My parents planted a lovely garden in our backyard with okra, tomatoes, mini-yellow tomatoes that are shaped like bells, cherry tomatoes, yellow squash, green bell peppers, eggplant, spicy peppers, and basil. It's lovely, especially the tomatoes. Aren't they lovely? Anyways, so I made pizza dough. It was good. Then I made mini-pizzas, and a … Continue reading Tomatoes from the garden, mini-pizzas, and a mango smoothie
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Coconut Macroons! (Gluten Free)
Ever since coming home, I have focused more and more on gluten-free cooking. I have made a gluten-free pizza crust which was surprisingly good, some gluten free Indian foods, and other cool stuff. But for … Continue reading Coconut Macroons! (Gluten Free)
For H- (Black Bean Burgers)
So a while back, T- and I had a friend over for dinner...and I figured I'd try my hand at Homemade Black Bean Burgers. T- and I had started making black beans and keeping them in the fridge for random protein, plus they're tasty to have with anything...tacos, with eggs, etc. So I made them, … Continue reading For H- (Black Bean Burgers)
Chocolate Sprinkle Rice Krispies
My city is surprisingly green. When you think Texas, you think cowboy hats, boots, and Clint Eastwood. We have most of those things (sans Mr. Eastwood), but there are parts of this diverse state that are totally green, and my area is one of them. It's lush, while being hot, humid and muggy. Which is … Continue reading Chocolate Sprinkle Rice Krispies
OMG…Two-Bite Cocoa Jam Cookies (and they’re vegan too!)
I found this blog a little while back, 17andbaking, which just had the most beautiful pictures and excellent writing that I added it to the list of blogs that I read regularly. As I was searching through the recipe list after T- left for Dallas, I found this recipe...I didn't have any eggs in the fridge, … Continue reading OMG…Two-Bite Cocoa Jam Cookies (and they’re vegan too!)
Chard Gratin: the healthy/creamy dinner
So I told a friend a while ago that I'd post this recipe, so here goes. T- and I decided to do a CSA (community supported agriculture) this winter season. I read about it over winter break and thought, neat! We eat basically all organic anyways, we try and eat in season, it'd be nice … Continue reading Chard Gratin: the healthy/creamy dinner
Cherry Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Cherry Almond Buttercream!
Better home and garden would be PROUD! So yesterday T- and I were sitting in Borders and doing that thing that's making them go out of business -- reading in their store without buying anything. I just bought myself an iced tea latte and when a cupcake book caught my eye... My good lord, there … Continue reading Cherry Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Cherry Almond Buttercream!
The Clumsy Cook 