Purely Decadent-Review

I have found an ice cream that is just heaven to me. The brand is called Purely Decadent. They have many flavors, all dairy free, gluten free, organic and vegan. They also come with about 5 grams of fiber per half cup. That is a super bonus if you ask me.

So far I have tried two flavors, Purely Vanilla and Turtle Trails. I have truly enjoyed them both. I really liked the Purely Vanilla with Marie Callendars Razzleberry pie. The Turtle Trails which has swirls of carmel and chocolate covered prailine pecans is so addicting I could eat the entire pint in one sitting. (But I know that would probably make me sick, so I have resisted.) The carmel is SO good!

They have many more flavors all of which I am tempted to try. I am very curious about the Pomegranate Chip which is made with pomegranate and chocolate chips. It is very intriguing to me. Other flavors that look appealing are Cookie Avalanche, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Snickerdoodle.

Honey Baked Chicken

Honey Baked Chicken

This is so easy and oh so good. Even my kids like it. I love this because you don't really need to measure the ingredients and it still tastes good.

1 lb chicken (I use about 2 breasts)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tsp salt
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 TB honey
4 TB melted butter/margarine

Mix the garlic powder, pepper, and salt together and rub on chicken. In a bowl mix the egg, honey, and butter together and brush onto chicken. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes or until cooked all the way through.

Sweet Pork

Sweet Pork

1-2 lbs pork roast
1 c brown sugar
2 c salsa

Mix the salsa and brown sugar together. Put pork in a crock pot, add sugar/salsa and cook on low for about 8 hours. Pull the pork apart mix it around and let sit another 30 minutes or so to help the meat absorb some more of the juice. This makes a lot but it is really good.

Throw it on a tortilla with some burrito filling stuff. I like beans and rice. But I'm sure it is even better with some sour cream and cheese.

My kids favorite pizza

My kids love, love "Dipping Pizza" as they call it. They eat it so well and they ask for it all the time.

Pizza Crust

1 pkg yeast ( 2 1/4 tsp.)

1/4 c warm water

Let sit together in a bowl until yeast has dissolved. 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl:


2 1/2 c flour (I use half white and half whole wheat)
1 tsp salt
2 TB olive oil
2 TB honey
3/4 c cold water
yeast/water mixture

Mix together and knead until gluten is well developed and the bread looks smooth on the outside. This takes about 10 minutes.


Place in an oiled bowl until doubled in size.


Divide the dough into two pieces. Roll them into 2 long rectangular pieces. Place your cheese and toppings down the middle of the pizza. Then make slices on either side of the dough. Once you have done that, then you will bring a slice from each side and tie the dough together. (See the picture and you will understand.)






Place on a cookie sheet and cook at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Cut into slices.

For those on a dairy-free diet like me, I don't put cheese on part of the pizza for me, and I still think it tastes okay.

Then while the pizza is cooking, start your pizza sauce for dipping. Unfortunately, I just "wing-it" with the spices, so I don't really have a recipe for it.
2 small cans of tomato sauce


Garlic powder
Onion powder
Basil
Oregano
Parsley
Pepper

I use twice as much garlic and oregano compared to everything else.


Serve the pizza with the sauce and with other finger foods like carrots and grapes. Yum!