tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71182920672595498832012-01-06T13:40:49.249-08:00It's gotta be easy, cheap, and gosh-darn goodJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-68799077133345602292008-02-19T23:26:00.000-08:002011-01-02T09:32:37.911-08:00

I LOVE this banana bread! It's moist, dense, and delicious, just like banana bread should be! And since it's made with whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and yogurt, I don't have to feel guilty if I finish off half a loaf!So here's what you'll need:That's a couple overripe bananas, 2 eggs, 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, 2/3 cup plain yogurt or applesauce (I use applesauce

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-69603202339839354792008-02-12T15:17:00.000-08:002009-01-20T08:04:58.672-08:00

Well, aren't these fabulous?I love these bars! They're easy to make, uber-chocolaty, and they satisfy hunger better any store-bought energy bar I've ever had! Read on to make them for yourself!You will need:That's 1/3 cup honey, 2/3 cup peanut butter (I've tried this with grind-your-own peanut butter and it ended up too dry and flaky, so I'm sticking with Skippy. Be sure to let me know if you

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-6373727072929926192008-02-05T17:59:00.000-08:002008-02-05T19:02:56.951-08:00

It would be wrong of me to try to steal the glory on a night like tonight, because I just finished serving my family a delicious meal from recipes found online.I have a bunch of organic crushed tomatoes that will expire soon, so I googled "crushed tomatoes," and up popped this recipe. Dan declared it to be the best tomato soup he had ever eaten.I needed something to pair with it, so I decided to

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-51163739005271434712008-01-29T21:19:00.000-08:002008-01-29T21:32:16.951-08:00

First of all, sorry I didn't post last week. I have no excuse - it was just a case of Mommy Brain. I realized on Thursday that I had totally forgotten.Second of all, sorry that I forgot to take pictures tonight, because I made a truly makeshift meal that I would like to tell you all about. So I guess I'll just tell you.Yesterday, I picked up some baked potatoes and some green bell peppers -

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-41533180187268745142008-01-15T19:19:00.000-08:002008-01-15T23:22:50.303-08:00

Okay, so I posted this recipe at the beginning of November, before Tasty Tuesday was established, but it had no pictures. So here's a more descriptive version, WITH pictures.Because this is my favorite soup, and I love it, and it's inexpensive, and it's healthy, and it's easy, and words don't do it justice...You will need:2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 large onion, 4-6 cloves of garlic, 2-3 sticks

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-6097447614496028712008-01-08T13:27:00.001-08:002008-01-08T16:23:51.166-08:00

This is my favorite "For Company" meal, because it always turns out delicious, looks good, and is something that even picky kids will eat. I don't make white potatoes real often because of the lack of food value, but these are definitely worth a little indulgence!You will need:6 red potatoes, 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 thin slice of onion, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/4

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-44208855045198299662008-01-01T13:09:00.000-08:002008-01-01T13:40:14.456-08:00

Welcome back! I hope you're up for some yummy goodness!My lovely friend Greta gave me this recipe when Dan and I got married. It's GOOD. It's a little bit less "from scratch" than some of my other recipes, and it's definitely fattening, but it is also a scrumptious winter dinner that warms my tummy and my soul!Shall we begin?You will need:1/2 pound bacon, 1 pound hamburger, 2/3 of an onion, 1/

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-5274477997254459522007-12-23T23:35:00.000-08:002007-12-31T00:02:36.231-08:00

These burritos are my own creation, and I am mighty proud! And since they're quick and easy, I thought they'd make a great Christmas post. I mean, who really wants to do MORE cooking? Not me... and I didn't even do that much cooking!You will need:That's olive oil, lime juice, refried beans, cumin, Monterrey Jack cheese, salsa verde, sour cream, an onion, a leftover baked chicken breast, and

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-13858745267347472412007-12-18T15:45:00.000-08:002007-12-26T16:08:06.301-08:00

It's soup weather, and Dan and I recently enjoyed one of my personal favorites.I made this soup for the first time when I worked at David's Bridal. In the midst of the crazy fast-paced world that is the bridal business, I spent my half-hour lunches sipping this soup all week and reading In Praise of Slowness.In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed (Plus)Those breaks were like a

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-24801433224627695402007-12-11T16:03:00.000-08:002010-02-08T00:16:03.592-08:00

I think most people have a special place in their heart for their mom's cookies. Dan is an extreme example of this. I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that she's not here to make them, but it's also largely because her cookies are just so dang good. Every once in awhile, I get a hankering for MY mom's cookies, and when I express my intention to make them, he is always baffled."Why

Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284959525352524884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118292067259549883.post-27071676163434803382007-12-05T16:05:00.000-08:002007-12-27T18:29:15.110-08:00

This is definitely one of my top eat-in-five-minutes meals - the Lady Ida's Prize. It is my take on an open-faced sandwich by the same name made by The Truffle Hunter, a restaurant on Powell Boulevard that my family used to go to every couple years as a special treat. Dan took me there on the night he proposed. And this is the only thing that I have ever ordered.Note: at The Truffle Hunter,

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