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This meal is really just something I came up with last week when I didn't feel like making anything with chicken or anything really heavy. I just used a bunch of stuff I had on hand that I thought might go good together. The measurements below are guestimates since I didn't really measure anything out exactly. However, I did get the sundried tomato sauce recipe from Dr. Oz's website and I rea
Wanted to let everyone know that I will be changing the name of my blog as well as updating the look and adding some different pages and information within the next week or so. Ideally, I would like to keep this name but unfortunately I cannot purchase my own domain name (harpershomemade.com) because Harper's Homemade is the name of an actual bread company based in Idaho and they own that web
Since the season of Lent is now upon us again, my husband and I are giving up all meat (we are still eating fish). We have done this in the past and my husband actually enjoys the challenge of being a vegetarian for 40 days. Since I couldn't make steak for Valentine's dinner I decided to make something with fish. We have both been wanting to make some kind of shish kabobs and I thought this r
Since the season of Lent is now upon us again, my husband and I are giving up all meat (we are still eating fish). We have done this in the past and my husband actually enjoys the challenge of being a vegetarian for 40 days. Since I couldn't make steak for Valentine's dinner I decided to make something with fish. We have both been wanting to make some kind of shish kabobs and I thought
I seriously can't remember the last time I ate a Little Debbie. I do know that I ate them as a kid and yes, they were really yummy, but now that I know what's actually in them I can't bring myself to eat one. The ingredient list is more like a chemical experiment. So, when I came across this recipe on Pinterest I was super excited. Oatmeal Cream Pies were one of my husbands favorit
I seriously can't remember the last time I ate a Little Debbie. I do know that I ate them as a kid and yes, they were really yummy, but now that I know what's actually in them I can't bring myself to eat one. The ingredient list is more like a chemical experiment. So, when I came across this recipe on Pinterest I was super excited. Oatmeal Cream Pies were one of my husbands favorites as a ki
I've never really experimented much with pomegranates but my husband and I bought 2 last week sowe could make our own grenadine. And I decided to search for some other simple recipes that we could use them in. We usually do at least one or more meatless days a week and we eat a lot of salad. I've never really been a fan of salad with fruit, but I'm always open to trying new dishes and I was defini
I've never really experiemented much with pomegranates but my husband and I bought 2 last week so we could make our own grenadine. And I decided to search for some other simple recipes that we could use them in. We usually do at least one or more meatless days a week and we eat a lot of salad. I've never really been a fan of salad with fruit, but I'm always open to trying new dis
I'm glad to be finally be back in the new year! I was pretty disappointed that I didn't get to do anything fun or make any food for New Years to share, but I was sick and did a whole lot of nothing for about a week. So now I'm ready to start posting more regularly and trying new recipes this year. Speaking of the new year, I don't normally make resolutions so this year I'm just going t
I'm glad to be finally be back in the new year! I was pretty disappointed that I didn't get to do anything fun or make any food for New Years to share, but I was sick and did a whole lot of nothing for about a week. So now I'm ready to start posting more regularly and trying new recipes this year. Speaking of the new year, I don't normally make resolutions so this year I'm just going to keep doin
I don't know about you, but the holidays seem like they get busier every year. With all the shopping, birthdays, a funeral, family gathering out of town, and job hunting, I haven't really been able to make as many new meals and it has been almost a month since my last post! I finally had some time yesterday to try this dish out and I think it might be my new favorite! I though
I don't know about you, but the holidays seem like they get busier every year. With all the shopping, birthdays, a funeral, family gathering out of town, and job hunting, I haven't really been able to make as many new meals and it has been almost a month since my last post! I finally had some time yesterday to try this dish out and I think it might be my new favorite! I
It may be a little late (ok an entire week) but I wanted to post about the great Thanksgiving I had. It was my first Thanksgiving not spent at my parents which was a little weird for me, but it was still wonderful. I had a great time at my in-laws and got to contribute a few dishes of my own. All of the food was really really good. My in-laws even had home grown sweet potatoes
It may be a little late (ok an entire week) but I wanted to post about the great Thanksgiving I had. It was my first Thanksgiving not spent at my parents which was a little weird for me, but it was still wonderful. I had a great time at my in-laws and got to contribute a few dishes of my own. All of the food was really really good. My in-laws even had home grown sweet potatoes that
I grew up as a vegetarian (I asked my parents where pork came from one night when I was about 5, and didn't eat any kind of meat again until I was about 16) and even though the rest of my family was not vegetarian, my mom always made sure I got my protein and ate well balanced meals. I'm sure buying and making special foods all the time for me wasn't always that easy or cheap especi
I grew up as a vegetarian (I asked my parents where pork came from one night when I was about 5, and didn't eat any kind of meat again until I was about 16) and even though the rest of my family was not vegetarian, my mom always made sure I got my protein and ate well balanced meals. I'm sure buying and making special foods all the time for me wasn't always that easy or chea
For my first time making and eating acorn squash I was really happy. This recipe used many of my favorite ingredients like quinoa, spinach, and feta. Not only does it look pretty, it's also pretty healthy. As with stuffed peppers, you can really add anything you want to this. I also found out that acorn squashes last for a few weeks after purchase so I bought 2 and am already
For my first time making and eating acorn squash I was really happy. This recipe used many of my favorite ingredients like quinoa, spinach, and feta. Not only does it look pretty, it's also pretty healthy. As with stuffed peppers, you can really add anything you want to this. I also found out that acorn squashes last for a few weeks after purchase so I bought 2 and am already trying
Happy Halloween! I finally got around to making some Halloween treats today even though they weren't really what I had in mind. With work and preparing for my fall festival this weekend, I didn't really have time to make anything too complicated. However, these were really really good (even though my decorating kinda sucks here). I made some pumpkin cookies a few weeks ago that I didn't care for b
Happy Halloween! I finally got around to making some Halloween treats today even though they weren't really what I had in mind. With work and preparing for my fall festival this weekend, I didn't really have time to make anything too complicated. However, these were really really good (even though my decorating kinda sucks here). I made some pumpkin cookies a few weeks ago that I didn't care
I still have a bunch of canned pumpkin I'm itching to use up. So far I've made pumpkin coffee creamer, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies (good, but not my favorite so maybe I'll try these again), and even a face mask. I'm pretty sure I've made pumpkin bread before but it has been a really long. I didn't have a recipe on hand so I did some searching. When I came across a pumpkin-beer bread
I still have a bunch of canned pumpkin I'm itching to use up. So far I've made pumpkin coffee creamer, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies (good, but not my favorite so maybe I'll try these again), and even a face mask. I'm pretty sure I've made pumpkin bread before but it has been a really long. I didn't have a recipe on hand so I did some searching. When I came across a pumpkin-beer bread, I im
With the abundance of pretty fall squashes available right now, I promised myself I would try and make at least a few dishes with them. To be honest, I've never really made much with butternut squash (besides a soup I made last fall) or any of the other varieties in season. However, I decided to try and cook with them, whether the dishes turned out or not.&
With the abundance of pretty fall squashes available right now, I promised myself I would try and make at least a few dishes with them. To be honest, I've never really made much with butternut squash (besides a soup I made last fall) or any of the other varieties in season. However, I decided to try and cook with them, whether the dishes turned out or
My husband made some awesome chicken chili last week and I made some cornbread to go along with it. I adapted a recipe I had printed off a long time ago and decided to kick it up a notch with some fresh jalapenos. It turned out really yummy and was great with our chicken chili. I didn't get any pictures of the chili, but will be sure to get some next time he makes it
My husband made some awesome chicken chili last week and I made some cornbread to go along with it. I adapted a recipe I had printed off a long time ago and decided to kick it up a notch with some fresh jalapenos. It turned out really yummy and was great with our chicken chili. I didn't get any pictures of the chili, but will be sure to get some next time he makes it. It w
Before I start posting some yummy fall foods, I wanted to share this lemon poppyseed muffin that I made a few weeks ago. Muffins from scratch are so much better than those from a box. You cut out all the uncessary chemicals and additives and get to really taste the flavors of whatever kind you are making. Plus, you can adapt to your own tastes and substitute different ingredients to make it health
Before I start posting some yummy fall foods, I wanted to share this lemon poppyseed muffin that I made a few weeks ago. Muffins from scratch are so much better than those from a box. You cut out all the uncessary chemicals and additives and get to really taste the flavors of whatever kind you are making. Plus, you can adapt to your own tastes and substitute different ingredients to make it
This was one of the side dishes I made for our Labor Day weekend cookout. I knew I wanted some kind of grilled veggies with our meal and finally found this recipe on my Whole Foods app that I decided to try. I had a box of Isaraeli Pearl couscous in my pantry that worked perfectly and the orange-balsamic vinaigrette dressed this dish up just enough without being too&
Hope everyone is having a great Labor Day! I spent the first part of the day at work, but luckily have the afternoon off. We had a big cookout this weekend and made a ton of great food! My parents came in town and my sisters came over so I was glad to get to spend some time with them. I will be posting some of the dishes we made over the weekend in the next few days but wanted to pu
Hope everyone is having a great Labor Day! I spent the first part of the day at work, but luckily have the afternoon off. We had a big cookout this weekend and made a ton of great food! My parents came in town and my sisters came over so I was glad to get to spend some time with them. I will be posting some of the dishes we made over the weekend in the next few days but wanted to
With about a month to go until the official start of Fall (Sept, 22nd) and the nice weather we have been having, I am already craving all kinds of fall foods.... soups, pies, chili,casseroles, pumpkin spice lattes, just to name a few. Although I am not a fan of cold weather, I do like the Fall. I'm ready for some Football parties so I can make lots of yummy appetizers and desserts!
With about a month to go until the official start of Fall (Sept, 22nd) and the nice weather we have been having, I am already craving all kinds of fall foods.... soups, pies, chili,casseroles, pumpkin spice lattes, just to name a few. Although I am not a fan of cold weather, I do like the Fall. I'm ready for some Football parties so I can make lots of yummy appetizers and desserts! I rar
I got a craving for some hush puppies a few weeks ago and finally got around to making some. It had been a really really long time since I'd had them and I don't think I've ever made them myself so I was excited to try them. They actually brought back some good memories and reminded me of fishing at my Grandma and Papaw's when I was a kid and having catfish and hush puppies for dinner. I foun
I got a craving for some hush puppies a few weeks ago and finally got around to making some. It had been a really really long time since I'd had them and I don't think I've ever made them myself so I was excited to try them. They actually brought back some good memories and reminded me of fishing at my Grandma and Papaw's when I was a kid and having catfish and hush puppies for dinner.
With the London Olympics going on, I knew I wanted to make some kind of English dish. I thought about doing some kind of main course like Bangers and Mash (sausage and potatoes), but decided to make a dessert instead. I did some searching and found a dessert called Bakewell Pudding that I thought looked pretty good and it had an interesting story. I read that the first Bakewell Pudding was
With the London Olympics going on, I knew I wanted to make some kind of English dish. I thought about doing some kind of main course like Bangers and Mash (sausage and potatoes), but decided to make a dessert instead. I did some searching and found a dessert called Bakewell Pudding that I thought looked pretty good and it had an interesting story. I read that the first Bakewell Pudding was ma
I can't even remember the last time I made peanut butter cookies so when I came across this recipe on my Whole Foods app, I thought I'd give it a shot. These cookies are really really easy and you don't need any special gluten free flour. I adapted the original recipe just a bit and they turned out so good! Ingredients 1 egg 1/4 cup regular sugar (organic or natural if you have it) 1/4 cup
I can't even remember the last time I made peanut butter cookies so when I came across this recipe on my Whole Foods app, I thought I'd give it a shot. These cookies are really really easy and you don't need any special gluten free flour. I adapted the original recipe just a bit and they turned out so good!Ingredients1 egg1/4 cup regular sugar (organic or natural if you have it)1/4 cup brown sugar
I found this recipe through Pinterest and even though I'm not a huge Salmon fan, this looked too good not to try. Plus my husband likes Salmon, so I knew he would appreciate it :). I have a love for hot sauce and the sriracha cream sauce is out of this world. I may even use it on a sandwich or something. Anyways, I think I overcooked my Salmon a little since I'm not used to making it, but it still
Chocolate and Zucchini. Sounds kinda weird right? That's what I thought at first. But, one of my co-workers had brought in a bunch more of her zucchini and mentioned something about a chocolate zucchini bread recipe she had seen. So, I thought I would give it a shot myself. Intead of bread though, I opted for muffins. And I also made them mini size. Since I have been working really early in
Chocolate and Zucchini. Sounds kinda weird right? That's what I thought at first. But, one of my co-workers had brought in a bunch more of her zucchini and mentioned something about a chocolate zucchini bread recipe she had seen. So, I thought I would give it a shot myself. Intead of bread though, I opted for muffins. And I also made them mini size. Since I have been working really early in t
There's a restaurant near the college I went to called University Pizza and Deli that has awesome falafel. They have a mixture of foods, including many middle-eastern dishes as well as pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Everything I've ever had from there has been really good. I made my own falafel the other night, but decided to bake it instead of fry it. I also make a tzatziki sauce to go with
There's a restaurant near the college I went to called University Pizza and Deli that has awesome falafel. They have a mixture of foods, including many middle-eastern dishes as well as pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Everything I've ever had from there has been really good. I made my own falafel the other night, but decided to bake it instead of fry it. I also make a tzatziki sauce to go wit
Happy 4th of July everyone! Today we are planning a big cookout at the in-laws and my husband and I had a couple different things we made to bring over. For dessert, I finally decided on a strawberry cheesecake. I searched for some recipes and found that many were just a regular cheesecake with a strawberry topping. I wanted to incorporate the strawberries into the actual cheesecake.
Happy 4th of July everyone! Today we are planning a big cookout at the in-laws and my husband and I had a couple different things we made to bring over. For dessert, I finally decided on a strawberry cheesecake. I searched for some recipes and found that many were just a regular cheesecake with a strawberry topping. I wanted to incorporate the strawberries into the actual cheesecake. I&
