FIG BARS — Sprouted Kitchen. Drain the figs, reserving the soaking liquid on the side.
In a food processor, blend the soaked and drained figs with the honey and half the lemon juice. If your paste needs more liquid, add the soaking liquid 1 Tbsp. at a time. You want it thick, like jam, so use the liquid sparingly. You can make the fig puree up to three days in advance. Preheat the oven to 400'. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper extending up the sides. Bake on the middle rack for 25 minutes.
Cover and keep stored in the fridge for up to a week. Tropical Dark Chocolate Granola Bark. Coming back from vacation is no easy feat, if not exactly a hardship.
I know this is true for most of us, but for some reason this one was particularly tough. I think Sam and I had been looking forward to Palm Springs for so many months, envisioning it as the one saving grace from a busy season of work and wedding planning and then when we got home … work and wedding planning were still waiting right where we’d left them. So last week wasn’t the easiest — my car was hit while we were out of town, I have a wonderful employee who has decided to leave to pursue growing another company, and our house is basically infested with ants. Walnut Date Bars. Last week on an oh-so-early Monday morning we climbed into the car and headed to the airport to catch a plane for Palm Springs, California.
Around this time of year in Seattle we all start really craving sunshine and last year I promised myself that a break was in order, so after the holidays we just scheduled it and put aside all the questions about work and if it was even possible to leave for four whole days– and just left. Now I’ll be the first to admit that it took me a while to get into the groove of vacation and to not be sneaking in emails and worrying about business contracts and granola orders. Hazelnut-Cocoa Granola Bars with Dried Figs. I have a lot of travel coming up over the next few weeks, and so I conceived of these bars with one purpose and one purpose only: to keep The Hangry at bay.
When my body doesn't know what time zone it's in, when the airport offerings are sparse, when the taxi ride takes double the time I expected, I'm certain these granola bars will be my saving grace. Blueberry Breakfast Bars. (Image credit: Clare Barboza) This recipe is one that I often teach in cooking classes because you can make it year-round (just use frozen blueberries when you can’t find them fresh!)
And because the crumbly topping — once you’ve done it once — is something you can begin using to top just about anything. A frozen fruit crumb tart. Gluten and dairy free raspberry and rhubarb crumb tart Life seems to be moving fast these days.
In the last year, the busy-ness (which by the way… I heavily dislike to even admit that word) has really made me explore phone photography. It is a double sword this iPhone photography… … part laziness, part portability, part swiftness. Instagram has really been an important platform for me. Friends that casually came over for a morning playdate and a bit of tart.
Because life is just glimpses of happiness. Makes one rectangle tart Tart dough and crumble 1 cup (140 g) superfine brown rice flour 1/2 cup (100 g) natural cane sugar 1/2 cup (60 g) millet flour 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 10 tablespoons (150 g) cold coconut oil, cut into pieces 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water In a large bowl, whisk together the first four ingredients. Citrus-Spiked Muesli Bars. Last weekend I flew home to California to do a number of book events for Whole-Grain Mornings.
I’ve done readings and classes here in Seattle but had yet to travel to promote the book, and it was such a treat to do so in my old stomping grounds. Sam took the train down to meet me and we stayed at my mom’s house just North of San Francisco. She threw a wonderful book party on Friday night and despite the torrential (!!) Citrus-Spiked Muesli Bars. Coconut Butter Bark by Diabetic Paleo. Nutella Mascarpone Phyllo Bites. My fingers fumbled as I eagerly opened a new jar of Nutella.
A 26.5 oz jar. Oh yes, I’m serious about my Nutella. If they sold it by the gallon, I’m afraid I would but it. I may even consider getting a Costco membership if bigger jars of Nutella were sold there. Nutella Cherry Hazelnut Fudge - Annie's EatsAnnie's Eats. Nutella Cherry Hazelnut Fudge Cooking View I am so hyped for holiday baking this year.
Not that that is particularly different from any other year, but still. No-Bake Nutella Peanut Butter Cookies. Guilt Free Granola Bars {Two Great Recipes!} Banana Nutella Granola - Sallys Baking Addiction. I have to admit, it’s easy to get wrapped up in sharing my dessert recipes with you all the time.
There’s just something about a fudgy brownie and gooey caramel cookie that I know you will love! Maybe it’s all the sugar. But in all honesty, I find the most joy in baking wholesome goodies that aren’t over the top decadent. How To Make Granola Bars at Home — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn. Berry Bliss Oat Squares. My doctor’s appointment went well yesterday. After doing a physical exam (twisting and bending my back all around and also checking the back bones), the doc thinks that my bones and spinal discs are fine, but it is probably an aggravated sciatic nerve (given the location of the pain). Apparently this is fairly common and will just heal with time. While she can’t be 100% sure without an X-ray, she doesn’t like to do X-rays unless absolutely necessary and given that I am not in a ton of pain, she isn’t overly concerned. Apparently, sciatic nerves can be stubborn healers so if it doesn’t heal within another week or so, I’m going to look into seeing a physical therapist or chiropractor.
She gave me the go ahead for low impact exercise and I can start running when the pain is fully gone. Cakey, Oaty Energy Bars Packed with Fruits & Seeds. When I had to adopt a restricted diet last year, I also got a crash course in planning ahead for snacks. Heavenly Hash Bars. Just when I thought I'd filled my arsenal with enough delicious homemade holiday treats, along came heavenly hash to sweep them all under the carpet. (Well, for today at least.) The combination of bittersweet chocolate, roasted almonds, and marshmallows is truly a gift from above! Heavenly Hash may be better known as an ice cream flavor, but it actually started out as a candy. The homemade treat was originally created by a New Orleans department store to pass out to shoppers, up until the recipe was acquired by Elmer's Candy Corp and promptly launched into large scale production. That was 1923, and the egg-shaped chocolate and marshmallow confection still remains a Louisiana Easter tradition. Brunch Recipe: Cinnamon-Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars Recipes from The Kitchn.
Brunch Recipe: Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns Recipes from The Kitchn. These are inspired by what my Southern grandmother called "stickies. " Homemade Gift Recipe: "Seven Layer" Chocolate Truffles. It doesn't matter what you call them, whether its Seven Layer Bars, Magic Bars, or Hello Dolly's, these nostalgic delights are always reason enough to celebrate. Cocoa Fritters, for Hanukkah. Not to be rude, but there's something a little scary about jelly donuts. It's not the donut part. It's not even the jelly part, to be frank. Edible Gift Recipe: Coconut Ganache Bourbon Balls. The holidays are here, and every good Southerner knows it's best to be prepared with an arsenal of hostess gifts. Chocolate Caramel Matzo Brittle Recipes from The Kitchn. DIY Peppermint Patties. Whether you're planning on making candy for the holidays or want to make your own candy in general, it's a great idea.
How To Make the Easiest Chocolate Fudge. Salted Pistachio Brittle (Better Than Christmas Cookies!) Cocoa Molasses Toffee. Old-fashioned candies, sweet and strong, are our favorites. Homemade Gift Recipe: Skillet Toffee Recipes from The Kitchn. How to Make Soft, Chewy Caramel Candies Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn. No-Bake Recipe: Coconut Snowballs (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free & Vegan!) No-Bake Salted Chocolate Oatmeal Bars. How To Make the Best Coconut Macaroons. Irish Shortbread Toffee Bars Recipes from The Kitchn.
No-Bake Recipe: Gluten-Free and Vegan Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Bars. Copycat Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Beer Marshmallows. 4 o'clock No-Bake Energy Bites – QUITOKEETO. Savory Do-It-Yourself Power Bars – QUITOKEETO. At the Studio: Dark Chocolate Energy Bites. Raw Recipe: Tahini-Date Salted Caramels. No-Bake Recipe: Coconut Snowballs (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free & Vegan!) Quick Recipe: Maple Pecan Blondies with Maple Butter Glaze Recipes from The Kitchn. Weekend Snack Recipe: Homemade Power Bars. Frozen Single-Serve Oatmeal with Almonds & Dried Cherries. PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS. Savory Do-It-Yourself Power Bars. Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites. Soft and Chewy Coconut Cashew Granola Bars. How To Make the Easiest Chocolate Fudge.
Barras. Tahini. Barras. Chocolate + M. Maní. Barras.Granola. Barras. Limón. Barras. Cereal + Banana + Frutos Rojos. Barras. Avellana + Chocolate. Brownie. Triple chocolate. Crumble. Frutos Rojos.