Eaten: Delicata squash with rosemary, sage, and olive oil.
now I am going to the grocery store and have grand plans for salmon dish with pasta, a tabbuleh, and a beet salad. trying to decide if I want to make a salmon dish with pasta and a cream sauce that self.com swears is "healthy" which sounds pretty decadent... Most of all I'm glad the sun is out and I just want to get to the grocery store and back so I can get out in the sun.
Anyways, it's nice sitting here looking out the window at the sunny day and at Jack sitting in a sun spot.
I'm going to Salsa Rueda dancing later and I think I am going to cook some Salmon.
Cheers.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Checking in
Hi,
I haven't posted in a long time and since Facebook is losing its appeal but I still want to spend time on the internet I thought I would check back in with my blog. And what better thing to talk about than thyme? Or time? This reminds me, I should plant some thyme in my garden. My last plant died :(
Rebecca, if you read this, I saw on Facebook that you are going to Costa Rica, my mom just got back from there and I hope you have fun!
Anyways, my garden is doing pretty well I have heavily pruned the roses and they are starting to come back but the lavender is not and I am not sure if I did not prune it hard enough. The ceanothus is growing like gang busters though.
In terms of cooking, I am loving the Self.com website food section as every day it seems to have new healthy recipes. I have lost around 30 lbs recently from changing my eating habits and exercising more (despite a set back in February due to overconsumption of Ben and Jerry's - what can I say Ben and Jerry were my Valentines dates).
Anyways healthy is where it's at these days. More sleep, more greens, more garden, more walks. Speaking of walks, I'm about to go for one now. Have a nice day and hope all is well.
PS Maria if you read this I am going to try and make your sashimi bowl which I have not made yet but I have to ask at New Leaf if they have sashimi grade tuna?
D.
I haven't posted in a long time and since Facebook is losing its appeal but I still want to spend time on the internet I thought I would check back in with my blog. And what better thing to talk about than thyme? Or time? This reminds me, I should plant some thyme in my garden. My last plant died :(
Rebecca, if you read this, I saw on Facebook that you are going to Costa Rica, my mom just got back from there and I hope you have fun!
Anyways, my garden is doing pretty well I have heavily pruned the roses and they are starting to come back but the lavender is not and I am not sure if I did not prune it hard enough. The ceanothus is growing like gang busters though.
In terms of cooking, I am loving the Self.com website food section as every day it seems to have new healthy recipes. I have lost around 30 lbs recently from changing my eating habits and exercising more (despite a set back in February due to overconsumption of Ben and Jerry's - what can I say Ben and Jerry were my Valentines dates).
Anyways healthy is where it's at these days. More sleep, more greens, more garden, more walks. Speaking of walks, I'm about to go for one now. Have a nice day and hope all is well.
PS Maria if you read this I am going to try and make your sashimi bowl which I have not made yet but I have to ask at New Leaf if they have sashimi grade tuna?
D.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
simple quiche
something I've made a few times in the last few months. I enjoy it a lot, but it's quite heavy, so it's best combined with a salad.
crust: I use the better homes and gardens recipe so far. or you can use a packaged crust.
then I put swiss cheese in the bottom of the pan (or gruyere) 3/4 cup. then about 4-7 pieces bacon chopped and cooked on top of the cheese. next, chopped raw green onions. next, i have tried fresh dill and enjoy the taste. maybe 2 Tbs fresh snipped dill (optional). top with as much fresh spinach as you can squeeze in.
Mix together 4 eggs, 1 cup cream (or milk) a sprinkle of nugmeg and salt and pepper to taste. combine and pour over mixture in crust.
cover the crust with tin foil and bake for 325 for 45 min (this depends on your oven...) mine runs hot so i lower the temp and also the time.
if this is your first time making quiche i would not bother with a homemade crust, but if you've made it before put in the extra effort as it makes it look so much more appealing and the taste is much more authentic. you can use a wine bottle or a large cup as a rolling pin.
crust: I use the better homes and gardens recipe so far. or you can use a packaged crust.
then I put swiss cheese in the bottom of the pan (or gruyere) 3/4 cup. then about 4-7 pieces bacon chopped and cooked on top of the cheese. next, chopped raw green onions. next, i have tried fresh dill and enjoy the taste. maybe 2 Tbs fresh snipped dill (optional). top with as much fresh spinach as you can squeeze in.
Mix together 4 eggs, 1 cup cream (or milk) a sprinkle of nugmeg and salt and pepper to taste. combine and pour over mixture in crust.
cover the crust with tin foil and bake for 325 for 45 min (this depends on your oven...) mine runs hot so i lower the temp and also the time.
if this is your first time making quiche i would not bother with a homemade crust, but if you've made it before put in the extra effort as it makes it look so much more appealing and the taste is much more authentic. you can use a wine bottle or a large cup as a rolling pin.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
"Healthier-than-thou" Tuna Sashimi Bowl
So if one day you feel particularly lazy and particularly health-conscious you can try this quick and, as the name suggests, healthy meal!!! The preparation couldn't be easier - the only downside is that you'll need to find a place that sells sashimi-grade tuna and other Japanese ingredients.
So here it is in no particular order and without any measurements:
Fresh Sashimi-grade Tuna
Uncooked Soba noodles (that's buckwheat)
Seaweed salad (pre-made)
Lemon
Miso paste (any kind)
oil (something light)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Soy sauce and wasabi for dipping
The only thing that needs to be cooked is the noodles. Follow the instructions on the package - I believe 4 min at rapid boil is just right. Drain them under cold water as soon as the 4 min is up!!! Transfer some of the noodles (or all) into a nice bowl.
Then cut your beautiful tuna into sashimi slices - any size you like - and arrange it on one side of the bowl on top of the noodles. Put some seaweed salad next to the Tuna for contrast!
Now comes the experimentation part - making some sort of sauce to "dress" your bowl. I dissolved about half a teaspoon of Miso paste in some freshly squeezed lemon juice and then added some vegetable oil and water to dilute it. Keep trying the sauce until you like how it tastes. When you're satisfied with it just pour it on top of the tuna (but not so much on the seaweed) and VOILA you have just created one of the HEALTHIEST dishes on this blog!
Oh of course, you will need some soy sauce and wasabi to dip your sashimi in! Also, if you have sesame seeds you can sprinkle them on top, as well.
Enjoy!
So here it is in no particular order and without any measurements:
Fresh Sashimi-grade Tuna
Uncooked Soba noodles (that's buckwheat)
Seaweed salad (pre-made)
Lemon
Miso paste (any kind)
oil (something light)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Soy sauce and wasabi for dipping
The only thing that needs to be cooked is the noodles. Follow the instructions on the package - I believe 4 min at rapid boil is just right. Drain them under cold water as soon as the 4 min is up!!! Transfer some of the noodles (or all) into a nice bowl.
Then cut your beautiful tuna into sashimi slices - any size you like - and arrange it on one side of the bowl on top of the noodles. Put some seaweed salad next to the Tuna for contrast!
Now comes the experimentation part - making some sort of sauce to "dress" your bowl. I dissolved about half a teaspoon of Miso paste in some freshly squeezed lemon juice and then added some vegetable oil and water to dilute it. Keep trying the sauce until you like how it tastes. When you're satisfied with it just pour it on top of the tuna (but not so much on the seaweed) and VOILA you have just created one of the HEALTHIEST dishes on this blog!
Oh of course, you will need some soy sauce and wasabi to dip your sashimi in! Also, if you have sesame seeds you can sprinkle them on top, as well.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Cardamon pasta
I had to make something for lunch tomorrow, and I'm obsessed with the cardamon that I bought recently at costplus world market. love it.
so:
whole wheat pasta
red onion
carrots
mushrooms
red onions
green beans (yum so fresh from new leaf!)
tomato
(basically i used the veggies that were in my veggie drawer and hadn't gotten moldy)
cardamon
garam masala
cayanne pepper
salt
honey
olive oil
(peanuts or mint might be good additions)
leftover feta burger
sauted the onions and carrots with the spices and honey in olive oil. when they are a little soft, add the green beans and mushrooms. continue to add spices until there is a strong flavor to your taste. once the veggies are cooked but still firm (al dente) add them to the cooked pasta and cook the meat, and add it. You can serve with a salad or eat plain.
so:
whole wheat pasta
red onion
carrots
mushrooms
red onions
green beans (yum so fresh from new leaf!)
tomato
(basically i used the veggies that were in my veggie drawer and hadn't gotten moldy)
cardamon
garam masala
cayanne pepper
salt
honey
olive oil
(peanuts or mint might be good additions)
leftover feta burger
sauted the onions and carrots with the spices and honey in olive oil. when they are a little soft, add the green beans and mushrooms. continue to add spices until there is a strong flavor to your taste. once the veggies are cooked but still firm (al dente) add them to the cooked pasta and cook the meat, and add it. You can serve with a salad or eat plain.
BBQ: lemonade, potato salad, burgers
I used some recipes from epicurious. Apparently I had no idea how to BBQ, it's harder than it sounds. You have to pile the coals in a pyramid, put paper underneath them, and open the lil holes while it's burning. wait for them to get grey before you cook the food.
I made a lemonade, and I added mint leaves, and frozen berries. I think frozen berries are a great addition. They look really beautiful and turn the lemonade a pretty color.
I made a potato salad, recipe follows. I used balsamic vinegar, frozen peas and garlic. It wasn't super flavorful, and might benefit from a flavored oil or extra herbs... i'm not sure. it looked pretty though.
2 lb small red potatoes
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup thawed frozen or cooked fresh baby peas (5 oz)
1/3 cup chopped or torn fresh mint leaves
Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
3 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup (packed) crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
8 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 medium red onions, peeled, each cut crosswise into 4 slices
8 hamburger buns
2 large tomatoes, each cut crosswise into 4 slices
Break up beef in large bowl. Sprinkle feta, oregano, salt, and pepper over; toss. Divide into 8 portions; form each into 41/2-inch patty, pressing in center to form slight indentation. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
Puree garlic in processor. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil; process 30 seconds. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush onion with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place burgers and onions on grill. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Turn; cook until onions are charred in spots and burgers are medium-well, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer to plate. Brush cut sides of buns with garlic oil. Place buns, cut side down, on grill; toast about 1 minute. Turn; cook until heated, about 1 minute.
Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top each with onion, tomato, and bun top.
I also made the fruit salad again, but I didn't bother with the ginger sauce. I served beer too, but nobody drank it... we went to the beach and met some guys there and they gave us some cheapy beer... ah labor day! It was a lovely day.
I made a lemonade, and I added mint leaves, and frozen berries. I think frozen berries are a great addition. They look really beautiful and turn the lemonade a pretty color.
I made a potato salad, recipe follows. I used balsamic vinegar, frozen peas and garlic. It wasn't super flavorful, and might benefit from a flavored oil or extra herbs... i'm not sure. it looked pretty though.
potato salad with mint and peas Gourmet | July 2004 Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 25 min
Makes 6 side-dish servings.
The Last Touch
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup thawed frozen or cooked fresh baby peas (5 oz)
1/3 cup chopped or torn fresh mint leaves
While potatoes are cooking, whisk together vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl.
Drain potatoes and halve or quarter if desired. Add to vinegar mixture while warm and toss to coat. Add oil, peas, and mint and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.
Epicurious.com © CondéNet, Inc. All rights reserved.
I also made hamburgers. I saw lots of recipes for feta burgers so i decided to make these. they came out really big so i think you could make more than 8 servings, and they are really poufy. definitely the indentation is important, i didn't bother to do it. the garlic sauce (i think it's an aioli) is really good, and i might start keeping it on hand to serve with other things... and to ward off vampires. but unfortunately it might also ward off cute boys who want to kiss me so it's a trade off.
feta burgers with grilled red onions Bon Appétit | July 2007 These newfangled burgers are stuffed with feta cheese. Pressing the center of the raw hamburger to form a slight indentation prevents the burger from puffing up in the center when cooking.
Makes 8 servings.
Pam Anderson
1 cup (packed) crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
8 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 medium red onions, peeled, each cut crosswise into 4 slices
8 hamburger buns
2 large tomatoes, each cut crosswise into 4 slices
Puree garlic in processor. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil; process 30 seconds. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush onion with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place burgers and onions on grill. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Turn; cook until onions are charred in spots and burgers are medium-well, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer to plate. Brush cut sides of buns with garlic oil. Place buns, cut side down, on grill; toast about 1 minute. Turn; cook until heated, about 1 minute.
Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top each with onion, tomato, and bun top.
Epicurious.com © CondéNet, Inc. All rights reserved.
I also made the fruit salad again, but I didn't bother with the ginger sauce. I served beer too, but nobody drank it... we went to the beach and met some guys there and they gave us some cheapy beer... ah labor day! It was a lovely day.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Strawberry Shortcake
Krustez baking mix (you'll find it in the pancake section) is so good. I'm like one of Pavlov's dogs. I drool whenever I hear the name. I always see on the back a recipe for Strawberry shortcake and I finally tried it out. Turns out it's really good.
I made the Krusteaz shortcakes, make sure you combine all the dry ingredients first, and then add the liquid to the dry. Use parchment paper so the bottoms won't burn and so they won't stick to your baking sheet.
For the topping, cut strawberries into pieces and coat with sugar.
Top everything with whipped cream, either whip your own until it forms soft peaks but not until stiff, or buy the stuff in the can. (I made it with sweetened yoghurt, which was ok... but it's definitely better with whipped cream)
Yum!!!
I made the Krusteaz shortcakes, make sure you combine all the dry ingredients first, and then add the liquid to the dry. Use parchment paper so the bottoms won't burn and so they won't stick to your baking sheet.
For the topping, cut strawberries into pieces and coat with sugar.
Top everything with whipped cream, either whip your own until it forms soft peaks but not until stiff, or buy the stuff in the can. (I made it with sweetened yoghurt, which was ok... but it's definitely better with whipped cream)
Yum!!!
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