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dawn_mo

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the kids are having a hard time with me being out of order as they describe me...we will all feel so much better if we can cook/mix/bake some treats where the kids basically have to be my arms. they are used to cooking so they can be really helpful. we need to do some fun things together, so any kids ideas will be great, food or otherwise. thanks!

 
Dawn -- how old are the kids?

My kids (6 and 3) love baking sugar cookies (can even be the supermarket refrigerated ones) and then decorating with frosting and sprinkles, candy dots, etc.

They also love making chocolate dipped pretzels and rolling in sprinkles.

They also love making the oreo truffles and rolling the little balls. You can also roll them in cocoa instead of bothering with melting chocolate and butter. Still yummy!

Hope you feel better soon!

 
Dawn, I've been making us some treats just throwing ingred's into the food processor, easy, yummy...

would you like me to share them? no cooking involved...

 
Mini pizza's using english muffins, rice krispy treats, fruit salad using melon baller,

Hope you are feeling better soon!

Regards,
Barb

 
Fajitas would be fun (with pre-sliced meats and choppable veg)... >>

Other ideas...
Hummus in a food processor is great (piggybacking on Marsha's suggestion) and easy.
Tacos would be do-able!
Maybe some refrigerator cookies (the chill-and-slice kind)?
Hope your wrists heal soon! smileys/smile.gif

 
hi mia,

the kids are 2,4, and 8. i love the pretzel idea. i have some pretzel rods and chocolte chips. that would be perfect. thanks!

 
hi barb,

fruit salad sounds wnderful, and some of the fruit is actually pretty good right now. my mil is arriving on thursday to help out so that would be great to have when she gets here. i have all the makings for the english muffins pizzas too. thanks!

 
hi erin, rec: Mexican -Style Hummus

the hummus sounds good and i have a recipe for a mexican-style hummus that i think the kids would like and once again have everything on hand. my husband does't understand my concept of how a pantry and freezer work. mine is you use something up, you immediately replace it. my husbands idea is that you use everything up and then buy new. here is the recipe for the hummus, which i will halve. thanks for the ideas!

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mexican -Style Hummus

Recipe By :lisa
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

4 cloves garlic
2 15 oz cans each -- white kidney beans,
rinsed and drained
4 T lime juice
1/2 C olive oil
3 t ground cumin
2 t cayenne -- or to taste
salt and white pepper to taste
4 T chopped cilantro leaves -- plus additional
for garnish

finely mince garlic in food processor, add the beans and lime juice and process until smooth. add oil and spices, salt and pepper and process to incorporate.add the 4T cilantro and process for 30 seconds with on and off pulses. transfer to a bowl, cover and refridge overnight. garnish with additional cilantro to serve, this is great with tortilla chips as well as veggie dippers

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This French Yogurt Cake is very easy and traditionally the first cake kids learn to make

in France. I have been making variations of this cake since I discovered it a few weeks ago and I just love it. My next batch will be with blueberries, lemon and sprinkled with sliced almonds.

French Yogurt Cake
Orangette
note:1 jar(french yogurt) equals about 1/2 cup.

For the cake:
1 jar plain yogurt (1/2c )
2 jars granulated sugar (1 cup )
3 large eggs
3 jars unbleached all-purpose flour (1 1/2c)
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 jar canola oil (1/2c ) (I used 1/3 c)

For the glaze:
Juice from 2 lemons(I used 1 lemon)
1/2 jar powdered sugar (1/4 c, I used a bit more)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, and eggs, stirring(with a whisk) until well blended. Add the flour, baking powder, and zest, mixing to just combine. Add the oil and stir to incorporate. At first, it will look like a horrible, oily mess, but keep stirring, and it will come together into a smooth batter. Pour and scrape the batter into a buttered 9-inch round cake pan (after buttering, I sometimes line the bottom with a round of wax or parchment paper, and then I butter that too).

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cake feels springy to the touch and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool cake on a rack for about 20 minutes; then turn it out of the pan to cool completely.

When the cake is thoroughly cooled, combine the lemon juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl and spoon it gently over the cake. The glaze will be thin and will soak in like a syrup.
Serve.

My notes: I used self rising flour and lite vanilla or lemon yogurt. Both worked beautifully. I think the oil could be whisked in with the other liquid ingredients. Optional: add berries, rum, orange zest, streusel, flavored yogurt, choc glaze, cin/sugar topping, almonds, split and fill with jam etc etc. This cake is good to use in trifles.

http://orangette.blogspot.com/2004/08/slow-roasting.html

 
Rec. Raw Blueberry Pudding

RAW BLUEBERRY PUDDING


1-1/2 C FROZEN BLUEBERRIES (OR FRESH)
3 TBSP CHOPPED FIGS
4 DATES
1/2 BANANA (LESS RIPE)
1 HEAPING TABLESPOON ALMOND BUTTER
Sweetener to taste (maple syrup or brown rice syrup or agave nectar, or liquid stevia, etc.)

BLEND WELL IN YOUR VITAMIX OR FOOD PROCESSOR.

This recipe was given by someone on Alissa Cohen's site...I tried it yesterday...I didn't blend it well enough and the figs were still in pieces. Even so, it was easy and good.

 
Rec. Raw Apricot Balls

Apricot Balls

1 c. dried apricots

1 c. macadamia nuts

1 c whole oats

½ c. choc chips

3 dates

Sweetener to taste, I use liquid stevia.

Orange juice for bringing the mixture together



In a food processor, pulse the apricots until they are chopped. Add the macadamia nuts and pulse a few more times. Then add the oats, choc chips, dates and sweetener, process until well combined. Gradually add just a bit of calli delight through the chute until it all comes together.

Remove teaspoon size pieces of mixture, squeeze and roll in your hands, then place onto a serving plate.

Dawn, you can also add about 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, a little more liquid. Then roll the mixture in your hands, then drop into a bag of shredded coconut for a completely different look and texture.

 
Rec. Marshalene's cookie balls

I came up with this recipe while wanting to make
Arthelene's cookies. I began thinking how can I change them to 'raw' or
unbaked. (thus the name, Marshalene).

Here's the result. They are delicious,
filling and you can only eat one or two.

1 C WHOLE OATS
1/2 C SUNFLOWER SEEDS
1/2 C PUMPKINS SEEDS
1/2 C PECANS
1/8 C FLAX SEEDS
1/2 C COCOA NIBS
1-1/2 C RAISINS
1/2 C DRIED CHERRIES
1/8 C HONEY

BLEND ALL IN FOOD PROCESSOR UNTIL IT HOLDS TOGETHER.
USING OILED
FINGERS, PRESS THESE INTO HALF-DOLLAR SIZE UNBAKED COOKIES. I think you could roll these into balls too! KEEP CHILLED

 
Rec Raw Applesauce

Raw Applesauce Recipe
From Jolinda Hackett, (about.com)
Your Guide to Vegetarian Cuisine.

No added sugar is needed, since this recipe is naturally sweet. Just be sure to use sugar-free, naturally dehydrated fruits or dates in order to make this recipe truly raw. If you're not concerned about it being raw, any dried fruit will work just fine. Try experiementing with dried peaches and pears, as well as apricots - yum!
INGREDIENTS:
3 large apples
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup dried apricots or other fruit OR 5-6 large dates
PREPARATION:
Place the dates or dried fruit in a small bowl and cover with the water. Allow to soak for at least 15-20 minutes. This will soften the fruit and make it easier to blend.
Remove the core from the apples, chop into several large chunks each and place in blender or food processor.

Add the fruit and the water and puree until smooth, adding a bit more water if needed. Garnish with a bit of freshly ground cinnamon if desired.

I have not tried this yet.

 
Thanks for the recipe and good luck! I'm sure your family's taking good care of you! smileys/smile.gif

 
Rec. EZ Pudding....(Raw) This is sooooo fudgy and sooooo easy & soooo delicious!

EZ PUDDING (FROM JULIANO, THE UNCOOKBOOK)

1 C MAPLE SYRUP
2 MEDIUM AVOCADOS
1/2 C CAROB OR COCOA

BLEND INGREDIENTS TOGETHER EITHER IN A BLENDER OR A FOOD PROCESSOR. IT'S EASIER TO REMOVE THE PUDDING FROM A PROCESSOR. SERVES 4

 
Rec. Raw 'fudge' balls

I had these posted under special diet.

They are dense and moist. (if you want a little crunch, just add 1/4 c. millet)

2 c oats
1/3 c coconut
1/3 c dried cherries
1 c raisins
1/2 c coconut
3 dates
2/3 c cocoa
1/2 c. ea. macadamia nuts, walnuts & pecans
1 tsp vanilla
a bit of liquid for bringing it all together...orange juice or lime juice would be nice.

Blend all but the vanilla together. When well blended and the nuts/dates broken up, then add the vanilla. Blend well. At this point start adding just a little of your juice to help bring it all together. Remove in small teaspoon size bits...squeeze a bit in the palm of your hands, then roll into a small ball and place onto a plate.

 
Rec. Chocolate Cherry "Ice Cream"

Chocolate Cherry "Ice Cream"
Serves 1
I make this whenever I have a craving for something naughty but nice. It tastes like a decadent dessert, but is much better for you than a pint of the commercial brands. Use regular organic cocoa or carob powder for a not completely raw version, or try it with raw cocoa powder if you are lucky enough to have some on hand.
Ingredients
1 frozen banana, chopped
½ cup frozen cherries
1 tablespoon raw almond butter
½ tablespoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon cocoa or carob powder
1 dash sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preparation
Process all ingredients in food processor until combined into a smooth consistency, similar to soft-serve ice cream. Either enjoy right away or allow to set in freezer until firm. Tastes great by itself or topped with chopped raw nuts, more nut butter, agave, and/or raw cocoa nibs.

This is from Shannonmarie@goneraw
Check goneraw.com under her posting for this ice cream and see others' flavor ideas.

I have not tried this

 
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