I don't want to make you read too much before getting to the recipe so I'll make it short and sweet, just like this recipe! Banana bread is so good because bananas are innately sweet, especially when they get past the "peel and eat" stage. But, it's also good because it's one of those foods that manages to be whatever you want it to be. If you're looking for a ...
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In the US, and specifically south Louisiana, we are in under a “Stay At Home order” due to COVID-19. Life has reorganized itself; school is out, my brick and mortar business has been shut down for over two weeks, and we have been isolated at home, besides weekly trips to the grocery store. We have been cooking, gardening, cleaning, crafting, and organizing like little worker bees. We are lucky to ...
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Granola This is a recipe I modified from 100 Days of Real Food 6 cups rolled oats6 tbsp butter (melted)1/2 cup honey 1 tbsp cinnamon2 tsp vanilla1 tsp salt Preheat oven to 250°F and place silpat or parchment paper on sheet pan, spread oats evenly on sheet; bake for 20 minutesMelt butter; add honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, mix well. Place in large bowl with toasted oats and ...
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie This is my go to smoothie recipe at home. 1 cup strawberries (frozen)1/2 each banana (frozen)1 cup spinach (fresh)1/2 cup yogurt or keifer1/4 cup almond milk (if needed to thin)2 tbsp ground flax meal1 tbsp collagen powder Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
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Cajun Garlic Caesar with Cayenne Croutons A riff off of my mom's "Caesar" salad For the salad:4 cloves garlic (minced)1 pinch red pepper flakes (crushed)1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup balsamic vinegar4 cups romaine lettuce (shredded)1/4 cup parmesan cheese (chipped, shredded, or grated)For the croutons:4 slices less then fresh bread (cubed)2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1/4 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp ...
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