Thursday, June 26, 2014

Morning sunrise sandwich




Sunrise sandwich:
(This is a twist on Breakfast pizza)

  8 Waffles

  8  Eggs fried * omit if vegan- Tofu
  8  Premade hash browns
  8  Sausage patties * omit if vegan- Seitan
  8 Cheese slices * omit if vegan-  Vegan cheese
  Maple syrup- to spread on the top waffle

You can even make this into a panini breakfast sandwich.


Serves: 4



Question:


What's your favorite breakfast sandwich?

Sunday, June 22, 2014

under $10.00 Spaghetti




*Note: Depending on the grocery store you shop at.
Plus this recipe is for vegans/vegetarians as well.

Serves: 4


4 pkg. Ramen

 2-3 cups tomato sauce
 Frozen vegetables (ratio vary on size)
1-2 cans spam or tuna ( if your using spam, chop into small pieces)* omit if vegan

Directions:


 Boil water, add noodles cook for 3 mins.

Drain the water from noodles, add spam or tuna to the sauce and pour over noodles and serve.


Tip: If your wanting to go meatless, but want the flavor of meat.

add the meat flavor to your sauce as its cooking, or just save the packets for flavoring  homemade soups. You can also use ketchup if you do not have tomato sauce, or tomato paste.













Question:

 How is this for your budget?





Friday, June 20, 2014

Summer sundae pizza




1 pkg. Store brought cookie dough 
2 cups Ice cream (your favorite flavor)
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 1/2 cups whipped cream
12 cherries with stems

Directions:

Spread cookie dough out onto a pizza pan, and bake for according to package.
Once finished allow the cookie to rest before applying all your ingredients.
And enjoy!

Serves: 12



Question:


What your favorite topping on a sundae?

Thursday, June 19, 2014

The Uptown burger




*Note: This recipe can be made for vegetarian/ vegan as will.
The vegetarian/ vegan version will be underneath this recipe.

The burger joint:


1 (2lbs) ground meat (your choice)

2 Tbsp. Minced onions
3 Tbsp. Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. Old bay seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup breadcrumbs

 Load me up station:


1 1/4 lbs. Cheese 

2 Tbsp. Fresh mushrooms
2 Tbsp. Bacon chopped

Married to marinade:


 2 cups milk

 1 pkg ranch dressing (vary on the ounces)
2 Tbsp. Peppercorns

* Note: double up if need more marinade


Directions:

 Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into balls.

Cut cheese into six pieces and add the mushrooms, plus bacon.
Flatten the balls slightly to make patties, Place into marinade and flip well to combine.
 Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Heat the butter & 1 Tbsp. Oil in a large fry pan. 
Pressing with a spatula to flatten slightly. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes each side, or until the patties are browned & the cheese melts.

 Serves: 6


THE UPTOWN BURGER: Vegetarian/ Vegan


The  burger joint:


3 (16 oz) cans pinto beans

1 cup brown rice, cooked
2 Tbsp. Minced onions
3 Tbsp. Cayenne pepper
 1  Tbsp. Old bay seasoning
5 cloves roast garlic
2 large eggs * omit if vegan
 3/4 cup oat flour

Load me up station:


1 1/4 lb cheese * omit if vegan

2 Tbsp. Guacamole
2 Tbsp. Mushrooms


Directions:


Mash beans mix in all ingredients, batter should be slightly moist.

 Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into balls.
Cut cheese into six pieces and add the guacamole, plus mushrooms.
Flatten the balls slightly to make patties, Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes each side, or until the patties are browned & the cheese melts.

 Serves: 6



Question:


 What topping would  you put on this burger  to complete it?

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Living with....Food allergy!



 Thank you so much for staying tune into Living better cafe.
It truly means a lot to me that you find my help very useful.
 I hope you are taking in my advice as well as applying it to your home or space.
Living better cafe isn't just all about organizing your space, it is also about creative food.
Introducing you to a different side of food, while making it your own.
 There is a way that you can still enjoy the meals you love, just remove the ailing food.
How is it done? Why its quite simple.
First you know what triggers your system reaction, remove that triggering food.
Like if your gluten sensitive you eliminate all gluten products.
 Its all about still enjoying food, without the side effects you would have if you were to eat it.
 I hope I have cleared up any concerns you may have. 
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Question: 


How do you deal with your food allergies?




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Monday, June 16, 2014

Shark tank spritzer




*Note: Kid friendly beverage

 1 liter club soda

  Cherries
Lime 
Ice

Garnish with: Swedish fish on toothpick

Direction:
Juice cherries in a juicer, then add the juice to the club soda.
Spritz lime at the last minute

Serves: 4 cups


*Note: To make this into an adult drink, add your favorite alcoholic beverage.



Sunday, June 15, 2014

S'more Nacho



* Note: this recipe is an oldie with a twist


Graham crackers (break them in half)

Marshmallows
 Chocolate syrup
 Chocolate chip (if you want extra chocolaty fun) 

Directions:


Break the Graham cracker in half to look like chips.

Add butter into pot to melt marshmallows, once marshmallows are melted.
Drizzle the marshmallows, chocolate syrup, onto graham cracker. And jazz it up with chocolate chips.

Serves: vary on the amount of mouths  your feeding


Question:


Can you see this being served at a movie theater?