Getting ready for snow!!

Well, winter is here I guess.  We are getting ready for a big snow over the next couple of days.  I am getting ready with some tortilla soup, waffles for breakfast and a warm fire courtesy of Rudy.  Bring on the snow!!

I have to tell you guys how much fun I have had cooking recently.  I have a new found enjoyment cooking for my family.  I am learning how to make smaller portions so we don't have such large leftovers and we as a family are talking more about what we do and don't like.  Over the weekend T had her second ski lesson and I wanted something good for her and Rudy to eat when they came home.  I decided on the Cheeseburger mac that I saw on  Iowa girl eats and decided to make focaccia to go with it.  The dinner was a success and we only had a small container leftover.  I have also recently made a quinoa mac and cheese also from Iowa Girl that I thought was amazing.  (The family didn't enjoy it as much, but you can't win every time.)  

Tonight we are having Thai curry and a mango sticky rice dessert.  I'll let you know how it turns out.

Also I am going to try and be better about pics.  Looking through all of these food blogs I see that I need to step it up!

No Fuss Focaccia

from King Arthur flour

1 1/2 c. warm water

3T olive oil

1 1/4 t salt

3 1/2 c. All purpose flour ( I used bread flour)

1T instant yeast (this is a little more than what typically comes in the individual packets I used a little less than 2)

Grease  a 9x13 pan and drizzle 1-2 t olive oil in bottom of pan

Combine all ingredients and beat at high for 60 seconds in a mixer.

put batter in pan and cover for 60 min

poke dough all over with finger and drizzle with olive oil and whatever else you might like on your focaccia.  I went plain with just salt, but next time I will add cheese and caramelized onions.

Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes.

I thought this was great and easy and made good sandwiches the next day.