Quick,under 15 min, one pan,non meat meal

readybell — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:41:11 +0000

My little sister recently announced she no longer will eat any red meat or chicken. For a family of rabid foodies that is akin to saying she is moving to Africa. We are meat lovers. I have tried to reason with her and she is pretty convinced that when she eats at my house I will be sneaking in meat (not ruling that out) but in actuality I think it is a great opportunity to come up with a few non meat and chicken meals. Thus the no meat Fajita.

You will need:

1) vidalia onions (3)

2) 4 red bell peppers

3) High fiber tortillas. These tend to have more protein (about 8g)

4) cheese, salsa

5) cocnut oil

I started sauteeing everthing in coconut oil a few months back and it has really made a difference. It does not burn as easily as olive oil and it is a lot healthier than many of the other fats. It is one of the oils recommended for skin and hair heath which is exactly what I remind myself when I am slathering it on my food. I like Aunt Patty’s cocunut oil

Chop the onions and red peppers up. Warm a pan over medium high heat with a about spoon of coconut oil. Saute onions and red peppers in pan untill tender (about 10-15min)

Warm tortilla. I generally just throw on the burner and flip it until it is gently blistered. Fill tortilla with peppers, onions and cheese and salsa. Yum! You will be surprised at how tasty and filling it is. It is also very low calories and high in antioxidents.

Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. I really enjoy Kendall Jacksons Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. It is under $18 and it is a very solid Sauvignon Blanc.

Auntie Paula’s Mixed Nuts Brittle with a twist

readybell — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:30:16 +0000

I love brittle. Rich, buttery, scrumptious brittle. Add mixed nuts and I am in heaven as is anyway who tries this great recipe. Keep in mind buying at a store any form of handmade brittle is pretty pricey. Making it at home is very inexpensive and it can be a great treat to have on a large platter for guests to nibble on after dinner. I make brittle for friends and family who need a little taste of home.

What you will need

Pot, candy thermometer,2 cookie sheets,

2.5 cups Mixed nits (almonds, pecans and peanuts)

1 1/4 cup light corn syrup

2 1/2 cups of sugar

5 tbs butter

1 tablespoon vanilla(the twist) (good stuff not imitation)

2 teaspoons of baking soda

1 cup of water

1 tablespoon salt

How To:

Start by greasing your cookie trays with butter. Next add sugar, corn syrup, water and salt to pot. Stir infrequently while sugar dissolves. Once the temp hits 290 add nuts and butter. Stir constantly until temp hits 300. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Stir well and then pour on to cookie sheets. Use spatuala to drag mixture along cookie sheet. This is crazy hot so be careful. Let sit for two hours. Break and enjoy!

For a variation you can add just one type of nuts.

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Quick,under 15 min, one pan,non meat meal

Auntie Paula’s Mixed Nuts Brittle with a twist