Etsy Treasury: Crochet for Kids

Crochet patterns on Etsy for kids...have a look!

Crochet: Economic Studies Jewelry Holder

Give an old picture frame a new life by making it into an innovative jewelry holder.  The elegant lace pattern can be customized to fit various frame sizes.

Very functional and makes a great gift!

Check out the pattern here!

Mushroom Spinach Burgers with Sweet Potato Bites

Mushroom Spinach Burgers with Sweet Potato Bites

A juicy vegetarian patty made of mushrooms, onions and spinach.  Serve with crispy sweet potato bites for a nutrient packed and hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts 

(1 patty, 1 roll, 1/2 avocado, one serving sweet potato side)

Calories-636

Carbs-82

Fat-27

Protein-17

Fiber-17

Sugar-12

Sweet Potato Side

Makes  2 servings.

1 large sweet potato, cubed

1 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper

1 tsp ground coriander seed

1 tsp cayenne red pepper

Directions:

1. Peel and cube sweet potato.
2. Toss in olive oil, salt, pepper, coriander, and red pepper.
3. Bake at 450 degrees for about 30-35 minutes.

Mushroom Burger

Makes about 10 patties.

24oz mushrooms, minced

1 white onion, chopped 

6 oz. baby spinach

4 oz. feta cheese

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp minced garlic

salt and pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

2/3 cup rolled oats

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1 egg

whole wheat sandwich thins

avocado for topping

Directions:

1. Mince mushrooms, chop onion (save some on side for topping).  Sauté the mushroom, onion, garlic, salt, pepper in 1.5 tbsp of butter until soft.  
2. Add spinach (save some on side for topping) and feta to mushrooms and cook until all spinach is wilted.
3. Mix oats, flour, and egg.  Cook on low heat for about 5 more minutes and remove.
4. Heat olive oil in pan and form patties about 3-4” in diameter and .5’” thick.  Cook on each side for about 4 minutes.
5. Sauté remaining onion in 1/2 tbsp of butter for topping
6. Serve on bed of spinach, onion, and avocado.

Form patties of remaining mixture and freeze for later use!

Creamy Tomato Bisque

Creamy Tomato Bisque

Serves 8 1-cup portions

A creamy and delicious tomato bisque.  Simple, quick, and great paired with a cheese panini.  A soup that will make every family member, no matter what age, very happy. :-)

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories: 184
Carbs: 11
Fat: 15
Protein: 4
Fiber: 1
Sugar: 3

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 pint light cream
4 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 14 oz can of diced tomato
1 small white onion
3 medium vine ripened tomatoes
1 tbsp garlic
1 tsp basil
4 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour

Directions

1.  Chop onion and tomatoes.  In soup pot, saute onion, bouillon cubes, garlic, basil, and all tomatoes in butter until soft.

2.  Slowly add flour and cream, stirring.

3.  Add water.  Blend with immersion blender or regular blender.

4.  Stir, heat thoroughly and serve with bread or a grilled cheese panini!

Etsy Treasury: Creative Crochet

Creative crochet finds on Etsy.  Go check it out!

Creamy Mushroom Soup

A savory and satisfying soup for mushroom lovers.  

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Serves 8  1-cup portions

Nutrition Facts per serving:

Calories-160

Carbs-8

Fat-13

Protein-4

Fiber-1

Sugar-3

Ingredients:

8oz baby portobello mushrooms

8oz white button mushrooms

4oz crimini mushrooms

1 sweet onion

4 tbsp unsalted butter

2 cups water

1 pint light cream

1 tbsp minced garlic

salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp ground mustard

1 tsp ground coriander

1 pinch of cayenne pepper

2 vegetable bouillon cubes

Directions:

1.  Wash and chop mushrooms, chop onion, and sautee together in butter with spices and bouillon cubes.

2.  Add water.  Blend with immersion blender in pot or with regular blender.

3.  Add cream, stirring consistently.  Heat thoroughly and serve immediately.

Etsy Treasury: Sweet Dreams

Little lovelies for some sweet dreamin'...check it out here!