Here in the Shrinking Kitchen, we ladies have all kinds of favorites- favorite cookbook, cooking gadgets, cooking tips, organizational tips, magazines, food blogs, appliances, recipes, you get the idea… We figured it would be fun to share with you our favorites and in turn, you could share with US one of YOUR favorites. We are [...]
Question. Do you say ‘chickpea’ or ‘garbanzo bean’? I grew up using ‘garbanzo bean’ but now I say “chickpea”. Kind of like how I started calling pop “soda” somewhere in my twenties. Probably because ‘chickpea’ sounds delicate and fancy. (Yes, I’m strange.) How ever you say it, chickpeas/garbanzo beans are delicious. Buttery, rich and full [...]
On busy mornings, a grab and go breakfast is a must. These muffins are my go-to. High in protein, low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables, they should taste, well, like healthy muffins. Meaning sawdust. But these? They are moist, a little spicy sweet and oh so delicious. You almost forget they’re good [...]
This recipe originally ran back in February, but it’s so good, I wanted to feature it again! Thanks, Lissa, for the fantastic dish! ****** A year or two ago, if you would have said the word “quinoa”, I would have asked you what the heck you were talking about. Quinoa. Keen-wa. I first tried this [...]
Welcome to this weeks edition of Menu Plan Your Butt Off! Hope you all are having a wonderful Mother’s Day and if your a mom, I hope someone is cooking for you! I won’t keep you long…as always, here’s our weekly menu plan, complete with a printable grocery list. Have an amazing week and [...]
On busy mornings, a grab and go breakfast is a must. These muffins are my go-to. High in protein, low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables, they should taste, well, like healthy muffins. Meaning sawdust. But these? They are moist, a little spicy sweet and oh so delicious. You almost forget they’re good [...]
This recipe originally ran back in February, but it’s so good, I wanted to feature it again! Thanks, Lissa, for the fantastic dish! ****** A year or two ago, if you would have said the word “quinoa”, I would have asked you what the heck you were talking about. Quinoa. Keen-wa. I first tried this [...]
A dish worthy of a dinner party, yet easy enough to put together during the week. These pork chops are sure to please everyone in your family (even those picky eaters who don’t like mushrooms like me!). Served with a seasonal green vegetable like asparagus, this dish is simple and so elegant. Print Pork Chops [...]
Two of my favorites, pulled pork and any kind of Asian food…in one dish. Yeah, I’m in love. Especially since traditional pulled pork can be pretty fatty and this absolutely isn’t. So I can eat it guilt free. YESSSS. The pork, after eight hours in the slow cooker, absolutely falls apart and melts in your [...]
Growing up, stroganoff was a dish that consisted of ground beef, onions and cream of mushroom soup served over noodles. It was fast, inexpesive and I’ll be honest, delicious. Total comfort food. This version is more traditional – sliced steak and mushrooms, with a lightened up sauce. Throw it in the slow cooker in the [...]
These meatballs were unbelievable. That’s really all you need to know. But seriously, they were amazing. And you should make them right now. Print Slow Cooker Italian Turkey Meatballs Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 4 hoursTotal Time: 4 hours, 25 minutes Yield: 6 servingsServing Size: 4 meatballs with sauce Gather20 oz (1.3 lb) ground turkey [...]
Question. Do you say ‘chickpea’ or ‘garbanzo bean’? I grew up using ‘garbanzo bean’ but now I say “chickpea”. Kind of like how I started calling pop “soda” somewhere in my twenties. Probably because ‘chickpea’ sounds delicate and fancy. (Yes, I’m strange.) How ever you say it, chickpeas/garbanzo beans are delicious. Buttery, rich and full [...]
This recipe originally ran back in February, but it’s so good, I wanted to feature it again! Thanks, Lissa, for the fantastic dish! ****** A year or two ago, if you would have said the word “quinoa”, I would have asked you what the heck you were talking about. Quinoa. Keen-wa. I first tried this [...]
Cookout season is here! Well, maybe I’m jumping the gun a bit, but last weekend was gorgeous here, and we pulled out the grill. Burgers, baked beans, and of course, potato salad. I love potato salad. Especially my mom’s (who I think got the recipe from her mom). It’s amazing. I’ve been making my own [...]
So I kind of need a vacation. Desperately. Unfortunately, basking on the beach on a tropical isle is just not in the cards right now. So, in the meantime, I whipped up a batch of these lovely tropical treats to tide me over. Lime and coconut just go SO well together. I just need to [...]
Cookies for breakfast? It’s true! A company local to me makes healthy and delicious breakfast cookies, and honestly, I could eat one daily. But alas, they are not cheap. And come on now, it’s a cookie. Not like I can’t figure out how to make it myself, right? A few years back, I decided to [...]
Healthy truffles? It’s true. These delicious little treats are raw, vegan, contain no processed sweetners (unless you dust them with powdered sugar) and are a perfect treat for when your sweet tooth is screaming at you. Keep a batch in the freezer or fridge for those days when you NEED chocolate (who am I kidding…that’s [...]
Who loves cheese? Who loves blue cheese? I do, I do! The stinkier the better, and I love it best served with fruit and nuts. There’s this grocery store that I frequent that sells this AMAZING blue cheese roasted pecan dip that is to die for. I’ve bought it several times and just recently took [...]
There are some things you really shouldn’t mess with, and for the longest time I mistakenly thought pimento cheese was one of them. At an Easter party, someone made homemade (the only way to eat it in my opinion. that crap in the tub is NOT) pimento cheese and I was tempted to eat the [...]
I live in Washington and to be quite honest, am pretty uneducated in the ways of Tex Mex food. For instance, I spent the first 30 years of my life thinking there was only one kind of salsa…red salsa. Feel bad for me if you want. It’s truly tragic. Now that I’ve been enlightened, I [...]
On busy mornings, a grab and go breakfast is a must. These muffins are my go-to. High in protein, low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables, they should taste, well, like healthy muffins. Meaning sawdust. But these? They are moist, a little spicy sweet and oh so delicious. You almost forget they’re good [...]
Confession: I buy lots of bananas. Many times, I find that my family doesn’t keep up with my purchases. Then, I have those yucky-looking brown and black mushy naners staring at me every time I enter my kitchen. I hate throwing them out, so I have been trying to come up with the perfect banana [...]
Trust me, these pita chips are just as lovable as Peeta himself. There is nothing complicated about this recipe, it’s about as straightforward and easy as can be. Pair the chips with our roasted red pepper hummus for a perfect marriage! Print PEETA Chips & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus {Hunger Games Tribute} Rating: 51 Prep [...]
Here in the Shrinking Kitchen, we ladies have all kinds of favorites- favorite cookbook, cooking gadget, cooking tip, organizational tip, magazine, food blog, appliance, recipe(s), product, kitchen app, food article, etc etc etc. We thought every other Friday we could share with you one of our favorites and in turn, you could share with [...]
Generally, I’m not much of a breakfast eater…not because I don’t like breakfast, but because I simply can’t find time between taking care of everyone else. I ususally notice I’ve forgotten breakfast around 11 am. When it’s lunchtime. Whoops. Smoothies are a great option for a quick, healthy breakfast. This one is my absolute favorite. [...]
