Sweet Potato Cresent Role...this is good stuff

from Simply in Season
Combine in a large bowl:
1 1/2 c. whole wheat bread flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 T active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground allspice


In large saucepan, combine:
1 c. sweet potatoes (cooked and mashed)
1 c. milk
1/4 c. butter

Cook over medium heat, stirring until butter is melted and mixture is warm. Add to flour mixture. Beat with mixer set on low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is all moistened, 1-2 min.

Add:
1 large egg beaten
mix at medium speed for 3 minutes.

Add:
2-2 1/2 c. bread flour
Stir in enough flour by hand to make dough easy to handle. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 7-9 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turn to grease both sides, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough and divide it in half. Roll each half of dough on lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.

Brush each circle with 1 T meltedbutter. Cut into 12 wedges and tightly roll up each wedge from wide end to point. Place crescent rolls, point-side down, on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees until golden brown, 12-15 min.

15 Great Healthy Snacks from Self Magazine

1. Two cups of watermelon cubes at 85 calories.

2. One cup of blueberries at 90 calories.
3. Thirty grapes at 100 calories.
4. Celery stick and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter at 100 calories.
5. 15 baby carrots have 64.5 calories.
6. One 6 oz. light fat free yogurt has 100 calories.
7. Six reduced-fat Triscuits have 100 calories.
8. One half cup of berries and two tablespoons of low-fat whipped cream has 100 calories.
9. 24 unsalted almonds has 80 calories.
10. Half of a turkey sandwich, 2 0z. of turkey breast on whole wheat bread, mustard, lettuce and tomato is about 100 calories.
11. One low fat cheese stick is about 80 calories.
12. One Healthy Choice fudge bar has 100 calories.
13. One half cup of water packed tuna and one stalk of celery has about 83 calories.
14. Ten rice crackers and 2 tablespoons of salsa has 90 calories.
15. One medium apple has about 81 calories.

REAL ICE CREAM

I have to thank my mom for buying this and showing it to me.  I LOVE ice cream.  If lactose intolerance has kicked my but, it has been with the lack of ice cream.  I know that it is not the best to take something with the lactose enzyme built in, but for an occasional taste of greatness....ahhh

ITS REAL ICE CREAM!  It is Breyers all Natural Vanilla Ice Cream....next cookie dough?!?!?

Popeye loves Spinach here is a great recipe for Poached Eggs Florentine!

My spinach is growing rapidly in the garden.  This looks like a fabulous recipe.  I am going to get some Gruyère and try this one out!



Ingredients


1/3 C sunflower margarine
1/4C  plain flour
1 1/4 Cup semi-skimmed milk
3C fresh spinach, washed and any large stalks removed
White wine vinegar
8 very fresh, medium, organic, free-range eggs
1/2 C Gruyère, coarsely grated

Method

1. Melt 2/3 of margarine in a small pan, add the flour and cook gently for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer very gently, stirring occasionally.

2. Pack as much spinach as you can into a large pan and place over a high heat. As it wilts, gradually add the remainder and, when it has all wilted, cover and cook for 1 minute. Tip into a colander and press out the liquid. Melt the remaining margarine in the same large pan, remove from the heat and add the spinach. Season.

3. Preheat the grill to high. Bring water to the boil in a wide shallow pan. Add a little vinegar and salt and reduce the heat until a few bubbles rise up from the base. Break in 4 eggs and poach very gently for 3 minutes. They need to be quite soft as they will cook further under the grill. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Repeat with the other 4 eggs.

4. Briefly reheat the spinach and spoon into 4 buttered, small, shallow ovenproof dishes. Top with the poached eggs. Stir  2/3 of the cheese into the sauce, season and spoon over the eggs. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and grill for 2 minutes, until lightly golden. Serve with wholewheat toast.

Hatred Towards me is FIERCE

So I thought I only had 3 followers as athe blog says.  Lots of more of you are lurking around.  I was getting some fierce feedback on my lack of postings the last few weeks....well I apologize! 

It is returning today!

Homemade Ranch dressing

Last week after reading the ingredients in the Kraft Ranch dressing, I decided it is time to try to make my own.  To be honest, I haven't tried this yet, but it will be on my shopping list for this week.

Here is the recipe for homemade ranch dressing...

Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper


Directions

Super Yummy Children's Power alls

These are delicious...and sort of good for you!   Endulge a bit in this snack!

1 cup honey
1 cup peanut butter
3 cups oats
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
any combination of chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

Mix all ingredients together and roll into balls. Chill to prevent stickiness.