Felecity W.
Oh garlic is yummy! Try roasting it with veggies in the oven, in sauces, sauteed with kale or spinach, also garlic mashed potatoes are amazing!
Posts by Felecity W.
When I got married I could only cook maybe 2 things and I have gotten alot better. Just try new recipes and don't be afraid when things don't turn out perfect the first time, cooking is alot of practice. I have also found that if you follow the directions exactly the first time and don't try to improvise, things generally turn out better.
Try these super easy and yummy recipes I have made in the past. Let me know how they turn out!
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/open-faced-tomato-grilled-cheese
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/mexican-macaronie-vegan-2
I really like mint iced tea. You can also just brew plain old liptons with fresh mint leaves. As I run out of tea I also like to mix different flavors together and just experiment.
Ohhh lemon drizzle cake sounds amazing! Also, Angel Food cake is super yummy when homemade!
If you have access to a Mexican bakery you should definitely try Tres Leches cake. It's super yummy, its traditionally served at weddings. It's basically a sponge cake that is soaked in 3 different types of milk.
Also Black forest cake is really good.
Have you ever tried Almond milk? It is yummy and amazing as a creamer in my opinion...Also the Soy-Nog is in stores now, if you have never tried it you are in for a treat! It's lighter than normal Egg-Nog and freezes as well as milk.
Try using brown rice as, or couscous instead of pasta. Lentils are also very yummy, if you know how to cook beans you will have no problem with the lentils. (I have a bean cooking tut if you need it)
I also have alot of vegetarian and vegan recipes if you want to check them out. Here are a few of my favorites. Hope you find something you like!
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/green-chili-enchiladasvegetarian
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easy-split-pea-soup-vegan
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/vegan-pinto-beansrice-kale-3/versions/1
Here are alot of really cool ideas with amazing pics! Hope these help.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Frankenstein-Finger-Cookies/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetpeacupcakes/1202204889/
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tombstone-cookies-10000001534861/
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=halloween+food&um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=ck2&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=996&bih=622&tbm=isch&tbnid=wT3FU6D5FSCwtM:&imgrefurl=http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/carrot-finger-food-683529/&docid=W2rqsROQMDWTfM&imgurl=http://familyfun.go.com/assets/cms/recipes/carrot-finger-food-halloween-recipe-photo-420-FF1002HWEENA11.jpg&w=420&h=420&ei=KQedTqKhIa_2sQKHue3FCQ&zoom=1
http://www.barefootfloor.com/blog/index.php/2010/10/a-full-menu-of-creepy-delicious-halloween-recipes-halloween-food-for-everyone-but-the-squeamish/
KnittyNora bread isn't necessary "bad" for you it's the refined white flour and processed bread that is bad because your body doesn't know how to process it and it doesn't provide the necessary nutrients you need. Carbs can be found in fruit, veggies as well as beans, so don't think bread is your only option. If you want to eat bread choose "good" bread that is made from whole wheat and doesn't include high fructose corn syrup. Refined, processed flours and corn syrup are the main reasons people gain weight from breads and pastas. Whole wheat spaghetti is amazing!
Nutritional bars DO NOT make you gain weight. At least not the ones I eat which are mainly granola bars, luna bars, or nutri-bars, these provide a balanced mixture of healthy grains and vitamins to give you energy. I like having a granola bar on me when I am at school along with an apple or some other high fiber fruit. This ensures that I feel satisfied without racing to the vending machine for crap.
Make sure you check the list of ingredients, try to limit or exclude high fructose corn syrup and limit your sugar intake, sugar will give you a short burst of energy but will ultimately make you drag. Also try to include as much whole wheat as possible it is more complex than white flour and way better for you.
Almonds or cashews are also a good snack and full of good fat *omega 3's*. Unsweetened dried fruit is also nice to munch on when you can't break out a noisy apple!
Baby carrots, edame*soy*, and grape tomatoes are a great snack, they are crunchy and you can easily eat them anywhere. I also eat alot of fruit, like bananas,apples, plums, oranges, grapes, peaches anything that transports well and doesn't get soggy. You could also invest in a small Tupperware to transport hummus or peanut butter to dip your veggies/fruit in. If you msg me I can give you an easy hummus recipe.
I don't know if you are a vegetarian or not but hard boiled eggs, tuna with whole wheat crackers and low fat string cheese are all good ideas as well. Whole wheat tortillas with avocado, turkey, peppers, and bean sprouts, is both delicious and filling!
I hope these give you some ideas...Also if you don't have a chance to grab something in the morning you should be aware of the healthy foods in vending machines. My University offers dried almonds, dried fruit with no sugar, unsalted pretzels, water, and 100% juice. They should have a small red heart next to the vending number to help you distinguish healthy choices.
Also Whole foods is a good place to find healthy snacks. Annies is a good brand for buying gummies, and goldfish type snacks. Try the veggie chips sold in the wholesale bins, YUMMY! I love them.
One last thing, consider making breakfast burritos to last you a week or healthy muffins so you have something to eat when you leave for school. I notice if I eat a bowl of oatmeal before school I stay full longer and the grains help me concentrate.
Pigs in blankets...Here is my tutorial for super easy ones. Since you want unhealthy I would try these! I used veggie dogs, but you can use anything.
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easiest-pigs-in-a-blanket-ever
Or mozzarella sticks, I know they were a fav. of my friends when I was a teenager, you could also whip up some marinara sauce or other dipping options.
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easy-mozzerella-sticks
This may be a little too quirky but what about making a bunch of popcorn balls in your favorite colors and hanging them from twine onto a tree. It would be awesome if you made them look like fruit (apples, oranges, plums...). Good luck!
you could always go to a Herbs shop and get Rind of Orange, Roobis (red tea), Vanilla, Cinnamon, rosehips, cloves, nutmeg, ECT. I tend to like my Black teas more like a spice tea. The Herbal shop I get loose leaf herbs from sells the above in huge glass bottles and I just smell around until I find the perfect mixture.
Also you can dye linen and muslin type fabrics with black tea for an aged antique feeling. If you would like to try making soap you could try adding the tea into the soap batter like I did with coffee in this tutorial
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/cinnamon-coffee-soap
This approach involves a premade bar of soap, all you do is remelt it. VERY EASY!
Glad I could help, Let me know how it turned out!
Also if you want to make an easy custom dipping sauce mix equal parts Ranch and Mustard, you will end up with a type of honey mustard, very yummy!
What about pigs in a blanket? Everyone loves them and they are easy to make. Here is a how to
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easiest-pigs-in-a-blanket-ever
Also enchiladas are a HUGE potluck hit where I'm from, they are also easy to make.
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/green-chili-enchiladasvegetarian
For dessert you could use half a watermelon to transport mixed fruit. Maybe take along some cool whip or greek yogurt to make the fruit more elegant.
I thought of that but I also like to cook low cholesterol, and low caloric value I enjoyed the pictures though.
Also I only eat cheese occasionally, other than that I am a full vegan so it would be difficult to modify a recipe to the point of impossibility.