Sunday, February 3, 2013

 

Lemon Pudding Cakes

Serves 6| Hands-On Time: 15m| Total Time: 1hr 00m
Ingredients
·         3/4 cup granulated sugar
·         1/3 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
·         3 large eggs, separated
·         2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
·         1 cup whole milk
·         1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
·         3 teaspoons turbinado or some other coarse sugar
Directions
1.    Heat oven to 350° F. Place six 4-ounce ramekins or a 2-quart baking dish inside a large roasting pan.
2.    In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and flour; set aside. In a second medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and butter until combined. Whisk in the milk and lemon zest and juice. Add the lemon mixture to the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.
3.    Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and salt on medium-high until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. In 3 additions, gently fold the egg whites into the lemon-sugar mixture.
4.    Divide the pudding mixture among the ramekins or pour into the baking dish. Dividing evenly, sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. To the roasting pan, add just enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins or baking dish. Bake until the tops are golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes for cakes in ramekins and 30 to 35 minutes for a cake in a baking dish.

Saturday, January 12, 2013


This is a recipe (& photo) I found on the SD Beef council site: http://www.BeefIt'sWhat'sForDinner.com
I usually make a standard Beef Pot Roast the day before ( lightly flour and brown a 4 lb. beef roast, put it in a roaster, pour a cup of Burgundy wine & can of Beefy mushroom soup over it, bake @ 350 with carrots, potatoes and a couple of onions for 2-3 hours--it's delicious & makes it's own gravy, but there is usually enough roast beef left over for another meal, so this is what I sometimes do with it).  So here you go: two meals out of one cut of beef. Frugal & delicious cooking. What a bargain!


South Seas Currried Beef over Jasmine Rice

South Seas Curried Beef over Jasmine Rice


1.        1 package (about 17 ounces) refrigerated fully-cooked beef tips with gravy

2.        1 cup uncooked Jasmine or white rice

3.        1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

4.        2 teaspoons curry powder

5.        2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

6.        1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

7.        1/3 cup sliced green onions

8.        1/2 cup toasted coconut

Instructions

1.        Prepare rice according to package directions; keep warm.

2.        Meanwhile combine coconut milk, curry powder, ginger and beef tips with gravy in nonstick skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bell pepper and green onions; cover and simmer 2 minutes.

3.        Serve beef mixture with rice. Sprinkle with toasted coconut

Saturday, January 5, 2013

http://www.autisable.com/770859548/the-importance-of-our-calendars-/
I read this blog by a sister who treasures her autistic brother. His approach to his calendar job triggers meaningful insights.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Happy New Year   ....2013....style
May your efforts, especially for your autistic loved one be guided by these wise words....."I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it.My child is raised now and every parenting moment that seemed difficult as I raised him, was so worth the extra effort! Bless you who are in the midst of the struggle and keep on .....keeping on.


Christmas is such a busy time, but I still want to enjoy the creativity of the season. It's one of the richest aspects of preparing family times together.
I found this wonderful idea on Mary Hunt's Everyday Cheapskate site-  http://www.everydaycheapskate.com/

Happy Holidays! You've all seen Gifts in a Jar. I've gotten cookie mixes, brownies, etc. but never anything as unique as Journal in a Jar.

Give the Legacy of a Life History
It's an idea that sparks the imagination and encourages stories about your life. You should give one to yourself! Or give a jar filled with paper, a lovely pen (wouldn't a lightup pen be special for those late night inspirations?), a journal, and a bunch of strips of paper with relevant questions. The fun element is the daily story starters that you create: What was your favorite toy as a child? What was your favorite family activity? What was the silliest thing you ever did? Be creative and fun with specific questions that make them laugh or ponder.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

You have got to see this. Theater Autism Awareness performance provided for those with ASD. What a wonderful thing!
http://youtu.be/SbW8HUoK-aY

Wednesday, April 18, 2012



  Baked Egg Boats Makes 4
Ingredients:

4 demi sourdough baguettes
5 eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
4 ounces pancetta, finely chopped and fried until crisp
3 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
2 green onions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut a deep “V” through the tops of each baguette until about a 1/2 inch to the bottom. Partially unstuff the baguettes. Set aside.
3. Place the eggs and cream into a mixing bowl and lightly beat together. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and lightly season with salt and pepper.
4. Divide and pour the mixture into each baguette boat and place onto a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown, puffed and set in the center. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes, cut and serve.