You may know this bread as a Soda Bread. This quick Irish soda bread is one of the traditional bread in Ireland. Some girls dream of Paris, and me… Well, The Ring of Kerry. You see, Ireland is on my top 5 list of must-visit read more
It was one of those glorious mornings that just begged for something comforting—something warm, fragrant, and made with love. Enter these Apple and Persimmon Cinnamon Muffins. The aroma of apples, persimmons, and cinnamon baking in the oven filled my kitchen like a cozy hug. Can read more
I just love the fall time and all the aroma in the air. Pumpkin spice cookies, lattes, and apple pies.
When my kids smell cookies baking in my oven they have this amazingly happy expression on their faces.
I think, or better said, I hope they will never grow out of making that happy expression when cookies are baking. It makes my heart melt
Their red and smiley cheeks were all I needed to fulfill my day. These are pretty simple. Not much mess; combine, mix, bake.
If you cannot find “pumpkin pie spice”, it basically contains an equal amount of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice. I used USDA Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice by Simply Organic.
These are pretty simple. Not much mess; combine, mix, bake. You can personalize them by adding nuts or dried fruit or perhaps chocolate chips.
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate due to automatic calculation, however, we try our best. Thank you!
Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice is a recipe that I can say with the confidence I know how to make blindfolded. It is the eldest son’s favorite meal. Stuffed peppers are one of those meals that it does not take too much of read more
When I was a little girl we always had roasted pretty much around this time of the year. I just loved Roasted Butternut Squash from the aroma to the taste itself.
Nothing was more pleasant than fire-roasted sweet winter squash, but that goes for pumpkin seeds and chestnuts too.
I am trying to find specifics kind of pumpkin here in the USA, but maybe I am not looking hard enough.
When I try to translate “Stambolka Tikva” it comes out as a “gourd”. As far as my search goes it should be white-grayish skin pumpkin, perhaps it’s Lumina.
I am really not sure, because last time I ate that type of pumpkin was probably 20 years ago, but that aroma and the taste never ever left me.
The next best thing is roasting any other winter squash to at least please my cravings.
I love talking about the health benefits of pumpkins and squash so here are some facts.
Besides, that is so healthy, and now in season, I think this power fruit is incredibly tasty too. You can actually make a soup out of roasted squash or porridge.
If you try my version on how to make Roasted Butternut Squash please tag me on Instagram. @sandraseasycooking using hashtag #sandraseasycooking. Thank you so much for all your support.
Easy and tasty oven-roasted butternut squash.
Place Butternut squash in the microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes on high to be able to slice it or peel it much easier.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cream are amazingly delicious. They are even sweeter when made in the company of your kid. When we have breaks from school we love cooking together, making friendly cooking competitions and creating memories. Tap here for more tasty desserts These cupcakes read more
Potatoessss!!! It is a staple of my house, like probably everywhere else in the world. We can turn so many amazing dishes out of potatoes, and it is comfort food for me. If I tell you that I… Don’t laugh! OK! Here ya go, most read more
Before Monday starts let me share one more yummy lunch box idea. It does take little more time to make these stuffed bread rolls, but trust me they are so worth it.
My kids… no, to correct myself, my whole family and friends love this and it’s one of the favorite after-school snacks, lunches or even dinners with some salad on the side.
These are perfect, obviously, for lunch boxes for school or work, but also fantastic to take on trips, potlucks, and picnics. You can eat them hot right out of the oven (although it is too good and dangerous) or cold.
You can, of course, pair it with anything that you have or like, but I added some radishes, English cucumber, and cherry tomatoes from my garden; And for the fruits: raspberries and blueberries that go perfectly well with a strawberry yogurt smoothie.
As for the roll itself, I made two kinds, and again you can add what you have and like.
We all love and it is one of the top ones that my family or friends always asking for, which is stuffed with sauteed ground beef, onions, and garlic, but you can be creative and add roast beef + cheese + peppers, ham + cheese, sauteed potatoes and onions, breakfast sausages + cheese + eggs, Nutella etc.
Possibilities are honestly endless. It is also convenient. It stores well in the fridge, you just need to reheat and eat; OR if you going to take it the next day just make sure to preheat for few minutes in the microwave, let it cool down to a room temp., then pack.
You can roll it and make it like a stick looking or you can make a bun out of it…it’s your call!
See how easy that is…but wait there is more, just kidding! You can also use pizza dough from the store or make your own as I do. Check out the RECIPE WITH A VIDEO for Stuffed Bread Rolls with Ground Beef and Onions…HERE
1 Tbsp. Cream Cheese – room temp. (spread on the dough before adding ham)
4 slices of thinly sliced Virginia Ham or any on hand
One handful of shredded cheese such as
Before I complete this post I feel that I do have to write about it in every of the lunch box posts for safety.
Q: What Box is safe for me and my child?A: Look for the boxes that have a clear written label that they are BPA FREE just in case if they are plastic-
BPA stands for bisphenol. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s. Seeking out BPA-free products may not always be easy to do. Some manufacturers do label their products as BPA-free, but some do not. If a product isn’t labeled, keep in mind that most aluminum cans or bottles have linings that contain BPA, while steel bottles or can do not. Polycarbonate plastic is generally hard, clear, lightweight plastic. It often has the No. 7 recycling symbol on the bottom. (source Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.from Mayo-clinic)
My Bento Boxes are No. 5 PP/BMA FREE- but these cheaper ones that you can get in the grocery store are not safe to use in the microwave or to put hot meals in them, so you HAVE to let the food cool down BEFORE closing the LID. READ HERE about the difference between recycling symbols on the bottom of your lunch boxes, bottles, etc. No. 5 – PPKetchup bottle, a No. 5, may one day be a broom. Ketchup and medicine bottles, PP, or polypropylene, fall under recycling category No. 5. Recycled through many curbside programs, PP has a high melting point, so it is chosen for containers that can hold hot liquid. Polypropylene can be recycled into signal lights, brooms, brushes, rakes, bins and pallet trays.
Autumn will arrive in a few more weeks! Even though I adore springtime, autumn colors are always so breathtakingly gorgeous, and after this oppressive and hot summer, it’s finally time for some cooler waves to come our way. When I offer food and recipes, I read more
