Enjoy!
BUSH’S® DINSPIRATION: CHIPOTLE GRILLED SHRIMP
This comes from BUSH’S® Best emailed newsletter. I recommend checking out their site and signing up for their newsletter.
This recipe begins, “Mildly smoky chipotle gives a depth of flavor to juicy jumbo shrimp. For an extra chipotle kick, serve with Smokehouse Tradition Grillin’ Beans®.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 8 minutes; Total Time: 23 minutes; Servings: 4
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Ingredients
1 can (22 oz) BUSH'S® Smokehouse Tradition Grillin' Beans®
1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1 large handful cilantro
2 lbs peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
1 pkg wood skewers
Directions
For Marinade: In blender or food processor, blend peppers, oil, lime juice, garlic and salt until smooth. Add cilantro to mixture, blend until ingredients are combined. Pour marinade into large plastic resealable bag.
For Shrimp: Place shrimp in bag of marinade, shake to coat and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
While shrimp is marinating, soak wood skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
Set clean, well-oiled grill to low heat. When grill is hot, thread shrimp onto skewers and place on grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until shrimp is opaque.
Remove skewers from grill and place on serving platter.
Serve with BUSH’S® Smokehouse Tradition Grillin’ Beans® or BUSH’S® Black Bean Fiesta Grillin’ Beans®.
LOW-FAT VEGAN EGGPLANT LASAGNA
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian food expert. She writes, "A wonderful vegetarian lasagna recipe full of healthy spinach and eggplant. This vegetarian and vegan lasagna recipe uses no cheese, making it both vegan and dairy-free, as well as much lower in fat than a traditional lasagna." Serves 6.
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Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium eggplant, diced
2 10 ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
1 64 ounce jar pre-made tomato sauce
1 pound lasagna noodles
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Sautee the garlic for two minutes, then add the eggplant and stir. Cover the frying pan and cook until the eggplant is just tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Cover the bottom of a 9x12 inch baking pan with 2 cups of the tomato sauce, then cover the tomato sauce with 4 or 5 uncooked noodles. Cover this with a thin layer of sauce, then add the cooked eggplant and another thin layer of sauce. Add another layer of noodles followed by a thing layer of sauce, then the spinach and another thin layer of sauce. Add the remaining noodles and sauce.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes. Noodles are cooked when they can be pierced with a fork.
Makes six servings of eggplant and spinach lasagna. Reprinted with permission from The Compassionate Cook Cookbook.
Nutritional information, per serving: Calories: 347, Calories from Fat: 41; % Daily Value: Total Fat: 4.6g, 7%, Total Carbohydrates: 65.8g, 22%, Dietary Fiber: 9.2g, 37%, Protein: 16.3g, Vitamin A 199%, Vitamin C 83%, Calcium 14%, Iron 32%
AUTUMN SQUASH CASSEROLE
This comes from a long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
1 stick of butter, melted
1 onion, chopped
5 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
Place the butter, onion, squash and orange juice in the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6 to 10 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. Add the cinnamon and maple syrup. Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients. Mix until smooth and serve warm.
CLASSIC BLUEBERRY PIE
This comes from Seattle's Macrina Bakery. If I ever get to do a road trip, this is one place I've got to stop at.
This recipe starts out, “Few things in life are as wonderful as homemade blueberry pie. It is heaven on earth! I recommend using slightly tart organic blueberries whenever possible.”
Makes one 9-inch double-crusted pie
7 cups (3-1/2 pints) organic blueberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
One top and bottom pie crust, chilled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Egg wash made with 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water
Coarse raw sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Sort through the blueberries, removing any stems and leaves. Gently rinse the berries and lay them out on paper towels to air dry.
Combine 3-1/2 cups of the blueberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract and flour in a medium saucepan. Mix with a spoon. Cook over medium heat until the fruit juices have been released and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the mixture from burning. Pour the cooked fruit into a large stainless steel bowl and add the remaining blueberries. Stir with a spoon and set aside until the fruit has cooled to room temperature.
Divide the chilled pie dough into 2 pieces, making one piece slightly larger than the other. Coat your hands with flour and shape the larger piece of dough into a ball. Working on a floured surface, flatten the ball slightly, then roll it into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges of the dough to leave a 1-inch overhang around the pan. Roll out the remaining piece of dough 1/8-inch thick and trim it into a 10-inch circle. Set aside. This will be the top crust.
Pour the cooled fruit into the pie shell and dot with butter. Brush the top side of the overhanging dough with a little egg wash. Lift the top crust onto the pie, folding it in half to make it easier to accurately position. Lift the overhanging dough onto the top crust and crimp with your fingers. Mark the crimped edges with a fork, then brush all of the crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse raw sugar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife cut 4 slits in the center of the crust. Bake pie for 50 to 55 minutes. The crust will be golden brown and the fruit will be bubbling in the center of the pie. Let cool for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
My dad used to make French Onion Soup after church on Sundays, so I associate this with the weekend. This version of the recipe comes from About.com's American Food email. It starts off, “French onion soup is one of America's most popular 'restaurant soups,' but with this easy recipe you can make it at home anytime you want. This French onion soup recipe is topped with the traditional Gruyere cheese, but any melting cheese will work.” It makes 8 portions.
Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients:
4 large yellow onions, cut in large dice
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/4 cup dry sherry wine
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
3 cups high-quality beef broth
3 cups high-quality chicken broth
1 cup water
For the topping:
toasted French bread
8 oz shredded Gruyere cheese, or other Swiss cheese
Preparation:
In a large soup pot, melt the butter over med-low heat. Add the onions and salt; slowly cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden-brown - about 30 minutes.
Add the vinegar and sherry; cook for 5 minutes, and then add the remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for one hour. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into heatproof bowls, or crocks, and top with a piece of toasted bread (cut to fit top of bowl).
Cover with the cheese, and place under a preheated broiler until the cheese melts and begins to brown. Serve hot.
DEEP DISH LOW-CARB PIZZA
This recipe comes from Laura Dolson, About.com's Low Carb diets guide. Laura writes, “I know this egg-based crust is going to sound strange, but I urge you to trust me and try this. I've tried a whole lot of low-carb pizza crusts over the years, and this is really the best one. No, it isn't like regular, but it's really good. Based on some of the comments, I'm now realizing that some people are expecting a crisp crust, or a thin crust. This crust is neither crisp nor thin. However, you can make it thinner by using fewer eggs and less cream cheese.” Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients:
6 eggs
6 oz cream cheese (3/4 package) at room temperature
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoon oregano or other Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
pinches of black and/or cayenne pepper
1 cup (or a little more) shredded Italian cheeses, at least half of which is a hard cheese (Parmesan, Assagio)
Preparation:
Heat the oven to 350° F.
Be sure the cream cheese is at about room temperature. Using a regular blender, food processor, or (my preferred) stick blender, mix the egg and cream cheese until well blended. Add the salt and spices and blend again.
Spread cheese in bottom of well-buttered 9X13 pan. I often use an Italian blend such as Trader Joe's Quattro Formaggio. Pour egg mixture over the cheese, and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is browning.
Remove from oven, add pizza toppings, and bake until done - about another 10-15 minutes.
Nutritional Information: Each serving has 1.5 grams effective carbohydrate plus 11 grams protein, and 179 calories.
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Friday, August 28, 2015
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Tuesday Recipes
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MAC AND CHEESE
This comes from Ina Garten, The Food Network's Barefoot Contessa. Total Time: 55 min; Prep: 20 min; Cook: 35 min; Yield: 6 to 8 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mac-cheese-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
Vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi (see Note)
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small)
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
Note: To make ahead, put the macaroni and cheese in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Put the tomatoes and bread crumbs on top and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes.
PERFECT PEACH PIE
This is from Sam Sifton, founding editor of NYT Cooking. He wrote, “Eat a perfect peach under the summer sun and you'll experience the fruit at its messy, dripping, sugar-bright best. Rinse your chin and understand that no melon, apricot or blackberry can compete. But how often does this happen? For most of us, a great and truly perfect peach is a rare event. We can expect but one or two a season, for all our trying. Enter the pie. A peach pie can elevate good peaches to excellence and great ones to the sublime. Even a peach pie made with frozen fruit is a terrific thing. The addition of sugar helps; so, too, do a dash of lemon juice and a light sprinkle of nutmeg, which offers a slight bitterness to offset the sweet. Add a crown of vanilla ice cream for a perfect diner-style à la mode effect.” Serves 6 to 8 in 2 hours.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For The Pie Dough:
2 1/2 cups or 300 grams all-purpose flour
12 tablespoons or 169 grams unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Yolk of 1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup water, from 3/4 cup ice water
White of 1 egg, beaten
Pinch granulated sugar
For The Filling:
6 or 7 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced, approximately 5 cups
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup or 30 grams all-purpose flour
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Preparation
Make the pie dough. Using your fingertips or the pulse function of a food processor, blend together the flour, butter and salt until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. There should be pebbles of butter throughout the mixture.
Add egg yolk and vinegar to 1/4 cup ice water, and stir to combine. Drizzle 4 tablespoons of this mixture over the dough, and gently stir or pulse to combine. Gather a golf-ball-size bit of dough, and squeeze to combine. If it does not hold together, add a little more of the liquid, and stir or pulse, then check again. Repeat as necessary.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and gather together into a rough ball. Divide the ball in half with a knife or a pastry scraper, then divide each portion in half again, and again, to create 8 portions. Using the heel of your hand, flatten each portion of dough once or twice to expand the pebbles of butter, then gather the dough together again in one ball. Divide this ball in half.
Flatten each ball into a 5- or 6-inch disc, one slightly larger than the other. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425. Make the pie filling: Combine sliced peaches, lemon juice, sugar and flour in a large bowl, and gently mix to combine. Set aside.
Take the larger of the pastry discs out of the refrigerator, roll it out on a lightly floured surface and place in a 9-inch pie plate. Add the peaches. Sprinkle them with the ground nutmeg.
Roll out second disc of pastry. Place on top of filling. Wet edges of the bottom pastry disc with some cold water. Trim pastry, pinch bottom and top edges together and cut a few slits to allow steam to escape from the pie. Brush the egg white on the top, particularly around the edges, and sprinkle with a pinch of granulated sugar.
Bake the pie for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375. Cook until peaches bubble and pastry is golden, approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
BONELESS BUFFALO WINGS
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 2 oz. chicken per serving
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/658.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Pinch cayenne
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 pound chicken tenders
Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 cup reduced-fat blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Celery Sticks
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a shallow bowl, combine the hot sauce, cayenne, and paprika. Roll the chicken tenders in the mixture.
Place the chicken tenders on a small nonstick baking sheet.
Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes until chicken is tender.
Combine the dressing ingredients.
Serve the dressing with the chicken and celery sticks.
CHERRY TOMATO FOCACCIA
This is from the July/August 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 61. The recipe starts out with, “This bread is hearty enough to be served with a salad for a light lunch or supper.” Serves 8.
Topping
1/4 cup shelled roasted pistachios
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
Focaccia
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 Tbs. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast
2 tsp. salt
Olive oil, for greasing baking sheet
To make Topping: Pulse pistachios in food processor until ground, but with some larger pieces. Transfer to bowl, and stir in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.
To make Focaccia: Stir together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and 1 1/4 cups water in bowl. Knead dough in bowl 5 minutes. Cover bowl with towel, and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Generously grease rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Stretch dough into 12- x 11-inch rectangle in sheet pan. Let dough rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Dimple dough with fingers. Whisk 2 Tbs. water into pistachio mixture, and brush onto dough. Press tomato halves cut-side up into dough. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bottom.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 329; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 48 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 589 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan
CLASSIC BLUEBERRY PIE
This recipe comes from Seattle's Macrina Bakery. The recipe starts out, “Few things in life are as wonderful as homemade blueberry pie. It is heaven on earth! I recommend using slightly tart organic blueberries whenever possible.”
Makes one 9-inch double-crusted pie
7 cups (3-1/2 pints) organic blueberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
One top and bottom pie crust, chilled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Egg wash made with 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water
Coarse raw sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Sort through the blueberries, removing any stems and leaves. Gently rinse the berries and lay them out on paper towels to air dry.
Combine 3-1/2 cups of the blueberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract and flour in a medium saucepan. Mix with a spoon. Cook over medium heat until the fruit juices have been released and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the mixture from burning. Pour the cooked fruit into a large stainless steel bowl and add the remaining blueberries. Stir with a spoon and set aside until the fruit has cooled to room temperature.
Divide the chilled pie dough into 2 pieces, making one piece slightly larger than the other. Coat your hands with flour and shape the larger piece of dough into a ball. Working on a floured surface, flatten the ball slightly, then roll it into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges of the dough to leave a 1-inch overhang around the pan. Roll out the remaining piece of dough 1/8-inch thick and trim it into a 10-inch circle. Set aside. This will be the top crust.
Pour the cooled fruit into the pie shell and dot with butter. Brush the top side of the overhanging dough with a little egg wash. Lift the top crust onto the pie, folding it in half to make it easier to accurately position. Lift the overhanging dough onto the top crust and crimp with your fingers. Mark the crimped edges with a fork, then brush all of the crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse raw sugar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife cut 4 slits in the center of the crust. Bake pie for 50 to 55 minutes. The crust will be golden brown and the fruit will be bubbling in the center of the pie. Let cool for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
BROCCOLI CHOWDER
From Diabetic Gourmet. Yield: 6 servings, 1 cup each
Source: "The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook"
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (1-1/2 cups)
1 large carrot, diced (1/2 cup)
2 stalks celery, diced (1/2 cup)
1 large potato, peeled and diced (1-1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3-1/2 cups vegetable broth (two 14-ounce cans)
8 ounces broccoli crowns, cut into 1-inch pieces, stems and florets separated (3 cups)
1 cup grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook, stirring often, until the onion and celery soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Add potato and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in flour, dry mustard and cayenne; cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add broth and broccoli stems; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in florets; simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes more.
Transfer 2 cups of the chowder to a bowl and mash; return to the pan. Stir in Cheddar and sour cream; cook over medium heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the chowder is heated through. Season with salt.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup each): Calories: 180, Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 15 mg, Carbohydrate: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sodium: 354 mg Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 High-Fat Meat
MAC AND CHEESE
This comes from Ina Garten, The Food Network's Barefoot Contessa. Total Time: 55 min; Prep: 20 min; Cook: 35 min; Yield: 6 to 8 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mac-cheese-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
Vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi (see Note)
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small)
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
Note: To make ahead, put the macaroni and cheese in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Put the tomatoes and bread crumbs on top and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes.
PERFECT PEACH PIE
This is from Sam Sifton, founding editor of NYT Cooking. He wrote, “Eat a perfect peach under the summer sun and you'll experience the fruit at its messy, dripping, sugar-bright best. Rinse your chin and understand that no melon, apricot or blackberry can compete. But how often does this happen? For most of us, a great and truly perfect peach is a rare event. We can expect but one or two a season, for all our trying. Enter the pie. A peach pie can elevate good peaches to excellence and great ones to the sublime. Even a peach pie made with frozen fruit is a terrific thing. The addition of sugar helps; so, too, do a dash of lemon juice and a light sprinkle of nutmeg, which offers a slight bitterness to offset the sweet. Add a crown of vanilla ice cream for a perfect diner-style à la mode effect.” Serves 6 to 8 in 2 hours.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For The Pie Dough:
2 1/2 cups or 300 grams all-purpose flour
12 tablespoons or 169 grams unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Yolk of 1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup water, from 3/4 cup ice water
White of 1 egg, beaten
Pinch granulated sugar
For The Filling:
6 or 7 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced, approximately 5 cups
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup or 30 grams all-purpose flour
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Preparation
Make the pie dough. Using your fingertips or the pulse function of a food processor, blend together the flour, butter and salt until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. There should be pebbles of butter throughout the mixture.
Add egg yolk and vinegar to 1/4 cup ice water, and stir to combine. Drizzle 4 tablespoons of this mixture over the dough, and gently stir or pulse to combine. Gather a golf-ball-size bit of dough, and squeeze to combine. If it does not hold together, add a little more of the liquid, and stir or pulse, then check again. Repeat as necessary.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and gather together into a rough ball. Divide the ball in half with a knife or a pastry scraper, then divide each portion in half again, and again, to create 8 portions. Using the heel of your hand, flatten each portion of dough once or twice to expand the pebbles of butter, then gather the dough together again in one ball. Divide this ball in half.
Flatten each ball into a 5- or 6-inch disc, one slightly larger than the other. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425. Make the pie filling: Combine sliced peaches, lemon juice, sugar and flour in a large bowl, and gently mix to combine. Set aside.
Take the larger of the pastry discs out of the refrigerator, roll it out on a lightly floured surface and place in a 9-inch pie plate. Add the peaches. Sprinkle them with the ground nutmeg.
Roll out second disc of pastry. Place on top of filling. Wet edges of the bottom pastry disc with some cold water. Trim pastry, pinch bottom and top edges together and cut a few slits to allow steam to escape from the pie. Brush the egg white on the top, particularly around the edges, and sprinkle with a pinch of granulated sugar.
Bake the pie for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375. Cook until peaches bubble and pastry is golden, approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
BONELESS BUFFALO WINGS
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 2 oz. chicken per serving
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/658.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Pinch cayenne
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 pound chicken tenders
Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 cup reduced-fat blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Celery Sticks
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a shallow bowl, combine the hot sauce, cayenne, and paprika. Roll the chicken tenders in the mixture.
Place the chicken tenders on a small nonstick baking sheet.
Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes until chicken is tender.
Combine the dressing ingredients.
Serve the dressing with the chicken and celery sticks.
CHERRY TOMATO FOCACCIA
This is from the July/August 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 61. The recipe starts out with, “This bread is hearty enough to be served with a salad for a light lunch or supper.” Serves 8.
Topping
1/4 cup shelled roasted pistachios
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
Focaccia
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 Tbs. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast
2 tsp. salt
Olive oil, for greasing baking sheet
To make Topping: Pulse pistachios in food processor until ground, but with some larger pieces. Transfer to bowl, and stir in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.
To make Focaccia: Stir together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and 1 1/4 cups water in bowl. Knead dough in bowl 5 minutes. Cover bowl with towel, and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Generously grease rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Stretch dough into 12- x 11-inch rectangle in sheet pan. Let dough rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Dimple dough with fingers. Whisk 2 Tbs. water into pistachio mixture, and brush onto dough. Press tomato halves cut-side up into dough. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bottom.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 329; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 48 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 589 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan
CLASSIC BLUEBERRY PIE
This recipe comes from Seattle's Macrina Bakery. The recipe starts out, “Few things in life are as wonderful as homemade blueberry pie. It is heaven on earth! I recommend using slightly tart organic blueberries whenever possible.”
Makes one 9-inch double-crusted pie
7 cups (3-1/2 pints) organic blueberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
One top and bottom pie crust, chilled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Egg wash made with 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water
Coarse raw sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Sort through the blueberries, removing any stems and leaves. Gently rinse the berries and lay them out on paper towels to air dry.
Combine 3-1/2 cups of the blueberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract and flour in a medium saucepan. Mix with a spoon. Cook over medium heat until the fruit juices have been released and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the mixture from burning. Pour the cooked fruit into a large stainless steel bowl and add the remaining blueberries. Stir with a spoon and set aside until the fruit has cooled to room temperature.
Divide the chilled pie dough into 2 pieces, making one piece slightly larger than the other. Coat your hands with flour and shape the larger piece of dough into a ball. Working on a floured surface, flatten the ball slightly, then roll it into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges of the dough to leave a 1-inch overhang around the pan. Roll out the remaining piece of dough 1/8-inch thick and trim it into a 10-inch circle. Set aside. This will be the top crust.
Pour the cooled fruit into the pie shell and dot with butter. Brush the top side of the overhanging dough with a little egg wash. Lift the top crust onto the pie, folding it in half to make it easier to accurately position. Lift the overhanging dough onto the top crust and crimp with your fingers. Mark the crimped edges with a fork, then brush all of the crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse raw sugar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife cut 4 slits in the center of the crust. Bake pie for 50 to 55 minutes. The crust will be golden brown and the fruit will be bubbling in the center of the pie. Let cool for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
BROCCOLI CHOWDER
From Diabetic Gourmet. Yield: 6 servings, 1 cup each
Source: "The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook"
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (1-1/2 cups)
1 large carrot, diced (1/2 cup)
2 stalks celery, diced (1/2 cup)
1 large potato, peeled and diced (1-1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3-1/2 cups vegetable broth (two 14-ounce cans)
8 ounces broccoli crowns, cut into 1-inch pieces, stems and florets separated (3 cups)
1 cup grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook, stirring often, until the onion and celery soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Add potato and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in flour, dry mustard and cayenne; cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add broth and broccoli stems; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in florets; simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes more.
Transfer 2 cups of the chowder to a bowl and mash; return to the pan. Stir in Cheddar and sour cream; cook over medium heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the chowder is heated through. Season with salt.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup each): Calories: 180, Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 15 mg, Carbohydrate: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sodium: 354 mg Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 High-Fat Meat
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Week Day Meals
Today's blog is a little late, but sometimes that can't be helped. In the meantime, enjoy!
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO
This comes from Tyler Florence of The Food Network's How to Boil Water. Total Time: 20 min; Prep: 10 min; Cook: 10 min; Yield:4 to 6 as a side dish; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/angel-hair-pasta-with-pesto-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
Leaves from 2 bunch fresh basil2 tablespoons pine nuts, untoasted
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound angel hair pasta
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.
EASTER BUNNY CAKE
This comes from The Food Network. I've never quite figured out what, exactly, rabbits have to do with Easter, but that's beside the point. Maybe because baby rabbits are born in spring, and Easter is in spring? Who knows.
Here's my short semi-rant: If you're buying things for children for Easter (or any holiday, for that matter), don't make it an animal, even rabbits. The only exception is if the parent (if you're not the parent) says it's okay, and/or it's an animal that's been approved by the parents. If it's a rescue animal, even better. But it's really best to wait until after the holidays.
This cake looks cute (a photo is on the link for the recipe), and takes 1 hour total time. Yields 12 to 14 servings; level: intermediate.
Read more (and view photo) at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/easter-bunny-cake-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
Frosting:
3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Pinch fine salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Bunny:
2 baked 9-inch round cake layers (your favorite recipe or a 18.25-ounce boxed cake mix)
1 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 store-bought biscotti
1 tube pink decorating icing
2 black jelly beans
2 marshmallows
1 white jelly bean, halved lengthwise
1 pink jelly bean
1 black licorice wheel, such as Haribo
Directions
For the frosting: Combine the butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if using a hand-held electric mixer). Mix on low speed until mostly incorporated. Add the vanilla, increase the speed to medium-high and mix until smooth. Adjust the consistency with milk until the frosting is easy to spread.
For the bunny: Spread a thin layer of frosting on the flat side of one cake layer, about 2/3 cup, and top with the flat side of the second cake layer. Measure 5 inches across the top of the cake and cut down through the layers, creating two layered pieces that are slightly different sizes.
Place the larger piece of cake, cut-side down, on a large platter or cake board. If using a rectangular cake board, place the larger piece so that the long edges are parallel with the long edges of the board. This is the body of the bunny. Cut the smaller piece of cake in half crosswise, so you have two layered wedges. Place one wedge in front of the body, with one flat side on the board and the other flat side against the body. The curved side will be on top. Take a serrated knife and round off the sharp edges on top of the head. Cut the tip off (the nose) at a 45-degree angle. Reserve all scraps in a bowl.
Separate the layers of the remaining wedge of cake. These will be the back legs. Round the sharp edges of the cake wedges with your knife, and add to the scrap bowl. Place one piece on each side of the bunny, with one flat side down and the other flat side facing forward (the round side towards the back of the bunny), about 1-inch from the end of the bunny's body.
Mix the cake scraps in the bowl with a fork until mashed, and then pack into a ball with your hands. Place the ball behind the bunny's body and adhere with a dab of frosting. This is the bunny's tail.
Frost the entire bunny, tail and all, using 2 to 3 cups of the frosting, keeping some definition with the bunny parts, and frosting more generously around any sharp edges to give a rounded look to the bunny parts. Sprinkle the bunny with the coconut to fully cover. Gently pat to adhere.
Insert the biscotti between the head and body, pressing into the cake to secure them. These are the ears. Place the base of the ears close together at the center of the head and angle them out. Frost the front of each biscotti with some frosting. Then, using the pink decorating icing, frost a smaller strip in the center of each biscotti, going down to where the ears meet the head but not going all the way to the top.
To make the face, press a black jelly bean into each side of the head for the eyes. Cut one of the marshmallows into 3 circles, discard the middle piece, and press the 2 end circles, cut-sides-in, into the front of the face for the bunny cheeks. Take the white jelly bean halves and push them into face below the cheeks, round-sides-out, for the teeth. Place the pink jelly bean above for the nose.
Unroll the licorice wheel and cut 2 pieces about 1 1/2 inches long each. For each piece, peel the strips apart halfway down, and then cut each separated strip in half lengthwise so you end up with a piece looking a bit like a broom. Repeat with the second piece of licorice. Tuck each piece, with a dab of frosting, behind a marshmallow cheek, with the cut ends facing out, for the whiskers.
Cut the second marshmallow in half lengthwise. Make 3 slits in each half, going about halfway through (these are the toes), and place in front of the legs for the bunny's feet. Adhere the bottom of the feet with icing if necessary.
Cook's Note:
Take 2 1/2 sheets of parchment paper and cut in half. Line the edges of your cake board with these parchment rectangles so that they form a rectangle of open space in the middle. Build your cake on the edges of these pieces of parchment. When you are finished you can slide them away along with any excess icing and coconut.
Make sure your cakes are completely cooled before you being to ice and cut them.
MIXED BERRY COBBLER
This comes from some long-forgotten emailing list. Makes 8 servings
Filling
6 cups fresh or frozen (unthawed) mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries,raspberries and/or strawberries)
3/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic sweet fruit wine, such as blackberry or cherry
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans*
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Heat oven to 350°F. Place berries in 8-inch square baking dish; add wine and vanilla. Sprinkle with sugar, tapioca and cinnamon (no need to stir).
In large bowl, stir together all topping ingredients; sprinkle over fruit. Pat down gently.
Bake 1 hour or until top is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Serve warm or at room temperature.
TIP *To toast walnuts, place on baking sheet; bake at 350°F. for 6 to 8 minutes or until pale brown and fragrant. Cool.
PER SERVING: 575 calories, 26 g total fat (12 g saturated fat), 7.5 g protein, 80.5 g carbohydrate, 45 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 7 g fiber
PUMPKIN SPICE WHOOPIE PIES
From Food.com. Prep time: 30 minutes, total time: 45 minutes, Yield: 12-18 sandwiched cookies
The person who wrote this for Food.com wrote, "Whoopie Pies are big sandwiched cookie. These are a hit with kids and adults alike. I prefer mine frozen!"
Ingredients
Cookies
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package spice cake mix (2 layer size)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
Marshmallow Spice filling
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
3 1/2 ounces marshmallow cream ( half of a 7 oz jar)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
Cookies: Beat pumpkin and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add cake mix, eggs and milk and beat on low speed until combined, then on medium speed for one minute.
Cover cookie sheets with parchment or oiled foil.
Drop large mounds of dough 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Filling: Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, marshmallow cream, vanilla and cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until well combined. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until cookies are ready to be filled.
When cookies are cool, spoon filling on bottom of cookies and sandwich together.
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1 (1549 g); Servings Per Recipe: 1; Amount Per Serving % Daily Value: Calories 477.2; Calories from Fat 250 52%; Amount Per Serving % Daily Value: Total Fat 27.7g 42%; Saturated Fat 15.0g 75%; Cholesterol 93.9mg 31%; Sugars 40.2 g; Sodium 444.8mg 18%; Total Carbohydrate 54.1g 18%; Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%; Sugars 40.2 g 161%; Protein 4.3g 8%
CLASSIC BLUEBERRY PIE
Another recipe from Macrina Bakery. The recipe starts out, “Few things in life are as wonderful as homemade blueberry pie. It is heaven on earth! I recommend using slightly tart organic blueberries whenever possible.”
Makes one 9-inch double-crusted pie
7 cups (3-1/2 pints) organic blueberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
One top and bottom pie crust, chilled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Egg wash made with 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water
Coarse raw sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Sort through the blueberries, removing any stems and leaves. Gently rinse the berries and lay them out on paper towels to air dry.
Combine 3-1/2 cups of the blueberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract and flour in a medium saucepan. Mix with a spoon. Cook over medium heat until the fruit juices have been released and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the mixture from burning. Pour the cooked fruit into a large stainless steel bowl and add the remaining blueberries. Stir with a spoon and set aside until the fruit has cooled to room temperature.
Divide the chilled pie dough into 2 pieces, making one piece slightly larger than the other. Coat your hands with flour and shape the larger piece of dough into a ball. Working on a floured surface, flatten the ball slightly, then roll it into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges of the dough to leave a 1-inch overhang around the pan. Roll out the remaining piece of dough 1/8-inch thick and trim it into a 10-inch circle. Set aside. This will be the top crust.
Pour the cooled fruit into the pie shell and dot with butter. Brush the top side of the overhanging dough with a little egg wash. Lift the top crust onto the pie, folding it in half to make it easier to accurately position. Lift the overhanging dough onto the top crust and crimp with your fingers. Mark the crimped edges with a fork, then brush all of the crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse raw sugar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife cut 4 slits in the center of the crust. Bake pie for 50 to 55 minutes. The crust will be golden brown and the fruit will be bubbling in the center of the pie. Let cool for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
CANNELLINI AND CABBAGE SOUP
Makes: 8 Servings (about 1 cup each)
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/601.shtml
Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
3 cups thinly sliced or chopped cabbage
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds
2 cans (15 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 can (15oz) cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup (4 ounces) mostaccioli (penne), uncooked
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute cabbage, onion, garlic, and caraway seeds until cabbage begins to wilt, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add chicken broth, water, and beans to saucepan; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:Calories: 107; Protein: 7 g; Sodium: 175 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 1/2 Meat
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO
This comes from Tyler Florence of The Food Network's How to Boil Water. Total Time: 20 min; Prep: 10 min; Cook: 10 min; Yield:4 to 6 as a side dish; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/angel-hair-pasta-with-pesto-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
Leaves from 2 bunch fresh basil2 tablespoons pine nuts, untoasted
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound angel hair pasta
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.
EASTER BUNNY CAKE
This comes from The Food Network. I've never quite figured out what, exactly, rabbits have to do with Easter, but that's beside the point. Maybe because baby rabbits are born in spring, and Easter is in spring? Who knows.
Here's my short semi-rant: If you're buying things for children for Easter (or any holiday, for that matter), don't make it an animal, even rabbits. The only exception is if the parent (if you're not the parent) says it's okay, and/or it's an animal that's been approved by the parents. If it's a rescue animal, even better. But it's really best to wait until after the holidays.
This cake looks cute (a photo is on the link for the recipe), and takes 1 hour total time. Yields 12 to 14 servings; level: intermediate.
Read more (and view photo) at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/easter-bunny-cake-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
Frosting:
3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Pinch fine salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Bunny:
2 baked 9-inch round cake layers (your favorite recipe or a 18.25-ounce boxed cake mix)
1 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 store-bought biscotti
1 tube pink decorating icing
2 black jelly beans
2 marshmallows
1 white jelly bean, halved lengthwise
1 pink jelly bean
1 black licorice wheel, such as Haribo
Directions
For the frosting: Combine the butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if using a hand-held electric mixer). Mix on low speed until mostly incorporated. Add the vanilla, increase the speed to medium-high and mix until smooth. Adjust the consistency with milk until the frosting is easy to spread.
For the bunny: Spread a thin layer of frosting on the flat side of one cake layer, about 2/3 cup, and top with the flat side of the second cake layer. Measure 5 inches across the top of the cake and cut down through the layers, creating two layered pieces that are slightly different sizes.
Place the larger piece of cake, cut-side down, on a large platter or cake board. If using a rectangular cake board, place the larger piece so that the long edges are parallel with the long edges of the board. This is the body of the bunny. Cut the smaller piece of cake in half crosswise, so you have two layered wedges. Place one wedge in front of the body, with one flat side on the board and the other flat side against the body. The curved side will be on top. Take a serrated knife and round off the sharp edges on top of the head. Cut the tip off (the nose) at a 45-degree angle. Reserve all scraps in a bowl.
Separate the layers of the remaining wedge of cake. These will be the back legs. Round the sharp edges of the cake wedges with your knife, and add to the scrap bowl. Place one piece on each side of the bunny, with one flat side down and the other flat side facing forward (the round side towards the back of the bunny), about 1-inch from the end of the bunny's body.
Mix the cake scraps in the bowl with a fork until mashed, and then pack into a ball with your hands. Place the ball behind the bunny's body and adhere with a dab of frosting. This is the bunny's tail.
Frost the entire bunny, tail and all, using 2 to 3 cups of the frosting, keeping some definition with the bunny parts, and frosting more generously around any sharp edges to give a rounded look to the bunny parts. Sprinkle the bunny with the coconut to fully cover. Gently pat to adhere.
Insert the biscotti between the head and body, pressing into the cake to secure them. These are the ears. Place the base of the ears close together at the center of the head and angle them out. Frost the front of each biscotti with some frosting. Then, using the pink decorating icing, frost a smaller strip in the center of each biscotti, going down to where the ears meet the head but not going all the way to the top.
To make the face, press a black jelly bean into each side of the head for the eyes. Cut one of the marshmallows into 3 circles, discard the middle piece, and press the 2 end circles, cut-sides-in, into the front of the face for the bunny cheeks. Take the white jelly bean halves and push them into face below the cheeks, round-sides-out, for the teeth. Place the pink jelly bean above for the nose.
Unroll the licorice wheel and cut 2 pieces about 1 1/2 inches long each. For each piece, peel the strips apart halfway down, and then cut each separated strip in half lengthwise so you end up with a piece looking a bit like a broom. Repeat with the second piece of licorice. Tuck each piece, with a dab of frosting, behind a marshmallow cheek, with the cut ends facing out, for the whiskers.
Cut the second marshmallow in half lengthwise. Make 3 slits in each half, going about halfway through (these are the toes), and place in front of the legs for the bunny's feet. Adhere the bottom of the feet with icing if necessary.
Cook's Note:
Take 2 1/2 sheets of parchment paper and cut in half. Line the edges of your cake board with these parchment rectangles so that they form a rectangle of open space in the middle. Build your cake on the edges of these pieces of parchment. When you are finished you can slide them away along with any excess icing and coconut.
Make sure your cakes are completely cooled before you being to ice and cut them.
MIXED BERRY COBBLER
This comes from some long-forgotten emailing list. Makes 8 servings
Filling
6 cups fresh or frozen (unthawed) mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries,raspberries and/or strawberries)
3/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic sweet fruit wine, such as blackberry or cherry
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans*
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Heat oven to 350°F. Place berries in 8-inch square baking dish; add wine and vanilla. Sprinkle with sugar, tapioca and cinnamon (no need to stir).
In large bowl, stir together all topping ingredients; sprinkle over fruit. Pat down gently.
Bake 1 hour or until top is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Serve warm or at room temperature.
TIP *To toast walnuts, place on baking sheet; bake at 350°F. for 6 to 8 minutes or until pale brown and fragrant. Cool.
PER SERVING: 575 calories, 26 g total fat (12 g saturated fat), 7.5 g protein, 80.5 g carbohydrate, 45 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 7 g fiber
PUMPKIN SPICE WHOOPIE PIES
From Food.com. Prep time: 30 minutes, total time: 45 minutes, Yield: 12-18 sandwiched cookies
The person who wrote this for Food.com wrote, "Whoopie Pies are big sandwiched cookie. These are a hit with kids and adults alike. I prefer mine frozen!"
Ingredients
Cookies
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package spice cake mix (2 layer size)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
Marshmallow Spice filling
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
3 1/2 ounces marshmallow cream ( half of a 7 oz jar)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
Cookies: Beat pumpkin and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add cake mix, eggs and milk and beat on low speed until combined, then on medium speed for one minute.
Cover cookie sheets with parchment or oiled foil.
Drop large mounds of dough 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Filling: Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, marshmallow cream, vanilla and cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until well combined. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until cookies are ready to be filled.
When cookies are cool, spoon filling on bottom of cookies and sandwich together.
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1 (1549 g); Servings Per Recipe: 1; Amount Per Serving % Daily Value: Calories 477.2; Calories from Fat 250 52%; Amount Per Serving % Daily Value: Total Fat 27.7g 42%; Saturated Fat 15.0g 75%; Cholesterol 93.9mg 31%; Sugars 40.2 g; Sodium 444.8mg 18%; Total Carbohydrate 54.1g 18%; Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%; Sugars 40.2 g 161%; Protein 4.3g 8%
CLASSIC BLUEBERRY PIE
Another recipe from Macrina Bakery. The recipe starts out, “Few things in life are as wonderful as homemade blueberry pie. It is heaven on earth! I recommend using slightly tart organic blueberries whenever possible.”
Makes one 9-inch double-crusted pie
7 cups (3-1/2 pints) organic blueberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
One top and bottom pie crust, chilled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Egg wash made with 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water
Coarse raw sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Sort through the blueberries, removing any stems and leaves. Gently rinse the berries and lay them out on paper towels to air dry.
Combine 3-1/2 cups of the blueberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract and flour in a medium saucepan. Mix with a spoon. Cook over medium heat until the fruit juices have been released and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the mixture from burning. Pour the cooked fruit into a large stainless steel bowl and add the remaining blueberries. Stir with a spoon and set aside until the fruit has cooled to room temperature.
Divide the chilled pie dough into 2 pieces, making one piece slightly larger than the other. Coat your hands with flour and shape the larger piece of dough into a ball. Working on a floured surface, flatten the ball slightly, then roll it into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges of the dough to leave a 1-inch overhang around the pan. Roll out the remaining piece of dough 1/8-inch thick and trim it into a 10-inch circle. Set aside. This will be the top crust.
Pour the cooled fruit into the pie shell and dot with butter. Brush the top side of the overhanging dough with a little egg wash. Lift the top crust onto the pie, folding it in half to make it easier to accurately position. Lift the overhanging dough onto the top crust and crimp with your fingers. Mark the crimped edges with a fork, then brush all of the crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse raw sugar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife cut 4 slits in the center of the crust. Bake pie for 50 to 55 minutes. The crust will be golden brown and the fruit will be bubbling in the center of the pie. Let cool for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
CANNELLINI AND CABBAGE SOUP
Makes: 8 Servings (about 1 cup each)
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/601.shtml
Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
3 cups thinly sliced or chopped cabbage
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds
2 cans (15 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 can (15oz) cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup (4 ounces) mostaccioli (penne), uncooked
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute cabbage, onion, garlic, and caraway seeds until cabbage begins to wilt, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add chicken broth, water, and beans to saucepan; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:Calories: 107; Protein: 7 g; Sodium: 175 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 1/2 Meat
Friday, August 29, 2014
Yummy Friday Recipes
Is there anything better than Friday, with the weekend ahead? A three-day weekend, of course! With Labor Day on Monday, most of us in the U.S. feel like it's the end of summer. Here are some recipes to get you through the weekend. Enjoy!
PLUM AND ROSEMARY JAM
This comes from Seattle's Macrina Bakery. If you aren't on their emailing list, you really should sign up. And if you're ever in Seattle, stop by. I know that if I'm ever on a road trip that way, I soooo plan to stop in!
The recipe starts off, “Savory jams often take a backseat to their sweet counterparts, but they add an unexpected thrum of flavor to everyday dishes. For an easy appetizer, spread this Plum & Rosemary Jam on a toasted wedge of our Pizza Bianca or layer it on our Seeded Sardinian Flatbread with your favorite cheese. As a topping for a juicy lamb burger or roasted pork sandwich, this jam is a game-changer. If using Italian plums instead of red plums, be sure to use less sugar to accommodate the sweetness of the fruit.” Makes 1/2 cup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon pure olive oil
1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seed
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups pitted plums, medium dice
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
Preparation
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, ginger and coriander. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid browning.
Add the vinegar, brown sugar and plums and cook for 20 to 25 minutes over low heat to reduce the moisture from the plums. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, stir the rosemary into the plum mixture.
Remove the pan from heat and let the jam cool to room temperature. Transfer jam to an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to 10 days.
PUMPKIN SPICE WHOOPIE PIES
From Food.com. Prep time: 30 minutes, total time: 45 minutes, Yield: 12-18 sandwiched cookies
The person who wrote this for Food.com wrote, "Whoopie Pies are big sandwiched cookie. These are a hit with kids and adults alike. I prefer mine frozen!"
Ingredients
Cookies
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package spice cake mix (2 layer size)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
Marshmallow Spice filling
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
3 1/2 ounces marshmallow cream ( half of a 7 oz jar)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
Cookies: Beat pumpkin and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add cake mix, eggs and milk and beat on low speed until combined, then on medium speed for one minute.
Cover cookie sheets with parchment or oiled foil.
Drop large mounds of dough 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Filling: Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, marshmallow cream, vanilla and cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until well combined. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until cookies are ready to be filled.
When cookies are cool, spoon filling on bottom of cookies and sandwich together.
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1 (1549 g); Servings Per Recipe: 1; Amount Per Serving % Daily Value: Calories 477.2; Calories from Fat 250 52%; Amount Per Serving % Daily Value: Total Fat 27.7g 42%; Saturated Fat 15.0g 75%; Cholesterol 93.9mg 31%; Sugars 40.2 g; Sodium 444.8mg 18%; Total Carbohydrate 54.1g 18%; Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%; Sugars 40.2 g 161%; Protein 4.3g 8%
AUTUMN SQUASH CASSEROLE
Ingredients
1 stick of butter, melted
1 onion, chopped
5 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
Place the butter, onion, squash and orange juice in the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6 to 10 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. Add the cinnamon and maple syrup. Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients. Mix until smooth and serve warm.
CLASSIC BLUEBERRY PIE
Another recipe from Macrina Bakery. The recipe starts out, “Few things in life are as wonderful as homemade blueberry pie. It is heaven on earth! I recommend using slightly tart organic blueberries whenever possible.”
Makes one 9-inch double-crusted pie
7 cups (3-1/2 pints) organic blueberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
One top and bottom pie crust, chilled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Egg wash made with 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water
Coarse raw sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Sort through the blueberries, removing any stems and leaves. Gently rinse the berries and lay them out on paper towels to air dry.
Combine 3-1/2 cups of the blueberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract and flour in a medium saucepan. Mix with a spoon. Cook over medium heat until the fruit juices have been released and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the mixture from burning. Pour the cooked fruit into a large stainless steel bowl and add the remaining blueberries. Stir with a spoon and set aside until the fruit has cooled to room temperature.
Divide the chilled pie dough into 2 pieces, making one piece slightly larger than the other. Coat your hands with flour and shape the larger piece of dough into a ball. Working on a floured surface, flatten the ball slightly, then roll it into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges of the dough to leave a 1-inch overhang around the pan. Roll out the remaining piece of dough 1/8-inch thick and trim it into a 10-inch circle. Set aside. This will be the top crust.
Pour the cooled fruit into the pie shell and dot with butter. Brush the top side of the overhanging dough with a little egg wash. Lift the top crust onto the pie, folding it in half to make it easier to accurately position. Lift the overhanging dough onto the top crust and crimp with your fingers. Mark the crimped edges with a fork, then brush all of the crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse raw sugar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife cut 4 slits in the center of the crust. Bake pie for 50 to 55 minutes. The crust will be golden brown and the fruit will be bubbling in the center of the pie. Let cool for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
RASPBERRY-LEMONADE SORBET
From the July/August 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 73. The recipe starts off, “ Extra-lemony and not too sweet, this is an easy sorbet to whip up year-round with frozen raspberries. Try the recipe with blueberries, blackberries, or cherries as well.” Makes one quart.
5 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
Purée raspberries in blender or food processor until no whole fruit remains. Press purée through fine sieve, and discard seeds. (You should have 2 cups.)
Stir 1/2 cup water into sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice. Stir sugar mixture into raspberry purée.
Chill mixture in refrigerator until cold, then churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Transfer to 1-quart container, and freeze.
nutritional information Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 141; Protein: less than 1 g; Total Fat: less than 1 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 1 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 29 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
FIESTA SLAW
Makes 10 servings. Find online here.
Ingredients
5 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tsp. canned chipotle chilies, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 Tbsp. honey
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
12 oz. jicama, peeled, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Puree first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor until dressing is smooth.
Place peppers, jicama and cilantro in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to mix and coat well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until the vegetables soften a little but remain crunchy. (About 4 hours.)
Serve at room temperature.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 42; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 42 mg; Fat: under 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable
PLUM AND ROSEMARY JAM
This comes from Seattle's Macrina Bakery. If you aren't on their emailing list, you really should sign up. And if you're ever in Seattle, stop by. I know that if I'm ever on a road trip that way, I soooo plan to stop in!
The recipe starts off, “Savory jams often take a backseat to their sweet counterparts, but they add an unexpected thrum of flavor to everyday dishes. For an easy appetizer, spread this Plum & Rosemary Jam on a toasted wedge of our Pizza Bianca or layer it on our Seeded Sardinian Flatbread with your favorite cheese. As a topping for a juicy lamb burger or roasted pork sandwich, this jam is a game-changer. If using Italian plums instead of red plums, be sure to use less sugar to accommodate the sweetness of the fruit.” Makes 1/2 cup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon pure olive oil
1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seed
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups pitted plums, medium dice
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
Preparation
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, ginger and coriander. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid browning.
Add the vinegar, brown sugar and plums and cook for 20 to 25 minutes over low heat to reduce the moisture from the plums. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, stir the rosemary into the plum mixture.
Remove the pan from heat and let the jam cool to room temperature. Transfer jam to an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to 10 days.
PUMPKIN SPICE WHOOPIE PIES
From Food.com. Prep time: 30 minutes, total time: 45 minutes, Yield: 12-18 sandwiched cookies
The person who wrote this for Food.com wrote, "Whoopie Pies are big sandwiched cookie. These are a hit with kids and adults alike. I prefer mine frozen!"
Ingredients
Cookies
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package spice cake mix (2 layer size)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
Marshmallow Spice filling
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
3 1/2 ounces marshmallow cream ( half of a 7 oz jar)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
Cookies: Beat pumpkin and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add cake mix, eggs and milk and beat on low speed until combined, then on medium speed for one minute.
Cover cookie sheets with parchment or oiled foil.
Drop large mounds of dough 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Filling: Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, marshmallow cream, vanilla and cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until well combined. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until cookies are ready to be filled.
When cookies are cool, spoon filling on bottom of cookies and sandwich together.
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1 (1549 g); Servings Per Recipe: 1; Amount Per Serving % Daily Value: Calories 477.2; Calories from Fat 250 52%; Amount Per Serving % Daily Value: Total Fat 27.7g 42%; Saturated Fat 15.0g 75%; Cholesterol 93.9mg 31%; Sugars 40.2 g; Sodium 444.8mg 18%; Total Carbohydrate 54.1g 18%; Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%; Sugars 40.2 g 161%; Protein 4.3g 8%
AUTUMN SQUASH CASSEROLE
Ingredients
1 stick of butter, melted
1 onion, chopped
5 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
Place the butter, onion, squash and orange juice in the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6 to 10 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. Add the cinnamon and maple syrup. Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients. Mix until smooth and serve warm.
CLASSIC BLUEBERRY PIE
Another recipe from Macrina Bakery. The recipe starts out, “Few things in life are as wonderful as homemade blueberry pie. It is heaven on earth! I recommend using slightly tart organic blueberries whenever possible.”
Makes one 9-inch double-crusted pie
7 cups (3-1/2 pints) organic blueberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
One top and bottom pie crust, chilled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Egg wash made with 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water
Coarse raw sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Sort through the blueberries, removing any stems and leaves. Gently rinse the berries and lay them out on paper towels to air dry.
Combine 3-1/2 cups of the blueberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract and flour in a medium saucepan. Mix with a spoon. Cook over medium heat until the fruit juices have been released and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the mixture from burning. Pour the cooked fruit into a large stainless steel bowl and add the remaining blueberries. Stir with a spoon and set aside until the fruit has cooled to room temperature.
Divide the chilled pie dough into 2 pieces, making one piece slightly larger than the other. Coat your hands with flour and shape the larger piece of dough into a ball. Working on a floured surface, flatten the ball slightly, then roll it into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges of the dough to leave a 1-inch overhang around the pan. Roll out the remaining piece of dough 1/8-inch thick and trim it into a 10-inch circle. Set aside. This will be the top crust.
Pour the cooled fruit into the pie shell and dot with butter. Brush the top side of the overhanging dough with a little egg wash. Lift the top crust onto the pie, folding it in half to make it easier to accurately position. Lift the overhanging dough onto the top crust and crimp with your fingers. Mark the crimped edges with a fork, then brush all of the crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse raw sugar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife cut 4 slits in the center of the crust. Bake pie for 50 to 55 minutes. The crust will be golden brown and the fruit will be bubbling in the center of the pie. Let cool for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
RASPBERRY-LEMONADE SORBET
From the July/August 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 73. The recipe starts off, “ Extra-lemony and not too sweet, this is an easy sorbet to whip up year-round with frozen raspberries. Try the recipe with blueberries, blackberries, or cherries as well.” Makes one quart.
5 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
Purée raspberries in blender or food processor until no whole fruit remains. Press purée through fine sieve, and discard seeds. (You should have 2 cups.)
Stir 1/2 cup water into sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice. Stir sugar mixture into raspberry purée.
Chill mixture in refrigerator until cold, then churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Transfer to 1-quart container, and freeze.
nutritional information Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 141; Protein: less than 1 g; Total Fat: less than 1 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 1 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 29 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
FIESTA SLAW
Makes 10 servings. Find online here.
Ingredients
5 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tsp. canned chipotle chilies, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 Tbsp. honey
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
12 oz. jicama, peeled, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Puree first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor until dressing is smooth.
Place peppers, jicama and cilantro in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to mix and coat well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until the vegetables soften a little but remain crunchy. (About 4 hours.)
Serve at room temperature.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 42; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 42 mg; Fat: under 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable
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