tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:19:31 +0000on photography and foodhttp://oneover350.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Heather)Blogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-2375938784114501666Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:38:00 +00002011-06-05T21:38:45.257-04:00I had been looking forward to the food in Korea since I started planning my trip. There are some excellent Korean restaurants in New York and Northern Virginia, but a person could spend weeks in South Korea and try something new every day. Unfortunately, I had less than a week, so here are just a few of the many flavors on the peninsula. First dinner in South Korea, in Gyeongju. So many disheshttp://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/06/food-in-south-korea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-615585994160272796Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:57:00 +00002011-06-03T16:57:13.127-04:00It's not all sushi. In fact, I would say that noodle shops outnumber sushi places by at least three to one. But a large bowl of spicy noodles is a perfect way to re-energize us weary travelers. The little regional sweets aren't a bad snack either. Here's a culinary photo tour of Japan, from Tokyo to Fukuoka. One of many soba noodle places in the Shibuya neighborhood of Tokyo. We couldn't http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/06/food-in-japan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-5175289665462110191Tue, 03 May 2011 17:25:00 +00002011-05-03T13:25:40.531-04:00There are a lot of recipes for this meal out there, so you can pretty much make it with whatever ingredients you like. Here's what I used (measurements depend on the number of people you are making for and how flavorful you want it). Chicken cashew stir-fry Canola oil Boneless chicken breast Frozen vegetable stir-fry mix Frozen chopped spinach Cashews Toasted sesame seeds Caramelized onions http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/05/chicken-cashew-stir-fry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-1840418682182153519Tue, 03 May 2011 17:06:00 +00002011-05-03T13:06:09.664-04:00Alright, folks, it's been a while. Let's get right to the recipes. Here's one for those who still have a can of pumpkin in the pantry. Pumpkin bread 2 cups wheat flour 1 cup oats 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp each, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, salt 1 can plain pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter 2 eggs (or egg substitute) 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/05/pumpkin-bread-with-pecans-raisins-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-6020554388895076142Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +00002011-03-23T14:25:00.418-04:00There are so many good things about soup, beyond warming and filling you on a chilly day. First, it's easy. Really easy. Ok, creamed soup is a bit harder, but for regular ol' broth soup, you don't need to measure each ingredient exactly or add them in a specific order. Just throw everything in a pot, turn on the stove (or slow cooker) and go read a book. Related to this, soup can be completelyhttp://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/03/vegetable-noodle-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-2956683372067897887Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:38:00 +00002011-03-22T08:05:29.668-04:00I've made salmon loaf before, but that requires a bit more time to remove the skin and bones from the salmon. The canned tuna, however, makes for a seriously easy dinner.Tuna loaf3 cans light tuna (in water, drained) 2 T olive oil 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/4 C whole wheat Panko bread crumbs 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 C milk or soymilk season to taste: garlic pepper cumin basil http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/03/tuna-loaf-easy-recipe-for-busy-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-4010712377924584804Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:35:00 +00002011-02-22T17:35:18.909-05:00This takes very little preparation and makes enough chili to last the week (or freeze half of it). You can also make it with other veggies if you prefer. I originally made this with yellow squash instead of carrots, but I decided the carrots would be better next time. Serve with shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Vegetable chili about 5 cups presoaked, dried kidney and red beans 5 to 5 1/2 cups http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/02/vegetable-chili.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-3982660824988803963Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:24:00 +00002011-02-20T14:24:52.208-05:00If you like peanut butter as much as I do, here's a recipe that can be ready in 15 minutes and is a nice change from tomato sauce. Easy pasta with peanut sauce whole wheat pasta natural peanut butter (no extra oils or sugars) garlic red bell pepper, chopped milk (or coconut milk) curry powder ground cayenne pepper spinach  olive oil Boil pasta according to directions. In a separate pan, http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/02/easy-pasta-with-peanut-sauce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-5733375228430360794Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:18:00 +00002011-02-19T11:18:05.531-05:00Spring is in sight, so I continue to go through the winter foods I've had stored. This morning I took from the freezer the last bag of apples I picked in the fall, and from the pantry, a jar of apple butter I bought over Thanksgiving weekend in New Jersey. If you ever find yourself near Burlington, N.J., on a weekend, make a trip to the Columbus Farmers Market. Much of it is a busy flea market, http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/02/apple-pecan-pancakes-with-apple-butter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-7975860911858049493Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:32:00 +00002011-02-15T17:41:46.053-05:00Even though I now prefer fresh cranberries, as a kid I loved jellied cranberry sauce. I used to eat it fresh out of the can -- with a fork to make it last longer. And our family Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without the traditional "frozen cranberry mold" (this sounds questionable, but is actually delicious: jellied cranberry sauce and lemon juice, topped with whipped cream, vanilla http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/02/cranberry-sauce-and-dessert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-9217538546347566085Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:26:00 +00002011-02-01T19:26:49.735-05:00In a complete reversal from the last post(s), this is one of the laziest dinners ever (not counting oatmeal). It doesn't look all that pretty either. But it's not bad. In fact, it was good enough to make the blog. So, here's to easy cooking. 1 bag frozen chopped spinach 1 bag frozen broccoli florets 12 oz medium salsa olive oil lemon juice Heat olive oil (about 1 T) in a skillet, add broccoli, http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/02/spinach-and-salsa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-7172953869753806520Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:02:00 +00002011-01-25T18:12:14.745-05:00 Carrot hummus, caramelized onions, pita bread I love having dinner guests because I can make a multi-course meal without filling the fridge with leftovers. This was my menu for a Lebanese-inspired dinner (I still have sumac to use from my trip to Lebanon). I was probably most excited about the carrot hummus turning out, and successfully attempting caramelized onions.  Brussels http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/01/chicken-potatoes-hummus-apple-crisp-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-2927047024028150046Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:59:00 +00002011-01-25T17:59:03.545-05:00Carrot hummus 5-6 carrots 2 cans chick peas olive oil (about 1-2 T) tahini (about 2 T) lemon juice (about 1 T) diced garlic (about 2-3 cloves) salt za'atar caramelized onions (I followed these directions and used 4 yellow onions) Cut carrots in halves or thirds, toss with olive oil and roast in oven until soft. Purée carrots in a blender (add some olive oil and water to help blend). Rinse chickhttp://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/01/carrot-hummus-with-zaatar-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-7891048505363234001Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:58:00 +00002011-01-25T17:58:42.969-05:00Cucumber yogurt dip (also known as tzatziki, one of my favorite foods) 1 cup plain yogurt garlic, diced pinch of dried mint lemon juice 1/2 English (seedless) cucumber Remove skin from cucumber. Grate cucumber and use paper towels to absorb much of the water in it. Mix with yogurt (the thicker the yogurt, the thicker your dip -- use regular yogurt for something that will go over salad, or Greekhttp://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/01/cucumber-yogurt-dip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-4069969687691793662Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:51:00 +00002011-01-25T17:58:09.926-05:00Chicken with sumac, onion and peppers 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 2 yellow onions, cut into strips 4 cloves garlic, diced 1 red pepper, cut into strips fresh parsley, chopped dried thyme ground sumac salt ground pepper juice from 1/2 lemon Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic, stir, then add peppers for a couple minutes. Add chicken pieces and season http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/01/chicken-with-sumac-onion-and-peppers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-6623066843401526665Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:38:00 +00002011-01-25T17:54:18.500-05:00Fast, easy, reasonably healthy, delicious: My kind of dessert. I made a few changes, but the basic recipe is from my mom (thanks, Mom!). This is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top... Simple apple crisp 4 cups apples, chopped 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup wheat flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup oats 1/4 cup water (unless usinghttp://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/01/simple-apple-crisp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-1485744458998874523Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:13:00 +00002011-01-22T17:13:48.581-05:00The fun thing about trying new recipes is that you never really know how they will turn out; sometimes recipe experiments go horribly wrong, and sometimes recipes that are in the process of going horribly wrong turn into something quite good. This was the latter. I was attempting to make "reverse" Muddy Buddies, using white chocolate and cocoa powder. But, the combination of white chocolate and http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/01/muddy-buddies-brownies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-745403278016237482Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:43:00 +00002011-01-16T21:43:49.174-05:00I call this soup bread because it's hearty and a great side for winter soup. It also takes very little time to prepare, as it doesn't require yeast. Brown soup bread 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup barley flour 1 T amber agave nectar (can sub. honey) 2 T ground flaxseed 2 egg whites 1 T canola oil 1 T molasses 2 tsp baking soda 6 oz (one container) plain, lowfat yogurt 1/3 cup water golden http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/01/brown-soup-bread.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-7180689151057650779Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:19:00 +00002011-01-16T21:45:33.417-05:00Winter is not my season. Dark, cold, sleepy. But hot soup and oven-fresh bread were made for January and February. It's inexpensive, makes the house smell wonderful, and makes lots of food (freeze the leftovers!). The best part is how easy it is to make -- throw a bunch of raw ingredients in a slow cooker in the morning, and hours later, dinner! I often plan what type of soup I will make by http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-vegetable-and-bean-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-8207482021166796512Tue, 28 Dec 2010 01:15:00 +00002010-12-27T20:15:59.018-05:00What better meal for a frigid, blustery day than a steaming, hearty bowl of veggies, potatoes and spices? Standing over the stove and adding a little more pepper, I forgot about how cold I'd been walking home. I've posted a curry recipe before, but this one has a bit more to it. Try serving over rice or quinoa, with a slightly sweet white wine. Spicy vegetable curry olive oil (about 1/4 cup) http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2010/12/spicy-vegetable-curry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-7814577172395579209Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:24:00 +00002010-12-13T17:24:50.699-05:00This year, I made four different kinds of cookies for December's various holiday gatherings -- the raspberry-almond white chocolate-chip bars (that's a mouthful) as well as two favorite chocolate cookie recipes from last year. I made a few changes to both. Instead of chocolate raspberry cookies, I made chocolate strawberry cookies (I had strawberry jam instead of raspberry). For the http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2010/12/cookies-coconut-chocolate-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-3465877026399601197Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:03:00 +00002010-12-12T15:03:52.264-05:00This warm, filling dish is excellent on a chilly, rainy day. And it doesn't take long to prepare. Take that, winter. Stuffed butternut squash 1 butternut squash 1 egg spinach (I used about 1 cup of frozen chopped)* whole wheat bread crumbs (about 1/2 cup)* 1/2 sweet onion, chopped toasted walnuts (about 2 T)* golden raisins (about 2 T)* To taste: parsley salt pepper thyme *Measurements are http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2010/12/stuffed-butternut-squash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-725120296417145295Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:43:00 +00002010-12-03T16:43:30.517-05:00In October, I posted a recipe for cranberry apple bread. Now, I add banana for a more moist, not quite as cake-like bread. I baked this at 325 degrees and it took nearly an hour and a half for it to finish -- next time I'll bake it at 350 and hope that 50 mins to an hour is enough. The recipe below makes two large loaves of this great breakfast bread. Banana apple cranberry bread 1 egg, 2 egg http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2010/12/banana-apple-cranberry-bread.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-248724189628604865Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:52:00 +00002010-11-22T15:52:16.949-05:00By all means, start your mixers: it's time to make Christmas cookies. The past few years I've spread out my cookie-making, starting well before Christmas and freezing cookies as I make them. This takes off a lot of stress come mid-December, when you've agreed to bring something to numerous holiday gatherings and have no time to make anything. You can also make plates with a variety of cookies, http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2010/11/let-cookie-posts-begin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661299726514119174.post-96207849634414372Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:34:00 +00002010-11-21T20:34:30.260-05:00Yes, please. I have Whole Foods and its sale on pomegranates to thank for this recipe. This was the first time I'd bought a pomegranate, and the underwater technique for removing the seeds worked beautifully. I've made pumpkin pancakes before, but these are moist and flavorful enough that they don't require syrup or butter. And, any extra pumpkin and pomegranate can be mixed into http://oneover350.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-pomegranate-chocolate-chip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather)0