Friday Favorite Finds #161

I hope everyone’s long weekend was wonderful!  Frog Prince and I extended the weekend to the rest of the week.  That’s right – we took the week off.  And, it was wonderful.  A day excursion here & there, but mostly reading, talking, walking, praying and resting. 

It was wonderful. 

Oh, I did get caught up on my blog reading too.  So, naturally, I have some great finds to share with you today. 

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Italian Sausage Hoagies – What a delicious dinner from a new-to-me blog Garnish with Lemon. I bet I could make them in the crockpot too!  Pin the recipe here. 

Superfood Pizza – My blogging friend Haley from Cheap Recipe Blog has done it again!  A pizza topped with sweet potato, bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, kale, tomatoes, garlic and cheese… yes please!  Can’t wait to try it grilled.  Pin it here. 

Wild Rice Bread – Chalk this one from Thyme in Our Kitchen as being my most unique find for the week.  But, that being said, I can’t wait to try it smothered with an over-easy egg, tomato and of course, some spinach.  Pin the recipe here. 

Spinach Pasta Salad with Roasted Mushrooms – With oral allergy syndrome salads are extremely hard to eat & enjoy.  This recipe from Good Cheap Eats, though, uses roasted mushrooms paired with pasta & spinach and looks like a winning combination; in fact, I can’t wait to add other roasted veggies.  Pin the recipe here. 

Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake – This recipe comes from Wednesday’s Ingredient Spotlight!  In fact, it was the most viewed from the spotlight this week.  Thanks to Kathy from Kathy’s Kitchen Table for sharing it with us.  Pin it here. 

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Raspberry Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt

Tangy.  Creamy.  Refreshing. 

These are all adjectives to describe this bowl full of raspberry rhubarb frozen yogurt.  Although it’s not nearly warm enough for frozen treats here in the frozen tundra, I can’t ever pass up a good rhubarb splurge. 

This frozen yogurt is sure to be a summer staple for us!  There is something amazing about the combination of Greek Yogurt (we used Fage), honey and raspberry rhubarb.  Trust me on this one. 

Up next, I’ll try the blueberry rhubarb jam mixed into this frozen yogurt base. 

Raspberry Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients

• 2 C plain Greek Yogurt
• 1/4 – 1/2 C honey (depending on your preferred level of tartness)
• 3/4 C raspberry rhubarb preserve

Directions

Combine 2 C plain Greek Yogurt with 1/4 to 1/2 C honey.  Use more or less honey to your taste preferences. 

Stir until smooth. 

Then, stir in 1/2 C raspberry rhubarb preserve. 

Sample to make sure the sweet/tart ratio is just right for your family. 

Pour into your ice cream maker and make according to manufacturers directions. 

After about 15 minutes, your frozen yogurt should be ready.  Stir in the remaining 1/4 C rhubarb raspberry preserve so that you swirl the frozen yogurt. 

Serve right away or, freeze until ready to serve. 

Enjoy!

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Ingredient Spotlight: Strawberries

I love strawberries but, we must eat them cooked here, or avoid them all together due to allergies.  But, I know that so many others have summer staples that are strawberry based. We do have a few favorites:

Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Pizza – This dessert is excellent for a potluck or summer picnic. 

Strawberry Rhubarb Pineapple Crumble – Grandma’s recipes are best, right?! 

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream – This ice cream is incredible, perfect for a birthday!

Strawberry Brownie Layers (aka Sin in a Bowl) – Brownies & strawberries.  There is nothing else to say. 

What are your favorite strawberry recipes? 

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Rhubarb Raspberry & Blueberry Jam

This wet and cool spring has been absolutely perfect for rhubarb.  Ours is out of control wild and I am so thankful.  I can’t get enough of it. 

Rhubarb is traditionally paired with strawberries, but I am more partial to pairing it with blueberry or raspberry.  Love. 

I hope you love recipe involving rhubarb because I have three more in the queue for this week!

These jams are a summer staple around here – quick to make, small batches that you can easily freeze, or just make more of when you run out. 

Rhubarb Raspberry & Rhubarb Blueberry Jam

Ingredients

• 1 C blueberries or raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 C chopped rhubarb
• 3/4 C sugar (or 1/2 C honey)
• 2 tsp. lemon juice

Directions

Toss the fruit in a large kettle with 3/4 C sugar or 1/2 C honey.  Add in 2 tsp. lemon juice. 

Bring to a slow boil, stirring frequently, and allow fruit to cook apart. 

Simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring often.  After 30 minutes check the consistency by doing the plate test.  Place a teaspoon or so of the jam onto a chilled plate.  If the jam doesn’t move/spread out much from that location, it’s done.  If not, return to the stove and continue simmering for an addition 15-30 minutes. 

Check again using the plate test method. 

When set, allow the jam to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.  Pour into canning jars or freezer/fridge friendly containers. 

Jam keeps well in the fridge for about 2 weeks.  You can freeze the jam for up to 1 year. 

Enjoy with yogurt and granola, English muffins or your favorite bagel! 

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SRC: Crockpot Granola

Ever since giving up store-bought cereal, granola has become a staple in our house.  In the past 5.5 years, we have made at least one batch of granola weekly in our house.  Our recipe is tried and true, but it does have one downfall in the summer – it requires the oven. 

This month for the Secret Recipe Club I was assigned to Erin’s beautiful blog - Table for Seven.  Her recipes look amazing – including this delectable Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Quick Bread, and this savory Taco Pizza!

But, what really caught my attention was a recipe for granola, made in the crockpot!  If it worked, this could be huge.  No hot oven during the middle of July?!  Sounds like a winner to me. 

I adjusted the recipe a bit, and the first time I made it made just the ingredients listed below.  Time number two through, I doubled the ingredients.  The third time (yes, I’ve made more the 20 C of granola this month), I used our favorite brown sugar granola recipe and cooked it in the crockpot. 

All times – it was a success. 

Crockpot Granola – Adapted from Table for Seven

Ingredients

• 5 C Old Fashioned Oats
• 1/4 C packed brown sugar
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 3/4 C applesauce
• 2 T honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• pinch of salt

Directions

In the base of your crockpot, combine 5 C oats, 1/4 C packed brown sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon.  Add a pinch of salt and stir well.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 3/4 C applesauce, 2 T honey, 1 tsp. olive oil and a splash of vanilla.  Stir well. 

Pour over the oat mixture and stir well to coat. 

Don’t give up stirring too soon!  I found a wooden spoon was really the best for stirring and it took a good couple of minutes before it was fully moistened. 

Turn the crockpot onto low and cover, but leave the cover ajar. 

Cook on low/medium for 5-7 hours, stirring every 30-45 minutes. 

Remove the cover and allow the granola to cool completely. 

Add mix-ins, if desired: craisins, dried apples, chocolate chips/chunks, coconut, dried cherries! 

Store in an airtight container. 

Enjoy!

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Menu Plan–May 26

Commencement was this weekend, and I count myself blessed to be a part of this special day.  More than that, I am so thankful I get a chance to work with amazing students during their time in college – what a cool time of life and learning. 

That being said – I am thankful the end of the year is here too.  I’m looking forward to a break! 

We are celebrating the Memorial Day weekend on Monday with a BBQ and praying we don’t get rained out.  Regardless, we’re celebrating our country and freedom as we remember the great sacrifices that were made so we could be where we are today.  We are so blessed. 

Sunday
Whole Wheat Waffles, Raspberry Rhubarb Sauce
Crockpot Italian Chicken Sandwiches {new}

Monday – Memorial Day
Breakfast Sandwiches
BBQ – Brats & Pork Burgers, Simple Macaroni Salad, Crockpot Baked Beans,  Rhubarb Shortcake {new}

Tuesday
Granola and blueberries
One Pot Wonder – Tomato Basil Pasta {new}
To do: Make granola bars, bread

Wednesday
Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal
Sandwiches with roasted red pepper dip
Zucchini, Carrot & Black Bean Salad

Thursday
Leftover Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal
Pasta & Zucchini Salad

Friday
English Muffin Bread with Raspberry Rhubarb Preserve
Leftovers

Saturday
TBD
Grilled Pizza

 

In case you missed it, last week new recipes included:

Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies: Better for you than the average cookie!

Smoked Sausage Hash Breakfast Wraps: A fun new twist on breakfast!

Most Viewed: Copy-Cat Carvel Ice Cream Cake
Most Shared: Cheesy Chicken & Ranch Casserole
Most Pinned: Applewood Smoked Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Find more great menus at OrgJunkie’s Menu Plan Monday!

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Friday Favorite Finds #160

My finals are graded and grades are entered…. commencement is this weekend and then summer! 

As we are heading into a nice long weekend, I am planning our menu and looking for fun new desserts – these three made my list:

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Banana Split Brownie Pie – This looks like such a tasty dessert.  Jocelyn at Inside BruCrew Life is amazing.  Brownies on the bottom, cream cheese banana layer and strawberries!  Get the recipe here.  Pin the recipe here.

 

Summer Berry & Yogurt Tart. Doesn’t this look like the perfect way to kick off summer?  Hello delicious berries wrapped in a lemon yogurt cream.  Get the recipe here.  Pin the recipe here. 

Strawberry Rhubarb Tiramisu. It seems the longer I keep looking, the better the recipes.  I love the idea of combining Tiramisu with Rhubarb.  Great job Sweet Sugar Bean! Get the recipe here.  Pin the recipe here. 

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