March 25, 2015

Gluten Free Fudgy Brownies

There was a bake sale at school last week. We got a notice that there would be gluten free/nut free options for those with dietary restrictions and it got me to thinking that I don’t really have a gluten free baking prowess to flex. I’m not seasoned veteran with gluten free baking because I don’t have the arsenal of flours in my pantry. I do have quite an assortment of hot sauces though…which only helps a select few. Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies to the rescue!

I saw this recipe on Martha Stewart website the other day and was intrigued. No flour. Just cornstarch. I also saw that I had every ingredient in the ingredient list so OF COURSE I had to make them.

Annnnnd YES. They’re totally fudgey. Perfectly intense with good hit of chocolate. They’re both chewy and crisp on the edges. You wouldn’t really know they were gluten free. They definitely passed the taste taste in our house! I’m glad I have something good to offer future bake sales…of course I’ll make them without walnuts but in my house, a brownie isn’t a brownie if there’s no nuts in them 🙂

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March 23, 2015

Chorizo Potato Hash

Check out this Chorizo Potato Hash!

Someone asked me what my favorite thing to make was and I said breakfast. Mostly because it’s something easily served family style and if I’m eating breakfast, there’s usually time to sit down and savor the morning. As working parents, my husband and I often say “Uggh, I can’t wait to enjoy coffee this weekend.” And when we say enjoy, it means we’re not just gulping down the fuel we need to race out of the house for school drop off and the work hustle.

So with our second cup of coffee, we have breakfast. This is what we had yesterday.

If meat and potatoes are involved my husband is ALWAYS all in. I’m in it for the sour cream.

Let’s be honest.

With a few simple ingredients we have an incredible breakfast (for dinner!) option. The potatoes are crispy perfection…spiced to the max with the smokey chorizo. The green pepper, onions and jalapeños have somehow added a nice sweetness to the hash while the eggs, cheese and cilantro are the fancy accessorizes needed to complete this dish. Another one to throw in the our meal rotation!

Inspiration

March 22, 2015

And I Quote:

my everyday life, Photography

March 21, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 12

Here’s what this past week looked like:

Casey and I went to Alcatraz this week with family! Not a bad view from the rock.

Alcatraz is full of hidden treasures.

Hello up there!

It’s fun being a tourist in your hometown.

Decay.

Mine! Mine! MINE!

The library of Alcatraz feels like it’s full of ghosts.

It’s all kind of eerie.

I can’t imagine what it was like at night when inmates were there.

I would seriously never sleep.

Keys for days.

March 20, 2015

I love lists, Friday!

This guy makes me giggle when I watch him eat bacon crust pizza.
Love in the Time of Binge Watching
How to live like an Instagram Fashion Girl
22 Things Creative People Do Differently
Famous Photos Recreated through Dioramas.
Paintings made with coffee. Now I know what to do with leftovers..
If men were able to get pregnant…
Love this IKEA hack. Been wanting a mirror like that for awhile.
Sheep cat is so fluffy!!
GORGEOUS Easter Eggs.
Added Real Sweet to my cookbook arsenal. Gonna bake you something soon!
Just watching this makes my eyes water.
The dressing on this salad looks killer.
Kelly Clarkson’s cover of Give Me One Reason is so good.
I’m thinking that these splatter napkins would be a good project for Cooper & I.
My first order from Thrive Market comes this weekend and I’m excited!
Insincere 5 Star Ratings on Uber are the biggest hidden problem
These Lemon Meringue Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches look amazing.
Negativity Online-An Essay Inspired by 200,000 comments
This is MY LIFE.

recipes

March 19, 2015

Parmesan Crisps

I love recipes that require only one ingredient. For this snack, all you need is grated Parmesan and an oven (a toaster oven will work too!). Line a baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper and spoon a few tablespoons of the grated cheese on top. Turn the oven to 400F and cook until crispy and brown. About 4-6 minutes. Parmesan crisps are a great substitute for crackers and they’re even better served on top of salads. Totally gluten free and low carb too!

To see more of my Thursday Snack Ideas, follow my Pinterest Board!

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March 18, 2015

Jalapeño Ginger Lime Spritzers

I was on the phone with an ad network having a discussion about my website and they asked me to explain what I do on this space online. When they asked me about my editorial calendar, I told them that I don’t really follow an editorial calendar; my website reflects what we’re eating, what I’m in the mood to make and how much time I have to make said things.

Sooooooooo, instead of giving you a corned beef recipe and some irish soda bread recipe or this Guinness cake this week, I bought too many jalapeños and turned it into web content. That’s RIGHT! It’s jalapeño week on Shutterbean! Because, when life (you) gives you (buy too many ) jalapeños, you make Jalapeño Ginger Lime Spritzers. You also make Thai Beef with Basil. Look at that. I created a meal plan for you this weekend. I suggest you finish the night with creamy Tangerine Sherbet.

Jalapeños are sliced thin and mixed with lime juice sweetened with agave. Ginger beer adds a nice warm spice, sparkling water evens everything out for a refreshing/spicy drink.