It's been five days since taking on this little project. I've got five recipes up so far. Usually if I post more than one on the same day it's because they compliment each other. Eventually, when I figure out the workings on this blog, I want to have things easily accessible by food categories (appetizer, main course, side dishes, salads.) Then I will make suggestions on what to mix and match. I may even do weekly menus. It's been a lot of work so far but I am getting better at writing everything down and cooking at the same time.
I've even made two new dishes that I have never attempted before.
I got a bunch of peaches at the farmer's market on Saturday. My stepmom gave me a recipe for peach crumble. I've made two passes so far with trying to tweak the recipe to contain less sugar and less fat. I'm experimenting with Truvia which is a sugar substitute made using the stevia plant. Supposed to be better than the "chemically" made sweeteners but who knows. Upon some further research, Truvia is a creation of Cargill and Coca-Cola so I guess that makes me a bit leery.
The first try with the peach crumble wasn't a total disaster but the texture was off. The 2nd attempt today was a little closer. Travis reports that this one tasted less sweet and more like peaches (in a good way) so I think I'm almost there. Baking is probably my weak point in the cooking world. Too scientific and not much room for error.
Yesterday I asked people for requests. My sister suggested Crab Cakes and I rose to the challenge. I found a recipe by Paula Deen of all people (if you don't know, that lady seriously freaks me out.) I used some healthier ingredients, less fat and better for you fat. Yes, there is a difference. Your diet should be very low in saturated fat and no trans fats if at all possible. Mono-unsaturated fats are the best for you (think olive oil, avocado, peanuts.) Even with the healthier ingredients, they tasted awesome! The recipe suggested to use with "favorite dipping sauce" but they were so good, no sauce was needed. Hopefully, one day I will be rich enough to use real crab meat. :)
I found a great book at the library "The Most Complete Food Counter." It's got every food imaginable and even some not so imaginable foods. While skimming through I came across muskrat, opossum, and brains. Don't worry, no plans for roadkill or zombie treats on the menu anytime soon.
Be on the look-out for my world famous chicken enchiladas soon. I will also be posting helpful tricks I've learned over the years.
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