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[reginacooks]

Day 185

I woke up energized. I sat in an uplifting Zoom church service where our UU minister told us (but it felt like she was speaking directly to me) that “The world depends on our shining our light.” The sun was shining and a slight chill was in the air. That could only mean one thing - apple picking!! 

I rounded up the troops and by early afternoon we were in the car on the way to Homestead Farms.

I don’t know if we needed to pick ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS worth of apples. But we did and now I have a job ahead of me. (In addition to my ever-increasing amount of school work...online teaching is definitely not easier.) I told the boys they will be peeling apples tomorrow after school. Sorry guys!

After tea and kneading dough for pizza, this seemed like an appropriate treat:

We enjoyed the pizza, then I spent the rest of the evening planning for tomorrow’s teaching, and made a presentation for Back to School Night for Tuesday where I hope all of my families will show up. All two of them.

[halfthetroubleisbelieving]

This chicken broth that you make at home is full of flavor and great for giving soups, stews, and sauces more depth. You will never want store-bought broth again after you try this!

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken. 2 onions, quartered. 3 carrots, chopped. 3 celery stalks, chopped. 4 garlic cloves, smashed. 2 bay leaves. 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns. 10 cups water.

Instructions: Put the chicken in a large stockpot after washing it under cold water. Fill the pot with water and add the garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, onions, carrots, and celery. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Then, turn down the heat to low and let it simmer for two to three hours. During that time, skim off any foam that forms on top. With a slotted spoon, take out the chicken and vegetables once the broth is done. Then, strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Let the broth cool down before putting it in containers to store in the fridge or freezer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 180 minutes

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[livelifeintentionally]

Lala's Portuguese Chicken Livers

Whether as an appetizer to savor or a hearty main dish, Lala’s Portuguese Chicken Livers are a treat worth savoring, inviting you to take your time and indulge in the flavors. You might even consider doubling the livers if appetites and company demand! This dish isn’t one to rush – it thrives on slow, deliberate preparation. I prefer to use my trusted cast iron pot or a deep, heavy-bottomed pan,…

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[kawulak]

Don’t sleep. Wake up! Lunch is ready :) What’s about a Sweet & Sticky Crispy Chicken Stir-Fry? Naughty and nice: Suzy free-range British chicken in cornflour and fry until decadently crisp. Than add fresh garlic, ginger, chilli, tamari, honey and lime. Finish with fresh-cut spring onion. #cooking #cookingfromscratch #cookingfromhome #cookingfromtheheart ##lunch #sundaylunch #food #mindfulchefrecipe #healthyfood #healthyeating #gotujemy #gotujwdomu #gotujebolubię (at Avonmouth, Bristol, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfjd0QQslC3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[reginacooks]

Day 322

Today it took my family village to pull together dinner. True, I mostly did it all. But Billy peeled and cubed the sweet potatoes, Gabriel took off the spinach stems, and Ethan . . . he went on a run and ate two cookies. Oh well. He’s helped me before whenever I’ve asked.

It felt like a lot to pull together, especially because I made cookies today, too, and I have a meeting tonight and we need to eat early. Maybe I should pour myself a little glass of wine? I’m feeling kind of stressed. The quiche and sweet potatoes are in the oven, the spinach done. I think a glass of wine would be just the thing. There. I did it. 

I’ve made these Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies before, but last time I recall I didn’t have enough cream cheese. This time, I had it all. I made the cookies larger, put them in the fridge while I taught, then rolled them into balls before baking. I really like the uniform look the rolled balls created. Also, even though I did follow the recipe for the cream cheese frosting, it was too much milk. So, I added a bit more confectionary sugar. These were wonderful. I had one with my tea before going on my walk. Another may call to me after dinner.

 I learned how to prepare this spinach while living in Romania (Peace Corps!): tablespoon of butter, one clove garlic sauteed, the steamed spinach, a dash of nutmeg, s&p, and a dollop of sour cream.

I am perfecting this crust! Use a food processor. Add 3/4 cup white flour, 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Use the pulse function to gradually add 5 and 1/2 Tablespoons of cold butter until butter are pieces the size of a kidney bean. Add 4 Tablespoons of ice cold water. Keep it running until the moment it forms a ball. Gather together, wrap in plastic, put in fridge until ready to roll. 

[hungerforspice]

Looking for a great new vegetable recipe? This parsnip puree recipe will be coming to the site soon! #parsnips #parnippuree #vegetablelover #cookingathome #cookingfromtheheart #foodphotography #foodblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/CKjv2X_H1MF/?igshid=1wcorf2s8n2ye

[maimycooking]

This dish is beyond words!! Can't even give it a name because it is that good! I added shredded mozzarella cheese and it completely became an Asian vegetarian hot pocket...even better when you dip it in the spicy and sour sauce that it's a 😲😋😍 It is completely a guilt free dish because it's loaded with vegetables 😁👍 #hotpockets #vegetarians #asiankitchen #healthyfood #cookingfromtheheart #delicious #asianfusion #eatyourveggies https://www.instagram.com/p/CHqi8RXh6hh/?igshid=1lca97jgzdl53

[maimycooking]

Happy Fall everyone! Because winter squash is one of my favorite fall food, and it's in season as well, I'm taking advantage of it! Here, I have squash Gnocchi, lightly sauteed in a garlic butter sauce, and sprinkled with grated Reggiano Parmigianino cheese. 🤗😋 #gnocchi #wintersquash #pasta #cookinghands #cookingfromtheheart #garlicbutter #fallfoods https://www.instagram.com/p/CFh1tnwh80u/?igshid=nyrn0zi1xw6k