Mel started me on watching this video podcast. It is wonderful. The guy running it seems to be an average guy, which makes it less threatening. In fact I recently saw him try to melt chocolate in the microwave like I did. I felt like I found a kindred spirit in this journey of learning how to cook. I highly recommend going to his site gardenfork.tv and check it out. Some of his videos are on YouTube, but not all.
Your Cooking Goddess,
Ellen Tevault
Monday, August 15, 2011
Orange Marmalade Salmon
I tried a new rub for Salmon. It was sweet and delicious.
2-3 Tablespoons Orange Marmalade
few squirts Dijon Mustard
dash of hot sauce
Rub it on Salmon fillets and bake until flakes, about 15 minutes (a little less or little more).
Mel doesn't like Salmon too much, but this recipe was deemed a keeper.
Your Cooking Goddess,
Ellen Tevault
2-3 Tablespoons Orange Marmalade
few squirts Dijon Mustard
dash of hot sauce
Rub it on Salmon fillets and bake until flakes, about 15 minutes (a little less or little more).
Mel doesn't like Salmon too much, but this recipe was deemed a keeper.
Your Cooking Goddess,
Ellen Tevault
Asparagus: White versus Green
Well, I tried white asparagus because I like to try new produce. I love green asparagus, so I decided to try white when I saw it at the store. My opinion is that it is too much work. You have to break off the wooden end (the same as the green variety), but then you have to peel it before you cook it. This extra step seemed cumbersome. It didn't taste any better or have any more nutrients than the green variety. I decided to stick with the green ones for now on.
Your Cooking Goddess,
Ellen Tevault
Your Cooking Goddess,
Ellen Tevault
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Chicken Pot Pie
I found a recipe for a Tuna Pot Pie, but the idea of tuna mixed with cream of chicken soup didn't sound good to me. Instead I used vegetarian chicken strips. (If you decide to try the tuna, it called for two cans.)
I mixed a package of vegetarian chicken strips with cream of chicken soup and frozen mixed vegetables. I put whole biscuits on top and baked it. The recipe said to cut the biscuits into pieces. I should have done that because the bisquit didn't finish baking. Mel liked it, but I think it would have been better if the biscuits had finished cooking.
This is a simple 4 ingredient recipe. Your kids will love this dish.
Happy Cooking,
Ellen
I mixed a package of vegetarian chicken strips with cream of chicken soup and frozen mixed vegetables. I put whole biscuits on top and baked it. The recipe said to cut the biscuits into pieces. I should have done that because the bisquit didn't finish baking. Mel liked it, but I think it would have been better if the biscuits had finished cooking.
This is a simple 4 ingredient recipe. Your kids will love this dish.
Happy Cooking,
Ellen
Pizza Quiche
I found a recipe for Pizza Quiche in a women's magazine. I couldn't figure out why they wanted to put a can of concentrated potato soup into the pie. Of course, I eliminated it and took the basic idea to create a recipe of my own.
I used vegetarian pepperoni and sausage, but it isn't necessary. The vegetarian pepperoni has only about a couple of fat grams compared to 14 for the meat version, and it had more protein. It tasted so similar that you could probably fool your meat eaters. The only difference is the lack of grease. That may tip them off, but it may be worth a shot if you're wanting to eat healthier. Mel said that the taste was great, but the lack of grease gave away the healthier ingredients.
I used a store bought pie shell. After prebaking the shell, I layered cheese and the pepperoni, sausage, olives and peppers and onions like a lasagna. You can use whatever pizza toppings you like in the pie. On top I poured the egg mixture. Mel liked it that way because it was very flavorful, but not too eggy.
Bake until you can stick a fork into the center and it comes out clean.
This is a keeper in our household. Mel said that the only thing that would make it better was a dollop of pizza sauce on top or on the side to dip bites into.
Happy Cooking,
Ellen
I used vegetarian pepperoni and sausage, but it isn't necessary. The vegetarian pepperoni has only about a couple of fat grams compared to 14 for the meat version, and it had more protein. It tasted so similar that you could probably fool your meat eaters. The only difference is the lack of grease. That may tip them off, but it may be worth a shot if you're wanting to eat healthier. Mel said that the taste was great, but the lack of grease gave away the healthier ingredients.
I used a store bought pie shell. After prebaking the shell, I layered cheese and the pepperoni, sausage, olives and peppers and onions like a lasagna. You can use whatever pizza toppings you like in the pie. On top I poured the egg mixture. Mel liked it that way because it was very flavorful, but not too eggy.
Bake until you can stick a fork into the center and it comes out clean.
This is a keeper in our household. Mel said that the only thing that would make it better was a dollop of pizza sauce on top or on the side to dip bites into.
Happy Cooking,
Ellen
Friday, February 19, 2010
Secret Ingredient Apple Crisp
Mel couldn't believe what I used to make an apple crisp healthier. Diet soda.
Recipe: I chopped up 4-6 apples, poured 1/2 cup of diet soda over them, and sprinkled 2-3 tablespoons of raisins over them. I tossed on some seasonings, such as cinnamon or pie spice. Mix together homemade cereal in previous post and spread over the fruit. Bake for 30-45 minutes at 325 degrees.
The diet soda softens and seasons the apples as they bake. I worried that the diet soda would make it runny, but the apples soaked it up.
If you want it to be sweeter, you can add 1 tablespoon sugar with the apples and soda. I think brown sugar sounds mouthwatering delicious.
Happy, Healthy Cooking,
Ellen
Recipe: I chopped up 4-6 apples, poured 1/2 cup of diet soda over them, and sprinkled 2-3 tablespoons of raisins over them. I tossed on some seasonings, such as cinnamon or pie spice. Mix together homemade cereal in previous post and spread over the fruit. Bake for 30-45 minutes at 325 degrees.
The diet soda softens and seasons the apples as they bake. I worried that the diet soda would make it runny, but the apples soaked it up.
If you want it to be sweeter, you can add 1 tablespoon sugar with the apples and soda. I think brown sugar sounds mouthwatering delicious.
Happy, Healthy Cooking,
Ellen
Homemade Cereal
Recipe: 1 3/4 cup of whole oats, 3/4 cup pecans, 6 tablespoons of maple syrup, 6 tablespoon of butter/margarine Mix all ingredients together and spread over a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Cool and crumble. It will last for 2 weeks in an airtight container.
I think the maple syrup is too mild according to the above recipe. You could definitely add a couple more tablespoons of syrup if you like sweeter cereal.
I found that if you forget the butter, the cereal will burn. Oops! I had to throw out my first batch because of this. Since I used the last of my nuts on the first batch, I had to go without in the second. In other words, the nuts can be optional if you don't like them. At a later date, I used walnuts instead and loved it just the same. I also added a tablespoon or two of wheat germ to one batch to add more fiber and vitamins. Mel didn't realize. I can't believe I actually fooled Mr. Super Palette.
Mel liked it with milk for breakfast and with yogurt for a snack.
I wanted to make some and give as gifts in small canning jars, but waited too close to Christmas to find jars at short notice. Oh well, maybe next year I will give a small jar of this healthy homemade cereal to my family, friends and Santa. What says "I love you" more than a healthy homemade present. Hey, at least it's not fruitcake.
Healthy cooking and eating,
Ellen
I think the maple syrup is too mild according to the above recipe. You could definitely add a couple more tablespoons of syrup if you like sweeter cereal.
I found that if you forget the butter, the cereal will burn. Oops! I had to throw out my first batch because of this. Since I used the last of my nuts on the first batch, I had to go without in the second. In other words, the nuts can be optional if you don't like them. At a later date, I used walnuts instead and loved it just the same. I also added a tablespoon or two of wheat germ to one batch to add more fiber and vitamins. Mel didn't realize. I can't believe I actually fooled Mr. Super Palette.
Mel liked it with milk for breakfast and with yogurt for a snack.
I wanted to make some and give as gifts in small canning jars, but waited too close to Christmas to find jars at short notice. Oh well, maybe next year I will give a small jar of this healthy homemade cereal to my family, friends and Santa. What says "I love you" more than a healthy homemade present. Hey, at least it's not fruitcake.
Healthy cooking and eating,
Ellen
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