Iced Pour Over Coffee

I love iced coffee in the morning, I use a Toddy to make a cold brew.  However, I was out this morning, so I borrowed my husbands pour over and improvised.

I really liked it.  I will be trying again tomorrow.

First, I put the finely ground coffee in the pour over, I admit to making it stronger than you would use in a regular cup of coffee.  Boiled my water, and used the hubs special pour over pot (not shown).

Started pouring over, and let it drip on the ice.  That looks like about enough.

Yes, really scientific.  Done dripping.  Then added my Unsweetened Almond Milk, some sugar free vanilla syrup, and I was ready to go.

Yum.  Yes, I will be doing it this way again tomorrow.  I may have found my new favorite Iced Coffee.  Oh, the blend was a Bolivian blend.

Naan Bread Pizza

I love a quick, fast meal.  This fits the bill, and you can choose your ingredients and the amount of cheese.  I like more sauce than cheese, as you can tell.

Naan bread from Costco, Olives from Trader Joe's, simple Marinara Sauce from Trader Joe's (I didn't have any pizza sauce).  Quick turn in the oven and it was ready to go.

DIY Pizza night just got faster and easier.

You could also do it as an open face "Indian Taco".  Here in New Mexico, they use a Indian "Fry Bread" (no nota a typo) and put all the taco makings on it.  

I think I will try it with a Naan.

Easy Croque Madame -- Croque (Ma-deb)

       

       

My version of a Croque Madame is called the Ma-deb --- because I improvise.

Turkey instead of Ham. 

Colby Jack Cheese instead of Swiss. 

Whatever bread or roll I have on hand. 

The bechamel sauce is from here:  Rachel Ray Croque Madame.  Easy, fast and great.

And.....I like my egg well done, the hubs likes his over easy. 

This is a great meal for any time of day, breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Give it a try.

Pasta Pesto with Garden Veggies

How do you pasta?

It is summer time and there are tons of fresh veggies.  I went with sauteed zucchini and squash with

bow tie pasta with pesto on the side.

Vegetarian works for me.

        

Seriously, I can't cook.

I can prepare.

Now for some jewelry making.

Zucchini with Alfredo Sauce

How do you eat your veggies?  

Is your garden over run with zucchini?

Are you looking for a different way to serve it?

Easy, Zucchini with Alfredo Sauce.  Semi Paleo - depending on your amount of Alfredo Sauce.

Wash zucchini. 

Peel off skin. 

Simply use vegetable peeler to make strips. No fancy vegetable peeler needed. 

Pop in flat skillet with a touch of butter 

Sauté. 

Add Alfredo Sauce of choice and heat. 

Add chicken for your protein lovers. 

Enjoy. 

Blackeyed Pea Squash Cassarole

We no longer have a Blackeyed Pea Restaurant in our town. 

Luckily I found the squash recipe online at food.com. 

It was perfect.  Easy to do.  And best of all it made use of our garden squash. In addition it was one of the things I used to order when we had the restaurant in our town, they had a 3 vegetable plate I loved. 

Like I always say. I can't cook, but I can prepare. 

My favorite helper. Klaus the Morkie. 

What are you preparing?

Recipe at food.com

Freezing Fruit

I know Home-ec isn't really taught anymore.  It wasn't really taught when I was in school either. 

So here is a quick home-ec lesson.  

Strawberries and Cherries freeze great. 

Our cherry tree put off a ton of cherries. Some we ate, made a couple of pies, gave tons away and had leftovers. 

We washed, pitted and froze for later. 

Now it is strawberry season.  

New batch ready to pick. 

Some to eat, to share, to freeze. 

Wash, dry, remove stems, freeze. 

Fresh smoothies here we come. 

If you are at the Farmer's Market and there are some great deals on fruit and you just don't eat it all.  Think freeze. 

                               

                     

 

                           

Our frozen cherries above.

Easy Greek Salad -- Summer Bounty

I am all about easy. 

 

This great salad, uses Summer as its cue.

 

Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, cheese (mozzrella, string, cheddar, whatever you have), top with a hint of Greek Dressing, and you are good to go.

 

Add ins:

Croutons

Pasta

Garbanzo Beans

Zucchini

Squash

Chicken

Beef

Fish

Cooks choice.

 

This is a great take anywhere dish.  Great for when it is too hot outside to cook.

 

I can't cook, I just prepare.

 

Enjoy.  What are you making?

Bisquick Easy Quiche a/k/a Bisquick Impossible Quiche

I can't cook.  I can prepare.  This is one of my new go-to favorites.

Seriously, breakfast, lunch, dinner, leftovers.  It is great.

It is the Bisquick Impossible Quiche.

Makes its own crust.  It is amazing.

Put anything in it you want.  Recipe below.

I do have to preface this with I made it a few times, and didn't follow the directions, you must,

put the veggies, etc. on the bottom and follow the directions, then it makes its own crust.

Amazing.

                                                           

                   

 

 

 

 

Bisquick Impossible Quiche
1 Cup Bisquick
2 Cups Milk (I use Almond Milk)
Salt/Pepper to taste - I use a Pinch.
I also use a Pinch of Mrs. Dash.
4 Large Eggs.
1 Cup of Swiss Cheese - or any kind of Cheese (I use mixed Colby Jack).
Now for your personal touch.
1/2 Cup Broccoli or any veggie. (I used small chopped fresh broccoli).
Spinach is great too.  If you use spinach, (frozen spinach) heat in microwave and then
be sure and drain - get water out.
Bacon - Ham - Turkey - Chicken (if you want).
The one above is broccoli only.
A little cooked onion is great too.

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Grease an 8" or  9" square Pyrex. (Size of Pyrex will also increase/decrease cooking time).
Sprinkle the broccoli (any veggie)  any protein (if you want) and cheese
over the bottom of the Pyrex.
Beat eggs in a bowl (I use a whisk).
Beat in the milk.
Add Bisquick and beat until smooth.  (Get most of the lumps out - I never get all of them out).
Now the magic.
Pour over the ingredients in the Pyrex.

Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
I tend to over bake, as I don't like runny eggs.
Let sit - cool in pan for 15 minutes.

Cut and enjoy.

Best part, it is amazing, heated in the microwave for breakfast/lunch/dinner, any other
day of the week.

This will become a staple in your home.

Great with salsa on the side.  Add a salad, or additional veggies for a lunch or dinner meal.
Just simple sliced tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Pack this baby up and take to work for a reheated lunch.

Don't worry about cooking, try preparing.

Enjoy.

Frozen Fruit Ice Cubes

Ice cubes with fruit in them.  Fancy and tasty.  

I know you are wondering what to do with all that fresh summer fruit.  

Chop it up and put it in ice cubes, use in any drink.  When the ice melts you have

yummy fruit at the bottom.

Festive, fun, fancy.

These are great added to any beverage.
Enjoy.

Layered Bundt Cake

                                   

                                  

Need a quick dessert with a twist?

Make a layered Bundt Cake.  

Simply cool your cake cut off the top. 

Put anything in your layer. 

Frosting - Preserves - Fruit. 

Then, frost or glaze the top. 

Put in refrigerator to come together and serve and enjoy.  

Make this recipe your own. 

Use your favorite cake and frosting. 

Have a yummy weekend.