Sunday Omelette

I tried to make an omelette with just two eggs and no milk just like my friend suggested. It was nice and thin. It cooked very fast. I didn't burn it but it wasn't soft enough on the inside. I sautéed the filling before I made the omelette. I used a mix of mushrooms and tomatoes. Next time, I'll add onions too! I put the extras on my salad and found that I quite liked the warm mix.

My usual quick lunch but this time I put some spinach in it! The plum was sour =(
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Big Day of Shopping!

Today, I went to Iceland AND Lidl. I bought so many things! I think my kitchen and fridge is finally ready to go. I have groceries to last for a long time and all the staples in stock. I'm fortunate to have two fridges in my new flat and lots of cupboard space.

Nusica! A rip-off of Nutella. It came in a bigger jar at the same cost so I went with it. All my life, I've only known round eggo waffles. I bought square ones I can pop into my toast at Lidl!

You can buy a big bag of ready to eat carrots for only a pound. I folded over a tortilla with my favourite hummus, cheese and ham combination and cut it into four triangles. I took out some pre washed Italian Salad mix, cut up three cherry tomatoes and sprayed (yes! my bottle is outfitted with a spray nozzle!?) some balsamic vinegar.
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Breakfast and Dinner

I used two eggs and added some milk because I didn't think there was enough egg. The omelette took a long time to set. I put the cheese, tomato and spinach in at the same time. The cheese was melted but the tomatoes tasted too raw and crunchy.

Amazing night view. Wonderful company. Delicious food. And refreshing pear cider!

We roasted an assortment of vegetables with chicken thighs nestled in between. 220C for 35 minutes. The vegetables were done first so we took it out and gave the chicken another 5 minutes. Only used olive oil, salt and pepper to season. Italian salad mix with cucumbers sprinkled with lemon juice.
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Scotch Pie

store bought tart!


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Salad and Sandwich


 My favourite hummus, cheese and ham combo with a nice view!

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Stir Fry with Tomato Sweet Chilli Sauce

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Leftover Pizza with Heather

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Peach Bread


- 3 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups sugar (1 brown, 3/4 white)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups diced canned peaches, drained
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch loaf pans.

2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Blend in the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix just to combine. Stir in the peaches and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans.

3. Bake for about 1 hour, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.



Notes: I made these for Eikaiwa and Shorinji. I use an oven the size of a microwave (actually, it IS a microwave) so the top of the bread got a littler burnt. I think I'll try to put tinfoil on top of the bread after it rises next time. (That's what they do for pie crust edges, right?)

Adapted from: Allrecipes's Peach Bread

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Pancakes


It was Katie's birthday so I made her pancakes with a side of Luffy.
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French Toast


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Curry



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Sesame Bagels

- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 Tbls sugar
- 1 1/2 tsps salt
- 1 Tbls vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tsps yeast
- 1 1/4 to 11/2 cups warm water

Directions:

1. Activate yeast with warm water and sugar (you do not need to do this if you are using instant yeast).

2. Mix together all ingredients, but with only 1/3 of the flour. Slowly incorporate as much of the rest of the flour as you can.

3. Need dough for ten minutes or until smooth. Divide into 8 pieces. Wait for 10-20 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 425 F. Roll bagels into shape. Let them rest for 20 minutes.

5. Bring a deep saucepan of water to boil. Boil each side of bagel for 1 minute. Let them dry.

6. Place bagels on well oiled tray. Bake for 10 minutes on each side.

Notes: Made these with my tutor

Adapted from: John D Lee's Homemade Bagel Recipe
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Apple Raisin Bread

- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon milk
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups apples - peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
- raisins

Directions:

1. In bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.

2. In large mixing bowl, place oil, milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla and apples. Stir into flour mixture. Stir the raisins in last.

3. Divided mixture between two greased 8-in. x 4-in. bread pans.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until bread test done. Cool for 10 minutes on wire rack before removing from pan.

Notes: Edibles to go with departing teacher's gifts.

Adapted from: All Recipe's Apple Bread
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Chocolate Fudge

- 1 cup instant cocoa mix
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat. Cook until it forms a ball when placed in cold water.

2. Remove from heat and beat for a few minutes. Pour into buttered square pan. Allow to set.

Adapted from: Cooks' Old Hard Fudge
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Chocolate Brittle

- 35 unsalted soda crackers, crushed
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Cover cookie sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking oil spray.

2. Place crackers on foil in 5 x 7 inch rows.

3. Microwave butter on high for 2 minutes. Add brown sugar and stir. Microwave on high for 2 more minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

4. Pour over crackers. Mix. Pour onto sheet. Bake 17 - 20 minutes.

5. Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crackers. Spread after 2 minutes (chips have softened). Sprinkle nuts on top.

6. Refrigerate 1 hour. Break into pieces.


Adapted From: All Recipe's Chocolate Brittle Surprise
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762 hearts 103 elephants

- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well.

3. Form cookies. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

Adapted from: All Recipe's Shortbread Cookies II
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157 elephants

- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well.

3. Form cookies. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

Adapted from: All Recipe's Shortbread Cookies II
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Pumpkin Yogurt Bread

- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 cups yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Beat eggs until foamy, add sugar, oil, yogurt, pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well. In a separate bowl sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add dry ingredients slowly to the yogurt mixture and mix until moist. Mix in half of the walnuts. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9x5x13-inch loaf pans. Sprinkle leftover walnuts onto tops of each loaf. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Loaves should be golden brown on top.

Notes: It smelled really good, but it didn't really taste like anything after it came out of the oven. It was awesome the second day though.


Adapted from: Baked Perfection's Pumpkin Bread
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99 elephants

- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well.

3. Form cookies. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

Adapted from: All Recipe's Shortbread Cookies II
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Walnut Pumpkin Yogurt Bread

- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 cups yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Beat eggs until foamy, add sugar, oil, yogurt, pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well. In a separate bowl sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add dry ingredients slowly to the yogurt mixture and mix until moist. Mix in half of the walnuts. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9x5x13-inch loaf pans. Sprinkle leftover walnuts onto tops of each loaf. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Loaves should be golden brown on top.

Notes: It smelled really good, but it didn't really taste like anything after it came out of the oven. It was awesome the second day though.

Adapted from: Baked Perfection's Pumpkin Bread
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491 Cookies

- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well.

3. Form cookies. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

Notes: I made the cookies for the graduation grade six class at Tokiwa. I tried different ways of packaging the cookies. In the end, I chose the one on the right. My microwave has hot spots so some of the cookies came out brown. They tasted exactly the same but they weren't the pretty pale brown of shortbread cookies. I put those aside and brought them to church the next Sunday.

Adapted from: All Recipe's Shortbread Cookies II
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