Vegetarian Lentil Burgers Recipe For those of you who are fans of the chickpea-based veggie burger I did in Super Natural Cooking, you might want to try this vegetarian lentil burger recipe - it's a twist on the one from my book. This version is a tasty, hearty lentil "burger" slathered with saffron yogurt and stuffed with avocado, lettuce, and onions. As I mentioned in SNC I finally figured out how to make a veggie burger that I actually enjoy - but it took an ah-ha moment for me to get there. I've always felt that when you put a veggie burger patty on a bun you end up with a burger experience that is too dry and bready. It finally dawned on me to turn the patty into the bun by splitting it in half and then stuffing that with all sorts of deliciousness - avocados, greens, tomatoes, onions, spreads, whatever. I'd bet caramelized onions would add another dimension of depth and flavor either on (or in) these, if you have a bit of extra time on your hands. Combine the lentils, eggs, and salt in a food processor.
Gingerbread Pancakes Christmas morning in my family always began with me sitting at the top of the stairs with my sister. We would wait patiently while my parents put the finishing touches on the gifts under the tree, set up the video camera, and made coffee. The suspense that built not-so-gradually until we were finally allowed to go down the stairs. A fire would be crackling in the fireplace, and we would sit down as a family opening presents. Now that we have our own little family, I’m thinking of ways to make Christmas morning just as special and memorable for Riley. This year, we will be spending Christmas in Tokyo. What are some of your favorite Christmas memories or traditions? Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe from William-Sonoma Tagged as: Breakfast, butter, cinnamon, easy, Eggs, holiday meal planning, holiday menu planning, Holidays, Main Dish
Asian Like everyone else, we’ve recently been enamored of David Chang’s Momofuku cookbook. It’s not that the book is ridiculously original, or incredibly imaginative. But for someone who has cooked almost no Korean food, the book has provided an opportunity to experiment with another kind of cooking (Kimchi, and Usukuchi haven’t exactly been regulars on the […] We have a very prolific zucchini plant this year. The other recipe we made this week from Hot Sour Salty Sweet was a spicy beef salad. Continuing with the theme of my last post, I made a couple other dishes this past weekend using the open fire. Azerbaijani Dushbara Some friends invited me over for an Olympic potluck, where each guest was tasked with bringing a dish from a different country. Because I can sometimes be a bit of an ass, I dared them to give me the toughest country they could think of. Because they decided call my bluff, they assigned me Azerbajian, which I am pretty sure they got by spinning a globe and randomly pointing at it. A pomegranate dipping sauce is common in Azerbaijani cuisine, but on grilled meats and fish, not these dushbara. I made a quick veggie stock to boil the dushbara in. The pasta dough had some yogurt in it. Mix the dough well and let it rest for about a half hour. Meanwhile, make the filling. This mixture reminded me of some Persian meatballs my friends mom makes. These are meant to be really really small. Making these got me excited for my annual post-thanksgiving tradition. Boil them in the stock for about 6 minutes. Serve with some of the broth and a bowl of the pomegranate dipping sauce.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes Food exists for every occasion. Birthday cakes for birthdays (obvi). Casseroles for cold nights. Chicken soup to rid a cold. Bacon wrapped jalapeños for pot lucks. Cookies for the holidays. You know…food for when your heart actually hurts. So yeah…there’s food for this occasion, too. Chocolate pudding is pretty popular for this type of situation, as is a pint of ice cream while calling home to mom. But I…I personally recommend pancakes. There’s carbs (requirement!) From the time I’ve spent on this earth, I’ve learned a thing or two about heartbreak; it’s quite simple, really. It usually happens when two people aren’t on the same page. For this special life occasion, I recommend a new purchase of fancy shoes…paired with a stack of delicious pancakes. Please make them. They can really service any type of predicament or celebration–they’re versatile! Today, though–for me–they’re serving as a pep-talk, from me to myself (and maybe from me to you). So: (Right? Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Rosemary Roasted Nuts Recipe & The Perfect Party Tray Entertaining during the holidays can be stressful, but pulling together a quick party tray isn’t stressful, and can add a lot to a holiday spread. I always start with one or two items I know I want to feature, and then I add on from there. This time I had some beautiful VERDI Castelvetrano olives that I wanted to feature. VERDI olives are new to the US and are currently sold in Costco Wholesale Clubs in the Midwest. I decided to make some marinated feta. I added some rice crackers and dried apricots to the tray and then I made some rosemary roasted nuts. If you’re looking for a homemade gift to give someone, a jar of these nuts would be perfect! Recipe as explained by Todd Porter, White On Rice Couple Makes 1 pound of nuts 1 pound mixed nuts 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon smoked sea salt 1. 2. 3. One reader will win a $50 COSTCO Cash Card. This giveaway is closed, and the winner was chosen.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi | Eat Boutique - handmade food giftbox, homemade, homespun, gift basket, food that hugs you back I quickly emailed my recipe for homemade gnocchi to Jill last week, certain she could master a version made with sweet potatoes. I knew I had given the task to the right woman because after two attempts, she’s made a version of sweet potato gnocchi that looks absolutely perfect. Thanks, Jill! -Maggie This is utterly delicious. It’s just fluffy morsels of sweet potato tossed in fried sage and brown butter, and it’s wonderful. Still, I was committed to making it work. Don’t let the thought of having to make gnocchi from scratch stop you from trying this recipe. Originally, three sweet potatoes were baked in our earth oven. Whether you wrap in foil and bake, or wrap in plastic and nuke for a few minutes, it all comes out fine. Peel the skins, and mash until fluffy. Work in small manageable amounts on a heavily floured surface, rolling until 3/4″ in diameter. Keeping pinching off small handfuls and rolling out, placing cut pieces on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Ingredients: Directions:
Green Avocado – Eats from Vancouver, Japan, Vietnam and more » Blog Archive » Vanilla Cinnamon Pancakes Click to enlarge I came up with this when I got annoyed at the recipes out there that call for a million and one ingredients. Pancakes are supposed to be simple comfort food! Nevertheless, this base recipe gives you a lot of room to experiment and play around. I’ll probably post derivatives of this recipe down the road, but for now, enjoy! Ingredients (this makes enough for 4 pancakes as shown above). 1/2 cup all purpose flour (or bread flour) 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (be generous now) 1 Extra large egg 1/2 cup of water/milk or liquid (good eye visitors!) So the base recipe for this is quite simple. Use a large ladle to scoop out about a fourth of the mixture into a greased pan (butter, oil, etc) on low heat. Serve with a dash of butter, a dollop of whipped cream, fresh fruits or anything else you please. If you’re worried about things like glycemic indexes, you can try the recipe with 1/4 cup of oatmeal and 1/4 cup of flour.
TAFA Team: Textiles and Fiber Art Cinnamon Roll Waffles | ThatsSoYummy.com Do you ever wake up some mornings and wonder what to make for breakfast? I do sometimes, especially if you already know me, breakfast is my all time favorite meal of the day. I love breakfast so much I sometimes make it for dinner in our house. If you haven’t tried it then trust me you should its a real crowd pleaser. Happy Hump Day! Cinnamon Roll Waffles adapted from Recipe Girl Ingredients WAFFLES: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 Tablespoons granulated white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 Tablespoon grond cinnamon 4 Tablespoons butter 2 ounces cream cheese 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Prepare waffles: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Enjoy!
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes The original and unique Cinnamon Roll Pancake recipe created by Robin Sue! My little Deven loves pancakes and wants me to make them all the time, but I don’t often enough. Late last night my friend had spotted this Cinnamon Bun Pancake Recipe from the blogisphere and posted it on her Facebook status suggesting for her daughter to make them. Wow, Cinnamon Bun Pancakes, that would be a winner in my house too. So I went to bed with pancakes dancing in my head. I dreamed up ways to make this pancake recipe look and taste more like a cinnamon roll. I created a typical cinnamon roll filling and placed it in a pastry bag to be swirled over the pancakes as they cooked. After pouring 1/4 cup pancake batter in a hot skillet, I swirled the cinnamon filling mixture over top. Cinnamon Roll PancakesFor the Cinnamon Filling… In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, mix until smooth: 1 stick softened butter, almost melty 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 T. cinnamon Using the hand mixer, blend until smooth.
Porcelain Doll: makeup tutorial Did you know you can bring attention to the natural beauty of your eyes by taking the focus off of them? Follow this tutorial for a ‘nude’ look with a strategic kick of color that will transform you into a perfect little doll of porcelain! Eyes: Nymph (white/gold sparkle) by Lime Crime, any nude shadow, white eyeliner pencil, black mascaraFace: liquid foundation, Siren magic dust (used as blush), setting powderLips: Lime Crime opaque lipstick in Retrofuturist, clear gloss Eyes Keep it simple – a wash of nude eyeshadow and some black mascara will do (top lashes only). Tip: To really open up your eyes, curl your lashes again, after mascara’s dried. If you have dark eyebrows, simply brush them and style with a drop of gel. Face There are few secrets to a ‘porcelain’ complexion. Apply Siren as blush onto the cheeks. Lips When wearing bright lipstick such as reds, using a lip liner is a good idea. Deerlings: share your beauty wishes with me.
Vegan Recipes for Football Season (Photos) Are you ready for some football … food?! Whether or not you’re a sports fan, you can still participate in the pregame, halftime, and postgame football festivities with these vegan game-day appetizers and treats. Take a look at the photos below and click through for recipes: Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower ‘Wings’ Perfect Vegan Pizza Vegan Fried Chicken Sandwiches