Posts by Diane

Whole Wheat Bread (machine)

Posted by on May 8, 2010 in Baked Goods, Bread Machine, Recipes | 0 comments

Whole Wheat Bread (machine)

(egg free) 26 & 1/2 oz whole wheat flour 2 & 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 & 1/2 TBSP dry milk** 3 & 1/8 TBSP butter 2 & 1/2 TBSP molasses 17 & 1/2 oz water 1 & 3/4 tsp dry yeast Place all ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine manual. Set on whole wheat setting. SIDE NOTES: ~ Baking bread makes the house smell really good =) ~ Anyone & their brother can do it, so don’t think you have to be some sort of rare breed to make a loaf of bread. It takes about 10 minutes to measure out the ingredients, dump them in the bread pan...

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Multi-Grain Bread (bread machine)

Posted by on May 8, 2010 in Baked Goods, Bread Machine, Recipes | 0 comments

Multi-Grain Bread (bread machine)

(egg free) 1 & 1/3 cups water 2 TBSP butter, softened 3 TBSP honey 1 & 1/2 cups unbleached, bread quality white flour 1 & 1/3 cups whole wheat bread flour 1 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup flax seeds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 tsp active dry yeast 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup rolled oats Place all ingredients (except sunflower seeds & rolled oats) in bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine manual. Set on a setting that beeps when it’s time to add extra ingredients (during the kneading phase). That’s when you add the sunflower seeds & rolled...

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Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

Posted by on May 8, 2010 in Pasta, Pasta w/ Greens, Pesto, Recipes | 3 comments

Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

For the Pesto: 2 cups packed spinach leaves 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves 1/2 cup walnuts 1 small garlic clove 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp pure salt Place spinach, parsley, walnuts & garlic in a food processor (a blender won’t work). Process until finely chopped (stopping to scrape down sides as needed). While motor is running, gradually pour in olive oil and salt. Serve over whole grain pasta topped with roasted peppers (or use for sandwich spread). For the Peppers: 1 or 2 red peppers Preheat broiler on high. Cut peppers in half lengthwise discarding the seeds &...

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Tempeh Salad Sandwich

Posted by on May 6, 2010 in Recipes, Salads, Sandwiches, Warm Salads, Warm Sandwiches | 0 comments

Tempeh Salad Sandwich

coconut oil 8 oz package of soy tempeh, cut into strips 1 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped (or more) 1 TBSP fresh basil, chopped (or more) 2 carrots, grated 1 scallion, diced high quality mayo to taste Heat the oil in skillet over medium heat and cook the tempeh strips until nicely browned on both sides (adding extra oil as needed). Remove from heat, stir soy sauce, and chop tempeh into smaller pieces. In a medium mixing bowl, add all the ingredients (including mayo) and mix well. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE...

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Pureed Beans w/ Garlic, Onion & Cilantro

Posted by on May 2, 2010 in Adzuki, Legumes, Pinto, Recipes | 0 comments

Pureed Beans w/ Garlic, Onion & Cilantro

2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 medium onion 6 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 1 can adzuki beans (or pintos or black beans) 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp pure salt large handful of fresh cilantro (as much or as little as you want) Heat oil over medium low heat. Add onion & gently cook about 10 mins, stirring frequently until onion is slightly browned. Add garlic & saute about 2 mins. Add beans, cumin & salt & cook a few mins longer. Transfer mixture to food processor or blender, add cilantro & puree until smooth. Garnish w/ extra cilantro if desired....

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Tomato, Basil & Mayo Sandwich

Posted by on Apr 30, 2010 in Recipes, Sandwiches, Sandwiches | 0 comments

Tomato, Basil & Mayo Sandwich

~ This is best in summertime with very fresh tomatoes – right off the vine. ~ This sandwich is particularly nice with garlic-mayo (click HERE if you want to learn how to make your own).  For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw If you’re eating gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten free bread. Check your mayo ingredients if eating sugar free (or make your own)....

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