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March 15, 2007
Finally, Something To Do With Our Cupcake Tins!
MR and I use big long square pans to make our megamuffins in, since it's much easier to divide them into proper calorie portions with a tape measure that way. And since we don't bake otherwise, I haven't had a use for my cute little cupcake tins for ages! Well, now I have one!
A reader sent in the brilliant sounding recipe for "Green Cakes!" I am so excited.
-Green cakes (really a variation of frittatas, but in mini form): Steam finely diced broccoli, peas, or whatever other green veggies you want just until tender (10 minutes). Combine together with lots of chopped green onions, pepper, spices (anything you want), and enough egg whites to just hold the whole thing together. Spoon into cupcake tins. I usually spray with nonstick spray, but it seems like you don't use like to use it. Bake for 10 minutes. These are great for serving as healthy appetizers, finger foods at parties, or to take with you for lunch at work. Garnish with chopped green onions, a dollop of fat free sour cream, and/or a sprinkling of fat free cheese.
Yesterday I went out for lunch with VLC, who was in town for a one day only special appearance, and another of our good friends. We went to Blackfish, and I had the arugula salad with grilled chicken. When they announced that the soup was celery root again, I shouted "Yea!!!" a bit too loudly for a small restaurant... a little bit more appropriately for a football game. Yes, to me, vegetable purees are like touchdowns. We did split a dessert three ways, but the other two ate a good deal of the vanilla beignets so I wasn't too worried about it. Still, all this eating out is getting to be a bit much. I think March is just the month of eating out in my life. It was last year too. There seem to be a great number of special occasions.
Perhaps April will be boring. I know I am.
Posted by april at March 15, 2007 6:58 AM
Comments
You are anything but boring April!
Posted by: Stepn at March 15, 2007 8:22 AM
YUM! I'm not a very talented cook, but "Green Cakes" sound manageable. I bet I could get my non-CR'd boyfriend to eat them too. Cooking food that is CR'd enough for me yet flavorful enough for him can be a challenge. I always enjoy your recipe suggestions.
Posted by: Jennifer at March 15, 2007 11:45 AM