It Inspired Me

It's been a long time since I've posted about a new drink.  This one is really nothing to write home about but I wanted to add it to the list. I had to add more than twice the amount of sweetener than was instructed. 1 1/2 ounces light rum 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon simple syrup or superfine sugar (2:1 ratio of water to sugar) Shake all ingredients and enjoy.

Here's a Penzey's recipe for baked oatmeal.  My favorite part of the recipe is that you can make it the night before.  Then pop it in the oven in the morning and enjoy an easy warm good breakfast.  Experiment with the fruit you put in it, peaches, blueberries, apricots, apples.  The options are endless.  Share if you try something that is good.  1/2 Cup butter, softened (1 stick) 1/4 Cup white sugar 1/2 Cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 Cup milk 1/2-1 tsp. PENZEYS CINNAMON 1/2 tsp. salt 1 TB. baking powder 3 Cups regular or quick-cooking oats 1/2 Cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 peach, skinned, chopped, pit removed 2 TB. VANILLA SUGAR warm milk (optional) Beat together the butter and sugars. Mix in the eggs, milk, CINNAMON, salt, baking powder and oats. Beat well. Add the fruit. Pour into a greased 8-inch square pan. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°. Uncover the pan and sprinkle with VANILLA SUGAR. Bake in p...

This was good but I would change a few things if I did  it again.  First, don't let pasta open to the oven, keeping all the noodles covered with the sauce.  Also, don't overdue the amount of pasta, err on the side of sparce. 8 Ounce spaghetti (uncooked) 2 eggs (beaten) 1⁄3 Cup Parmesan Cheese 1⁄2 Cup onion (finely minced) 2 Tablespoon margarine 1 Cup sour cream 1 Pound Italian sausage (chicken is also good) 4 Ounce Mozzarella Cheese 1 1⁄2 Cup spaghetti sauce Break spaghetti in half and cook till al dente. Drain. While spaghetti is hot, mix with Parmesan cheese and Large eggs. Press spaghetti into bottom and up sides of a well greased 10 inch pie plate. Saute/fry onion in margarine. Mix with lowfat sour cream and spread over crust. Brown sausage and drain fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Simmer 10 min. Spoon over lowfat sour cream and "pie crust". Cover with foil and freeze. To serve: Thaw and bake at 350 degrees for 25 min. Put mozzarella cheese on top, continue baki...

These are very good and very addicting.  Thanks to Jean for sharing the recipe.  They are perfect to have around in the summer.  1/2 c milk 1/2 c butter 1/2 c peanut butter 2 c sugar 4 T cocoa 3 c uncooked oatmeal 1 t vanilla 1/2 t salt 1/2 c chopped nuts Bring milk to a boil.  Pour over butter and peanut butter blending well.  Add sugar and cocoa, blending well.  Add oatmeal, vanilla and salt.  Spread into 9x12 buttered pan.  Chill till firm.  Enjoy

1 head broccoli 1 T olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 T grated Parmesan Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Peel the outer layer of the broccoli stalks. Cut the broccoli lengthwise keeping the stalk and broccoli florets intact. (The long broccoli spears should resemble trees.) Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to coat and roast until nicely caramelized, about 15 minutes. Turn broccoli over and sprinkle with grated the Parmesan. Cook until the Parmesan melts, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and serve immediately.

This is a very good stew, especially in the fall when the root vegetables are in season.  Thanks to Andrea for sharing this. 1 c dried yellow or tradition lentils 3-4 c water or vegetable stock 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped  1 large carrot, chopped 1 large or 2 medium potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes 2 c peeled diced butternut squash or sweet potato 2 c chopped kale, stems removed Combine water and lentils in pot and bring to boil, stirring frequently.  While heating, chop and add other ingredients in the order listed, except kale.  Once the water boils, turn head to low.  Stir in kale.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Simmer 45 minutes.  Serve with steamed rice.

Only problem is that you'll buy a bottle of the dressing to only use 1/4 cup of it.  I did like it though.  Don't mind all the Kraft references.  If you find another brand, have at it.  1/2 lb. linguine, uncooked 3 cups broccoli florets 3 carrots, peeled, sliced 2 tsp. oil 1lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into strips 1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing 1 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 min.  Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add meat; cook until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Stir in dressing and teriyaki sauce; cook 2 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Drain  pasta mixture; place in large serving bowl. Add meat mixture; toss to coat. For added crunch, sprinkle with 1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts just before serving. Or for another variation, prepare as directed, using KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, a...