4 Ingredient Tahin Cookies

A recipe sent to me by my sister-in-law, Katie Muller. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of Almond Flour 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 cup Tahin 1/4 - 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Instructions: Blend all ingredients, add water if too dry, and more flour if too wet. Roll into small balls, press with fork, and bake at 350F for 8-10 min.

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 59 words · Josh

Flapper Pie

INGREDIENTS: CRUST 1-1/4 cups graham crackers 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup sugar dash of cinnamon FILLING 2-1/2 cups of milk 1/3 cup of white sugar 1/4 cup of cornstarch 3 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla pinch of salt MERINGUE TOPPING 3 egg whites 2 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp of cream of tartar INSTRUCTIONS Mix all the crust ingredients together, set about 2 tbsp to the side and press the rest into a 10 inch pie plate, in the bottom and up the sides. Refrigerate. ...

October 10, 2023 · 2 min · 214 words · Josh

Homemade Graham Crackers

An easy recipe for Homemade Graham Crackers. Made with 100% whole wheat flour and brown sugar, these are so much better than store-bought crackers! PREP TIME 10 mins COOK TIME 40 mins CHILLING TIME 1 hr TOTAL TIME 1 hr 50 mins SERVINGS 24 crackers COURSE Dessert, Snack Ingredients 240 g whole wheat flour plus more for dusting (not stone-ground or white whole white flour) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon Salt 7 tablespoons butter softened 220 g light brown sugar packed 3 tablespoons whole milk 113 g honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions To make the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Set aside. ...

October 10, 2023 · 2 min · 406 words · Josh

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 1/2 cup Butter 1/2 cup Brown sugar 1/2 cup White sugar 1 egg beaten 1 tbsp water 1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips Instructions: Cream butter and sugars Add egg, water, and vanilla. Mix. Add all other ingredients Bake at 350 F for 10-11 min. Makes approx 2 dozen cookies per batch

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 67 words · Josh

Black Bean Burgers

MAKES: 4 SERVINGS • DIFFICULTY: easy There can never be enough ways to get beans into your daily meals. This is one of the best. Serve on toasted 100% whole- grain bread with all the fixings. These burgers freeze well, so consider doubling the recipe so you’ll have them ready for just- thaw-and-indulge moments. 1 cup/100g rolled oats ½ cup/55g walnut pieces 1¼-inch/5mm piece fresh turmeric, grated (or ¼ teaspoon ground) ½ cup/75g chopped red onion ⅓ cup/35g chopped mushrooms 1½ cups/95g cooked or 1 15-ounce/425g BPA-free tin or Tetra Pak salt-free black beans, well rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons tahini or almond butter 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds (or linseeds) 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (or yeast flakes) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons white miso paste 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon Savory Spice Blend (here) Pulse the oats, walnuts and turmeric in a food processor until they are finely ground. Add the onion, mushrooms, beans, tahini and flaxseeds and pulse until ground. Add the onion, mushrooms, beans, tahini and flaxseeds and pulse until well combined. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to mix well. Pinch some of the mixture between your thumb and index finger to test whether it holds together. If the mixture is too wet, add more oats. If the mixture is too dry, add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Transfer the mixture to a work surface and divide into four equal portions. Shape each into a patty about ½- inch/1cm thick and transfer to a plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. ...

2 min · 315 words · Josh

Broccoli Casserole

This is a broccoli casserole my mom made for us probably a few hundred times through our childhood. I still love it today! Ingredients 2 (10 ounce) packages chopped frozen broccoli, thawed (We use fresh) 1 (15.25 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained 1 large onion, diced 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix 1/4 cup butter, melted Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) In a large bowl, mix broccoli, corn, and onions. Stir in sour cream, soup, and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. In a separate bowl, toss together stuffing mix and melted butter. Spread broccoli mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish and cover with stuffing mix. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through and browned on top. Sprinkle remaining 1 3/4 cups cheese on top and bake an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. (If you use fresh broccoli allow more cooking time.) Variation Add 1/2-1 cup chopped cooked smoked sausage or cooked ham. ...

1 min · 190 words · Josh

Crepes

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs ½ cup milk ½ cup water ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly. ...

1 min · 121 words · Josh

Falafel

Ingredients ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup dried (uncooked/raw) chickpeas, rinsed, picked over and soaked for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours in the refrigerator ½ cup roughly chopped red onion (about ½ small red onion) ½ cup packed fresh parsley (mostly leaves but small stems are ok) ½ cup packed fresh cilantro (mostly leaves but small stems are ok) 4 cloves garlic, quartered 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ½ teaspoon (about 25 twists) freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS With an oven rack in the middle position, preheat oven to 190°C( 375°F) . Pour ¼ cup of the olive oil into a large, rimmed baking sheet and turn until the pan is evenly coated. In a food processor, combine the soaked and drained chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Using your hands, scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time. Shape the falafel into small patties, about 2 inches wide and ½ inch thick. Place each falafel on your oiled pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, carefully flipping the falafels halfway through baking, until the falafels are deeply golden on both sides. These falafels keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for several months. NOTES MAKE-AHEAD OPTION: I haven’t tried this, but the original recipe notes that the uncooked falafel patties can be refrigerated on a parchment-lined baking sheet, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for up to 2 hours before baking. ...

2 min · 395 words · Josh

Ginger Beef

Ingredients Steak – Once again, skirt of flank steak is a great choice, but beef tenderloin will do just nicely too. Cornstarch – This is used to coat the beef before frying. Cornstarch is much better than flour for a dredge. It’s crispier and lighter. Veggies – One large onion, a couple of match stick carrots, some fresh ginger and garlic, and a few green onions too. Soy Sauce – There’s a lot of soy sauce in this recipe. I’ve used both low sodium and regular before. To be honest, I didn’t find any difference in the taste. If you want to lower the salt levels, use low sodium. Vinegar – I love the flavour of rice vinegar in dishes like this, but regular white vinegar is great too. Sesame Oil – Because I cook a lot, I have a bottle of sesame oil on hand at all times. If you have it – great! If you don’t, just use vegetable oil instead. Brown Sugar – Yes, you will need to use it. It helps to caramelize the beef, helps to create a sticky, sweet sauce. And, it will balance out the saltiness of the soy sauce and the tartness of the vinegar. Spices – Regular ground black pepper is used, but no salt is added to this dish. Red chili flakes can be used for heat, but can be omitted completely. Sesame Seeds – These add flavour and texture, but can be omitted as well if you don’t have any. Instructions Toss the steak with the corn starch in a large bowl and set aside. Over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and onions to a sauce pan. Sauté for two minutes until onions are translucent. Add the carrots to the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender. Next, add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Stir into the carrots and onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Lastly, add the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, brown sugar, and sesame seeds. Whisk together. Lower the heat to a simmer and allow the sauce to slightly thicken. In the meantime, bring about 2-3 cups of vegetable oil to optimum frying temperature in a deep skillet. Shake the excess corn starch off the beef and fry each piece in batches until crispy. This process takes about 3-4 minutes. Drain the fried beef on paper towels. Toss the fried beef with the sauce mixture. Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately. Source: 30 Min Ginger Beef ...

2 min · 414 words · Josh