Recipes
I always have enjoyed cooking. My father bought me my first cookbook when I was 16. He jokingly wrote in its dedication that he purchased it in the hopes by having the proper training I would burn less food. At that point, I had not cooked a meal yet… so I remember giving him an odd look after reading it. He smiled, laughed and patted me on my head. Now more 20 years later I am still experimenting in the kitchen. I have a few signature dishes that my husband, family, and friends request I cook up for gatherings. With the Internet and websites like Pinterest and search engines like Google, I can find new recipes inspirations with just a few keystrokes. In this section, you will find some of my favorites.
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Blackberry and Raspberry Bread (Dessert Recipe)
For the following recipe, I found all the ingredients at my local grocer. I had adapted it from a recipe I found on Pinterest. Original Source: http://diana212m.blogspot.com/2013/08/express-o-originals-raspberry-bread.html Equipment Needed: 8×8 Inch or a Standard Loaf Baking Pan Large Mixing Bowl Hand Mixer Large Spoon Ingredients: 2 Eggs 2 Cups White Flour 1 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 5 tablespoons Evaporated Milk (Preferred: Unsweetened Almond Milk) 1/2 pint of Washed Raspberries 1/2 pint of Washed Blackberries 1/4 Cup of Melted Butter Cooking Spray Preparation: Preheat the oven at 400 degrees. Take your cooking spray and coat the bottom of your baking pan and the sides. …
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Hearty Sweet Potato Meatloaf (Main Dish Recipe)
For the following recipe, I found all the ingredients at my local grocer. It is not solely my own creation; it was adapted from a recipe I found on Pinterest. Equipment Needed: 8×8 or 9×13 inch Baking Pan (Glass is my preference) Large Mixing Bowl Microwave A pair of rubber gloves (optional) Paring Knife Ingredients: 3 lbs of Ground Beef or Ground Turkey 3 Medium Sized Sweet Potatoes/Yams Mashed 1/4 Cup of Melted Butter 2 Eggs 1/4 Cup of Oyster Sauce or Barbeque Sauce 1/3 Cup of Italian Bread Crumbs 1 Minced Onion 2 Minced Garlic Cloves Your favorite seasonings (i.e. Italian Seasoning, Lawry’s Seasoning Salt, or Tony Chachere’s Original…
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Book Release: A Perfect Recipe by Heather Lindsey
A Perfect Recipe by Heather Lindsey You may have seen the buzz on the web in the recent weeks about Heather Lindsey‘s (founder of Pinky Promise*) second release “A Perfect Recipe”. It’s a 30 day devotional packed with healthy practical tips and 50 vegetarian friendly recipes. My copy just arrived in the mail over the weekend! Heather and her husband Cornelius Lindsey are both a part of my extended church family. They pastor The Gathering Oasis in Atlanta, GA and just recently welcomed in the world their first son, the adorable Logan William. Ladies and Gentlemen (that love the ladies in their lives), let’s support Heather by purchasing this title. It is available now at Amazon.com…
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Slow Cooked Italian Jerk Chicken (Main Dish Recipe)
For the following recipe, I found all the ingredients at my local grocer. Equipment Needed: Electric Slow Cooker / Crockpot Large Mixing Bowl Tea Kettle Ingredients: 10 lb bag of chicken quarters ½ cup of Lemon Juice Yellow Curry Powder 2 Tbsp. of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning 1 cup of Italian Bread Crumbs Your favorite seasonings (i.e. Italian Seasoning, Lawry’s Seasoning Salt, or Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning) A pair of rubber gloves (optional) Preparing the Meat: Clean and separate the chicken quarters (thighs and leg). Depending on your preference this may include taking off the skin. Place the separated pieces in a large mixing bowl. Boil a kettle of…
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Turkey Kale with a Splash of Raspberry (Vegetable Side Dish Recipe)
For the following vegetable side dish recipe, I found all the ingredients at my local grocer. Ingredients: ½ Bag of Glory Foods Kale (1lb) or 1 16 oz bag 2 slices of uncooked and diced Jennie O Turkey Bacon 1 Tbsp. of your favorite seasonings (i.e. Italian Seasoning, Lawry’s Seasoning Salt, or Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning) 1 diced plum tomato 4 Tbsp. of Annie’s Naturals Fat Free Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette A splash of Vegetable Oil Directions: Place the Kale in a large sauce pan on low heat; layering all the other ingredients adding the vegetable oil as a dressing last, stir then cover. Continue to heat until tender. The entire…
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Mixed Fruit, Granola and Vanilla Almond Milk Smoothie Recipe
For a quick, healthy and filling breakfast alternative try the following recipe. All items were purchased at my local grocer. Equipment Needed: Ice Crushing Blender Measuring Cup Ingredients: 1 Cup of Ice 2 Cups of Unsweetened Almond Breeze Vanilla Milk 2 Cups of Frozen HEB Brand Mixed Fruit (Peaches, Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Grapes) No Sugar Added ½ Cup of HEB Brand Strawberry and Raspberry Low fat Granola Take all the Ingredients and place in your blender. Place on HIGH or your Smoothie setting until blended. Stir if needed. Total Calories per Serving: 105 Yields 4 servings
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Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana Bread (Dessert Recipe)
This recipe yields one loaf of “Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana Bread”. I have adapted it over time from my original that was just plain. Equipment Needed: Standard Loaf Baking Pan Large Mixing Bowl Hand Mixer Large Spoon Ingredients: 1 cup of brown sugar ½ of a cup virgin extra olive oil 1 cup of mashed banana 1/3 of a cup of water 2 eggs, slightly beaten (preferably organic) 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 table spoon of baking soda ½ table spoon of sea salt ½ cups of peanut butter chips (my favorite is Reese’s Peanut Butter chips) Preparation: Preheat your oven at 350-375…
