Homemade Pop Tarts

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I made these tasty treats from a recipe I found in Martha Stewart Living. I posted the link below but have also posted the changes I made. Please try these, you will not be disappointed!

http://www.marthastewart.com/1078662/graham-flour-and-jam-pastry-squares

Instead of graham flour which I could not find, I used 1 C whole wheat flour and 1/4 C coconut flour

Instead of raspberry jam I used blueberry nectarine jam I had already made

I didn’t have a pastry crimper (I don’t bake too often) so I folded the crust over with my fingers and then pressed the tongs of a fork all around the edge

I added raspberry jam to the frosting to give it a pretty color and a bit more flavor

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!

Currant-Lime-Strawberry Bread {made with non fat Greek yogurt}

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What you’ll need:

1 1/2 C white whole wheat flour
2 Tsp baking powder
3/4 C sugar (or stevia)
1/4 Tsp salt
2 egg whites
1 egg
1/2 C strawberry non fat Greek yogurt
1/4 C flaxseed or almond milk
Splash of orange juice
1/4 C extra virgin olive oil
1 Tsp vanilla extract
1 lime zested finely
1/4 C fresh currants

What you’ll do:

Pre heat the oven to 350

Prepare a greased loaf pan (I use coconut butter)

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt

In a medium bowl combine yogurt, milk, olive oil, vanilla, orange juice, lime zest and eggs

Pour wet ingredients into flour and mix just until combined

Fold in currants

Pour batter into pan and bake for 50 minutes

Optional: I added coconut butter to the top of the batter along with a sprinkle of white sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon

Let cool for at least 30 minutes

Enjoy!!!

Apricot + Strawberry Dutch Oven Cobbler

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What you’ll need:

10 apricots washed and quartered

1 pint of strawberries washed and halved

1/2 lemon (juice)

1/2 orange (juice)

3/4 C sugar (you can use stevia for a lower sugar recipe)

1 Tbsp butter (I use vegan)

1 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp flour (I use unbleached all purpose)

1 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tsp cinnamon

1 container if refrigerated biscuits, I used buttermilk

What you’ll do:

In a large bowl combine apricots, strawberries, lemon juice, orange juice, 3/4 C sugar and flour

Pour this mixture into the Dutch oven

Place biscuits on top of the mixture evenly

Cut the butter into 8 chunks and place one on top of every biscuit

Sprinkle with brown sugar, regular sugar and cinnamon

Place Dutch oven over coals in the fire pit and let cook for 15 minutes

Check biscuits after 15 minutes, cook until golden brown

Serve and enjoy!!!
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Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake with Lemon Shortbread Crust

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What you’ll need:
1 box of lemon shortbread cookies {I use gluten free}

2 Tbsp of unsalted butter melted

2 Tbsp Sugar (divided)

2 8 oz packages of cream cheese

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

1 TSP vanilla

1 Pint raspberries

What you’ll do:

Heat oven to 350

Crush cookies (putting them in a plastic re-sealable bag and rolling them with a rolling pin is an easy way to do this)

Pour crushed graham crackers in a bowl and add 2 TBLS of sugar

Add butter and mix thoroughly

Press cookie mixture into a springform pan

Bake crust for at least 10-15 until light golden brown

While crust is cooking place cream cheese(room temp) in a bowl and beat with electric mixer until smooth

Add condensed milk, beat until smooth and until completely combined

Add whipping cream and vanilla and mix well

In a separate bowl mash raspberries and 1 Tbsp sugar

Remove Crust from oven and add cream cheese mixture

Swirl on raspberries

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours

Enjoy!!!

Crab Topped Baked Halibut

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What you’ll need:
1 halibut filet (about 1/2 lbs)

2 C crab meat (you can use fresh, canned or imitation)

1 stick of unsalted butter (I use vegan butter) softened

1/4 C italian bread crumbs

1 shallot diced

2 green onions chopped

2 cloves of garlic chopped finely

1 red jalapeño seeded and diced finely

1/4 C shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 lemon (juiced)

Sea salt

Black pepper

4 ramekins

What you’ll do:

Heat oven to 400

Cut the halibut into 4 equal pieces

Place one piece at the bottom of each ramekin

Pour the lemon juice over each piece of halibut

Sprinkle with salt and pepper

Top each piece of halibut with crab, fill the ramekin

In a small bowl mix together: butter, shallots, garlic, onions, jalapeño, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese

Spoon mixture into the ramekins

Sprinkle with a few more bread crumbs

Bake @ 400 for 15 minutes covered

Take cover off and increase heat to 500, bake an additional 5 minutes until golden brown

Remove from oven and enjoy!!!!

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Miso-Whole Wheat Stuffing

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What you’ll need:
1 loaf of whole wheat or 7 grain bread

1 Tbsp yellow miso

1 1/2 C water

4 stalks of celery cleaned and chopped

1 white onion chopped finely

1 package white mushrooms chopped

1/3 C dried cherries or cranberries

2-3 garlic cloves chopped finely

Fresh sage 4-5 leaves chopped finely

Fresh thyme a few sprigs chopped finely

1 Tbsp vegan butter or olive oil

What you’ll do:

Heat oven to 400

Rip bread into bite size pieces and place in oven for 10-15 minutes until hard

In a large bowl combine the miso paste and water

Add bread and mix thoroughly

Set aside

In a large skillet add butter or oil and heat over medium

Add mushrooms, celery, onion and garlic

Cook until softened about 5-7 minutes

Add bread, sage, thyme and cherries

Mix thoroughly

Cook until heated through

Enjoy!!!

Vegan {gluten free option} pizza dough

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What you’ll need:
1 head of cauliflower
3 Tbsp flax seeds
1/2 C water
2 C unbleached all purpose flour {for gluten free use rice or chickpea flour}
1/2 Tbsp dried rosemary {divided}
1 Tsp sea salt
1 Tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tsp onion powder

What you’ll do:
Pre heat oven to 375

Cut stems off of cauliflower so you’re left with only the florets

Place cauliflower in a food processor until ground finely

Heat a skillet over medium heat

Place cauliflower in skillet and cook for about 5 minutes stirring every minute

Remove from heat and let cauliflower cool on a plate covered with paper towels

In a blender combine flax seeds and water

Place flax seed mixture in a large bowl

Remove extra moisture from cauliflower mixture with a strainer or cheesecloth and add the flax seed mixture

Add flour and all spices {reserving 1/4 Tbsp of rosemary}

Mix with your hands until thoroughly combined

If your dough is too sticky add more flour

Separate into four equal parts

Using your hands or a rolling pin, roll dough out into four individual pizzas

Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet

Brush each pizza with olive oil

Sprinkle remaining rosemary on each pizza

Bake for about 25 minutes until cooked through

Remove from oven

Add toppings and sauce {I used
Olive tapenade, kalamata olives, jalepenos, white onions, heirloom tomatoes and fresh arugula}

Place back in oven and cook an additional 10 minutes

Remove from oven

Top with crushed red pepper and olive oil if wanted

Enjoy!!

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Raspberry, rhubarb + blueberry rice pudding

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What you’ll need:
1 C uncooked brown rice
2 C water
1 small container of raspberries washed
1 small container of blueberries washed
2 rhubarb stalks peeled and chopped into bite size pieces
1/4 C sugar
1/2 water
1/2 can of coconut milk
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 Tbsp maple syrup

What you’ll do:
Cook brown rice according to directions (bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add 1 cup rice, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes covered)
While rice is cooking combine other 1/2 C of water, blueberries, sugar and rhubarb
Let simmer over medium low for 10-15 minutes until soft
Once rice is cooked add coconut milk, vanilla and maple syrup
Combine thoroughly
Add blueberry/rhubarb mixture
Add raspberries last

Enjoy!!!

Tempeh Fried Rice

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What you’ll need:
2 servings of cooked brown or wild rice (if I’m in a hurry I use the uncle bens 90 seconds microwave rice)

1 package of marinated tempeh cut into bite size pieces (if you can’t find the marinated kind you could put regular tempeh in a zip lock bag and add: maple syrup, balsamic or apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper and marinate for at least 30 min)

2 Tbsp olive oil

What you’ll do:
Add oil to a medium skillet and heat to medium

Add tempeh and cook until browned on both sides

Add rice and let brown about 5 minutes more

Plate and serve (I garnished mine with whole black peppercorn and parsley)

Enjoy!!!

Roasted Chickpeas {sea salt + vinegar}

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What you’ll need:

2 cans of chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
3 C white vinegar
Sea salt
Olive oil
Dried dill weed
Black pepper

What you do:
Heat oven to 425
Prepare a lined cooking sheet
Add vinegar and chickpeas in a medium sauce pan
Bring to a boil
Turn heat off and let sit for 30 min
Drain chickpeas
Place chickpeas on baking sheet and coat with olive oil
Season with sea salt, dill and pepper
Bake for 20 minutes and stir
Add more oil and seasoning if needed
Return to oven and bake another 20 min (until light golden brown and crispy)

Remove from oven
Season more if desired

Enjoy!!!