Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Saltines and Gingerale



I know it's been a while since I posted a recipe.  It's because I can't think of anything I want to eat, much less cook. I am almost three months pregnant.  I've been so nauseated the last several weeks, I can hardly think about food.  Cooking smells make me sick, so what I have managed to eat is not healthful home-cooked meals.  I've already gained about four pounds so far.  When I first found out I was pregnant, I hoped to stick to Weight Watchers' Simply Filling plan.  It's not cutting calories, but focusing on whole, healthy foods.  Anyway, I haven't done well with that, since my tummy is so upset.  I just want to eat whatever doesn't make me want to throw up at that particular moment.  I'm hoping when I hit the second trimester I'll feel better, and can pay better attention to my eating habits.  For my first pregnancy, I gained 40 lbs. Twenty with the second.  I'm hoping to stay under 20 this time.

When I do cook, I'll need to make things that I can put away in the freezer.  Hopefully that will save me some time, both in late pregnancy as well as postpartum. With a 4 yr old, 18 mo, and a newborn, I doubt I'll have time to think about healthy meals for a while.

Any ideas for freezable casseroles, soups, or stews that are light?...Or could be made light?

Friday, May 4, 2012

Crepe Cake

I was having company a few weeks ago, and i wanted to make something nice, but not a whole meal.  My Husband wanted chocolate cake, which i can't possibly resist, so I tried some variations on it.  I wanted it to be special so i looked for something a little...extra.  Here's is what i was going for:


This is  what i actually came out with:

Here is what I did:

1 box yellow cake
1/3 cup applesauce
3 egg whites
2 cups water
1 can Pillsbury Sugar free Chocolate frosting 

Mix as directed.  Pour 3/4 cup of batter into a hot skillet.  Cook as you would a crepe. Repeat with the remaining batter. Layer crepes and frosting.

Obviously these came out more like pancakes than crepes.  It tasted fine, but wasn't very pretty.  I think this may be one you can't use the box with.  Also, I heated the frosting to get it thinner.  I probably shouldn't have done that.  One day I'll try this one totally from scratch.  Any ideas, suggestions?