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Simple Pie Crust Recipe

Simple/All Purpose Pie Crust Recipe

2 1/2 cups flour

1 cup cold butter, cut into cubes

1 tsp salt

6 to 8 tbsp cold water

Combine flour and salt in a food process, pulse to mix. Add butter and pulse again until butter is cut into pea sized pieces. Add water 1 tbsp at a time pulsing until mixture begins to come together. Dump dough on a floured surface, gently knead and shape the dough into the disk. (Be careful not to over knead). Use right away or save for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

Mini Blueberry Pies

Brunch Quiche with Mushrooms and Onions

Popcorn Balls

Did you know that popcorn was a whole grain?

Just like whole wheat, quinoa, barley, brown rice and oats, popcorn is loaded with dietary fiber, has benefical antioxidants and can be eaten as part of a healthy diet!

When it comes to healthy snacks, plain popcorn is at the top of my recommendation lists. Popcorn is low in fat, crunchy and tasty and so easy to make. One cup of popcorn has only 6 grams of carbohydrates which translates to about 25 calories.

I'm not talking about microwaved popcorn here, I'm talking about good old fashioned air popped popcorn. Now usually pop my corn in a big pot on the stove top but I recently bought myself a new kitchen gadget..an air popper. You simply pour in the kernels, plug it in, wait for the popcorn to heat up, then the popped popcorn comes flying out of the machine into the bowl, all of the counter and onto the floor...I guess I needed a bigger bowl, but Basil didn't mind cleaning up.

We have been enjoying fresh popcorn as an after dinner snack for the past few days but tonight I decided to make something a little bit special, Ooie-Gooie Popcorn Balls. I simply popped the corn, melted some marshmallows, mixed them together and waaalaa!

 Ooie-Gooie Popcorn Balls

Back!

Hello All!! Long time no Blog. Things have been crazy and busy and might I admit somewhat lazy in the Food Fashionista household. It's hard to sit in front of the computer when there are so many good TV shows this time of year...the Voice, Glee, American Idol and my new fav, New Girl...that show is hilarious.

Anyways we are still eating healthy things..I promise (although right now for breakfast I am munching on left over pizza..but that's OK!) and I will be posting some pictures starting very soon!!

So whats new with me..Well Hubby and I went on a great vacation with our family in the beginning of February, I tried and LOVED Brazilian BBQ for the first time, Food Fashionista Specialty Desserts and Catering is expanding and coming along great, and I am planning a Great American Bake Sale Charity Event with my friend Megan to raise money for Share our Strength (details to come).

Hope all is well with you. Hang tight for my Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes!

Valentine's Day

Valentine's day...traditionally a day on which people in love celebrate and express their love for one another. This year send your sweetheart a sweet treat from Food Fashionista! We offer an assortment of decorated cookies, specialty cookies, homemade candies, cupcakes, pastries and more!

Check out my facebook page for more pictures! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Food-Fashionista/252727471457348?bookmark_t=page

Easy Homemade Frozen Yogurt

Some friends and I recently took a trip to the mall to do some shopping for our upcoming trip (9 days away..woohoo!). Smuthered with the smell of mall Chinese food, Annie's pretzels and fresh baked pizza we decided that we needed a little snack.  Doing our best to stay within our healthy guidelines we decided to go to Red Mango for all natural frozen yogurt. This self serve frozen yogurt bar was amazing, you chose your flavor, then chose your topping, then you enjoyed. Their flavors included plain, vanilla, peach, mango and key lime. I mixed the plain and key lime and topped it with fresh blueberries, raspberries and graham cracker crumbs..delish!

I haven't been able to stop thinking about this yummy dessert so I decided to try to re-create it and I have to say..it turned out pretty darn good.

Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

1 (12 oz) bag of frozen raspberries

1 cup of plain yogurt

1/4 cup agave nectar (or honey)

1/8 cup raspberry or lemon liquor

Blend all ingredients in a food process until smooth..adding more liquid as needed.

Serve right away or transfer to a large bowl and freeze overnight for "hard ice cream" texture.

Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year and here's to a healthy start!

I joined a gym...over the past few weeks I have sporadically been going and sporadically making up excuses on why I can’t go. This week I decided was going to be the kick off; the week that I made a schedule and packed my clothes in the morning to bring with me to work with no excuses on why I cannot make it! The attempt was a failure as the Zumba instructor of the much needed Latin exercise class did not show up. So I went tanning instead L..Which was also much needed (he he).

When I got home the chore of making dinner approached me. A healthy and hearty Barley and Red Bean Soup will hit the spot and wash away all guilt from not working out today.

Barley and Red Bean Soup
1 tbsp olive oil

2 carrots

2 stalks celery

1 onion

½ cup frozen corn

1 tsp dried rosemary

1-cup pearl barley

1 can of red beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup crushed tomatoes

8 cups chicken stock (or beef)

Salt and pepper to taste

In a large soup pot add oil and heat on medium. Add carrots, onions and celery and sauté for 5 minutes. Add corn, rosemary and salt and pepper, stir and sauté another minute. Add tomatoes, barley and red meats, stir and sauté another minute. Add chicken stock, reduce heat and cover for 50-60 minutes or until barley is tender. Serve with a sprinkle of Romano Cheese.