Amy's Happy Tummy

There's nothing like homemade bread. If the smell of it baking in the oven doesn't get you, then by the first bite, you'll be hooked. Once you start making homemade bread, it's hard to buy it from the store. Enjoy this simple homemade bread recipe that is sure to excite your taste buds. Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups of hot tap water 2 T active yeast 1/3 cup cane sugar (can use honey) 1/2 cup neutral oil 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup gluten flour 1 cup unbleached flour 4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour Instructions: In KitchenAid mixing bowl (that’s what I use), combine: 3/4 hot tap water 2 T active yeast 1-2 T cane sugar (from 1/3 cup in recipe) 1 Tbsp whole wheat flour Stir together and let sit for 10 minutes, until it becomes raised and bubbly. Now add in: 2 C hot tap water The rest of the 1/3 cup cane sugar 1/4 cup neutral oil (canola oil or mild olive oil) 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp lemon juice (not completely necessary) 1/2 cup gluten flour 1 cup unbleached flour 3 cups fine...

Communion is a special time made even better with yummy communion bread. What makes this recipe even better is that you can also use it as regular crackers for everyday use and pie crust as well. Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached flour  1 cup whole wheat flour  1 tbsp ground flax meal  1 tsp salt  1/2 cup neutral oil like canola or vegetable  1/2 cup warm water  Instructions: Mix all together, roll into two balls. Roll each ball out flat between two pieces of wax paper, put on cookie sheet, cut into crackers, and bake at 425 for 10 to 15 minutes.  I usually take the edge crackers out of the oven a few at a time as they look done. Great for communion bread, crackers, or pie crust

These ingredients are fun because you can eat them in different ways. If you like to get creative with different kinds of stacks or if you like to  roll them like lettuce wraps, they'll still taste amazing and it will seem like a totally different meal. Let me know what else you can do with these ingredients. Ingredients: Rice, cook according to package Lettuce, shred if stacking Purple cabbage, shred Tofu, cubed and fried with garlic powder and soy sauce Peppers. diced Cucumbers, diced Avocado, diced Peanut sauce   Instructions: You can layer these ingredients as a salad, roll these ingredients in the lettuce, or put them in romaine lettuce boats. Drizzle the peanut sauce on top before eating. This is so good!

It might be called Christmas Salad, but it tastes so good all year round! It's fresh, it's festive, and the mix of flavors will make your mouth happy. Ingredients: 5-6 cup salad greens, or any lettuce 1/2 avocado, cubed 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries 2 tbsp red onion, diced 1/2 cup apple chunks, cubed 1/2 cup candied pecans Instructions: Assemble all ingredients and serve with Maple Dressing .

Lightly sweet, perfectly balanced, and made with simple ingredients, this maple dressing is proof that healthy can still taste amazing! Ingredients: 1/4 C lemon juice 1/4 C maple syrup 1 1/2 C oil 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp turmeric 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp onion powder Instructions: Mix in mason jar and shake well.

Sweet and crunchy, these candied pecans are made with simple ingredients and take just a few minutes to throw together.  They are just as delicious as a topping on salads and oatmeal as they are straight from the jar. Whether you’re making them for a holiday treat, a homemade gift, or an everyday snack, this easy recipe turns humble pecans into something truly irresistible. They are perfect for the holiday season! Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter  3 cups pecan halves  1/2 cup brown sugar  1 tsp salt  1/4 cup water Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the pecans and stir continuously for 3 minutes, to lightly toast the pecans. Add in the brown sugar, and stir for an additional 2 minutes to melt the sugar. Stir in the salt, and add the water. Cook, stir continuously, until the water is evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and spread evenly on the...