So as we have enjoyed summer, I have had a little time to try some more experiments. I really am enjoying this cooking adventure more and more. I have also truly realized that I am bothered by soy and egg. If I eat it now after not having it for several months, my intestines really throw a fit! Now I can understand better how Taylor feels. I am grateful for the access we have to other ingredients so that making this change in how we eat is an easier process than if we would live in other countries.
We took a short stay-cation over in the mountains up Big Cottonwood Canyon at the Brighton Ski Resort. It was a glorious two day vacation that was full of fun, laughter, relaxation, and the beauties of this world. It was very good for my spirit and I felt ready to accomplish the tasks awaiting me back at home. My family means everything to me and I treasure those brief days we had to bond without the worries of chores and places to be.
My hope with this blog is that it helps someone start on their way a bit easier than I felt my journey of cooking for a family with allergies has been. I love to cook and have enjoyed learning new ways to cook delicious food. I love desserts, so this blog might end up being heavy on the desserts, but I hope that I can create a substantial recipe base for all types of food. So, on we go on this great journey to feed ourselves with joy!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
2 C. flour
1/2 C. sugar
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 C. milk
2 TBSP ground flaxseed + 4-5 TBSP water
6 TBSP butter, melted
Topping
1/2 C. flour
1/4 C brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
4 TBSP slightly softened butter(microwave 60 seconds on 10% power, flipping half way through is just about right)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients(first 5). Then add milk, flaxseed + water, and melted butter. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Place in muffin wrapers in muffin tins. If you don't have muffin wrappers, then grease the muffin tins first.
Mix topping together by cutting butter into other ingredients, using your hands actually works best. Put about 1 TBSP topping per each muffin.
Makes 12 muffins. Bake for 16-18 minutes. Delicious!
1/2 C. sugar
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 C. milk
2 TBSP ground flaxseed + 4-5 TBSP water
6 TBSP butter, melted
Topping
1/2 C. flour
1/4 C brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
4 TBSP slightly softened butter(microwave 60 seconds on 10% power, flipping half way through is just about right)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients(first 5). Then add milk, flaxseed + water, and melted butter. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Place in muffin wrapers in muffin tins. If you don't have muffin wrappers, then grease the muffin tins first.
Mix topping together by cutting butter into other ingredients, using your hands actually works best. Put about 1 TBSP topping per each muffin.
Makes 12 muffins. Bake for 16-18 minutes. Delicious!
Crockpot Chili
1 1/2 lbs extra lean hamburger, cooked and drained
1/2 lb Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 chopped onion
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 can diced green chilies
2 cans kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
26 oz beef stock (OR 20 oz beef broth + 5 oz homemade chicken stock)
4 cans tomato sauce
2 TBSP worchestershire sauce
2 TBSP brown sugar
2 TBSP chili powder
1 TBSP cumin
3-4 dashes cayenne pepper
Brown hamburger, sausage, onion until cooked and onion is tender. Add minced garlic and stir 30 seconds until fragrant. Place in crockpot. Add all other ingredients and stir. Cook on high 1 hour and then low for 6 hours. This recipe has a lot of "sauce" to it. If you want a thicker sauce, then you can reduce the liquid or add some cornstarch mixed with cold water at the end. Serve with chips and cheese or whatever you would like. This recipe is also mild. If you want more spice, more veggies, more meat etc..make it the way you like! This is how my kids like it.:)
1/2 lb Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 chopped onion
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 can diced green chilies
2 cans kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
26 oz beef stock (OR 20 oz beef broth + 5 oz homemade chicken stock)
4 cans tomato sauce
2 TBSP worchestershire sauce
2 TBSP brown sugar
2 TBSP chili powder
1 TBSP cumin
3-4 dashes cayenne pepper
Brown hamburger, sausage, onion until cooked and onion is tender. Add minced garlic and stir 30 seconds until fragrant. Place in crockpot. Add all other ingredients and stir. Cook on high 1 hour and then low for 6 hours. This recipe has a lot of "sauce" to it. If you want a thicker sauce, then you can reduce the liquid or add some cornstarch mixed with cold water at the end. Serve with chips and cheese or whatever you would like. This recipe is also mild. If you want more spice, more veggies, more meat etc..make it the way you like! This is how my kids like it.:)
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