This poor blog. LOL
I have a fig tree, and have so many figs, I decided to make a fig cake for my mother. Of course, I decided to use a cake mix for a base.
FRESH BROWN SUGAR & FIG CAKE
1 box butter yellow cake mix
1 cup oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup water
10 fresh figs cut into fourths
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix all dry ingredients, and then add in oil, water, eggs, one at a time. Lastly, add in diced figs. (you can toss them in a small amont of dry ingredients to keep them from sinking) Pour into a greased bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr.
This was surprisingly yummy!! I will definitely make it again!
xoxo
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
4 months is just not right!
I know, I know...I've been MIA for sometime now. I REALLY need to get back on here with my recipes. I have become a big fan of www.skinnytaste.com with weight loss, so I haven't done a TON of my own recipes.
This AWESOME party invite/decor site has actually gotten me back on here though, so thank you DimplePrints! : )
DIMPLEPRINTS is having a HUGE 1,000 fan giveaway worth $130 in prizes at www.dimpleprints.com!
**I just finished some dark chocolate cake pops...
vanilla cake mix (bake is directed)
dark chocolate frosting (3/4 container)
*mix first two ingredients and shape into small balls slightly smaller than a golf ball. You may either leave them like that or place them on a cake pop stick. I like to freeze mine, I think they coat better that way. Once frozen, melt semi sweet chocolate over a double broiler. Dip and coat each cake pop, twirling and lightly tapping stick on side, to knock extra chocolate off. Although I did not, you can decorate with sprinkles, or a second chocolate drizzled on them, etc. Place standing up to harden. I had to rig a contraption up using a cooling rack (with small squares) with a big book under it. LOL Hey, it works! Once hardened, I prefer to keep mine refrigerated.
xoxo
This AWESOME party invite/decor site has actually gotten me back on here though, so thank you DimplePrints! : )
DIMPLEPRINTS is having a HUGE 1,000 fan giveaway worth $130 in prizes at www.dimpleprints.com!
**I just finished some dark chocolate cake pops...
vanilla cake mix (bake is directed)
dark chocolate frosting (3/4 container)
*mix first two ingredients and shape into small balls slightly smaller than a golf ball. You may either leave them like that or place them on a cake pop stick. I like to freeze mine, I think they coat better that way. Once frozen, melt semi sweet chocolate over a double broiler. Dip and coat each cake pop, twirling and lightly tapping stick on side, to knock extra chocolate off. Although I did not, you can decorate with sprinkles, or a second chocolate drizzled on them, etc. Place standing up to harden. I had to rig a contraption up using a cooling rack (with small squares) with a big book under it. LOL Hey, it works! Once hardened, I prefer to keep mine refrigerated.
xoxo
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Another Low Fat Night
Tonight I will be BAKING some egg rolls! I am going to use a WEIGHT WATCHER recipe (4pts a piece) and I think I will also whip up a little dipping sauce for them. I am going to serve some steamed white rice with them. I made a low fat cake that was SO good and does NOT taste low fat at all!!! SIMPLE recipe too.
Easy Low Fat Cake
1 box of cake mix (I used chocolate fudge)
1 diet coke
*You still bake it the same way..just follow the recipe on the box.
THAT'S IT. It was so moist and yummy...I will never make a cake mix cake the old way again. (with eggs and oil) You can use any cake mix, you can use any diet soda (sprite, cream soda, etc) The possibilities are endless here! I already am planning some cute pink and red Valentine's Day cupcakes. = ) I will post the recipe then.
I will try and post the link the BAKED EGG ROLLS tonight!
xoxo
Easy Low Fat Cake
1 box of cake mix (I used chocolate fudge)
1 diet coke
*You still bake it the same way..just follow the recipe on the box.
THAT'S IT. It was so moist and yummy...I will never make a cake mix cake the old way again. (with eggs and oil) You can use any cake mix, you can use any diet soda (sprite, cream soda, etc) The possibilities are endless here! I already am planning some cute pink and red Valentine's Day cupcakes. = ) I will post the recipe then.
I will try and post the link the BAKED EGG ROLLS tonight!
xoxo
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Super Low-Fat/Low-Cal. Apple Bread
After making and loving the recipe for Almost No Fat Banana Bread, I thought I would put a spin on it and make a loaf of Apple Bread/Cake. Smells good, can't wait to taste it! I'll have to update this once I do.
SUPER Low-Fat/Low-Calorie Apple Bread (Cake)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup Splenda
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 egg whites
2 single apple sauce containers (regular)
1 apple (I used a Pink Lady-my fave)half cut into tiny pieces, the other half shredded
Spray a loaf pan, and preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients first, then add in other ingredients, saving the apple pieces for last. Bake for 45 minutes. ENJOY!
xoxo
SUPER Low-Fat/Low-Calorie Apple Bread (Cake)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup Splenda
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 egg whites
2 single apple sauce containers (regular)
1 apple (I used a Pink Lady-my fave)half cut into tiny pieces, the other half shredded
Spray a loaf pan, and preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients first, then add in other ingredients, saving the apple pieces for last. Bake for 45 minutes. ENJOY!
xoxo
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Reducing the Week Night Fat
So along with the new year and my own personal "health" goals, I plan to try and make more low fat, healthy dinners. (at least during the week!) Tonight's was a hit! = )
Low Fat Mexican Lasagna
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
1 14 oz. can of NO SALT added crushed tomatoes
1 10 oz. can enchilada sauce (red)
sea salt and pepper to taste
4 slices 2 % sliced cheddar cheese
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 egg white
4 large fat free tortillas, cut into fourths
*Saute ground turkey with diced onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Once all meat is browned, drain excess fat. Add in tomatoes, enchilada sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix sliced cheese, cottage cheese and egg white in a food processor. Saute over medium heat, tortilla pieces in a lightly sprayed non stick skillet with a teaspoon of salsa or enchilada sauce until it is SOFT on both sides. Layer 1 third of meat mixture, 1/2 of cheese mixture, and then a layer of tortillas, repeating layers ending with meat, in a 9x12 Pyrex dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, uncovered. Serve with fat free sour cream, diced jalapenos and diced green onion. ENJOY!
Low Fat Mexican Lasagna
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
1 14 oz. can of NO SALT added crushed tomatoes
1 10 oz. can enchilada sauce (red)
sea salt and pepper to taste
4 slices 2 % sliced cheddar cheese
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 egg white
4 large fat free tortillas, cut into fourths
*Saute ground turkey with diced onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Once all meat is browned, drain excess fat. Add in tomatoes, enchilada sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix sliced cheese, cottage cheese and egg white in a food processor. Saute over medium heat, tortilla pieces in a lightly sprayed non stick skillet with a teaspoon of salsa or enchilada sauce until it is SOFT on both sides. Layer 1 third of meat mixture, 1/2 of cheese mixture, and then a layer of tortillas, repeating layers ending with meat, in a 9x12 Pyrex dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, uncovered. Serve with fat free sour cream, diced jalapenos and diced green onion. ENJOY!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
A French kind of night
Well, since I ended up making venison chili Wednesday night (My "Around the World on Wednesday Nights" night) I went with a French theme for our dinner guests last night. And I MUST say, it was pretty great. = ) First on the menu I went a little out there and made up a savory cheesecake to serve over a bed of baby spinach and mixed greens...and it was one of the best things I've ever had!! A MUST try! Then for our main course I made Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon, always a hit. I served it with some easy mashed potatoes that I made with 3 T of butter and a container of garlic and herb Allouette spread. It really made it easy, and was fantastic! Finally, for the dessert course I took a short cut in making my own chocolate filled mini croissants. They were really good as well. Here are the recipes:
Sara's Savory Goat Cheese Cheesecake w/a onion/shallot/balsamic reduction
2 4oz. pkgs. of honey goat cheese (Chevre)
1 pkg of cream cheese
1 small container of sour cream
2 eggs
1 t kosher salt
6 T butter
1 1/2 cups crushed wheat crackers
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
*crush crackers finely, and mix together with Italian bread crumbs. Melt butter and mix with crumbs. Press into a BUTTERED spring form pan. (9 ") Place on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Let cool. Mix together goat cheese, cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add in sour cream. Mix until incorporated. Add in one egg at a time until mixed. Add salt. Pour into your crust and bake (on baking sheet in center of oven for 20 minutes. ROTATE pan and cook for 20 more minutes. Let cool and refrigerate for several hrs to over night before serving.
Onion, Shallot and Balsamic Reduction
1 sweet onion, sliced thinly
3 small shallots sliced thinly
enough balsamic vinegar to cover in small sauce pan
*Cook over medium to low heat until onions are tender, and balsamic vinegar is cooked almost all down. Put small slice of cheese cake over a bed of baby spinach and then drizzle onion mixture on top. Enjoy!
Easy Chocolate filled Croissants
1/2 box of puff pastry
melted butter
powdered sugar
semi sweet chocolate chips
*Let puff pastry thaw, and place of floured (preferably with powdered sugar) surface. Cut at both seems with a pastry cutter or knife. Work with each piece individually. (3) Roll out and brush with melted butter. Fold in half. Roll out, keeping your rolling pin powdered. Roll thin, then brush with butter. Fold in half. Repeat steps 4-5 times. Cut piece in half . (you should have 2 squares) Place about a teaspoon of chocolate chips in center. Fold corner over to form a triangle. Press seam to seal. (can brush with egg wash) Brush tops with egg wash. (beat one egg) Place on GREASED baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. ENJOY!
xoxo
Sara's Savory Goat Cheese Cheesecake w/a onion/shallot/balsamic reduction
2 4oz. pkgs. of honey goat cheese (Chevre)
1 pkg of cream cheese
1 small container of sour cream
2 eggs
1 t kosher salt
6 T butter
1 1/2 cups crushed wheat crackers
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
*crush crackers finely, and mix together with Italian bread crumbs. Melt butter and mix with crumbs. Press into a BUTTERED spring form pan. (9 ") Place on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Let cool. Mix together goat cheese, cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add in sour cream. Mix until incorporated. Add in one egg at a time until mixed. Add salt. Pour into your crust and bake (on baking sheet in center of oven for 20 minutes. ROTATE pan and cook for 20 more minutes. Let cool and refrigerate for several hrs to over night before serving.
Onion, Shallot and Balsamic Reduction
1 sweet onion, sliced thinly
3 small shallots sliced thinly
enough balsamic vinegar to cover in small sauce pan
*Cook over medium to low heat until onions are tender, and balsamic vinegar is cooked almost all down. Put small slice of cheese cake over a bed of baby spinach and then drizzle onion mixture on top. Enjoy!
Easy Chocolate filled Croissants
1/2 box of puff pastry
melted butter
powdered sugar
semi sweet chocolate chips
*Let puff pastry thaw, and place of floured (preferably with powdered sugar) surface. Cut at both seems with a pastry cutter or knife. Work with each piece individually. (3) Roll out and brush with melted butter. Fold in half. Roll out, keeping your rolling pin powdered. Roll thin, then brush with butter. Fold in half. Repeat steps 4-5 times. Cut piece in half . (you should have 2 squares) Place about a teaspoon of chocolate chips in center. Fold corner over to form a triangle. Press seam to seal. (can brush with egg wash) Brush tops with egg wash. (beat one egg) Place on GREASED baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. ENJOY!
xoxo
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
SUPER yummy heealthy dinner
OK, so my tilapia turned out really good...it's a must try. = )
Italian Panko Crusted Tilapia Over Steamed White Rice
* this is per fillet
1 fillet of tilapia
1/4 cup panko crumbs
1 T margarine
1 t Italian seasoning
1/2 t kosher salt
*mix crumbs, seasoning, salt together, melt margarine and mix in. Pat mixture onto fillet. Repeat if you are doing more than one. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve over 1 cup steamed white rice.
**456 calories, 39g carbs, 12 g fat, 24 g protein per serving** (I know this thanks to www.myfitnesspal.com where I can enter in the ingredients I use to cook/bake with)
I served this with some steamed veggies as well!!! YUMMO!
xoxo
Italian Panko Crusted Tilapia Over Steamed White Rice
* this is per fillet
1 fillet of tilapia
1/4 cup panko crumbs
1 T margarine
1 t Italian seasoning
1/2 t kosher salt
*mix crumbs, seasoning, salt together, melt margarine and mix in. Pat mixture onto fillet. Repeat if you are doing more than one. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve over 1 cup steamed white rice.
**456 calories, 39g carbs, 12 g fat, 24 g protein per serving** (I know this thanks to www.myfitnesspal.com where I can enter in the ingredients I use to cook/bake with)
I served this with some steamed veggies as well!!! YUMMO!
xoxo
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