Monday, October 20, 2014

Light Parmesan Alfredo Sauce

Whisk all ingredients quickly and continuously:
1cup all purpose flour stirred slowly with
1cup nonfat milk
1/2cup water
2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2tbsp light sour cream

Heat on medium heat until boiling.
Move heat to simmer.
Stir slowly 10-15min.

2tbsp butter
1cup parmesan grated
1tbsp parsley
1tbsp oregano
2clove garlic
2tbsp chopped onion
2 large chopped basil leaves
Salt/pepper to taste 

Smoked Salmon Parmesan Alfredo

8oz smoked salmon (see glazed smoke salmon marinade link)
8oz penne
1cup alfredo sauce (I use my homemade white sauce or in a pinch, light Classico)
1/4cup parmesan cheese
2pinch parsley
2pinch oregano
1cup spinach
1/2cup onion


Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesodilla

This is a delcious snack:
1 flour tortilla
2tbsp peanut butter
1tbsp jeally
Fold in half and grill one minute. Watch for hot jelly!


Sunday, October 19, 2014

Fantasy Spy Glass Craft

This craft could be a kaleidiscope, or a 'fantasy themed soy glass". Made 2 of them with my daughters. I am forever hoarding and making up new crafting projects. 

Supplies
Paper tube (1 each)
Foam stickers, themed (optional)
Markers
Glitter crayons
Extra glue (I used hot glue) 
Tissue squares
Plastic disposable shot glass
Beads/jewels (optional)

Let child decorate tube as desired with supplies. Have them pick out tissue squares and line the disposable shot glass with the squares with an 'x' of glue on the square adhering it to the sides of glass (or use paint brush and glue). Once entire glass is covered, have them pick one foam sticker or jewel and glue in the inside center of glass. This will be the item they "spy", themed to your liking. Next use glue on inner rim of glass to adhere it to the end of the paper tube. Let dry. When peering it should appear as a kaleidiscope with multiple colors (the stained glass look) with the treasure at the center! 

This is a really durable adaptation done with hot glue. Other versions use paper at the tip secured with a band. The paper rips easy, even if using suran wrap, and the band unrolls often. I modified this and we played with it all day and there were 0 tears :-). Goodluck!



Spicy Glazed Smoked Salmon

Salmon Marinade
1/4cup soy sauce
1/4cup baslamic vinegarette 
1/4cup water
1/4cup olive oil
2tbsp pineapple juice
1/2 a lime
2tsp chili powder
1tsp onion powder 
1tsp garlic powder
1tsp cilantro
1/4tsp oregano
1/2tsp salt
1/2tsp white pepper
1/4tsp red pepper flakes

Smoking
Marinade 24hrs in fridge, smoke and use additional marinade to glaze 3+hours in smoker with misquite chips. 

Friday, October 17, 2014

Glazed Spicy Salmon

Glazed Salmon 
1/4cup soy sauce
1/4cup olive oil
1/8cup basalmic vinegarette 
1tsp onion powder
1tsp garlic powder
1tsp chili powder
1tsp cilantro
1/2 a lime
Salt/pepper 
2tbsp pineapple juice
1/4cup pineapple chunks 
1/8tsp crushed pepper seed

Jalapeno Poppers
4 jalapeno
4 cheese curds
4 slice colby jack 
4 slice chorizo