You know that recipe for pancakes I mentioned? Well, I lost it. Yep, its gone. I dont' know where, so don't ask. I am considering going thru the garbage. Like, the big blue bin. I'm guessing its probably 3 or 4 bags in. Because coming back from a weekend at the cabin includes a lot of trash. And we still have one in diapers. But, I'm guessing I'll do it. Because the pancakes were GOOD. Really good. Actually, FANTASTIC. And because I threw together Batch #2 in just a couple minutes on my way out the door, I remember not a thing that was in it. Well, I'm pretty sure it was 1/2 tsp bs, 1 1/2 tsp bp, 3/4 tsp xanthan gum. But I can't remember even how much flour, much less which type.
Garbage bin, here I come!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Menu Plan
Here's the menu plan for this week:
Mon:
B: Toast (Millet bread, it was good according to hubs), sausage, and Eggs. Juice.
L: Rice Wraps w/ turkey, guac, and lettuce; leftover Chicken & Rice soup
D: Salmon, Asparagus, and Potatoes in some form.
Tues:
B: Pumpkin waffles, fruit. (Egg, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and salsa for me)
L: Tuna Tataki Salad for me/ frozen enchiladas for the girls w/ guac.
D: Chicken Stir-fry (I'll post the recipe, its my fav)
Wed:
B: eggs, sausage, hashbrowns (Egg scramble again for me)
L: Rainbow Salad for me, almond butter balls & fruit for girls.
D: leftover lentil curry & rice
Thur:
B: Pancakes (w/ the new recipe, I should be able to post it), fruit, eggs.
L: Spinach Salad for me, Sandwich wraps & fruit for the girls.
D: Stuffed Peppers (w/o rice for me)
Fri:
B: Leftover Pancakes, etc.
L: Girls @ Sitters (Mac & Cheese), Salad for me (again)
D: Pizza (yes, I am going to try a vegan, GF pizza. will be interested to see how it turns out)
Sat:
B: Smoothies & banana muffins.
L: whatever is in the fridge :-)
D: Enchiladas (probably a taco salad for me)
Sun:
B: Banana Muffins, Eggs, Sausage
L: again, whatever is in the fridge :-)
D: Baked Potatoes w/ Black Beans, Guac, & Salsa (Salad w/ the same toppings for me)
Mon:
B: Toast (Millet bread, it was good according to hubs), sausage, and Eggs. Juice.
L: Rice Wraps w/ turkey, guac, and lettuce; leftover Chicken & Rice soup
D: Salmon, Asparagus, and Potatoes in some form.
Tues:
B: Pumpkin waffles, fruit. (Egg, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and salsa for me)
L: Tuna Tataki Salad for me/ frozen enchiladas for the girls w/ guac.
D: Chicken Stir-fry (I'll post the recipe, its my fav)
Wed:
B: eggs, sausage, hashbrowns (Egg scramble again for me)
L: Rainbow Salad for me, almond butter balls & fruit for girls.
D: leftover lentil curry & rice
Thur:
B: Pancakes (w/ the new recipe, I should be able to post it), fruit, eggs.
L: Spinach Salad for me, Sandwich wraps & fruit for the girls.
D: Stuffed Peppers (w/o rice for me)
Fri:
B: Leftover Pancakes, etc.
L: Girls @ Sitters (Mac & Cheese), Salad for me (again)
D: Pizza (yes, I am going to try a vegan, GF pizza. will be interested to see how it turns out)
Sat:
B: Smoothies & banana muffins.
L: whatever is in the fridge :-)
D: Enchiladas (probably a taco salad for me)
Sun:
B: Banana Muffins, Eggs, Sausage
L: again, whatever is in the fridge :-)
D: Baked Potatoes w/ Black Beans, Guac, & Salsa (Salad w/ the same toppings for me)
A Weekend Away and Some Changes
We spent a very relaxing weekend up North with family. Nice! And they were GREAT about helping w/ food for BellyButton, so I ended up doing next-to-no cooking. :-)
I have decided to delay re-introducing foods into BellyButton's diet until I can try weaning her off some of her 7 supplements. I figure, better get rid of the supplements first, foods later.
Also, I have decided its time to finish taking off my baby-weight. Which, for me, means dairy-free, sugar-free, grain-free. So, I'm on that diet until I lose this last 15 pounds. If I can handle it.
So, lets see, hubby is GF, Emma can eat anything, Elie can eat next-t0-nothing, and now throw in sugar&grain-free for me. Should make the next couple of months VERY interesting.
I have decided to delay re-introducing foods into BellyButton's diet until I can try weaning her off some of her 7 supplements. I figure, better get rid of the supplements first, foods later.
Also, I have decided its time to finish taking off my baby-weight. Which, for me, means dairy-free, sugar-free, grain-free. So, I'm on that diet until I lose this last 15 pounds. If I can handle it.
So, lets see, hubby is GF, Emma can eat anything, Elie can eat next-t0-nothing, and now throw in sugar&grain-free for me. Should make the next couple of months VERY interesting.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Buckwheat & Coconut Waffles
So we tried the waffles yesterday for breakfast and were very impressed! They were a bit on the heavy side (I might try adding a bit more baking powder next time) but for a soaked grain, GF, dairy free, egg free recipe it was amazing how 'normal' they tasted. The texture was very similar to my mom&dad's favorite "SturdyWheat" pancakes. They only made about 4 full-sized waffles in our waffle iron, so next time we will probably double it, or make eggs & sausage on the side.
here is the link again :
http://affairsofliving.blogspot.com/2009/03/sprouted-buckwheat-coconut-waffles-with.html
Give them a try!
BTW- I started experimenting w/ a millet/buckwheat/sorghum pancake recipe today. It'll take a couple more rounds to perfect it, but it is promising....
here is the link again :
http://affairsofliving.blogspot.com/2009/03/sprouted-buckwheat-coconut-waffles-with.html
Give them a try!
BTW- I started experimenting w/ a millet/buckwheat/sorghum pancake recipe today. It'll take a couple more rounds to perfect it, but it is promising....
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Pasta Pomodoro and GF Croutons
Today we went on a day trip, so dinner was limited to 30 minutes of prep. So, pasta & salad it was.
Pasta Pomodoro
10 oz GF pasta
2 T olive oil
1/4 onion, diced
1 T garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1 T balsamic vinegar
1/4 c white wine
1/4 c chicken broth
Black & crushed red pepper to taste
parmesan cheese to taste (for those who can have dairy)
Cook the pasta, set aside. In a skillet sautee the onion and garlic in the oil until softened. Add the tomatoes thru broth, simmer 10 minutes. Add peppers to taste. Serve over pasta, topped w/ parmesan.
We also had a large tossed salad (baby greens, shredded carrot, yellow pepper) with croutons. Yum! For the croutons I diced up 2 pieces of "millet" bread, and pan fried them in a little olive oil w/ italian seasonings. They were good! I'm looking forward to trying the bread tomorrow for sandwiches. Well, I'm dreading it, cause I haven't found a good commercially prepared bread yet, but looking forward to it HOPEFULLY working out.
Pasta Pomodoro
10 oz GF pasta
2 T olive oil
1/4 onion, diced
1 T garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1 T balsamic vinegar
1/4 c white wine
1/4 c chicken broth
Black & crushed red pepper to taste
parmesan cheese to taste (for those who can have dairy)
Cook the pasta, set aside. In a skillet sautee the onion and garlic in the oil until softened. Add the tomatoes thru broth, simmer 10 minutes. Add peppers to taste. Serve over pasta, topped w/ parmesan.
We also had a large tossed salad (baby greens, shredded carrot, yellow pepper) with croutons. Yum! For the croutons I diced up 2 pieces of "millet" bread, and pan fried them in a little olive oil w/ italian seasonings. They were good! I'm looking forward to trying the bread tomorrow for sandwiches. Well, I'm dreading it, cause I haven't found a good commercially prepared bread yet, but looking forward to it HOPEFULLY working out.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Chicken Korma
Here is our Chicken Korma recipe, which we enjoyed tonight w/ the leftover Veggie Korma from last week.
Chicken Korma
1 pkg boneless, skinless chicken thighs (we use Just Bare) or one whole chicken, cut up
1 can coconut milk
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp tumeric
1 clove garlic
2 tbs olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tbs minced ginger
1 piece cinnamon stick (3-4 inches)
5 cloves garlic
5 cardamom pods
1 tbs coriander
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 T shredded coconut
2 tbs toasted almonds for garnish
cilantro for garnish
Combine the coconut milk, tumeric, lemon juice, garlic and marinade the chicken in it overnight.
Saute the onion, ginger, garlic in the oil. Add the spices (cinnamon through salt) and saute 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in the chicken and coconut mixture, sprinkle w/ coconut, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes. Serve over rice, garnish w/ almonds and cilantro.
Chicken Korma
1 pkg boneless, skinless chicken thighs (we use Just Bare) or one whole chicken, cut up
1 can coconut milk
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp tumeric
1 clove garlic
2 tbs olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tbs minced ginger
1 piece cinnamon stick (3-4 inches)
5 cloves garlic
5 cardamom pods
1 tbs coriander
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 T shredded coconut
2 tbs toasted almonds for garnish
cilantro for garnish
Combine the coconut milk, tumeric, lemon juice, garlic and marinade the chicken in it overnight.
Saute the onion, ginger, garlic in the oil. Add the spices (cinnamon through salt) and saute 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in the chicken and coconut mixture, sprinkle w/ coconut, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes. Serve over rice, garnish w/ almonds and cilantro.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Banana Bread Muffins
These (finally) turned out w/ a perfect texture and crumb. They were not real sweet, so if you'd like them sweet, I'd recommend an additional 1/3 cup sugar.
Banana Bread Muffins
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/4 cup millet flour
1/4 cup potato starch
1/4 cup + 2 T tapioca starch
1 tsp xanthan
dash salt
1 1/2 tsp corn-free baking powder (http://www.authenticfoods.com/recipes/bakingpowder.htm)
1/2 tsp baking soda
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp stevia
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup applesauce
3 bananas, mashed
1/3 cup water
Mix the dry and wet ingredients seperately. Add wet to dry and mix vigorously for 1 minute to 'activate' the xanthan. Portion into 12 cupcakes. Bake at 350degrees for approximately 20 minutes (they don't brown on the top, so you'll have to toothpick test, I would try at 15 minutes). These got soggy when I left them in the pan, so I'd remove them and place on a cooling rack.
I realize there are 12 dry ingredients in this recipe. I'm sure you really don't need that many kinds of flour, I just kept adding a little bit of this and that, hoping for muffin nirvana. If you try it w/ a different combo, let me know how it goes. :-)
Yes, I realize xanthan is a corn derivitive, but I haven't had a lot of luck w/ guar gum and have decided that we will risk the small amount of allergen that xanthan introduces (unless of course Bellybutton starts reacting to it).
Banana Bread Muffins
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/4 cup millet flour
1/4 cup potato starch
1/4 cup + 2 T tapioca starch
1 tsp xanthan
dash salt
1 1/2 tsp corn-free baking powder (http://www.authenticfoods.com/recipes/bakingpowder.htm)
1/2 tsp baking soda
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp stevia
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup applesauce
3 bananas, mashed
1/3 cup water
Mix the dry and wet ingredients seperately. Add wet to dry and mix vigorously for 1 minute to 'activate' the xanthan. Portion into 12 cupcakes. Bake at 350degrees for approximately 20 minutes (they don't brown on the top, so you'll have to toothpick test, I would try at 15 minutes). These got soggy when I left them in the pan, so I'd remove them and place on a cooling rack.
I realize there are 12 dry ingredients in this recipe. I'm sure you really don't need that many kinds of flour, I just kept adding a little bit of this and that, hoping for muffin nirvana. If you try it w/ a different combo, let me know how it goes. :-)
Yes, I realize xanthan is a corn derivitive, but I haven't had a lot of luck w/ guar gum and have decided that we will risk the small amount of allergen that xanthan introduces (unless of course Bellybutton starts reacting to it).
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