Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Kebabs

pork, chicken, or beef, cut into chunks
cherry tomatoes
cauliflower
zucchini
sweet onion
red pepper
Whatever other veggie you desire
Tajin seasoning

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 10 mins. Thread meat and veggies onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.  Spray with cooking spray and generously sprinkle with Tajin seasoning (or salt/pepper, seasoned salt, etc.)  Broil for 10-15 mins., turning once or twice during cooking, until meat and veggies become cooked and tender.  Serve with basmati rice.

Sponge Cake

1 c. potato starch
1/3 c. tapioca starch
3 T. white rice flour
3/4 T. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
6 eggs, room temp.
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.  Beat eggs in a separate bowl for about 10 mins, until fluffy.  Add sugar very slowly, beating after each addition. Add vanilla slowly.  Gently fold flour mixture into egg mixture. Pour batter into a 10 in. round springform pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 mins, until cake springs back to tough. Place pan on a wire rack to cool. Glaze with icing, sprinkle with struesel topping, or serving with fresh berries.

You really do have to beat the eggs for 10 mins, but you end up with a good texture and flavor.

French Bread

2 c. white rice flour
1 c. tapioca starch
1 tsp. xanthan gum
2 tsp. salt
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 T. yeast
2 T. oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vinegar

In a small bowl, mix together yeast, sugar and water.  Allow it to proof 5-10 mins. In a mixing bowl, blend together flours, xanthan gum and salt.  When the yeast mixture is ready, add it to the flour.  Add the oil, eggs,and vinegar.  Beat on high for 3 minutes.  Spoon into two loaf forms on a greased cookie sheet or  French-bread pans.  Cover and let rise 20-30 mins. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 mins. Remove from pan to cool.

For delicious variations, try adding fresh rosemary, basil, cracked pepper, or other herbs to the dough. Makes great flat bread and pizza crust.

1 1/2 times:
3 c. white rice flour
1 1/2 c. tapioca starch
1 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
2 1/4 tsp. salt
3 T. sugar
2 1/4 c. lukewarm water
3 T. yeast
3 T. oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar

Sunday, June 9, 2013

No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites

No-Bake Carrot Granola Bites Recipe

1 1/2 c. oats
1/3 c. sunflower seeds
1 T. ground flax seed
3/4 c. almond or peanut butter
3 T. honey
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 c. grated carrot (I chop mine in the food processor)
1/3 c. raisins (opt.)

In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sunflower seeds, and flax seed.
Stir in the almond or peanut butter, honey and cinnamon until well combined.
Stir in the grated carrot and raisins.
Using 2 tablespoons (packed) of the mixture for each bite, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Using a medium-sized cookie scoop makes this process easier. Also, spray your hands with cooking spray to stop the mixture from sticking.
Place the granola bites on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve.
Store the remaining granola bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Is it a dessert or a health food?  It's so yummy and so healthy!