life in my empty nest: recipe redo

21 Rosemary Lane

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

3 Ingredient Banana Pancakes - Recipe Redo

This is definitely a worthy recipe for a redo since I am always looking for something to make when I have one lone over ripe banana in the fruit bowl. My original recipe and measurements can be found here, but it's really just as easy as mashing a banana in a small bowl, adding an egg and a bit of flour and mixing it all up. (I added blueberries, but they are great without as well).

The consistency ends up being perfect and I would put these up against most regular banana pancakes for taste. If you are looking for low carb (Type 2 Diabetic here), but don't want to feel like you are eating cardboard, give these a try.

Note: I used to use sugar free syrup, but am trying to get away from artificial sweeteners as much as possible. I like the idea of using all natural, good quality maple syrup, but only using a little bit. Also, when you don't eat much sugar, something like syrup can begin to taste incredibly sweet and you really don't even want much anymore.

Enjoy and happy Thursday!

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21 Rosemary Lane

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Friday, March 3, 2017

Baked Oatmeal with Canned Peaches {Recipe Redo}

I think it is well documented on this blog that I love to bake something yummy for breakfast. Especially on a cold morning. There is just something so comforting about pottering about in the kitchen with the lights on, chasing away the dark as you wait for the sun to rise. Also is there anything better than the scents of coffee brewing and something sweet and cinnamon flavored baking in the oven. I am not a morning person, but find myself up early if I know I can take things at a slow pace and start my morning in the kitchen.

This recipe is especially perfect for the winter, when the best and most flavorful fruit is out of season. I'm not one for canned fruit, but an exception can be made with this recipe, because when you bake this the sweetness of the canned peaches adds something special. The only change I made to this recipe redo has nothing to do with the flavor, but I thought it would look pretty to place a few peach slices whole on the top, rather than chop them all.

I just love this recipe and am glad I rediscovered it from deep in my archives. Things are quite hectic here with the move looming and the biggest news is that I'm becoming well versed in how to use Craig's list to sell unwanted furniture. So, a quiet start to the day is exactly what I needed.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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French Country Cottage

Monday, February 13, 2017

White Chicken Chili - Recipe Redo

We are on a roller coaster of weather this winter here in Michigan, with very little snow and temperatures even climbing into the fourties on some days. But, even without the snow, we still have experienced our usual cold days where a warming dish like chili is very welcome.

This recipe is one I have only made a few times, because I tend to forget about how quick and easy it is to put together. The flavor is delicious and the thing I love most about it is the light and fresh taste. The green onions sprinkled on top are the perfect garnish too.

The recipe calls for rotisserie chicken and that makes things easy, but I always poach my chicken breasts and that takes very little time as well. This is one you will want to try before winter is over. My original post and recipe can be found here.

Happy Monday!

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French Country Cottage

Monday, January 16, 2017

Tuscan Bean Soup - Recipe Redo

Our weather is no longer frigid, but still plenty cold enough for a warming bowl of soup, especially on a lazy Sunday. I first made this soup a few years ago and had forgotten about it until I was looking for an idea for something to make in the crock pot. The original recipe with the original pin can be found here.

But, this is a true recipe redo because this time, I actually ended up not making it it the crock pot due to time constraints and it ended up being just as good. To make this stove top version - bring to a boil all ingredients, except for ham and beans, in a large soup pot, then turn down heat and simmer for about 1 hour. Add beans and ham and gently simmer for about 1/2 hour longer.

I also added and extra carrot or two, because I love a lot of veggies in my soup. The flavor is really delicious and it's hearty and filling. Serve with some warm bread and it's a perfect winter night dinner.

Happy Monday!

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French Country Cottage

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Crockpot Cashew Chicken {recipe redo}

The crockpot can be a lifesaver during this busy time of year and I will be using mine with regularity in the coming weeks leading up to the holidays. It is such a good feeling to know that dinner is ready to go after a long day of work or Christmas shopping.

This recipe for Crockpot Cashew Chicken was an early recipe on my blog (thus the bad photo!) and really is a winner and worth a redo. The beauty of this recipe is the crunch of the cashews that are added at the very end. You can also add fresh chopped celery to give it even more of a fresh flavor. We love to order Chinese food in, but this version served over brown rice is just as good and no one needs to go out to pick it up at the Chinese restaurant. Isn't crock pot cooking the best?

Happy Wednesday!

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Overnight Cranberry French Toast {recipe redo}

When I am at the grocery store this time of year and I see a bag of cranberries, I just can't resist putting some in my shopping cart. I never have a plan in mind to make something specific, but I just know that something yummy will eventually be made.

I searched for recipes for a baked oatmeal that used fresh cranberries, but didn't really see one that took my fancy. Then, I remembered that last year, around this time, I made a delicious version of overnight French Toast using cranberries.

Putting it together last night, I remembered why this is such a great recipe. I made it with wheat bread last time and just so happened to have a partial loaf of wheat bread in my freezer that would be perfect. Using frozen bread to cut cubes for French toast is a great idea and makes the cutting process so much easier. I like to think this is a healthy version of French Toast with the use of wheat bread, low fat milk and just a little sweetening from the maple syrup.

It was as good as I remembered and the cranberries were bursting with autumn flavor. I will keep this in my refrigerator and enjoy a slice for breakfast all week long.

Happy Wednesday!

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Monday, August 10, 2015

Skinnygirl Margarita Cake {recipe redo} and Happy Birthday

Melissa's twenty second birthday was Saturday, but since she had plans with her boyfriend and other friends, we celebrated a day early and took her out for dinner at our club. We sat on the patio and since it was a lovely, cool night, it was the perfect way to spend a Friday night. There was a musician singing some old songs and playing the guitar and they brought her a hot fudge sundae, with a candle to mark the occasion.

But, she also needed a birthday cake. I let her pick from this fun list of 100 bundt cakes and she chose the yummy Skinnygirl Margarita cake; one I made for Megan a few years ago. It really is delicious, with just a hint of the margarita flavor. With a little decoration, it makes a really pretty and festive cake for a grown up daughter. I hope her birthday was as happy as she makes us every day of the year.

Happy Monday!

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Gooseberry Patch

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Baked Blueberry and Raspberry Pancakes {Recipe Redo}

Berries and summer go together and with both blueberries and raspberries in my refrigerator bursting with color, I just had to make some delicious fruit filled pancakes. This recipe for Baked Blueberry Pancakes has always been one of my most popular recipes and it is easy to see why. There is all the flavor of pancakes cooked on the griddle, but you don't have to stand at the stove flipping them. They are soft and fluffy in the middle; the perfect pancake texture.

For this recipe redo, I made two changes. I halved the recipe and made it in a 8 X 8 baking dish and I added raspberries, as well as the blueberries; 1 cup total. The combination was lovely and I served it with just a sprinkle of powdered sugar. This is a summertime pancake recipe you will make again and again.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

{Recipe Redo} Orzo Stuffed Peppers

My blog will be celebrating its third anniversary in a little over a month and there are now a lot of great recipes in the archives. I tend to make a rotation of favorites and new recipes, but for some reason don't go back and try a successful recipe for a second time, even though it was great. Sometimes the fun in cooking is in trying and succeeding with a new recipe.

From time to time, I am going to go back into my archives and redo a recipe that I really liked, but have not put into my meal rotation. I decided to start with one of my favorites. This recipe for Orzo Stuffed Peppers is light, healthy and makes a beautiful presentation. It is a great meal for company, as well as your family. I have made this dish both meatless and with ground turkey and it is great both ways. With a simple fruit salad, it made a colorful and delicious weekday meal.

Happy Wednesday!

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