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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts
August 11, 2020

We have an abundance of tomatoes growing in our backyard. A great way to use up most of the tomatoes is to make tomato soup! I paired tomato soup with with grilled cheese sandwiches, yum!

A bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich.

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Silver Post Medal for All Time! 418 Posts
July 8, 2020

I pulled out some old recipes and stared cooking more foods that are not gluten free. I don't get to enjoy them myself, but my family does.

A completed lemon-jello pound cake.

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A loaf of ABC bread.
ABC BreadA very moist bread with a syrupy sweet nut topping to die for! ABC stands for apple, banana and chocolate/caramel.

 
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A plate of seafood tacos.
Seafood "Alley" TacosEver price a lobster or shrimp taco? Some places charge $8.99 for a two taco shrimp plate or $9.99 for a two taco lobster plate. I made these homemade seafood tacos for less than $.50 per taco. I call them "Alley" tacos because they are cheaper than a street taco!

 
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A stack of pancakes with syrup and fruit on the top.
Velvety Peanut Butter PancakesIf you are a peanut butter fan like I am, you will love these pancakes. They are silky smooth have just the right amount of peanuty goodness. They are rich, as well, so a little goes a long way. Any topping or syrup goes great with these. I like fruit and a touch of maple!

 
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A blended summer fruit smoothie.
Summer Fruit SmoothieCheers to my newest smoothie concoction featuring dragon fruit, passionfruit and a slice of random fruits that compliment each other - pineapple, mango, banana muted with some ice cubes and almond milk.

 
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A baked loaf of almond butter chocolate chip bread in the pan.
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Banana BreadOut of eggs? You can make this delicious banana bread! This is an easy loaf to make for breakfast to serve with fresh fruit or tea/coffee or a nice dessert treat!

 
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A blender cup filled with chia seed pudding.
Blended Chia Seed PuddingFull of antioxidants, fiber, and protein and so delicious. It is so easy to make and you can add toppings like fruit, nuts and coconut, if desired. Very refreshing in warm weather.

 
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A plate of chayote fries.
Chayote FriesSee if this works with your children. Mine is a very picky eater so I have to find ways for him to be able to eat vegetables. This one for the nth time is an effective trick for him. I'm glad my innovations work so my boy will eat some veggies.

 
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Lemon-Butter Bars
Lemon-Butter BarsI found this recipe amongst my Mom's old recipes. I just love anything made with lemon!

 
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A baked fresh blueberry cobbler cooling in the pan.
Fresh Blueberry CobblerThere was a great deal on blueberries at the store, so I made this. I used much less sugar than the 1/3 cup called for to sprinkle on the top. I also used whey from yogurt making instead of the whole milk.

 
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A plate of squash sardine pancakes.
Squash Sardines PancakesSavory pancakes are not just a snack to my small family. We serve them in meals and the best is to pair them with hot steamed rice. This one I'm making is a kid friendly veggie pancake which I invented in my kitchen lab to trick my picky eater kid again! And it worked well.

 
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A baked loaf of
Homemade BreadThis bread is very simple to make. I'm not that great at cooking, but this turned out even for me! And the best part is that it tastes wonderful! It is extreamly fluffy, and it's a nice and relaxing thing to make.

 
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A plate of java rice, garnished with spring onions.
Java RiceA coworker and I once argued about why our rice breakfast is yellow. She's been really curious about the color. I told her it's margarine and butter that made it yellow and she was not convinced. The staff approached us and asked what's our problem and then we both asked what they put on that rice. She smiled and said it was butter and annato seeds. Haha! I won the debate. Lol!

 
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Adding the chicken mixture on top of salad greens.
Sticky Fingers Chicken SaladThis is a recipe my daughter passed onto me. It is quick and easy and tasty! A good summertime recipe too.

 
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A baked apple and brie hand pie.
Apple and Brie Hand PiesMake this sweet and savory dessert in under 25 minutes (if you have a ready to bake pie crust ready to use).

 
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A plate of pomegranate rosemary chicken.
Pomegranate Rosemary ChickenI love using pomegranate molasses with my chicken dishes. It gives off such a unique sweet and tartness that's like no other. Here, I've added a bit of orange juice and rosemary sprigs to round it off nicely.

 
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A plate of fried onion rings.
Beer Battered Onion RingsWow these are soo good, lol. At first I thought, "hey I can go on the Internet and find an awesome recipe for these", but a lot of the recipes had buttermilk, or breadcrumbs. The catch? I did NOT have any of these things :( So I thought I might just wing it! And I am soooo glad I did, these are soo good and easy.

 
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A plate of star shaped apple cider vinegar gummies.
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar GummiesApple cider vinegar gummies are all the rage for health these days. Unfortunately, a month supply that comes in the form of one bottle costs about $20. You can make your own at home for a mere fraction of that. These gummies are awesome for keeping your gut in check and keeping you from always being hungry. I chew on one in the morning with a glass of water.

 
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The completed Italian sausage stew.
Italian Sausage StewI got this recipe from a friend and then tweaked it to my own tastes. Oh my, this dish is so easy and flavorful!

 
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A plate of decorated cake pops.
Milo Cake PopsMilo is not just a chocolate energy drink. When you ran out of cocoa, try using Milo. It wouldn't taste exactly the same but trust me it tastes so good. I've tried using Milo for cupcakes. Then I decided to just make it into cake pops.

 
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A baked tomato served on salami topped cracker.
Baked Tomatoes with MozzarellaHere's an easy and tasty way of serving tomatoes. This also doubles as an easy appetizer or snack too - baked tomatoes with mozzarella, basil and dash of black pepper/garlic powder.

 
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A completed cup of warm cinnamon honey milk.
Creamy Cinnamon and Honey MilkHey guys! I'm here to show you this really easy drink that's so delicious that you'll wish you would've made more;)

 
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The completed tortellini salad.
Instant Pot Tortellini SaladThe recipe I saw on my Facebook group had a southwestern salad with corn, black beans and cilantro. I did not have any of those ingredients. However, the idea of cooking tortellini in the instant pot really piqued my interest on this 97 degree day.

 
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Two slices of stuffed meatloaf on a plate.
Stuffed MeatloafI found this recipe in a video on Facebook. Then I had to just try and remember it. Then of course tweak it my own way!

 
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A finished plate of jalapeño poppers, topped with potato chips.
Baked Jalapeño PoppersWith just a few ingredients you can quickly recreate these baked jalapeño poppers! This poppers would be great for appetizers and inexpensive to make (especially if you're growing jalapeños like we are!)

 
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A completed dish of ground pork stir fry.
Easy Ground Pork Stir FryI've been craving for some fresh vegetables! And it would be great to mix it up with some meat. A mix and match of ground meat and some veggies would be just perfect.

 
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A cooling rack of baked muffins.
Fragrant Spiced MuffinsMade with 100% whole wheat flour, these are healthy and satisfying. You can substitute other dried or fresh fruit for the raisins. You can add nuts and/or seeds. You can even substitute part of the whole wheat flour with other healthy choices such as rye, soy, oats, bran or wheat germ.

 
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Baked sugar cookies on a plate.
Sugar Cookies from Leftover Buttercream FrostingButter has become scarce these days. I wish to make cookies, but all I have left is a small piece of butter and some leftover buttercream from my previous cake orders. I don't want to waste the frosting so I decided to make cookies out of it.

 
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A serving of chicken katsu curry on a plate.
Chicken Katsu CurryJapanese curry is one of my absolute favourite comfort meals. Adding chicken katsu to it just knocks it out of the park. Chicken katsu is a crispy fried chicken cutlet cooked to perfection.

 
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A completed pan of grated sweet potato pudding.
Grated Sweet Potato PuddingMy mother used to make this. I remember eating it as a child and it was so good. This is my cousin's recipe. When her health was good, she would make this and bring it to our covered dish family gatherings. It was enjoyed by all.

 
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Ingredients for basil garlic parmesan sauce.
Basil Garlic Parmesan SauceNormally you'll need pine nuts or some nut alternative for pesto but I don't have any on hand. I omit the nuts and it still tastes as good.

 
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Ingredients for making oat milk.
Creamy Oat MilkOkay so you're probably wondering what in the world is that? Well oat milk is very heathy, and it makes a great non-dairy alternative. I first found out about it at Starbucks they have something called a honey oat milk latte. So I thought I can make my own.

 
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A baked loaf of banana bread with chocolate chips.
Banana Bread Topped with Chocolate ChipsSimple and quick banana bread recipe. All I had to do was measure out all the ingredients and tossed into my stand mixer!

 
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Two egg bites on a plate with toast.
Instant Pot Egg BitesThese are a copycat version of the Starbucks version, which are $5 for two. Since I have never had them at Starbucks, I can'not say whether they taste the same, but I can say they are good. You can get a mold like I used, or use silicone baking cups.

 
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Shrimp paste served with sliced mangoes.
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp PasteShrimp paste or "baguong alamang" is one of the best livelihood products in my country. It is an appetiser or could also be used as condiment. This is usually served with rice or paired with green mangoes.

 
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A head of roasted garlic cauliflower.
Whole Roasted Garlic CauliflowerThis recipe helps you a achieve a perfectly cooked whole cauliflower with a garlic kick. I used a purple cauliflower, and using this method helped retain its beautiful vibrant colour. It is perfectly tender throughout, with a lovely crisp exterior.

 
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Beaten eggs in a bowl.
Cinnamon Raisin Bread RollThis is a great bread roll to serve for breakfast, dessert or as a snack. I especially love eating this cinnamon raisin bread roll with butter, yum!

 
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The muffins cooling on a cutting board.
Chocolate Chunk Banana Protein MuffinsI love making these little protein muffins. They are wonderful as a post-workout snack. I also like to have one for dessert as they keep me from waking up in the middle of the night from hunger pangs. When you have them warm out the oven, the chocolate chunks are super gooey and lovely. You can achieve this later on by popping one in the microwave for 10 seconds.

 
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A finished bowl of pork noodle soup.
Pork Noodle Soup with KaleHere's a tasty and easy lunch or dinner meal for 2 - that is also fairly inexpensive to make. Or, this could be served as a side soup for a family of 4-6.

 
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Finished tuna sisig, served with rice.
Tuna SisigTuna Sisig is usually served in bars because men like to pair it with their cold beers. Also perfect with rice. Sisig means "to snack on something sour" that's why it's always served drizzled with lime.

 
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Rolling out the pie crust dough.
No Fat Vegan Pie CrustThere are a few good vegan pie crusts in the link I post below and I may post more than one. This one is interesting because it does work very well as a pie crust but it has NO fat of any kind. It is still good, but not as soft. But if no fat or calorie reduction is important to you, it is good to have this option available.

 
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A finished cheese crisp.
Seasoned Mozzarella Parmesan Baked CrispsWant a quick and tasty snack? You can make these mozzarella parmesan seasoned baked crisps. They also make a great appetizer to pair with some marinara sauce too!

 
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The finished baked pie with a slice out of it.
Vegan Orange Meringue PieYes, it is possible! Even the meringue part can be made 100% plant based, as well as the crust. And if you don't overcook the 'meringue', it tastes just as good.

 
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The butterfinger bites on a tray.
Butterfinger BitesThis quick and easy treat tastes like Butterfinger candybars!

 
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A plate of Korean grilled wings.
Korean Grilled WingsHere's an easy to marinate and flavorful grilled wings. You can serve this as an appetizer or make for a main dish with rice. You could also bake this if you wanted too.

 
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A finished bowl of sauteed eggplant.
Sautéed EggplantHere is quick sautéed eggplant you can make as a side dish or eat as a main dish. A good option to eat it is with fish sauce dip on the side, or pour over eggplant.

 
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