RAW Chewy Freezer Fudge. I know that health nuts everywhere tout the benefits a Raw food diet, but I have to admit that I love food far too much to only eat raw. Now, since I have no idea why anyone would eat Raw, I did a little research and found a quick list of benefits to why one would want to eat Raw. They include a fiber rich diet, clearer skin, increased energy, lower saturated fats in raw food, and increased nutritional value in raw foods. Healthy benefits aside, there simply is no substitute for a delicious piece of cake or a cookie that is warm, right out of the oven. That said, I did stumble upon a recipe for Raw Freezer Fudge that sounded pretty good and I decided to give it a try. The recipe has no refined sugar and the base is made of almond butter. In the event you don't have any almond butter, like I didn't, I just made my own. Super easy....just take 4 cups of almonds and grind them up in your food processor.
One caveat to this recipe is that it is fattening! Quick fix: Jam Straws. Tartelette. My grandmother used to say "Sundays are good for apple tart". I have to agree, and add that any day is good for apple tart. But also, days begging for a warm embrace, a soft kiss and a little balm to the soul are greatly improved with a slice of my grandmother's apple tart. Especially when shared with friends. I believe our friends have heard my stories about my grandparents and family a million times over. That's part being proud to be of their flesh and blood, part being away and nostalgic, part keeping connected across the miles with some basic traditions.
This past week has been trying for my family back home, leaving me with the need to get in the kitchen and cook and bake comforting family recipes. I often think of the recipes I was given by family members as the backbone for what I am doing today. It can be a tough navigating act to keep balanced, energized and creative during the holiday seasons while navigating the million gazillion things we all have to do. Thin Apple Tart: Frozen Banana Bites.
Planning to try this recipe? Be sure to check out the new Banana Bites FAQs post answering some of the most frequently asked questions for the best results and fun variations! I'm the kind of person who cannot go through even one day without consuming at least two servings of chocolate. OK. Maybe I've survived before with just one (possibly zero if my peanut butter intake was high enough that day). The point is, I'm addicted to desserts. And in my efforts to eat more healthfully, I've been baking less and coming up with more creative ways to get my fix. Last night, as per usual, I was craving my daily dose . . . with no treats to munch on.
(Source) Truth time: It was like 9:30 PM, when I usually start turning in. What you'll need . . . 2 large bananas1/4 to 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips1/4 to 1/3 cup natural peanut butterUnsweetened coconut flakes Method . . .Set out a large plate or bowl with a piece of parchment or wax paper on it.Cut up the bananas into good-sized chunks. Rolo Pretzel Bites {Easy and Delicious!} The Tumtum Tree. One more Moore: When it's too hot to bake, we no-bake.
Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies that is. I haven't made these in ages and forgot how good they are. Here's the recipe so you can make them, too! Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies1/2 C Butter2 C Sugar1/2 C Milk4 Tbsp Cocoa1/2 C Peanut Butter3- 3 1/2 C Quick cooking Oats2 tsp. Vanilla Add the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, and boil for 1 minute. We took a Sunday drive (a habit, it would seem as of late) to the Angeles National Forest and needed a quick treat and these were perfect. Ã la mode* | spoonful of sugar. FridaySep 11, 2009 making oatmeal more fun with banana, strawberry, and brûlée I know they say oatmeal is good for you, but if you’re like me, you’re adding a little something to make that colorless mush just a wee bit more appetizing. A drizzle of honey and some dried fruit like cherries or blueberries goes a long way, but why stop there when you can take it a step beyond?
I like to elevate my oatmeal to dessert status. All it takes is a few slices of banana, and in this case some sliced strawberries as well, a spoonful of white sugar (I use organic sugar made from evaporated cane juice, don’t use brown sugar here as it will burn into black clumps) sprinkled over the fruit, and a propane torch for some heat. One thing I’ve learned is to pass up the expensive mini torches you find in gourmet specialty shops and head to your local home center to pick up an industrial torch. Pass the flame of the torch slowly over the sugared fruit, keeping the tip of the burner about 3-4 inches away.
Pudding Cups. Wicked Good Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cups. They’re from the book, Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey Treats for Kids by Jill O’Connor and just as good as their name states. Jill sent me and my niece a copy of her book as a little thank you for a post I did inspired by her Cheesecake Pops. We had a hard time deciding which recipe to try first, but we kept coming back to these pudding cups. They were really fun to make and even more fun to eat. You’ll see what I mean in a minute. From separating the egg yolks, to the measuring and mixing. She cooked the pudding. And mixed in the peanut butter… (thank you, Jill) … and the extra chocolate chips … Oh my! Let the pudding chill for at least four hours before eating.
Here’s a link to the Pudding Recipe so you can print it out. Now, here’s the best part. It involves balloons to make bowls. Okay, I did help a little bit here. After you blow up the balloons, wash them off and let them dry. Okay, here’s what you do. And repeat. Repeat. It’s as easy as one… Coconut Whipped Cream « Nutty Kitchen. We love our whipped cream in coffee, on berries for dessert, really on any of our primal desserts. But it’s nice to have an alternative to dairy and for our Paleo friends. Henry thought it would be good to have some cold coconut milk and stuck a can into the fridge for a couple of hours. When he opened it he noticed that it had gotten very thick on top, so he scooped it out and noticed that it had separated from the coconut water.
So he added a little cinnamon and a little organic vanilla extract to the thick coconut and whipped it up. To our happy surprise it got thick and creamy immediately, and Oh Wow!!! So since then we’ve been enjoying our morning cup of coffee with a spoon full. So here are a couple of pictures for you – try it, it is so incredibly easy and completely gluten and dairy-free. Step 1: Take a “full fat” can of Organic Coconut Milk and place it in the fridge for some time or best over night Refrigerated Coconut Milk being scooped out by Henry Coconut Water Like this:
Sour cream coffee cake. TGIF, friends. Hope that you all have had a lovely week, and that a relaxing weekend lies ahead. I’m looking forward to some friend’s-birthday-celebrating, farmers-marketing, coffee-(friends)-dating, cake-baking, church-enjoying, and sleeping-inning here in my little corner of the world this weekend. OH, and the thing I’m perhaps most excited about — choir-directing.
Did I mention on here that I’m leading an Easter choir at my church?! I’m kind of over the moon about it. Anyway, warm wishes coming your way for a good weekend ahead. Read more Ever since my friends and I met for a tapas happy hour at our neighborhood Spanish restaurant a few weeks ago, I’ve had sangria on my mind. So of course, when I found myself in the fruit section at the market this week trying to decide what kind of sangria to make for our weekly neighbor night, I immediately thought of sangria.
…oh good grief, why had I never thought of this before? Sangria with All The Colors. The only reasonable solution, of course. ;) Kiss Pies. Only 5 days before Christmas! Woohoo, is everyone ready? What a great time of year. This really is the best…..even if I feel like I’ve gained 50 lbs the last month! I’ve got such a fun little pie to share with you today that really couldn’t get any easier. I am talking 2 main ingredients people I decided to use the rest of my Mint truffle Kisses, but ANY Hershey kiss will work beautifully here.
Hope you enjoy! Here you have it, some refrigerated pie crust and any Hershey Kisses I used these bad boys! Unroll your pie crust after it’s been thawed and place the first group your kisses around like so. You’ll cut a 2 1/2- 3 inch circle for each kiss. You’ll brush a light egg wash over each little pie…. ….and sprinkle with sugar. Trying to do this with one hand while taking the photo=dumping of sugar, lol! Here they are, I seriously love these! Awhhhh, look at these little Kiss Pies Little cuties.
One of my readers who lives in China sent me these adorable mini forks! 1. 2. About 14 little pies.