Ingredients 1 package tube style gimme lean (vegan meat replacement) 1 small onion diced small 4 cloves garlic minced 2 tbsp dried basil 1/8 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste Directions Saute onions until tender, add garlic, basil, and seasonings until onions are cooked through about 4 minutes. Line a bake sheet with…
Chocolate Hazelnut Orange Biscotti
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 2/3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 large eggs 3 large egg yolks Zest of one orange 1 tablespoon almond extract 3/4 cup hazelnuts, skin on 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour,…
Working with Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit To replace dried fruit in a recipe remember the ratio is 1 pound of reconstituted dried fruit for every 4 pounds of fresh fruit. To speed up reconstitution fill up a 2 cup measure fill with water and place plastic wrap over the top, microwave on high power for 2 minutes. let the…
Pearl Barley Chicken Waldorf Wraps
Ingredients 1 ½ cups cooked, drained pearl barley 2 chicken breast, cooked and shredded 1/3 cup dried tart cherries 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery 1 medium red or green apples, thinly sliced 1 pint Red grapes, halved 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream…
Brine
Brine Brines are concentrated solutions of salt water or salt and sugar-water, brines are used to cure, preserve and flavor a variety of foods. To include olives, pickles, cheeses, meats and fish. Homemade brining solutions are one of the best ways to enhance the flavor and texture of meats that ten to be dry like…