Norwish Recipes

I know I haven't been posting as regular as usual. Let me just give you an update. We are in the middle of a remodel project so our household is rather disoriented at this point. Our plans include finishing half of our basement off to include a family room and a bedroom. Also we are converting a bedroom on the main floor to be a bathroom and a laundry room. So it's very exciting, but a lot of work. And a lot of disorientation, but that's okay because it will be worth it when it's done!  But it's Christmas and I just can't pass the season without sharing with you a delicious and wonderful no-sugar holiday treat. These Honey Caramel Candies are easy to make and melt-in-your mouth delicious. They would make a great addition to stockings or a gift to give the neighbors. I like to keep them around when I am craving a treat, but don't want to cave to the sugar. Remember how I shared this recipe I discovered this fall for Honey caramel apples ? Well you might recog...

I have some wonderful memories of wonderful Christmas times with my family growing up. But as a parent how do you create those? It's easy for family time to get lost in all the hustle and bustle of Christmas parties, Christmas shopping, and just day-to-day busyness. Are you making sure that you take some time to really enjoy this wonderful season with your family? Well, in case you need some help, today I'm sharing more than 100 frugal family activities for Christmas!  Decorate the Christmas Tree Build something out of snow - e.g. a snow man, or a snow animal Go Sledding Make homemade gifts for each other Donate some food to a local food bank Bake Christmas Treats Set up the nativity and play with the characters. We usually use a plastic nativity set that we have, but if you don't have one you can make one out of card stock.  Watch an old Christmas Movie Go on a night hike Make a homemade wreath Go visit Santa and take a picture Sing "Feliz Navidad" and have a Lat...

It's that time of year when we start thinking about Christmas and sometimes pennies need to stretch a little farther than usual. One of the best ways to practice frugality is found in the old adage " Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without ." Taking the time to find out what you've got, then finding resourceful ways to use it, can save a lot of money. Not only that, but you are doing your part as a good citizen by recycling in your own home. Here are some great ways that I've thought of to use what you've got: Instead of throwing out worn t-shirts and socks, use them as cleaning rags. You can throw them in the wash after each use. Many plastic food containers can be re-used for storing other items. Decorate them by painting or covering with construction paper. I like to use small baking powder containers to store rubber bands, paper clips, safety pins, or twisty ties in.  Cottage cheese, sour cream, dip, or other round containers can be used to store le...

I have a new favorite whole wheat tortilla recipe that I've been using for a while now. They are simple to make and they taste delicious. They store really well in the refrigerator too. I keep them in a sealed gallon-sized ziplock freezer bag and use them during the week for a quick lunch or snack. Enjoy. Whole Wheat Tortilla Recipe Printable Recipe *Makes 16 tortillas INGREDIENTS: 4 Cups whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1-1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 Cup canola oil About 2 Cups warm water DIRECTIONS: Preheat griddle or skillet to medium high. In a medium bowl or mixer bowl add the wheat flour, the baking powder, and the salt and mix. Add the oil and keep mixing. Then add warm water until mixture turns soft and pliable (you may or may not use all 2 cups). Shape into 16 balls and roll out thin. Don't worry if they're not perfectly round. Cook for one to two minutes on a hot griddle or skillet. Flip and cook for another minute or two. Don't overcook or tortillas will be hard...

What do you love about fall? I love the colors of fall. The bright oranges, reds, yellows and browns. This dish displays the stunning colors of that color pallet. Isn't food so much more fun to eat when it's full of color? I love how the red quinoa just adds to that color (along with adding nutrition of course). T he other thing that I LOVE about this recipe is how fast it comes together (30 minutes or less from start to finish). As busy people, we need these kinds of recipes around. Quick, beautiful meals that are good for us and taste delicious. Enjoy! Polynesian Skillet over Red Quinoa Brown Rice Printable Recipe *Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 2 Cups brown rice 1 Cup red quinoa 1 tsp. salt 5-1/2 Cups Water 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4" strips 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 red pepper, chopped 1 15-oz. can pineapple chunks 1 Cup chicken broth 1/4 Cup vinegar, any type 1/2 Cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 11-oz. can manda...

If you've been following this blog for a while you know that I love to use pureed pumpkin or other winter squash in my cooking. Along with adding nutrition to the food I make, it gives it a wonderful warm, homey flavor that I've come to love. We love to grow winter squash in the garden. And one of the best things about it, is they keep for a long time in the basement and I can use them almost all year round. Last year's squash harvest I've already shared with you a tutorial on how to freeze winter squash in cubes . Today I'm going to share the instructions for making your own pureed pumpkin or other winter squash. Winter squash (just as a reminder) is any squash that has a really tough outer shell that will store for several months. Some examples would be butternut, pumpkin, Hubbard, sunshine, banana, etc.  You may want to stick with the creamier types of squash for pureeing. Stringy types like spaghetti and acorn squash probably won't give you the greatest resu...

I can't wait to post today's recipe! It's a perfect no-sugar Halloween (or Fall) treat! Truly delicious and I'm craving one right now. Happy Halloween! Honey Caramel Apples Printable Recipe INGREDIENTS: 4-6 crisp apples (I like golden delicious) 1 Cup raw honey 1 Cup heavy cream 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Sprinkles, cookie crumbs, chopped nuts, etc. DIRECTIONS: First put the apples in the fridge to chill while you are making the caramel. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, heavy cream and salt. While it is heating, whisk together the mixture until combined and then bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat until the mixture reaches a simmer (it is still bubbling but not splattering all over). Stir and scrape sides of pot down occasionally. Keep heating until the temperature on a thermometer inserted in the sauce reaches 260 degrees (this may take about 30-45 minutes).  While caramel is cooking, prepare apples by washing and drying them completely...