Baked Polenta Fries Recipe Let's talk about all the great things you can do with a thick, shapeable, structured polenta. Don't get me wrong, I love a hearty, satisfying, sloppy-textured bowl of soft polenta with its porridge-like spirit now and then, but over the past few days I've been thinking about all the creative things you can do with a thicker polenta base. The premise is simple, bring a bit of liquid to a simmer and add in enough polenta to create a structured dough. Cook until the mixture is thick enough that you can spread it and it will hold its shape. Today I wanted to make baked polenta fries, but you could just as easily fry or cook them up in a big skillet until they are nice and golden. Other ideas: - Cut the polenta slab into small cubes and pan-fry them in a little bit of oil until you've got a crunchy crouton - perfect for salads and soups. - Cut it into cookie-sized rounds, layer them in a casserole with a favorite pasta sauce and some cheese, bake, and you've got a great family-style dinner.
Cranberry and Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette Once you try this delicious salad you’ll find yourself craving it again and again. It’s bright, fresh and beyond versatile. By Chris Scheuer This salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a fancy brunch, a lovely side salad or a complete meal with chicken, shrimp or pork tenderloin piled on top. You can add goat cheese, blue cheese or any other fun cheese that strikes your fancy. For Valentine’s Day, you could add a sprinkle of crimson pomegranate seeds or how about a scatter of blood orange or ruby red grapefruit wedges? The vinaigrette that dresses this delicious salad can be prepared in minutes. The recipe below is for my Cranberry-Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette, but feel free to have fun and adapt according to your tastes, whims, cravings, pantry and budget! Cranberry-Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette Author: Chris Scheuer Recipe Type: Salad Chris Scheuer More Posts - Website
Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread | MIND OVER BOOTY I love zucchini, for a number of reasons. At the top of my list is the fact that it’s a vegetable that so versatile – you can enjoy it sweet or savory. Every CSAs go through weeks of practically giving away this hearty vegetable, and I have zero complaints. When I found myself with 3 big zucchinis I knew exactly what to make! Zucchini bread has a long ingredient list, but with organization it is a quick and easy recipe. While doing my vegan cleanse it became abundantly clear to me how few gluten-free options are out there. Aside from being gluten-free this bread is also dairy-free and uses garbanzo bean flour. Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread (makes 2 loaves) Ingredients: dry: 1 + 1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour (found in the organic aisle)1 + 1/2 cup oat flour (grind up rolled oats in a spice mill)2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/2 tsp. salt2 Tbs. chia seeds OR flax seeds (can omit) wet: Directions: Grease two loaf pans and preheat oven to 350 F.
Copy Cat Recipe Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole If you like this recipe then PIN IT on Pinterest Make sure to follow Budget Savvy Diva on Facebook Find more Copy Cat Recipes HERE Find more Recipes HERE Make sure to check out how to make Cracker Barrel’s Fried Apples Any other Cracker Barrel fans here? Well the Savvy family is Mr.Savvy especially loves the hash brown casserole – but going to the restaurant can put a nice dent in our pockets so I was determined to find a copy cat recipe I could make at home for a fraction of the cost. Now I did a lot of research for this recipe – one big mistake when people try and make this recipe is that they use sour cream – Cracker Barrel does NOT use sour cream. What you need 1 stick of butter 2 pounds of hash browns ( defrosted it frozen) 1 small onion chopped salt and pepper 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil 2 cups of cheddar cheese ( You can also you 1 cup of cheese and use one cup of Velveeta) 1 can of cream of chicken soup ( 10 3/4 ounces) What To Do Preheat oven to 350 – oil or butter a 9×13 pan and chop onions
Zoodles | DJFoodie.com: Filling, Generally Simple, Delicious Low Carb Recipes Zoodles! I just love saying that. It's impossible to say the word "ZOODLES!" and not crack a smile. Try it. A while back, I wrote a fairly extensive blog post on pasta and various forms of noodles (about halfway down the post). Traditional pasta has gluten holding it together. This is where some of these little tricks come in. First, you need to cut the zoodles. In the photos, you'll see that I cut mine with a flat mandoline. Once you've got the zoodles cut, many will simply pop them into a microwaveable container and nuke them for a minute or two. My method is a little different, but tends to have a little more flavor and ... love ... cooked into it. Once you've got your cooked zoodles, top them with any number of sauces.
Chinese Tea Leaf Eggs Submitted by: bonita on April 14, 2011 Loading ... Photo by kattebelletje Tea leaf eggs, simmered in a fragrant mix of spices, are sold as a street snack food throughout China. I tried my first eggs after about 2 hours of simmering. Nice, but mild. Featured in Blog Post Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 1-3 hours Ingredients 8-12 eggs teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons (or 2 tea bags ) black tea such as Earl Grey, English Breakfast, or Pu’erh (Green tea is too astringent for this.) 6 tablespoons light soy sauce 4 tablespoons rice wine 4 star anise 1 tablespoons sugar 1 stick cinnamon 3 slices of ginger 1 piece of mandarin (or tangerine) peel (optional) 1 tablespoons sichuan (or cracked black) peppercorns (optional) Directions Cover 8-12 eggs with about an inch of water. Place eggs, tea, and remaining ingredients and water to cover in large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 1 to 3 hours. Make sure the page has finished loading before you upload a photo.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos My blog is getting to the age where there are an awful lot of wonderful recipes buried deep in the annals of sub par photography and rushed recipe write-ups. Because we eat with our eyes, it is hard to imagine why anyone would attempt to make this recipe after viewing the first photo here. But they have. And everyone who has tried this meal loves it every bit as much as I do. It is a shame how many times I’ve made this recipe since initially posting that recipe without taking another photograph. The Omnivore generally covers these burritos with cheddar cheese while they bake in the oven and eats them with a fork and knife. One Year Ago: Cold Sesame Noodle SaladTwo Years Ago: Peace, Love, and Lollipops Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos (adapted from a Moosewood recipe) 2.5 cups cooked sweet potato, cubed (2 medium potato) 2 cup black beans 1 onion, diced 2 garlic clove, minced 4 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp salt 4 tsp cumin 4 tsp lemon juice 8 whole wheat tortillas
How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs 1. Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan. Cover with at least an inch or two of cold water. The more eggs that are crowding the pan the more water you should have over the eggs. 2. Adding a teaspoon of vinegar to the water may help keep egg whites from running out if an egg does crack while cooking. 3. If you have the type of stove burner that doesn't retain any heat when turned off, you might want to lower the temp to low, simmer for a minute, and then turn it off. Depending on how cooked you like your hard boiled eggs, the eggs should be done perfectly in 10-12 minutes. If I'm cooking a large batch of eggs, after 10 minutes I'll sacrifice one to check for doneness, by removing it with a spoon, running it under cold water, and cutting it open. I also find that it is very hard to overcook eggs using this method. 4. I find it easiest to peel the eggs under a bit of running water. The best way to store hard boiled eggs is in a covered container in the refrigerator.
50 Ways to Inspire Your Husband — MomLife Today There’s an old joke about one of our presidents walking with his wife, who sees one of her old boyfriends in a less-than-glorious occupation. The president looks at the old boyfriend and remarks, “If you hadn’t married me, you might be married to that guy.” The first lady answers calmly, “If I had married him, he’d be president.” Now, occupation is not the measure of a man. When you believe in him, he is secure. An inspired husband feels the freedom to reach the fullest potential of the man God has created him to be. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.