This morning, my throat hurt. After I had this soup, POOF! it was gone. It was like a cough drop that tastes great, and works for any day, whatever your mood be! And super easy, too... I like having just plain soup, but if you prefer more stuff inside the soup, just add whatever you want (pretty much). If you prefer a tomato base, just add tomato paste or sauce. Or, if you like noodles, just cook some noodles and add it to it! Customizable and yummy... what more could you want?! Serves 1-2 people, depending on how hungry they are... Of course, you could just use less water. Ingredients: 1 small carrot - 1 small onion (I used a green onion, and I used about a sprig (is that the right word?) of that.)
- 1 liter water (I'm not exactly sure how much I used, so if this looks like too much or too little, add more or pour some out.)
- 1 broth cube (I like to use mushroom and herb)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Wash and peel the carrot. Cut off both ends, then cut in half the long way. Take one of those halves, then cut it in half again the long way. Cut the short way until all the carrot is diced. Repeat with the other side. (Note: sorry if I'm making this sound complicated, so if you don't understand what I'm saying, I don't blame you. Just dice the carrot)
- Cut the onion. (See! That was simpler)
- On medium heat, cook the carrots and onion till the carrots are slightly soft, and the onions are translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Boil the water, and turn off the heat. Add the broth cube and salt. Stir till the broth cube has dissolved. Add the carrots and onions, then stir and serve! (Notes: I like to add an ice cube when my soup is too hot. Note 2: I have this water heater thing that you can plug in, which boils water fa
Yes, yes, I know. I'm doing loads of cookies. But it's worth it! Anyway, these cookies are officially called Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cookies. But who wants to say all that when they can just say Blaze Cookies? Or, better yet, just eat them? It is a lovely blend of fruit, protein, and blissful chocolate and sugar. I have an incredibly healthy sweet tooth. I can only take full pleasure in cookies if I know what went into them (and how healthy they are!). So, indeed, these meet my standards. I was a bit hesitant at first to make them, because, well, have you ever tried a cookie like this?! But in the end, my baking sense won over. So here is the recipe: - 6 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 ripe banana (see instructions below)
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup grated chocolate (or chocolate curls. Chocolate chips would work fine, too)
To prepare the banana: slice the banana in half the long way, then cut into smaller pieces. Transfer to a bowl, then mash slightly with a fork. Refrigerate. To prepare the cookies: cream the butter and sugar. Add egg, and blend till creamy. Mix in peanut butter and again stir till thick and creamy. Carefully fold in the bananas, then the flour, mixing well, but be careful not to crush the banana chunks. Fold in the chocolate, and bake in a 175 preheated oven for 17-20 minutes. Let cool and enjoy! Question of the Week:
What is your favorite combination of food?
I've always enjoyed peppermint and chocolate-when it's pure. Oh, and chocolate and peaches, strawberries, marshmallows... the list goes on and on!
And:
If you could name a cookie, what would the name be? Think creative! I've wanted to name something or someone Blaze, so that's why this has the Blaze Cookies name. Even though they aren't on fire!
You are probably thinking, 'Oh, another cooking recipe... sigh.' Oh, but don't sigh yet. This isn't a normal recipe. This is a dream recipe. Literally. Last night, I dreamed up this recipe while I was asleep. Funny, even my subconscious likes baking. These are apple, cinnamon, pecan (or walnut), oat cookies. If you think they are healthy, it's an understatement. For cookies. If you think these won't taste good... immediately revise your idea of healthy. These are fantastic! By now, you are most likely wanting the recipe, so here it is. - 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- large shake of cinnamon
- dash of nutmeg
- 1 small apple, peeled and diced (or 1/2 cup apple sauce)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar mixed in with the apples
- 1/3 cup crushed walnuts (or pecans, whichever you have. Or both...)
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/2 cup wholemeal flour (you can use white flour, but it doesn't get as rich a flavor)
Cream the brown sugar and butter together. Mix in egg, then stir in cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in the apple, then the walnuts and oats. Finally, mix in the flour, and put in large globs (don't you love the word glob?) on a baking sheet in a 175 degree preheated oven for 17-20 minutes. Once cool, eat and enjoy! Question of the Week:
What is your favorite type of cookie?
And:
Have you ever had a really strange, cool dream?
Lately, the fall spirit has been getting into me. Both good and bad. I've been feeling a bit of that fall thing, where you aren't really gloomy, just a tad bit glum. And with all the things going on, it isn't surprising. So here I have posted my Wind down, warming to the heart, cinnamon muffin recipe for one. It is a recipe adapted from Kim1 of Food.com. However, I've added a few things to make the taste taste better. I find it is the perfect fall warm-me up with the Fall Apple Cider, posted below. Unfortunately, I don't have pictures right now, but as soon as I do, I will post. :)1/4 cup flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of cinnamon Dash of nutmeg 2 tablespoons milk 1/3 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons oil Small spoonful of molasses 1 Sift together flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. 2 Combine egg, oil, and milk, add to dry ingredients. Stir just enough to moisten. 3 Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full. 4 Bake at 400.
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