tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57568013116278786802024-03-05T10:09:06.153-07:00Liz Eats FoodDelicious food I make for my family and share with youLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-48290812067946244882014-07-13T20:33:00.004-06:002014-07-13T20:34:15.178-06:00Mel's Wheat BreadCompliments of: Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Yield 4-5 loaves
12 to 15
cups wheat flour
2
tbsp yeast
1/2
cup vital wheat gluten
1000
Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-80089212702404208092014-07-11T20:56:00.000-06:002014-07-13T21:27:09.117-06:00Whole Wheat Chocolate CakeCompliments of: Heavenly Homemakers
Yield: 12-15 servings
2
cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/3
cups sucanat
1/3
cup cocoa powder
Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-42195409580926756982014-07-10T21:03:00.000-06:002014-07-13T21:03:33.044-06:00Best Granola EVER!Yield: A LOT!!
1/2
cup ground sucanat
1
cup honey
Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-19289658339452901302014-07-09T21:15:00.000-06:002014-07-13T21:17:24.296-06:00SalsaAdapted from: Alton Brown
Yield: 6 cups
12
Roma tomatoes, chopped
8
garlic cloves, minced
1
Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-84717705182145856842014-07-09T21:05:00.000-06:002014-07-13T21:13:36.285-06:00WafflesAdapted from: Mel's Kitchen Café
I subbed 2 cups of Natural Yeast start for the almond milk and flour and added 1/2 cup rolled oats, ground to flour. They turned out so soft and fluffy!
2
large eggs
Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-56701086032435079292014-07-08T21:19:00.000-06:002014-07-13T21:21:37.467-06:00Honey Ice CreamAdapted from: Food Network
Yield: 1 quart
1
cups heavy cream
3
Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-233650226213358122014-07-07T21:25:00.000-06:002014-07-13T21:26:02.286-06:00Dairy-Free Sugar-Free Ice CreamAdapted from: Food Network
Yield: 1 quart
14.5 oz
can coconut milk
about 2 cups almond milk
Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-85346357819099701752012-12-29T22:29:00.000-07:002012-12-29T22:30:28.867-07:00Homemade LipbalmSomething a little different, but fun and easy!
2 tablespoons beeswax
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons shea butter
1/4 tsp vitamin E
Optional: 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil
Melt beeswax in a small pan over low heat. Add coconut oil and shea butter, melting the ingredients together. Add essential oils.
Using a small medicine dropper, pour the melted Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-68002640387484793672012-07-17T21:32:00.001-06:002012-07-17T21:32:39.358-06:00Baked Oatmeal Cups2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup sucanat or honey
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup melted butter
Topping choices: mini chocolate chips, raisins, other dried fruit, coconut flakes, apple chunks
Mix together oats, sucanat, salt and baking powder. Stir in eggs, milk, and melted butter.
Scoop batter into 12 paper lined muffin cups. Sprinkle toppings of choice into the Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-62279138134377962672012-07-17T21:30:00.000-06:002012-07-17T21:30:29.503-06:00Pepperoni2 lbs lean ground beef (85% lean or leaner)
2 tsp liquid smoke flavoring
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp mustard seed
1 1/2 or 2 tsp crushed fennel seed
1 or 2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp sugar
2 heaping tsp Morton's Tender Quick curing salt
Combine seasonings and meat and mix thoroughly, using hands. Cover and refrigerate for 48-72 hours.
Form meat into Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-83802041150349547962012-07-17T21:26:00.002-06:002012-07-17T21:26:50.767-06:00Best Marinara Sauce Ever2 14.5 oz cans stewed tomatoes
1 6 oz can tomato paste
4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
6 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup finely diced onion
In a food processor, blender or in a pot using a stick blender, place Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
In a Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-21329637490372331742012-07-17T21:23:00.000-06:002012-07-17T21:36:39.551-06:00Pizza Rolls1 recipe pizza crust
Marinara sauce
Pepperoni
Shredded Mozzarella cheese (I actually do make mozzarella, but I just don't have the recipe posted, yet.) :)
Prepare pizza crust and divide into walnut-sized balls (about 2 tablespoons). Roll out each ball and place a bit of cheese, about a teaspoon of sauce and a slice of pepperoni on each crust. Bring up edges and pinch together to make a ball. Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-22762823988498133162012-07-17T21:07:00.000-06:002012-07-17T21:07:38.567-06:00Golden Bars of Happiness3/4 cup peanut butter or sunbutter
3/4 cup honey
1 cup oats
1 cup brown rice cereal
2 cups total of any combination of: chopped nuts, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, etc.
In a medium sized saucepan, melt together peanut butter and honey.
Remove from heat and add oats and cereal. Mix in chosen nuts/fruits.
Line 9x13 or quarter sheet baking pan with wax or Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-11929654318910617632012-07-17T21:05:00.000-06:002012-07-17T21:05:47.570-06:00Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins3 cups whole wheat flour
2/3 cup sucanat
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups blueberries, fresh, frozen or freeze dried
Mix dry ingredients together well. Add eggs, butter and buttermilk, stirring until all ingredients are mixed. Gently stir in blueberries.
Scoop batter into 24 paper lined muffin tins.
Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-79541077988702283412012-07-17T21:03:00.000-06:002012-07-17T21:03:41.999-06:00Whole Wheat Banana Muffins2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
2 cups mashed bananas
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2/3 cup sucanat
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Mix eggs, milk, butter and bananas in a medium bowl. Add flour, sucanat, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until moistened.
Spoon batter into 24 greased or paper lined muffin tins.
Bake at 400* for 20 minutes.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-88825509997345831442012-07-17T21:00:00.001-06:002012-07-17T21:01:27.579-06:00Zucchini TotsMakes 12 tasty tots
1 cup zucchini, grated
1 egg
1/4 yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup cheese
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup bread crumbs
Salt and Pepper
Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a mini-muffin tin with non-stick spray, set aside.
Grate the zucchini and then place in a dish towel to squeeze out the excess water. (If you skip this part, the middle of the zucchini tots will be really soggy while the Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-49400191620035507612012-05-09T21:13:00.000-06:002012-05-09T21:14:33.618-06:00Experimental Brownies - Part 2I think I've discovered a solution to my brownie "problem". My past attempts have been alright, but there is room for improvement. I think my new baking buddy is oat flour. It has a higher gluten percentage and higher moisture content than wheat flour, so my theory is that combining a small portion of oat flour with wheat flour will give a less crumbly and more moist result. The use of white Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-46887612168972210382012-05-07T15:50:00.002-06:002014-07-13T20:48:16.019-06:00Perfect Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip CookiesUPDATE 6/14: I subbed coconut oil for the butter, and made adjustments to amounts.
I've been on a quest since changing to a healthier lifestyle for a good chocolate chip cookie. For those of you who use whole wheat flour, you'll know that it doesn't turn out the same results as all purpose flour does. Whole wheat flour still contains the bran and germ so it's heavier and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-3619222148786127682012-04-09T14:46:00.002-06:002012-04-09T15:01:11.574-06:00Gluten Free Chocolate Almond BiscottiServes: 18-20
1 3/4 cups almond flour
1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup ground sucanat (measure, the grind)
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
3 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, place the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-67355937626192702972012-02-13T19:52:00.001-07:002012-02-13T19:53:09.514-07:00Healthier Sugar CookiesThese were surprisingly delicious!! I've tried healthy versions before and wasn't impressed. As usual, I blended my sucanat in my MagicBullet. Otherwise it doesn't "melt" and is grainy. I didn't have cake flour so I put 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch in a 1/2 cup measure then added white flour to fill, then added the remaining 1/4 cup white flour. This dough is VERY sticky.&Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-82479872633402079842011-11-03T11:49:00.000-06:002011-11-03T11:49:30.721-06:00Filled Monster Brain CupcakesCAKE
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup seedless jam (any berry type)
1 2/3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cup sucanat
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk
FILLING
1/2 pint whipping cream
1/4 cup seedless jam
FROSTING
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 tbsp milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
food coloring
Preheat oven to 350º.&Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-1440204368956185702011-11-03T11:32:00.000-06:002011-11-03T11:32:21.516-06:00Apple Cinnamon Toast slices of whole wheat toast
apple, sliced thin
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
butter
Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Place bread slices on a baking pan. Place pan under oven broiler until lightly toasted. Remove pan and flip slices over. Butter each slice, top with apple slices and sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over apples. Place back under Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-56895158228672400092011-11-03T11:14:00.002-06:002011-11-03T11:23:25.470-06:00Homemade Turkey SausageThis is fantastic! It tastes just like pork or beef sausage, but without all the fat! You can make it into patties or ground sausage.
2 lbs ground turkey
1 egg
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp fennel seed
2 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp rubbed sage
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (add more pepper or crushedLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-63724953794291805942011-10-01T15:10:00.001-06:002011-11-03T11:51:44.687-06:00Cinnamon (or Orange) Rolls Compliments of Marilyn N
About 3 dozen rolls
3 cups hot water
1 cup instant powdered milk
½ cup potato flakes (not pearls)
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 eggs
½ cup sucanat
1½ tbsp yeast
½ cup butter (very soft)
2 tsp salt
8-9 cups whole wheat pastry flour
Filling
3 tbsp melted butter
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon OR grated orange rind
Frosting
4 tbsp melted butter
powdered sugar (½ bag or soLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756801311627878680.post-16532601674342332912011-09-29T21:46:00.003-06:002011-09-29T22:22:17.518-06:00Coconut Cream Rice Pudding3 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/2 cups refrigerated coconut milk
14 oz canned coconut milk
2/3 cup sucanat
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp cinnamon, divided
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut
Combine cooked rice, coconut milks, sugar and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add raisins. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes. It should still be soupy. Remove Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255827947274123036noreply@blogger.com0