Carrot Salad

When I first saw this recipe, I immediately flashed back to my childhood when my Grandma would take us to the local cafeteria for lunch or an early supper. She would get some carrot salad. I would usually get a regular salad with ranch, and a piece of jalapeno cornbread. I know my grandma would have loved this one had I had the chance to make it for her. Surprisingly, my 12 year old daughter liked it. So much so, that she would take some for lunch! Mom win!

My interpretation of the recipe:

Carrot Salad

Grate 3 carrots (raw)
1 can crush pineapple (17 )
2 fresh apples cubed
Little lemon juice
1 tsp. mayonnaise
1 Tbs sugar

Mix together. Serve cold
Add raisins before serving.

*I wish a can of crushed pineapple was 17 !

*Red apples were uesd

*Fresh lemon juice was used

*I added raisins to each individual serving

 I hope you enjoy and give this recipe a second chance in your kitchen too.

Breakfast Apple Muffins

With school starting up, I wanted to find something different to offer for breakfast. Seriously, my 5 year old wants/eats the same thing almost everyday. She prefers frozen waffles or pancakes over homemade (what's wrong with her?!?), along with a boiled egg (just the white part WITH salt) and sometimes she'll eat whatever fruit I add to her plate. That's it. Once in a blue moon I'll get her to eat an egg & cheese taco. So when I saw this sweet breakfast muffin recipe, I had to try it.

She likes granny smith apples, so that's what I used. It was a pretty big one so once I grated it, it measured out to about 2 cups worth. I also used whole milk and butter flavored shortening. I also sifted the flour before I measured it out, something I don't normally do but wanted to follow the directions as much as possible.

I think we all liked the muffins except my picky girl. I asked why and all she said was "I just don't". Seriously, they turned out good. I thought they'd be tart because of the green apple but they were sweet and very moist. I'll definitely try them again but maybe a little more healthy by using whole wheat flour and almond or skim milk. 

Here's my interpretation of the recipe:

Breakfast Apple Muffins (12)

1 c applesauce may be sub. for fresh apple

Sift together:

1 1/2 c. sifted flour

1/2 c. sugar

2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. cinnamon

1/8 t. nutmeg

Mix together:

1 egg

1 grated apple

1/4 c. milk

1/4 c. melted shortening

Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes

I hope you enjoy and give this recipe a second chance in your kitchen too.