Lately I've been trying to cut out my Starbucks habit. And I've found some very yummy (and 10% of the cost) hot chocolate recipes! Austrian Cocoa Makes 3 servings: 2 Tbsp cocoa 2 Tbsp sugar 3/4 c boiling water 2 1/3 c milk 1 -2 sticks cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla Directions: In saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar, and hot water. ... Continue reading...
Starbucks Replacement Ideas – Hot Chocolate
Feb 13
Baked Apples – Kids in the Kitchen!
Oct 06
So my daughter (9yrs old) has taken to baking (aka making a gigantic mess) in the kitchen. And, with a lack of chocolate chips, cocoa powder, maple syrup, cream cheese, and half a dozen spices, what's a girl to do? We went for baked apples - in the microwave. Per apple: 1. Cut in half, and scoop out the core.(mommy's job) 2. Lay ... Continue reading...
Oriental Steak Strips
Jan 10
I love, love, love this dish! Unfortunately, my crew isn't as adventurous as I. They were not sure about the raisins in with their meat, but you can't knock it until you try it! Recipe from Great American Recipes, altered to be gluten-free. Ingredients: 1 lb thinly sliced beef round steak 1 red pepper, sliced thinly 1 medium ... Continue reading...
My kids are LOOOOVING –
Jun 11
leftover rice for breakfast! Of course I serve it hot, with hot milk, raisins, cinnamon, and sugar, but eh! It's a good use of leftovers. Toss in a little flax seed or brown rice and you have a great source of fiber too. ... Continue reading...
