Lettuce Wraps

I LOVE lettuce wraps! It’s true. Anytime they’re an option I get them because they’re just fresh and yummy. Last night I made some that I thought were delicious. I had the left overs for lunch today and it was still delicious! So, try some tonight. You can find the recipe here:  restaurantrecipesbook.com  I only made the chicken satay and peanut sauce....

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Brown Rice Salad with Spinach and Tomatoes

Here’s a great dish I found using really simple ingredients. It was delicious! It’s also very forgiving…so you can really change it up as you please. I didn’t have dill so I used flat leaf parsley. Try it…it’s delicious! AND healthy!   Brown Rice Salad w/ Spinach and Tomatoes Adapted from Everyday Food|January|February 2010 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp red-wine vinegar 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp sugar (I used honey) coarse salt and ground pepper   2 c cooked brown rice   1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 2 c baby spinach 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, dill, garlic, and sugar. Season generously with...

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Best and Easiest (no fail) Way to Make Brown Rice

I have to share this with you because I am hoping to have a lot more recipes on here that include brown rice. So, I’m not sure how I stumbled upon this recipe, but I tried it and fell in love. It’s easy and effortless…how can anyone go wrong? Brown Rice Adapted from Pinch My Salt Brown Rice, Water (at least 4 cups to every 1 cup of rice), Kosher salt to taste… So far pretty simple, right!?! …Now here are the insturctions from Pinch of Salt: “Rinse rice in a strainer under cold running water for 30 seconds, swirling the rice around with your hand.  Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.  When water boils, add the rice, stir it once.  Turn heat to medium and boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring...

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Wheat Bread

I have been taking a class called Body Works that teaches people how to eat better and be more active as a family. So, with this class I have set small goals each week to change my diet. One way that I have done this is by making wheat bread. Thank goodness for Patty and her quick wheat grinder. Anyhow, Here’s the receipe I used today. I found it on Mel’s blog. I LOVE her food! This really was delicious, fluffy, and easy bread to make. It does involve kneading (Mia), but it isn’t too bad. Wheat Bread Adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe  3 c warm water 1 1/4 Tbsp instant yeast 1 Tbsp salt 1/4 c canola or vegetable oil 1/3 c honey 1 Tbsp wheat gluten 3 tsp dough enhancer 6-9 c whole wheat flour (freshly ground)  Mix 2 cups of flour with the yeast...

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