Who doesn’t love a great drop biscuit? ? Luckily, we don’t have any gluten issues in our house! Although, an intervention may be needed at some point. I used to be guilty of grabbing the refrigerated pre-made biscuits. Then I progressed to making biscuits with Bisquick until I tried this recipe from Something Homemade. It is so easy and versatile, you will never go back to the pre-made dough again. If you manage to have some left over, they are a favorite in our house for next day breakfast sandwiches. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups…
I LOVE salads. Eating a wide variety of cooked vegetables is not one of my strengths (traumatized by overcooked spinach as a kid), but I love them raw in salads. They are my go-to for lunchtime to try and avoid a cheesy sandwich in the panini maker (it just taunts me from the counter). I got this Corn and Tomato Salad recipe from a summer cooking class with Something Homemade. It is one of my favorites and definitely worth sharing with family and friends during the summer time. Ingredients 3 cups fresh arugula (about 2 ounces) 3 cups fresh…
A few years ago, my doctor told me to increase my daily greens intake. (Why is it that they never tell you to increase your cookie dough intake?) At the time, I insisted that I ate plenty of greens with daily salads and vegetables. My doctor simply told me, “You can’t possibly eat enough greens. You have to juice and blend them in order to get enough on a daily basis”. So, there began my fixation with green juices and now smoothies. Benefits of Juicing and Blending: We all need an abundance of fresh vegetables and…
After having some health issues years ago, I decided to spend more time making green juices and smoothies and less time baking. Not an easy thing for a chocolate chip cookie dough addict hence the health issues. As much as I enjoy homemade green juices, some days I just don’t have the time for shopping and washing and storing of all the various greens. To help me when I am constantly on the go, I have turned to this quick green smoothie recipe. Smoothies are a great way to start your morning or get through the busy part of…
If you are a not a morning person, this is the perfect green juice to get you off to a great start for the day. This recipe comes from Cherie Calbom, better known as “The Juice Lady”. Fennel is said to help the body release endorphins, from the brain into the bloodstream. According to the “Juice Bible”, endorphins help lessen anxiety, fear and promote a mood of euphoria. If you are going to rely on fennel juice to feel euphoric, we may a bigger issue at hand. Having said that, Cherie Calbom has some great recipes…