4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided (flavored olive oil can really kick this recipe up a notch. For this recipe, I used the chili oil - only problem: it was too spicy for the 3 year old and the preggo mommy) 1 small can sliced mushrooms or 4 oz fresh 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp each salt and pepper 1 clove minced … [Read more...]
Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
No doubt some are familiar with this Bisquick recipe, which uses eggs. My first attempt making this recipe with a substitution of sour cream was a little runny - not quite the right consistency, but still tasty (and D ate it!). So for my second attempt, I added a little cornstarch, which seemed to do the trick (this time D ate around the meat, … [Read more...]
Honey Bun Cake
I adapted this recipe using cornstarch instead of eggs. Next time, I will probably use a little more liquid and maybe even a smaller pan for a thicker cake. Either way, it turned out great (as the ladies' Bible class will also give witness). Cake 1 yellow cake mix 3/4 cup oil 4 eggs (or 2 Tbsp cornstarch per egg) 1 - 8oz container of sour … [Read more...]
Muffins
Most muffin mixes contain egg in the ingredients. Most pre-made muffins also contain egg, not to mention the "may contain trace amounts of peanut" warning. D wanted some muffins at Bible study so badly, that I decided I would have to make him some "safe" muffins. This recipe experiment turned out very well. In addition to being egg free, it's also … [Read more...]
Pork Chops with Ginger Snap Gravy
1 lb lean pork loin, trimmed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (I use onion flakes, and only about 1/4 cup because we aren't big onion people) 4 ginger snaps, crushed 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp beef bouillon granules 1/8 tsp each black pepper, ground ginger and ground cloves (I used about 1/4 tsp of the … [Read more...]
Bruschetta Chicken Bake
(adapted from a Stove Top recipe). The Stove Top chicken flavored stuffing is egg-free, making it an ideal substitution - at least until I brave making my own egg-free cornbread and making a variation of my grandmother's dressing (which will be nowhere near as good without the eggs...). 1 1/2 cups Italian Diced tomatoes 1 pkg Stuffing mix 1/2 … [Read more...]
Skillet Lasagna
Another adaptation of a Weight Watchers recipe. The original recipe calls for egg noodles. Obviously, I had to find something else since Dietrich is allergic to eggs. 16 oz. of low-fat turkey sausage 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese 8 oz. spiral noodles 8 tsp. Parmesan Cheese 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce, seasoned Cook sausage. Add … [Read more...]
Italian Chicken Bake
This recipe is modified from the back of the Heart Smart Bisquick box. The look and taste are like a chicken pizza. It is a recipe for two, so you would need to adjust it for your family size. 1/3 cup Heart Smart Bisquick (though I would guess any such baking mix would suffice) 2 Tbsp. Sour cream (2 eggs if you don't have a child with an … [Read more...]
Prayer: God is waiting…
In C.S. Lewis’ The Magician's Nephew, the Lion, Aslan, sends a young boy, Diggory and his friend, Polly, on a mission. They find themselves hungry and without food when they set up camp for the night. Diggory and Polly discuss their need for food, not grass, with the flying horse, Fledge, that is carrying them through and beyond Narnia. "Wouldn't … [Read more...]
The Difference a Day Makes
Yesterday We were supposed to be napping. Instead, Dietrich wanted to play, after all, he is three. As he played with the pillows, blanket, and my hands, I found myself staring at my reflection in his eyes. I then began to wonder how this darling child sees me. Lately, I’ve been preoccupied with my own loss, feeling down (the Germany cloudy, foggy … [Read more...]