We all love dark chocolate in my household. Today, at the store, I discovered some organic 72% cacao Dark Chocolate Chunks. I made these brownie bites which are rich in chocolate flavor but quite light and moist since there is hardly any flour. You could easily substitute almond flour, coconut flour or even a gluten free flour to make them gluten free. Warning; only for dark chocolate lovers!
Dark Chocolate Chunk Brownie Bites
19 04 2018Comments : Leave a Comment »
Tags: chocolate
Categories : desserts, Uncategorized
Crumpets
19 02 2018Having lived in England a couple times, I had the pleasure of experiencing delicious crumpets with melted butter and honey served with tea – one of life’s little pleasures. I tried to find them in the States but only came up with these bland store-bought ones that did not cut the mustard. So, after a little research and the purchase of some English muffin rings, I decided to make my own. These crumpets are delicious and easy to make. The tricky part is to have the batter at the right consistency so that you get the all-important holes at the top through which the butter and honey can seep. If the batter is too thick then no holes, and too thin will mean too flat. Also the temperature is important so they can cook as long as possible on one side without burning. Traditionally, the crumpets are not flipped so the top is white, but I think it is best to give a flip toward the end just to get a little golden color on top. This is unnecessary however if you are making them ahead to be toasted later.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups whole milk, slightly warmed
1 tsp sugar
2 1/4 tsp dry yeast
2 3/4 cup all purpose unbleached flour
1 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp. slightly warmed water
1/2 tsp baking soda
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Categories : bread, breakfast, Brunch, Uncategorized
Mushroom, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito with Avocado Salsa Verde
30 01 2018I had some sweet potatoes and flour tortillas in my refrigerator and a craving for Mexican food. This dish was the result. My friend said it was the best vegetarian burrito she has ever eaten and that I must put it on my website. Her wish is my command.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil (I actually used EVOO Chipotle Olive oil)
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced (shiitake and portobello)
8 oz. baby spinach
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 jarred roasted red peppers, sliced
2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa:
2 ripe avocados
1 cup salsa verde
2 garlic cloves
1/2 to 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and roughly chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
water to thin as necessary
sea salt, to taste
6 flour tortillas
Garnish:
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
1/2 red onion, minced
sour cream
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Tags: mushrooms, spinach, sweet potatoes, tortillas
Categories : Main Dish, Mexican, Uncategorized
Vegetable Enchilada Casserole with Salsa Verde
8 01 2018This is a great casserole to make ahead of time. My family ate it for dinner and then the leftovers for lunch the next day. You can use a store-bought salsa verde or make your own with tomatillos or green tomatoes. You can also substitute other vegetables you may have on hand like spinach, broccoli, yellow squash, butternut squash, etc… Adjust your seasonings as you like. You could use chili powder as well if you like or add in more hot pepper if you like it spicy. Experiment. Double the recipe to make a huge casserole to last you for a few days.
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Tags: cheese, corn, red pepper, tortillas, zucchini
Categories : Casserole, Main Dish, Mexican, Uncategorized
Shrimp Piccata Spaghettini
8 01 2018I made this lovely pasta dish for my family and they gobbled it up. You could substitute scallops or fish for the shrimp if you like. The key is to add a little pasta water to the pasta when you toss it with the sauce otherwise it is a little dry.
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Tags: capers, garlic, lemon juice, shrimp
Categories : Italian, Main Dish, pasta, Uncategorized
Buttermilk Currant Scones
11 04 2017My husband loves scones. He comes from Australia and scones and tea are part of his heritage. So I try to make them for him as they are so much better fresh out of the oven than any you can buy at a store. They are simple and taste best served with whipped cream and jam, or even better, clotted cream.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup currants
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Categories : breakfast, Brunch, Uncategorized
Aloo Gobi
11 04 2017This is a classic Indian cauliflower and potato dish. I served it with some dal and steamed basmati rice. It was delicious on the day and reheated two days later. That is the best part about Indian food. It is so good for leftovers. Also the ginger/garlic paste that is part of the recipe is a great staple to have in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste, recipe follows, or 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup water, divided
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 large serrano pepper, split down the middle leaving halves attached
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (similar size to cauliflower)
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly minced cilantro leaves, to garnish
Ginger-Garlic Paste:
- 1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/4 cup canola oil
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Tags: cauliflower, Potatoes
Categories : Indian, Uncategorized, Vegetable side dish
German Style Potato Pancakes
6 04 2017I received this recipe from a chef I worked with at a local restaurant. His grandfather was a chef in Germany and this has been passed down from him. These are lovely and crispy. We used to serve them topped with gravlax or smoked salmon and crème fraiche.
Ingredients:
6 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and shredded
1/2 onion grated
2 eggs
1 tbsp. potato starch
Oil for frying
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Tags: Potatoes
Categories : Uncategorized, Vegetable side dish
Indian Sauteed Fennel and Cabbage
5 04 2017I was looking for a good side dish to go with my Kitchari last night. This turned out to be very flavorful and a little spicy. It is always a good sign when my husband piles on seconds.
Ingredients
1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 green/red chili, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
Salt and pepper
Canola oil
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Tags: cabbage, fennel, onions
Categories : Indian, Uncategorized, Vegetable side dish
Kitchari
5 04 2017A friend of mine who frequents this fantastic little Ayurvedic café, learned how to make this dish from the chef there. This is a staple of the Ayurvedic diet and it is suppose to balance the body and detoxify. It is simple to make and delicious on its own or with steamed or roasted vegetables.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 cup moong dal, rinsed and soaked overnight
1 cup basmati rice, rinsed well and soaked 2 hours
1 tbsp. ghee
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masal
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp asafoedita
3 bay leaves
2 tsp curry leaves, crumbled
1 Tbsp ghee, optional to finish the Kitchari
sea salt to taste
Cilantro Sauce:
1 bunch cilantro – leaves removed from thicker stems
1/4 cup coconut flakes
1 /12 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp cumin
juice from one lime, adjust to desired taste
1 small green chile pepper, mince (optional)
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Tags: cilantro, dal, Rice
Categories : grains, Indian, Main Dish, Rice, Uncategorized
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