Thursday, November 26, 2015

Fruity dump cake



Note: this recipe come's from a viewer.

Serves: Varies

1 box spice cake mix
2 cans spiced apple pie filling
2 sticks of butter
Empty spiced apple pie filling into pan
Pour spiced cake mix over filling evenly
Place slices of stick butter over mixture
Bake at 400
1 hour
Delicious while hot with scoop of vanilla ice cream!!!!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Chicken Salad Pizza



Serves: 12

12 scallions, chopped thinly
3 lg. carrots,shredded
3 bell peppers, cut 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 lb. snap peas, halves
6 c. chicken breast meat, cooked & chopped
1 1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 1/2 c. olives, chopped
1 1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped
1 1/2 c. fresh oregano
1 1/2 c. blanched silvered almonds, toasted
2 c. Alfredo sauce
2 c. Cheese of your choice
Garlic powder
Red pepper flakes

Pizza Crust
2 (12 in.) pre bake Pizza crust

Direction:

1. Place crust on a cookie sheet, then spread the filling mixture over crust. Bake until it's crisp and warm, according to the directions on the package.

Living Better Suggestions:
You can also turn your Thanksgiving Turkey into a pizza, Just make sure you don't have dressing/ stuffing inside of it.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Money Saving tip Tuesday... Food Shopping



* Picture from: uthmag.com


Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.

Once again thank you for sticking around, for this Fourth and last edition of Money saving tips for this November edition. I will be bring you different Money saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday.

My food shopping can be quite stressful at times but, if you follow these helpful tips Stress will be a goner before it even get there.

My "BIGGEST" food pet peeves is, seeing people strolling in the store snacking off food that has no label. Reading Sample's! So, Why I am sharing this with you? Because this is a sign that say's my number 1 tip.

1. Eat before leaving your house reason being is because people who don't eat before leaving, have a tendency to snack off of food in the store.

2. Make your shopping list a head of time. For example, you notice your low on flour jot it down, and post that list on the refrigerator so; its always there for the net item to come along.

3. Break your shopping in half. For example, you have your children or partner with you divide the list in half. (Hint,Hint: if you have young children this is a great way to teach them about money values, and how to spend money).


Monday, November 23, 2015

Hot out of the oven... GMO




*Note:Please continue to read this blog article.

Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.
Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have became more wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday.
In this edition I will be bring you a video on GMO (genetically modified organism) foods, from all time 10s conspiracies channel on Youtube.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Breakfast Ravioli



Adapted from: http://vegetarian.betterrecipes.com/peanut-butter-ravioli-w…

Ravioli isn't just for Lunch, or Dinner you can enjoy the taste for breakfast to.

Serves: 4

Filling:
11 oz. lean ground breakfast sausage
1/4 tsp. eggs, scrambled
1/4 tsp. shredded potatoes
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen ravioli cheese, leave at room temperate - (add cheese when you start to fill up the pasta)

Pasta:
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 lg. Eggs
3 Tbsp. Water
1 tsp . Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. course Himalayan Salt

Egg Wash:
1 Egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. Water

to Cook:
1/2 gallon boiling Water

Directions:

1. cook the filling in a skillet, until cooked all the way through.
In a small bowl, combine sausage, potatoes, egg, set aside.

2. Pasta: In a glass mixing bowl, make a well in the flour. In a small bowl, combine eggs, water, oil and salt. Pour egg mixture slowly into flour and mix with two fingers until completely incorporated. Knead dough for 7-8 minutes. Working with 1/4 of the dough at a time, roll into a rectangle. Spread filling evenly over half of dough. Brush other half of dough with egg wash. Fold that half of the dough over filling and lightly pat to remove air then seal edges. Sprinkle the dough and the roller with flour, press firmly and cut into ravioli. Cook ravioli in the boiling water, 6 ravioli at a time, for 6-7 minutes. Remove to a strainer.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Oatmeal-Cranberry Muffins



These muffins are another holiday favorite to display for this holiday season. The taste will have you and you're guest coming back for more.

serves: 1 dozen

1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour* gluten free flour
6 oz. uncooked regular oats
2 Tbsp. sugar * Sugar substitute
1/2 tsp. course Himalayan Salt
1 c. milk * (Almond, Rice, Soy)
1 egg
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 c.fresh cranberry
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

1. Blend together flour, oats, baking powder, sugar, salt into a medium size glass bowl; build a well in the center of the mixture.

2. Blend together milk,egg, and oil; add to the dry mixture, stirring just until moistened. Gently fold in cranberry.

3. coat muffin pan with cooking spray, spoon batter into pan filling 2/3 full. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg over muffins, and bake at 425 for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Note:
When using sugar substitute the measurement are different, then the actual measurements.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Cranberry-Raisin pudding cake



Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/…/25…/ultimate-cranberry-pudding-cake/

This cake will WOW any guest on this holiday season.

Serves: 12

6 Tbsp. Margarine
2 c. Pure cane sugar
4 c. all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. course Himalayan salt
2 c.Evaporated milk
1 (12 oz.) pkg. cranberries
1 c. Margarine
2 c.Pure cane sugar
1 c. Heavy cream
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1/3 c. raisins

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. combine together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

2. In a large glass bowl, cream together the 6 Tbsp. Margarine and 2 c. sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the evaporated milk. Stir in the cranberries, Raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3. Bake in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

4. Making the healthy Sauce: In a saucepan, combine 1 c. Margarine, 2 c sugar, and cream. Bring sauce to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tsp. vanilla.