A few thoughts on proper discipline

“Instead of using the rod, I will teach my children by example and by precept. I will teach them every opportunity I have to cherish faith, to exercise patience, to be full of long-suffering and kindness. It is not by the whip or the rod that we can make obedient children; but it is by faith and by prayer, and by setting a good example before them.” (In Journal of Discourses,11:117.) Brigham Young A useful article: Love, Limits and Latitude

Whole-Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins

Whole-Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins
Makes 12

From the Wednesday Chef

1/2 pound sweet potatoes (also known as yams)
Vegetable oil spray for coating the tins
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup flour
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 Medjool dates, pitted and cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and place on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Roast for 1 hour or until they are tender when pierced with a fork and are caramelizing. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, peel, then lightly mash with a fork. Set aside.

2. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Lightly spray the muffin tin with vegetable oil.

3. Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

4. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, whole-wheat flour, whole-grain pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, yogurt, egg and vanilla together.

5. Scrape down the sides of the butter bowl and alternately add the dry and wet ingredients; do not overmix. Gently fold in the sweet potatoes, then the dates.

6. Using an ice cream scoop (about one-half cup capacity), scoop the batter into each of 10 prepared muffin cups, about 1 scoop per muffin. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The muffins will be dark golden brown on the bottom.

Chicken Mango Lettuce Wraps

INGREDIENTS

For rice

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For dressing

• 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup finely chopped peeled fresh ginger (from a 2- by 3-inch piece)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

Lime Vinaigrette

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon mild honey

1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

2 1/4 teaspoons salt

1 cup olive oil

For wraps

• 2 grilled chicken breast halves, shredded (2 cups)
• 1/3 cup lime vinaigrette (below)
• 3/4 lb Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
• 1/2 seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), halved lengthwise, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks
• 3 scallions, cut into 3-inch-long thin strips
• 1 (1-lb) firm-ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Make rice:
Wash rice in 3 or 4 changes of cold water in a large bowl until water is clear, then drain well in a large sieve. Bring 1 3/4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil, then add rice and cook, covered tightly, over low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered and undisturbed, 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a bowl to cool to warm.

Make dressing and serve wraps:
Purée all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute.

Toss shredded chicken with lime vinaigrette.

Put chicken and remaining wrap ingredients in bowls on a large platter with ginger dressing on the side.

Found at:

 http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chicken-Rice-and-Mango-in-Lettuce-Wraps-232487#ixzz1iY7MG4qX