Roasted Chestnuts are suppose to be a Holiday Staple ... so they say. | #FoodThoughts #RoastedChestnuts

In November 2016, was the first time my family and I ever ate Roasted Chestnuts. I was 32 yrs old at that point and I truly found the experience quite entertaining and fascinating .... especially since my hubby--the non-holiday-lover in our family--was the one who had the idea to try them. So ... below are photos that I took of the chestnuts AFTER they were roasted and at the very bottom of this post I'll let you know what we tought of them. 🌰🌰🌰 😋

What was the recent bane of my existence? | #booktube #dinner

Meatloaf
Meatloaf IS the bane of my existence or at least it was last night when it interfered in what my plans were for the night. I was not enjoying it ....

I recently #vlogged what I cooked for dinner! | #dietlife

During the end of September 2019, Jess had joined a read-a-thon and the below video starts at the point when Jess talks about/shows her cooking.


If you can't see/watch the above video then click here to watch it.
Food Thoughts :

1. Garlic green beans - Delicious but my go too is still just adding black pepper.
2. Egg-white Omelettes - My kids loved them especially since they "tasted like pizza."

➡️ Click here if you want to find out more about my participation in this read-a-thon. ⬅️

Paleo Almond Butter Cookies | Simply Taralynn @TaralynnsTweets #fromjesstoyou #dessert

To read the full Paleo Almond Butter Cookies recipe by Simply Taralynn click here.

My Attempt/Success with this Recipe :

Recipe/Ingredients Changes : It worked out very well, except all I could find at the time was crunchy almond butter.

My hubby first found this recipe in October 2013.

My Family's Verdict :

My Thoughts : We all really liked them. A little dry but tasty! However, they were VERY crumbly and I'm not sure if that was because of the crunchy almond butter OR just how the cookies are typically.

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Silly Holiday Food Things

Okay ... sorry for being away for a while but here are two videos ... one goes with the holiday spirit that is now just ending (my daughter's Gingerbread House) and the other I found load but funny (my Christmas dinner's sweet potato screaming at me)....

My #daughter's #gingerbreadhouse . #preschooler #Christmas 2015

A video posted by From Me to You ... (@fromjesstoyouservices) on Dec 23, 2015 at 8:01am PST

My #SweetPotato is #screaming for #help

A video posted by From Me to You ... (@fromjesstoyouservices) on Dec 25, 2015 at 5:59pm PST

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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Posting it so I can try it later ...

Post by Health is Wealth.

Encase the above post ever disappears here is what Health is Wealth wrote:

Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks

Ingredients:
•1 small head of organic green cabbage, cut into thick slices
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•1 tsp of garlic powder
•2 to 3 large garlic cloves, chopped or smashed
•Salt to taste
•Black pepper to taste
•Spray olive

Get the full recipe here: http://bit.ly/1UG7XWk

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Classic Banana Bread | Cooking Light Cookbook - Take #1

To read the full Classic Banana Bread recipe click here. This was my first time making this version of Banana Bread.

My Attempt/Success with this Recipe :

Recipe/Ingredients Changes : I'd have loved to make it the way my cookbook stated but 1) I enjoy mixing by hand therefore I don't own a mixer and 2) I didn't have enough ripe bananas as it asked for (I only had 2 bananas) so I added more yogurt in hopes of balancing it out.

• Instead of 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana I used 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
• Instead of plain low-fat yogurt all I had to use Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Flavored Yogurt
• Instead of just 1/3 cup yogurt I added an additional 1/2 cup Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Flavored Yogurt

My Family's Verdict :

My Food Critic Hubby's Thoughts : Said it was good ... only really wished that I added nuts into it.

My Thoughts : I liked it but with all that vanilla (because of my yogurt choice) it's more of a Vanilla Banana Bread than actual Banana Bread. I'd have no problem making it this way again.

My 3-year-old Daughter's Thoughts : When I asked her she said, "Yes. I just love some and I finished mine."

My 1-year-old Son : Had no problem eating it up. =0)

Post by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews.

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Cooking Light : Classic Banana Bread

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Classic Banana Bread
Recipe from my Cooking Light Complete Cookbook: A Fresh New Way to Cook

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 1 hr | Other: 10 min

Ingredients ::
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
• 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 350ᴼ
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
3. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist.
4. Spoon batter into an 8 x 4--inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350ᴼ for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack. Yield: 14 servings (serving size: 1 slice).

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My Take(s) On This Recipe :

Post by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews.

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Raw Almond Banana "Ice Cream"

Post by Eat Clean. Train Mean. Live Green.

Encase the above post ever disappears here is what Eat Clean. Train Mean. Live Green. wrote: Raw Almond Banana "Ice Cream." All you do is blend up 2 frozen bananas and then add in a tablespoon of raw almond butter (you need to make the almond butter separately.. or purchase it). Either way, blend up 2 frozen bananas with your favorite nut butter of choice (to taste). You can also add in raw cacao powder or nibs to create a chocolate banana nut butter "ice cream." I also love to sprinkle my "ice cream" with unsweetened coconut flakes and chopped nuts. You can literally use frozen bananas to create a wide variety of different flavored "ice creams." Other options include: Cinnamon, sprinkles, vanilla, cherries, vegan chocolate chips, vegan marshmallows, granola, rolled oats, fresh or puréed strawberry..

As of December 7, 2014 :: I have yet to try this but it sounded good enough to share. If you end up trying it please let me know how it turned out!

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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies :

Where I found this recipe : Through Google Search looking for something using the listed ingredients below

Who's the author of this recipe : Key Ingredients

Author instructions & pictures :

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
(Recipe yields 15 cookies)

Ingredients:
- 2 Ripe Bananas
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked quick oats
- 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees
- In a medium-sized bowl mash the bananas using the back of a fork. Add in the peanut butter, oats and chocolate chips until well combined.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cookie mixture onto a greased baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15 minutes.


My Attempt/Success with this Recipe :

Ingredients :

Post by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews.

Mixing it all up :

Post by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews.

All Scooped Up & Ready to Bake :

Post by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews.

Ready to EAT :

Post by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews.

How Many Did It Make : In total I was able to make 22 cookies with the ingredients provided and making the cookies a little smaller then the suggested tablespoon size.


My Family's Verdict :

My Food Critic Hubby's Thoughts : Poor guy can't eat them/try them because he's on the Paleo Diet and this recipe has 2 ingredients that he's not able to eat (oats and peanut butter).

My Thoughts : Yummy and good. However, not very tasty if the chocolates aren't included (as I had a bite without some and it wasn't as good).

My 2-year-old Daughter's Thoughts : Thought they were yummy and kept asking for more!

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ALL NATURAL PANCAKE RECIPE

ALL NATURAL PANCAKE RECIPE :

Where I found this recipe : Facebook

Who's the author of this recipe : Wrapping Mom

Author instructions & pictures :

ALL NATURAL PANCAKE RECIPE... NO PROCESSED ANYTHING!!

- 1 ripe banana
- 2 whole eggs

That’s it. Just mix together in a bowl and make sure the banana is all mashed. Then spray your pan with some "spray & cook" or coconut oil. On a low to medium heat, scoop some of the batter into the pan & give it about 20-30 sec, flip, and done! Serve and eat!

*Some advice would be to make them small so its easier to flip

Under 250 calories, nearly 14g of protein! No processed anything! These pancakes are gluten free, low calorie.


My Attempt/Success with this Recipe :

Ingredients :


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Mixing it all up :


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1st Attempt with Coconut Oil : I got reminded that I suck at flipping pancakes, and the Coconut Oil just made it worse.

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2nd Attempt with Pam Cooking Spray : It was easier to flip using the cooking spray. However, I'm not sure if it was because of my gas stove or if it was just me but it took longer then the 20-30 seconds to flip more like a minute and a half.

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How Much Did It Make : In total I was able to make 7 small pancakes with the ingredients provided.


My Family's Verdict :

My Food Critic Hubby's Thoughts : Thought it was good and liked that it was healthy because he could then eat it with his diet.

My Thoughts : Sweeter then I expected but not bad.

My 2-year-old Daughter's Thoughts : She wouldn't say if she liked it or not. Yet she had a few bites without spitting it out and wouldn't eat the rest. =0/

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