From Our Table To Yours

Christmas Cupcakes

 

I found this picture on another website, and thought how unique the idea was, for desserts at Christmas.

Okra

I want to fry some more okra tonight.  The only problem I have with that, is I try to eat the whole batch.......... :(

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Fresh Pizza Dough Rising

Sweet Potatoes

Sliced and baked these for some good eating.........

Fried Okra

Man, this stuff was sooooo good, ate about half of it before I finished frying all of it........ :)

Fresh Apple Cake

I got a good recipe from my sister and now I can't find it.........hope this is the one......

Collard Greens......

How to buy, prepare and cook collard greens for a great dish.............


I just had to re-post this one..........it looks so good!

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Ingredients

Makes 9 bars

Refrigerated

• 1 Egg, large

Baking & Spices

• 1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 1/2 cup Brown sugar, light
• 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• 1/4 tsp Cloves, ground
• 1 1/2 cups Pumpkin pie mix, from a can
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract, pure

Dairy

• 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted

Foolproof All Butter Pie Crust

Ingredients

Makes 1 pie crust

Baking & Spices

• 1 7/8 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Salt

Oils & Vinegars

• 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

Dairy

• 12 tbsp Butter, unsalted

Liquids

• 1/2 cup Water

Peas

 

Wish I had more to cook, but I'll enjoy these as a snack or side dish for my plate.........lol, hubby don't like veggies!  His loss!

Fried Green Tomatoes

 

Can you guess what I'm going to be making, tonight for dinner?  You got it.... "fried green tomatoes"!  Just starting getting tomatoes out of my garden and this plant wasn't handling the heat too well, so I saved the tomatoes, before it finally bites the dust.

CAULIFLOWER BREAD BUNS

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups finely riced raw cauliflower florets (cauliflower should be riced until they resemble coarse/large crumbs; 3 cups will be about 1/2 of a large head of cauliflower but it's best to actually measure it out)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan or mozzerella cheese
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning herb blend or taco seasoning
• 1 tsp white sesame seeds, substitute poppy, chia or hemp optional

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400F. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, eggs, cheese, almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning. Mix with a large spoon until everything is thoroughly mixed. Mixture should be wet but not liquid.
2. Grease the cavities of a muffin top pan. If you don't own a muffin top pan, you can also make free form ones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicon baking mat.
3. Measure out 1/2 cup lightly packed cauliflower mix. Dump onto muffin mold or onto baking sheet and press down on the middle with the palm of your hand. If you are using muffin top pan, evenly spread the cauliflower across the mold and compact it down slightly with your knuckles or fingers so that the crumbs of the bread will be tight. If using baking sheet, press down on mixture with palm of your hand and then spread and shape to form a round disc 4 inches wide and slightly more than 1/2 inch high. Compact down the cauliflower mix gently with your fingers or knuckles so that the crumbs of the cauliflower buns will be tight. Sprinkle tops of bread buns with sesame seeds.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden and cauliflower breads are completely cooked. Use a thin spatula to gently loosen the bottoms of the cauliflower breads (I recommend using a good silicone cookie spatula which usually has a very thin edge that glides easily underneath.) Allow breads to cool slightly before eating.  Borrowed recipe from Kirbie's Cravings.

Mason Jar Taco Salad

The salads can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 tablespoons olive oil
2. 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
3. Salt and pepper for seasoning
4. 3 chicken breasts
5. 1/2 lime, juiced
6. 1 tablespoon cumin, ground
7. 1/2 cup creamy avocado dressing
8. 1 green onion, chopped
9. 3/4 cup black beans
10. 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
11. 4 cups baby spinach, packed
12. 1 cup pepitas, toasted or tortilla chips (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, tossing after 5 minutes, until golden brown.
3. While sweet potatoes are roasting, pound chicken breasts to a uniform thickness. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Grill chicken on the barbecue or stovetop, or bake in the oven, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside and allow to rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-size pieces.
5. To assemble, pour a little more than 2 tablespoons of the creamy avocado dressing into each mason jar, spreading evenly. Layer with green onions, black beans, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and spinach. Seal and refrigerate until ready to eat. When ready to serve, add toasted pepitas or tortilla chips for a little crunch.

Creamy Avocado Pasta

1. INGREDIENTS

   1. 8 oz. uncooked pasta (I used spaghetti)
   2. 1 ripe avocado, just the flesh
   3. 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
   4. 1 small garlic clove
   5. Juice from half a lemon (1 tablespoon)
   6. 1 tablespoon olive oil
   7. 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
   8. 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
2. While the pasta is cooking, add the avocado, basil, garlic clove, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to a food processor. Blend until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
3. Drain the pasta throroughly and transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the tomatoes now if you're using them.
4. Pour on the avocado basil sauce and stir until well combined. Enjoy!

Beans

Irregular Blood Pressure

Your blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when your heart relaxes between beats. As a woman, you may have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure. Beyond genetics, your lifestyle plays a role. If you are 20 pounds or more overweight and if your diet is one that is higher in saturated fats, sugar, sodium, and alcohol you set yourself up for a greater risk. A healthy lifestyle in which you are active and paying attention to your food choices can help decrease your chances of having a stroke or other preventable chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease.

Food Fix: Beans. Sodium gets most of the blame for hypertension, but it's actually the combination of high sodium intake and low intake of micronutrients calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Beans contain solid amounts of all three minerals; choose low-sodium or dried beans to help your heart out even more. Get your bean fix on with this recipe for a 7 Bean Salad. Garnished with parsley and topped with shaved Parmigiano, this is a simple dish to prepare alongside any protein, perfect for a picnic, or enjoyed as a complete meal.