When I told my kids we were having sweet potato fries at dinner, I got two polar opposite responses. My 6-year old was ecstatic at the prospect of eating sweet potatoes again since he devoured the sweet potato and marshmallow casserole I cooked for Thanksgiving. My 9-year old daughter wasn't at all interested. Although she sampled the same beloved casserole, its consistency reminded her too much of "baby food." So, I strategized my approaches. My daughter would need a positive spin like, "you'll LOVE these fries...they're similar to the … [Read more...]
Green Tea Risotto
March 5, 2012 By 11 Comments
Before today, I had never made risotto from scratch. In fact, the only time I've ever eaten risotto is when it's freshly-made in Italian restaurants. I guess I just didn't trust myself to be able to make a good batch. And, I usually try to steer away from the ultra creamy consistency characteristic of this popular rice dish. But, when I was perusing the recipes from the Secret Recipe Club submissions, I knew I had to try the Green Tea Risotto. How unusual, a risotto dish not made with chicken broth or cream but rather green tea? I've made … [Read more...]
Oven-Baked French Toast
March 2, 2012 By 10 Comments
Earlier this week I was feeling light and uber healthy thanks to the Powerful Green Pomegranate Smoothie I drank and the Fat Free Sour Cream Bavarian dessert I ate. Today, not so much. Ever since Breakfast-for-Dinner nights have become such a hit with my kids, I've been trying to amp up my arsenal of breakfast options. It's so easy to slump into a cereal/yogurt/bagel rut simply because it's mindless and hassle-free. Who wants to deal with ovens and measurements and preparations for breakfast? I'm slowly learning that many "prepared" … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Bavarian: A Delicious Fat Free Dessert
February 29, 2012 By 5 Comments
Have you ever heard of a Sour Cream Bavarian? No idea? I found this recipe of Mom's stuffed in between the appetizer and dinner tabs in one of her crude recipe binders. I automatically assumed it was a dip of some sort given that the main ingredient is sour cream. However, when I perused through the other ingredients, and saw the gelatine and whipped cream, my recollections of this dish--as a tasty dessert--definitely became clearer. This dessert is as light and refreshing as they come. It's the ideal choice after a heavy meal and can … [Read more...]
