prepared cupcakes with a box of yellow cake mix½ cup melted butter3/4 cup water1 ¾ cups confectioner’s sugar½ cup cocoa powder1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla2 cups desiccated, unsweetened coconut In a deep bowl microwave water and butter till water is hot and butter is melted. Stir in sugar, cocoa, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Cool….
Author: Fylvia
If I could be a beachcomber who simply reads, writes and watches old movies all day, I would. Since that’s as far fetched as most of my other daydreams, I read and write and watch old movies in between being a working mother and wife. But it’s all good—God’s brought into my life more
exciting experiences than a beachcomber could ever imagine.
Moong Stir-Fry
If you’re trying to incorporate more plant-based protein in your diet and are tired of soupy (or mushy) beans, this is a nice change of pace. Ingredients1 cup dry, whole moong beans, soaked overnight (or in hot water for about 4 hrs) and cooked in salted water till soft and firm, but not mushy.1 tsp…
Zesty Curried Tilapia
Ginger and lime are the stars of this Tilapia dish. Plus, so easy even for the most amateur of cooks.
Channa Masala (Healthy Version)
This recipe is sans the shimmering sea of oil one expects to see rising above a traditional version of an Indian chickpea recipe 🤣 Ingredients1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (or 1/2 water), for sauteéing1 (or more) green chillies1 bay leaf1 3″ stick of cinnamon (optional)4 whole cloves (optional)4 whole cardamoms (optional)1 cup finely chopped…
Vegetable Momos
Some call these dumplings and others potstickers, but say momos–that’s what they are called in Nepal where I first tasted them and got totally addicted! The hospital campus where we lived for six years had a rooftop canteen that would deliver these steaming hot and fresh to my office or home any time of the…
Sweet Potato Brownie Bombs
If you like cookie dough, just skip the baking and eat this one right out of the bowl! Ingredients1 cup mashed sweet potatoes1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp almond butter1 tsp vanilla (optional)1/2 cup almond flour1/2 cup cocoa (or carob)1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt DirectionsSift together dry ingredients; set aside. Mix together…
Goya Beans
My new NEWSTART lifestyle include beans in every meal. This is an easy one-pot recipe I created with Goya seasoning which adds an interesting orange hue to the dish! Ingredients2 cups black-eyed peas * (soak for at least 5 hours if making it on the stovetop; use as is if using an Instant Pot)3 cups…
Tomato Lemon Basil Salad
One of my favorite summer salads–I can eat a giant bowl as my entreé 🤣 So simple that you can’t mess it up! Ingredientsvine-ripened tomatoesfew slices of onionfresh lemon basilchivesminced garlicsea saltpeppera splash of balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice and a splash of maple syrup)bite-size pieces of fresh mozzarella (optional) DirectionsToss. Adjust herbs and seasonings…
Chickpea-Stuffed Acorn Squash
The sweetness and creamy texture of the squash complements the robust flavor of the chickpeas, creating a unique flavor combination. Plus, it’s so simple to make and so very filling! Ingredients1 acorn squash, cut in half and deseededherb mix of your choice (I used garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, thyme, and marjoram)1 15 oz can…
Coriander Beans
I’m experimenting with beans in an effort to get more protein in my diet. Here is one where coriander takes the front line of flavors, with cumin and turmeric right behind it. I even have a lazy quick version 😊 Ingredients1 tsp oil or 3-4 Tbsp water/broth to sauté1 medium onion, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric3/4 tsp…
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