I collect older cookbooks, as well as the spiral bound church cookbooks. I especially like the books with notes near the recipes. I like to keep a page in the beginning part of books of recipes to try, based on reviews online, as well as the recipes I have made with my notes next to them.
I added a lot of leftovers from the fridge. Just chop up whatever you have, follow the recipe loosely, and have fun with it. I added parmesan cheese and slivered almonds to the top, once I plated this. This is a delicious and very filling dish. We will definitely have this again.
The first recipe I tried from this thick book was the Supreme Pizza soup; because I had everything, and it is raining and cold outside. Jim ate 4 bowls immediately. Jim said the pepperoni slices are what made him think pizza. This soup is delicious.
I look forward to making many more dishes. I have added tabs to several pages. This is a nice size book, with color photos of every recipe. The recipes sound easy and yummy. The ingredients are easy to come by, if they are not already on your shelf. Most of these ingredients are already on my shelf.
I first came across Kyndra Holley books at my library. After trying many recipes, I started ordering the books online. I enjoy her blog: peaceloveandlowcarb, and her recipe creations.
DELICIOUS! this is my first time making a pizza without the bread crust; I followed Dr Berg’s video on youtube, and OMGoodness! I’m impressed! Next time, I’ll add salami; one thing I did different than Dr. Berg, was I used a pizza screen with the parchment, and I added herbs to the crust and to the top. My husband is going to be impressed
I did not have Greek seasoning, I found a site that had all the ingredients listed in my pantry so that I was able to put a bottle together. Here is the link:
Those little red mitts that come with the IP? Hand savers! I use these when scraping out the spaghetti squash as it is super hot and soft; it falls apart easily so you end up burning your hands (when you’re in a hurry)
The steam function on the IP is perfect for Spaghetti Squash. There was no waste! The strands just fell out of the cups. I used a fork to pull them out.
I put a cup of water in, (you can add pinch of salt also but my add ins added enough salt) ; added the rack, cut the squash in half and scooped out seeds. (some people put the whole squash in but I like to get the seeds out ahead of time so I don’t have to fish them out afterwards)
Lay the squash cut side facing down (facing water)(because you want it to drain) – lock lid, make sure pressure vent is closed; select steam for 7 minutes, I let it natural release for 5 because I was busy with the other dish and then quick release. I lifted the rack holding the squash from the IP as the squash were so soft – they would have fallen apart quickly; let sit for a few minutes, move the squash to a tray, tip the squash half and scrape out the strands with a fork. I then emptied the water in IP and turned on sauté function; I added a couple pieces of bacon and cooked till crisp – pulled those out – or you can add a few Tbsps. of butter if you do not want to add bacon to the dish — add a few sliced mushrooms, chopped scallions, chopped tomato, green onion, etc. to the IP ; turn off IP; add the squash to all of this and crumbled the bacon on top; immediately pour in to a bowl – add Parmesan cheese.
Very very happy with this dish. Spaghetti squash is filling. You will not be hungry for a while after eating a bowl of this.
As always, play with the time. Find what works for you
This dish is delicious! My husband ate 4 bowls in one sitting! I will make this again, and I will just scramble the foo yung part, and mix it into the rice. Also, the Foo Yung recipe: I did not add the salt – I did do pepper – I figured between all the other ingredients it did not need more salt and this was perfect for us. I also had some leftover turkey cold cuts, so I chopped those up and included them with the ham and shrimp combination.
This book has so many recipes that look like every day staples I keep in the pantry. I have marked several recipes I will be trying from this book. I also added chopped carrots with the peas I’m showing you a photo of this dish after following the instructions exactly – it is an ugly 1970’s looking dish. I laughed and said, “Wow, that is so 70’s looking!” I then chopped up the egg, and mixed it in.
Papas Cutting Board 