Posts Tagged "nut free"

Carrot Cake Bread

Posted by on May 31, 2010 in Baked Goods, Quick Breads, Recipes | 0 comments

Carrot Cake Bread

3/4 cup loosely packed, shredded carrot 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 & 1/2 tsps cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend together eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt. Combine coconut flour with baking powder & whisk throughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in shredded carrot & nuts (if using). Pour into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan & bake for 1 hour. Remove...

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Pumpkin Muffins

Posted by on May 30, 2010 in Baked Goods, Muffins, Recipes | 0 comments

Pumpkin Muffins

6 eggs 1/4 cup butter or coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato or pumpkin 1 cup natural sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted 1/2 tsp baking powder Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Blend together eggs, oil, pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt & vanilla. Combine coconut flour w/ baking powder & whisk into batter until there are no lumps. Pour batter into greased muffin cups. Bake for 18 mins. Makes 12 muffins....

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Red Lentil Puree

Posted by on May 27, 2010 in Legumes, Recipes, Red Lentil | 0 comments

Red Lentil Puree

1 & 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed 1 & 1/2 TBSP minced ginger root 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or crushed 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp pure salt 2 TBSP butter, coconut oil, or ghee 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp anise seeds 3 TBSP lemon juice ground white pepper (or black pepper) to taste Bring first 5 ingredients plus 4 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Boil for 5 mins. Reduce heat; simmer (uncovered) until lentils lose their shape, 15 to 20 minutes. Whisk lentils to make a puree & set aside. Heat butter (or oil) in a small saute pan. Add cumin & anise seeds & saute...

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Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Posted by on May 27, 2010 in Entrees, Recipes, Stuffed Vegetables, Vegetables, Winter Squash | 0 comments

Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

2 acorn squash, halved & seeded 3 cups peeled, cubed apples (about 3 apples) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 2 TBSP natural sugar 2 TBSP raisins 2 TBSP butter, coconut oil or ghee, melted 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 350. Place squash cut side down, in a baking pan filled 1/4 inch high with hot water. Bake 30 mins. While squash is baking, in a large bowl, toss together all other ingredients. Remove pan from oven & discard the water. Place squash cut side up & fill each half with apple mixture. Bake 30 mins longer....

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Easy BBQ Sauce

Posted by on May 23, 2010 in Condiments, etc..., Recipes, Sauces, Gravys | 0 comments

Easy BBQ Sauce

1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 TBSP dried onion flakes (can purchase this in the spice aisle) 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dry mustard powder 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 (6 or 7 ounce) jar natural tomato paste 1 & 1/4 cups water 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar (or lime juice) 1/4 tsp liquid smoke honey or sugar (1 tsp or to taste) (or 1/8 tsp stevia powder) Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add dried onions & saute for a minute or 2. Add all remaining ingredients & stir well to combine. Bring to low boil, reduce heat, &...

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