Ok, I’m back! With a new twist!

Oct 05
Posted by: Under: News Miscellany

We (my hubby and I) are going to be keeping our calories in check for awhile.  Me a while longer than he.  But who’s counting?  Ummmm.  That’d be us.  So, along with our old goals for this site:

  • family-friendly
  • mom-approved
  • easy
  • quick
  • common ingredients

We are now adding:

  • healthy!!!

Now, I realize everyone has their own definition of healthy, so here’s what I mean, and what we aim to write in our recipes:

  • low fat
  • more complex carbs
  • more chicken & fish, less red meat
  • more servings of fruits & veggies
  • hubby is also tracking fiber intake (which lessens the impact of the fat in our gut)
  • and I’m also tracking protein intake (which keeps blood sugar stable longer than carbs)

To sum up:  Heart Healthy.

Are you as excited as I am?

Mike is using the weight watchers points system, and I am tracking calories and other foods at SparkPeople, which is a free service!  I’m o2cathy over there, if you see me, say ‘hi’!  :-)

Lots more to come!  Keep an eye on those feed readers,

Here’s to your health,

Cathy

0
Comment

“Oatmeal” Raisin Cookies

Mar 16
Posted by: Under: Gluten Free Baking, Gluten Free Desserts

My dh’s favorite cookie pre-celiac was oatmeal raisin from Tim Horton’s. (Canadians will know what I’m talking about! :) ) Well, we have tried those guaranteed to be wheat-free oats, dedicated fields to grow it, equipment, plant, packaging. The whole thing. Cost a fortune, and he got very very sick. However, it could have been something else he ate at that time too. It is hard to know. But he’s not ready to try any more for a while. (that was Christmas time). So every so often I try to come up with that “oatmeal” texture that is so great in cookies, and that in-my-opinion too sweet taste. Here’s one try – very much on the healthy side, tasted great, but a little on the crumbier side.

1. Preheat oven to 300°.

2.  Cream together:

  • 1/2 c margy
  • 1 c sugar

3.  Add:

  • 3 eggs

4.  Whip until light and fluffy, then add:

  • 1/2 c applesauce
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla

5.  Combine separately.  Then add to mixture:

  • 1/2 c flax seeds, ground
  • 1/2 c ground almonds
  • 1/3 c coconut
  • 2/3 c gluten free hot cereal (be sure to grind this in the coffee grinder until quite fine)
  • 3/4 cup flour blend
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking pwd

5.  Add 1/2 cup raisins, stir.

6.  Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet for 20 minutes.

0
Comment