Monday, January 24, 2022

Roasted Cauliflower Bowls

 https://www.budgetbytes.com/roasted-cauliflower-taco-bowls/

Keeper: Savory Oatmeal

 https://www.budgetbytes.com/savory-oatmeal/


This was delicious and relatively easy and quite fast. I do think this recipe would be more powerful if I had a more staple friendly version.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Crudite Dip

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4slTcKd2ztk


The Tastier one -- not sure I got the proportions right. It was okay, but not sure it was worth it.

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Mushroom Rice

 https://www.budgetbytes.com/mushroom-rice/


AMAZING fresh, less good warmed up later

Roasted Broccoli-- So yummy i ate it all when it was still warm

 https://www.budgetbytes.com/perfect-oven-roasted-broccoli/


Made it again a second time and it wasn't nearly as good, I don't think I had as small of pieces

Sombrero Salad (Evergreens inspired)

 Romaine, Avocado, Grape Tomatoes, Fire Roasted Corn, JalapeƱo, Black Beans, Tortilla Chips, Local White Cheddar, 

Cilantro lime dressing

Also added pickled red onions and some pickled peppers



Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Instant Oatmeal Packets

 https://www.theyummylife.com/Instant_Oatmeal_Packets

Base

1/3 quick oats

1 tsp chia seeds or hemp hearts

pinch of salt

1/8 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp brown sugar

optional: 2 tsp powdered milk, 2 tsp oat bran


many possible toppings

i did 1/4 cup dried cherries and like 1-2 tbsp silvered almonds

1. Hot Water Method. (works with quick or instant oats, but not with old fashioned oats). Pour an oatmeal packet into a heat tolerant mug or bowl, pour in 2/3 c. boiling water, stir, and let stand until thickened. Instant oats are ready in 2-3 minutes. Quick oats are ready in 4-5 minutes.