up a bunch of sides and viola, this is what I put together and we all liked it! Easily its own lunch or dinner meal with some crusty bread, perfect for a hot summer day. Dressing Whisk together: 2 T olive oil 2 T elderflower syrup (freely substitute any light syrup or jam) 1 T whole grain Dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste Set aside until salad is assembled. Salad Place in a bowl with room to spare for combining with the dressing: 1 cup cooked lentils or wheat berries or... farro or... (if using precooked, frozen, run under hot water) 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 1/2 c fresh (or thawed from frozen) corn kernels 1 small zucchini, sliced or 1/4 inch chunks 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced or diced 1/2 c feta cheese, crumbles or 8 oz cut into cubes 1-2 t dill, freshly chopped or dried 1-2 t basil, freshly chopped or dried Combine gently, pour dressin...