tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50086875018890458032024-03-13T19:54:35.557-07:00Yarnsmith Cooks!Yarnsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11994009632097890206noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008687501889045803.post-74823520007188483632010-03-29T14:13:00.000-07:002010-03-29T14:19:04.688-07:00Baking a ChickenThis may sound stupid, but I never cooked a whole chicken before last month.<br /><br />Here's all I did:<br /><br />Take any packaging from inside the chicken. Rinse inside of chicken.<br /><br />Cook chicken in a pan covered with foil at 375 deg. for 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours. <br /><br />Temperature should reach 180 deg. in thickest part of meat.Yarnsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11994009632097890206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008687501889045803.post-89441197800221825532010-03-29T14:01:00.000-07:002010-03-29T14:13:32.917-07:00Corn BreadI was looking for a low fat good tasting corn bread. I tried one, and in the interest of making the Weight Watchers points come out even... I added 2 t. olive oil and used 1% milk instead of skim.<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7862">HERE</a> for the recipe I tried.<br /><br />I baked it in a 9x9 pan and cut it into 12 pieces. With the 2 t. olive oil, the whole thing comes out to 24 WW points, therefore 2 points per serving.<br /><br />My husband and kids all liked it, especially with honey.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FYI: Breakdown of WW Points... if not listed from the recipe, then assume 0 points.)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8</span> 1 c. flour<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8</span> 1 c. cornmeal<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> 2 T sugar<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> 1 c. 1% milk<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> 2 egg whites or 1/2 cup fake eggs<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> 1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> 2 t. olive oil<br />---<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">24</span>Yarnsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11994009632097890206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008687501889045803.post-1586510427335016302010-03-29T13:41:00.001-07:002010-03-29T13:58:58.691-07:00Pizza DoughPreheat oven to 450 deg. Makes 2 crusts.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mix together (in 2 cup measuring cup) and let stand 5 minutes:</span><br />2 pkg yeast (4 t.)<br />1 1/4 c. warm water<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">After 5 minutes add to measuring cup:</span><br />1/4 c. olive oil<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mix together in large bowl:</span><br />2 c. white flour<br />2 c. whole wheat flour<br />2 t. salt<br />2 t. sugar<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The following are optional, but yummy...</span><br />2 T garlic powder<br />1 T onion powder<br />1 t. red pepper flakes<br /><br />Pour liquid mixture in bowl. Knead for a couple of minutes. Let rise 15-20 minutes.<br /><br />Divide dough in half, roll out on pizza stones.<br /><br />Bake 6-7 minutes at 450 deg. Add toppings, bake until bubbly.Yarnsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11994009632097890206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008687501889045803.post-24579573400257838722010-03-18T10:15:00.000-07:002010-03-18T12:02:47.197-07:00Brown Rice Tabouli<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmKsIttBSuBe4gEEQxxJxNblCQEeHTvrRp4N0OAQpN0Yd4yLnV8AHYbmynXYK0l4zhb8hIO_LjVi5QDiHB-oNV8OBB-fRTLOSFiBE0W-INpC-nQBfnq9CydR1g5SJ_9efSgWClyHHETg/s1600-h/100_3761+%28Small%29.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmKsIttBSuBe4gEEQxxJxNblCQEeHTvrRp4N0OAQpN0Yd4yLnV8AHYbmynXYK0l4zhb8hIO_LjVi5QDiHB-oNV8OBB-fRTLOSFiBE0W-INpC-nQBfnq9CydR1g5SJ_9efSgWClyHHETg/s320/100_3761+%28Small%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450051153440344946" border="0" /></a><br />3 c. cooked brown rice [9 WW points]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blend the following together and let sit while brown rice cooks...</span><br />1/2 c. parsley if dried, 1 c. if fresh<br />1 T olive oil [3 WW points]<br />1 t. crushed garlic<br />1/2 t. salt (or to taste)<br />1/2 t. pepper (or to taste)<br />1 T lemon juice<br />1 T crushed mint (I used fresh from the garden, but you can use dried too I'll bet.)<br />1/2 small onion minced<br /><br />Add the above mixture to the rice and refrigerate for an hour or more to let the flavors blend.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cut these last and stir in gently just before serving...</span><br />1 cubed tomato<br />1 cubed cucumber<br /><br />[Weight Watchers points: 2 points per cup... (this makes a total of 6 cups for 12 points. The only things with points are the rice and the olive oil.)]Yarnsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11994009632097890206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008687501889045803.post-50347700834579794022010-03-08T15:03:00.000-08:002010-03-29T13:40:56.049-07:00BBQ Sauce - Basic1 T olive oil<br />1/2 large onion, finely chopped<br />1 T garlic, finely chopped<br /><br />Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add rest of ingredients below and simmer 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently.<br /><br />1 - 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes<br />2 T vinegar<br />1/4 c. brown sugar<br />2 T worcestershire sauce<br />1/2 t. cayenne (cut back on the peppers if you don't like it too spicy.)<br />1/2 t. black pepper<br />1 t. paprika<br /><br />I then added shredded chicken to the sauce and served with injera. (Injera recipe to follow.) Can be served over rice or on buns or any other starch you've got available.Yarnsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11994009632097890206noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008687501889045803.post-21650437146768640442010-03-01T14:22:00.001-08:002010-03-02T14:58:00.542-08:00Spicy Meat and Rice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1iO_Epljfd5mySBg7qdFOO939epNCTSyS4rxdRsHnHE5gwfjdjaGVl05uDKmxUBARv0unSRgWUALN3mdttOmmQCEZ0bCGZEZk-yhb29x8k47qcAAY4Qx-cDHFh0FEG7FQ0U0224CGOs/s1600-h/100_3696+%28Small%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1iO_Epljfd5mySBg7qdFOO939epNCTSyS4rxdRsHnHE5gwfjdjaGVl05uDKmxUBARv0unSRgWUALN3mdttOmmQCEZ0bCGZEZk-yhb29x8k47qcAAY4Qx-cDHFh0FEG7FQ0U0224CGOs/s320/100_3696+%28Small%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444174578218892210" border="0" /></a><br />1 lb. ground turkey<br />1 T olive oil<br />2 onions<br />1 T crushed garlic<br />1 t. black pepper<br />1 t. red pepper flakes<br />2 t. cumin<br />2 t. coriander<br />1 t. salt<br />2 t. ginger<br />1 t. chicken base in 1 c. water<br />1 can (14.6 oz.) crushed or diced tomatoes<br />Brown rice, cooked OR whole-wheat pasta, cooked.<br /><br /><br />Brown meat and set aside. Brown onions and garlic in olive oil. Add spices (substitute spices based on what you have in your cupboard), meat, chicken base w. water and tomatoes. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Put 1 cup meat mixture over 1/2 cup pasta or rice.Yarnsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11994009632097890206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008687501889045803.post-31855275871327759862010-02-27T14:56:00.001-08:002010-03-02T14:26:29.173-08:00Ginger Bread Wheat Bran Muffins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtJWM8XWD24YsIg4HegPWu3xcB6wPrqjJxAgkZHU_yz0slZ2hQ9ZLtx_Wa9w5h03XBZFOLlpSkrge8MPJblTM8yWz-VB15GgYQvIYqxs4Ah6qvrLwWsmi4joxxLci8uFMuuhqQpiS4JE/s1600-h/100_3687+%28Small%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtJWM8XWD24YsIg4HegPWu3xcB6wPrqjJxAgkZHU_yz0slZ2hQ9ZLtx_Wa9w5h03XBZFOLlpSkrge8MPJblTM8yWz-VB15GgYQvIYqxs4Ah6qvrLwWsmi4joxxLci8uFMuuhqQpiS4JE/s320/100_3687+%28Small%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443109291138069682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Preheat oven to 400 deg.<br /><br />Makes 12 muffins.<br /><br />1 1/4 c. white flour<br />1 c. wheat bran<br />1/4 c. sugar<br />1 t. cinnamon<br />1 t. ground ginger<br />1/2 t. cloves<br />2 t. baking powder<br />1/2 t. salt<br /><br />1 c. 1% milk<br />1/4 c. molasses<br />1/4 c. unsweetened apple sauce<br /> (Optional: use 1/4 c. oil in place of apple sauce - Affects WW points value.)<br />1/2 c. egg substitute (or 2 egg whites)<br /><br />1 1/2 t. sugar<br /><br />Mix dry ingredients together. Mix wet ingredients together and add to dry ingredients. Mix just until moist. Grease muffin tin. (Paper cups do not work - muffins stick to paper because there is no oil in these.) Fill 2/3 full (about 1/3 cup). Sprinkle top of each muffin with 1/8 tsp. sugar. Bake at 400 deg. for 20-22 minutes.<br /><br />Weight Watchers info: 2 points per muffinYarnsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11994009632097890206noreply@blogger.com0