tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71213182060979528202024-03-16T14:53:11.323-04:00The Sensitive Epicure"Gluten-Free without Compromise"
The Gluten Free Organic Chemist & ChefErin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-466532322194264572016-09-08T09:00:00.000-04:002016-09-08T15:18:45.417-04:00Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Cookies (Gluten-Free & Flourless)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="s1">Peanut butter & jelly makes me feel like a kid. Why not make PB&J sandwich cookies? They’re easy to make, transport, and eat. The simplicity of these peanut butter cookies are what make them so irresistible. This recipe I made extra peanut-buttery by adding in processed roasted peanuts rather than any type of flour. I also minimized the sugar in the recipe, just to add the necessary sweetness for the cookie.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ingredients:</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">½ cup Roasted Peanuts (75 g)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1/4 cup Sugar, white granulated (55 g)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (55 g)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1 whole large Egg</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1 white only large Egg</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (265 g)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">about 1 cup Jam or Preserves of your choice (I used Strawberry Preserves)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">***Recipe makes about 24 cookies, 12 sandwich cookies (using a small scooper, about 1 heaping teaspoon)</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Preheat oven on bake to 325F.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Using a food processor (I use a mini-prep size), add in the white + brown sugars + roasted peanuts. Process until finely ground and homogeneous. In a medium/large bowl, using a fork, scramble the 1 whole egg and 1 egg white. Add in the sugar + peanut/sugar mixture and blend with fork until uniform. Add in peanut butter in three portions and mix by hand until just mixed evenly. Warning – do not over mix or the oil will start separating out. If the batter is too soupy, let sit for several minutes to thicken.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Put 1/2 cup granulated white sugar in a small bowl. Using a small scooper or two teaspoons, portion out each cookie. Roll the dough in a ball and coat in sugar, or put the scoop of batter into a small bowl of the sugar and roll around until coated. Put onto parchment paper on a cookie sheet or cooking stone and cross-mark with a fork (12 cookies/sheet). Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly brown on edges. Sprinkle with a little more sugar fresh out of the oven for a more sugar-frosted effect. Cool on rack.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Take about a half cup of the jam/jelly/preserves and microwave for about 20 seconds. Remove and stir. Add in more of the jam to cool off and stir. This makes it easier to work with and the jam will set up once cooled as a sandwich cookie. Time for assembly: turn over half of the cookies and add in the warm jam, about a heaping teaspoon; allow to cool for a minute or two. Place the other cookie on top and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes to set up. Easy to pack up in plastic wrap for packable lunches. They freeze and thaw out well, too.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">-Erin Swing</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><a href="http://swingeats.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Swing Eats</a> (previously know as The Sensitive Epicure)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">This is part of Food Network's Fall Fest. Check out <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/" target="_blank">The FN Dish</a>. The fall theme we're focusing on here is anything for the kids. On twitter, we're tagging <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FallFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#FallFest</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2016/09/08/kid-friendly-pizza-recipes/"><span class="s2">Embrace Your Inner Kid with 5 Fun Flips on Pizza</span></a><br />
<b>The Lemon Bowl:</b> <a href="http://thelemonbowl.com/2016/09/skillet-mexican-street-corn.html"><span class="s2">Skillet Mexican Street Corn</span></a><br />
<b>Homemade Delish:</b> <a href="http://homemadedelish.com/2016/09/08/back-to-school-healthy-lunches/"><span class="s2">Healthy Back-to-School Lunches</span></a><br />
<b>Creative Culinary:</b> <a href="http://creative-culinary.com/peanut-butter-apple-oatmeal-cookies"><span class="s2">Peanut Butter and Apple Oatmeal Cookies</span></a><br />
<b>The Fed Up Foodie:</b> <a href="http://www.thefedupfoodie.com/spiced-pumpkin-donuts/"><span class="s2">Spiced Pumpkin Donuts</span></a><br />
<b>A Mind "Full" Mom:</b> <a href="http://amindfullmom.com/2-ingredient-homemade-gogurts/"><span class="s2">2-Ingredient Homemade Gogurts</span></a><br />
<b>The Mom 100:</b> <a href="http://themom100.com/recipe/tomato-orzo-dill-soup/%20"><span class="s2">Tomato-Orzo Dill Soup</span></a><br />
<b>Healthy Eats:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2016/09/08/7-back-to-school-dishes-that-kids-can-help-make/"><span class="s2">7 Back-to-School Dishes That Kids Can Help Make</span></a><br />
<b>Taste with the Eyes:</b> <a href="http://tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=43069"><span class="s2">Black Bean Spaghetti Caterpillar For Kids</span></a><br />
<b>In Jennie's Kitchen:</b> <a href="http://www.injennieskitchen.com/2016/09/kale-sushi-rice-bowls/"><span class="s2">Kale Sushi Rice Bowls</span></a><br />
<b>Swing Eats:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2016/09/peanut-butter-jelly-sandwich-cookies.html"><span class="s2">Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Cookies (Gluten-Free & Flourless)</span></a><br />
<b>FN Dish: </b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2016/09/our-favorite-a-afterschool-snacks/"><span class="s2">Our Favorite A+ Afterschool Snacks</span></a></span></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-64629780815514745442014-06-05T13:52:00.000-04:002014-06-05T13:52:40.202-04:00S'Mores Bars (gluten-free)<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Please check out my new blog, <b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="http://swingeats.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Swing Eats</a></span></b>. Look for more to come, hopefully with
Swing Eats baked goods headed your way. They're "gluttonous and good
for you," full of puffery, and gluten-free of course!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Why zucchini? Because zucchini was in abundance and cheap ($1.50/lb) at the farmers market. Guaranteed fresh and tasty. This souffle/casserole is easy to make and will compliment any meal. You can make it ahead, even serve it cold or at room temperature.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4 cups shredded zucchini (I used 4 medium sized zucchini)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tablespoons salt</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5 large eggs, scrambled</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/8 teaspoon white pepper (black pepper is you don't have it)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon Pezney's Greek Seasoning or oregano</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 cup crumbled feta cheese</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 cup cornstarch</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Place the shredded zucchini in a colander over a bowl to contain the water from the zucchini. Toss in the salt and mix in thoroughly.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In a medium/large mixing bowl, scramble the eggs. Then mix in the rest of the ingredients from the seasonings to the cheeses, to the cornstarch.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Press the zucchini against the walls of the colander to remove excess water using a silicone spatula or your clean hands. Add to the egg mix and stir thoroughly.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Erin Swing</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Sensitive Epicure</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is part of <b>Food Network's Sensational Sides Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on summer casseroles. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerSoiree&src=typd" target="_blank">#SummerSoiree</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing summer casserole recipes to try out from our other friends:</span></span><br />
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Crock Pot Mexican Tortilla Lasagna</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3416">The Heritage Cook:</b> <a href="http://theheritagecook.com/summer-vegetable-gratin-gluten-free" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_2831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Summer Vegetable Gratin (Gluten-Free)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3425">Taste With The Eyes:</b> C<a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=35888" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_2815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">olorful Vegetable Casserole with Fresh Herbs and Cured Black Olives</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3415">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/05/summer-eggplant-squash-tomato-casserole.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_2830" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Summer Eggplant, Squash and Tomato Casserole</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Red or Green:</b> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/05/spicy-cauliflower-peppers-casserole.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_2829" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3414">Domesticate Me:</b> <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/caprese-quinoa-bake/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3399" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Caprese Quinoa Bake</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3413">Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/05/29/summer-fest-5-picnic-potluck-ideas" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3400" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
5 Picnic Potluck Ideas</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3412">Poet in the Pantry:</b> <a href="http://poetinthepantry.com/2014/05/29/food-network-zucchini-summer-squash-gratin/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3401" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Zucchini and Summer Squash Gratin</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3411">The Sensitive Epicure:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/05/zucchini-souffle-gluten-free.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_3402" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Zucchini Souffle (Gluten-Free)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Cooking With Elise:</b> <a href="http://cookingwithelise.com/mexican-style-lasagna/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_2828" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Mexican-Style Lasagna</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>FN Dish:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/05/easy-summer-casserole-recipes/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1401379130795_2827" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Dig Into Easy Summer Casseroles</a></span></span></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-86635217464718659682014-05-08T13:54:00.002-04:002014-05-08T15:12:07.161-04:00Easy Cheesy Puffs (Gluten-Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These easy cheesy puffs are one of my favorites that I make for my family and friends, and they always beg for me. The technique to make these are different, but don't let that discourage you from making these. This "paste" of a dough is cooked on the stove top, cooled, and the eggs are slowly mixed in before baking off. Yes, it requires some elbow grease incorporating the eggs, but the reward is high. These puffs have a crisp exterior, a spongy almost custard like interior with a great aroma of cheese and aromatics. Sweet rice flour is the perfect flour for these puffs, even better than regular all-purpose (wheat) flour. Sweet rice flour is also know as "glutinous" rice flour even though it is gluten-free, and can be found in the Asian section, sometimes called mochi flour. Nothing else is needed - no xanthan or guar gums, not even baking powder. I added other aromatics to these such as garlic powder, nutmeg, and fresh chives. This is your opportunity to personalize these to your tastes. These are other great add-ins: parsley, rosemary, oregano, truffle salt, cayenne (with a very light hand), dried shallots or onions.... Oh yeah, another thing about this recipe - I have the measures in grams. You know how I feel about the ridiculous measurement error in volumetric measurements, ie, cups.... up to 200% error. If you don't own a scale, pick up a cheapy for under $20 just about at any major store. The only features you need are a tare/zero button, weighs in grams with a +/- 1 gram increments, and weighs in ounces (not fluid). Don't waste your money for a scale that claims is does it all, it doesn't.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Butter, 85 grams</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Milk, water, or chicken broth, 165 grams</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Salt, 2 grams (1/4 teaspoon)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Optional: your choice of aromatics: pinches of granulated garlic, nutmeg, cayenne, mustard powder, white pepper, dried toasted onions or shallots, etc.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sweet rice flour, 130 grams</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eggs, about 200 grams, 4 large (standardized at 50 grams/1 large egg), lightly scrambled</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cheese, 150 grams shredded (Any cheese will work! I used Gruyere. Others that would work: cheddar, manchango, etc.... anything that shreds.)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Optional: Your choice of finely chopped herbs: chives, parsley, rosemary, oregano...</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: small;"><b>Directions:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 425F, use convection if you have it. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Combine the liquid, butter, aromatics and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remove the pan from the heat and add the sweet rice flour all at once. Stir quickly using a strong utensil.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Return the pan to moderate heat and stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides, about 5 minutes. Remove form heat. Allow to cool slightly.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">With vigorous and thorough stirring, beat in the eggs a little at a time. Add no more than one-quarter of the eggs at once, and wait until they are completely worked in before adding more. When all the eggs are incorporated, add in the cheese and fresh herbs. Now it's ready to use.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using a small scooper (1/2-3/4 oz), portion out the paste onto parchment lined baking sheets. Sprinkle lightly with salt, and get in the oven ASAP, all at once. You don't want to open the oven once these guys are in until they're risen and browned. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until beautifully browned. Remove and allow to cool on wire racks.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These store perfectly in the freezer. Just pop in the oven or toaster oven to warm up before serving. Makes about 30 cheesy puffs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Erin Swing</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Sensitive Epicure</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is part of <b>Food Network's Sensational Sides Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on cheesy side. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#SensationalSides</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing cheesy recipes to try out from our other friends:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1922">Weelicious</b>: <a href="http://weelicious.com/2013/01/30/mexican-rice-balls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Mexican Rice Balls</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1928">Jeanette's Healthy Living</b>: <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/05/cheesy-cheddar-mashed-cauliflower-potatoes.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1809">Feed Me Phoebe</b>: <a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/05/sausage-pepper-and-onion-frittata-recipe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Sausage, Pepper and Onion Frittata</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1807">Cooking With Elise</b>: <a href="http://cookingwithelise.com/parmesan-noodle-bake/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Parmesan Noodle Bake</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1929">Big Girls, Small Kitchen:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/1kGJwE2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Grilled Cheese with Spicy Pickles, Pepper Jack and Garlic Aioli</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1931">Napa Farmhouse 1885</b>: <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/05/cheese-grilled-vegetable-quesadillas.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1932" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Cheese and Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Red or Green</b>: <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/05/cheddar-cheese-red-chile-potato-soup.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1933" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Cheddar Cheese and Red Chile Potato Soup</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Virtually Homemade</b>: <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/05/grilled-asparagus-with-tomato-salad-and-goat-cheese.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1934" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Grilled Asparagus with Tomato Salad and Goat Cheese</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Domesticate Me</b>: <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/quinoa-risotto-with-roasted-asparagus-and-sundried-tomatoes" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1936" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Parmesan Quinoa Risotto with Roasted Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Sensitive Epicure</b>: <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/05/easy-cheesy-puffs-gluten-free.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1937" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Easy Cheesy Puffs (Gluten-Free)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dishin & Dishes</b>: <a href="http://www.dishinanddishes.com/baked-herbed-ricotta-spread/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Baked Herbed Ricotta Spread</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Taste With The Eyes</b>: <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=35676" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1399571635476_1982" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Shrimp, Haricots Verts and Garbanzo Beans with Feta</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>FN Dish</b>: <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/05/cheesy-brunch-side-dish-recipes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Cheesy Brunch Sides</a></span></span></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-67228075192491562742014-05-01T12:13:00.000-04:002014-05-01T20:13:12.697-04:00Strawberry Spring Salad with Cilantro Flowers<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I always say I should eat more salads. I like them, seriously. Usually, they seem like too much work just to make for myself. When I do, I like to keep them simple yet full of flavor and different textures. To be honest, I went to the farmer's market with no preconceived notion of what kind of salad to make; whatever looked good to me. The strawberries right now are so aromatic and cheap ($5 for 3 baskets), simply irresistible. Then I came across something that looked like dill with pretty tiny flowers, but knew it was not dill. When I asked the farmer what it was, he told me they were cilantro flowers. Ah, the frilly stuff that grows from my cilantro when it goes to seed. I never thought about using it, but at $1 I figured it'd be a cheap gamble. The smell of them were so light and fresh, seemed like a perfect pairing for the strawberries. And I'm a sucker for flowers on salads. For this salad I used feta, but I'd imagine soft goat cheese/chevre would work as well, too. I also added in some fresh spring onions and a vinaigrette for dressing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b><span style="color: #990000;">Strawberry Spring Salad with Cilantro Flowers</span></b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ingredients:</span></b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">red leaf lettuce, washed, dried, and cut into small strips (chiffonaded)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">spring green onions, washed, dried, chopped fine</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">strawberries, quartered lengthwise</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">cilantro flowers, washed, dried, chopped fine keeping the flowers intact to sprinkle on top</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">feta cheese, crumbled</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">olive oil, first cold press</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">vinegar of your choice (I like fig infused white balsamic vinegar)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">salt, pepper, seasonings (I love Penzey's French country vinaigrette seasoning)</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: small;"><b>Directions: </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Compose salad with the lettuce on bottom, followed by the green onions, then the crumbled cheese, the strawberries (make them look pretty), and the flurry of cilantro flowers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a cup, mix up a 1:1/oil:vinegar with seasonings and taste. Lightly pour over the salad and enjoy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Erin Swing</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Sensitive Epicure</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is part of <b>Food Network's Sensational Sides Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on something green. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#SensationalSides</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing green recipes to try out from our other friends:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1920" style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1922">The Lemon Bowl:</b> <a href="http://thelemonbowl.com/?p=8913" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Caribbean Salad with Bananas and Red Onions</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1969">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</b> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/05/power-berry-avocado-almond-chia-salad.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Power Berry Avocado Almond Chia Seed Salad</a><br />
<b>Weelicious:</b> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2013/05/30/diy-salad-buffet/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1970" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
DIY Salad Buffet</a><br />
<b>Dishin & Dishes:</b> <a href="http://www.dishinanddishes.com/asian-chicken-lettuce-wraps" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Two Dipping Sauces</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1974">Taste With The Eyes:</b> <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=35568" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_2015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Scallop, Micro Lettuce, Farro and Lemon Basil Sauce</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1975">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/04/salad-greens-with-balsamic-mushrooms.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_2014" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Salad Greens with Balsamic Mushrooms and Roasted Asparagus</a><br />
<b>Red or Green:</b> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/04/green-salad-with-grilled-salmon-avocado.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1990" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Green Salad with Grilled Salmon, Avocado and Tortilla Chips</a><br />
<b>The Sensitive Epicure:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/04/strawberry-spring-salad-with-cilantro.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1991" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Strawberry Spring Salad with Cilantro Flowers</a><br />
<b>Virtually Homemade:</b> <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/04/thai-beef-salad.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1992" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Thai Beef Salad</a><br />
<b>Domesticate Me:</b> <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/vegetable-fajita-salad-recipe-with-chipotle-vinaigrette" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398960764339_1993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Vegetable Fajita Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette</a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/05/get-your-leafy-greens-sensational-sides/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Get Your Leafy Greens</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-28840128156775673502014-04-24T13:00:00.001-04:002014-04-30T16:37:34.587-04:00Trinxat: Pan-Fried Mashed Potato Cake with Swiss Chard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While living in Barcelona, my love of Catalan food quickly developed. Trinxat (pronounced trin-shat) become one of my instant favorites. Trinxat is a pan-fried mashed potato and greens (of any ilk) cooked in garlic-infused rendered bacon fat. A traditional Catalan culinary oxymoron. I decided to change the recipe to cut out the bacon (I love you bacon, but you're taking a toll on my waistline.) and saute the greens with garlic in olive oil, then add it to the mashed potatoes with the skins still on. Added an egg for extra binding.<br />
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<u><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Trinxat: Pan-Fried Mashed Potato & Swiss Chard Cake</b></span></u><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
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<li>Red potatoes, 3 pounds, cleaned, skin on, cut into 1/2" cubes</li>
<li>Olive oil, 4 tablespoons (divided)</li>
<li>Swiss chard, or any green of your choice, 1 bunch, remove core/vein and chiffonaded into fine strips</li>
<li>Garlic cloves, 2-3 cloves, minced/chopped/grated</li>
<li>Salt and pepper to taste</li>
<li>Egg, 1 large, lightly scrambled</li>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Directions:</span></b><br />
In a large saucepan filled halfway with water and about a teaspoon of salt, add in the cubed potatoes, heat over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and drain off water when fork tender, about 15 minutes.<br />
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Concurrently: In a large skillet/saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat add in the chiffonaded chard and garlic. Saute until cooked through.<br />
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Place the cooked, strained potatoes back into saucepan. Mash. Stir in the cooked greens and garlic. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper to taste. Then add in and stir in egg. In the large skillet, heat up 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Drop the mash into patty forms into the skillet. Cook about 10 minutes per side until golden brown, and flip to brown other side.<br />
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-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Sensational Sides Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on something mashed. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#SensationalSides</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing mashed up recipes to try out from our other friends:<br />
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<a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/04/broccoli-leek-sweet-potato-mash.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2073" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Broccoli, Leek and Sweet Potato Mash</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2100">Red or Green:</b> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/04/spicy-fava-bean-mash.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2063" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Spicy Fava Bean Mash</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2064">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</b> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/04/cauliflower-mashed-potatoes-with-truffle-oil.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2072" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2099">Weelicious:</b> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2013/11/17/vegan-whipped-coconut-sweet-potatoes/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2065" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Vegan Whipped Coconut Sweet Potatoes</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2098">Cooking With Elise:</b> <a href="http://cookingwithelise.com/brown-sugar-and-spice-banana-bread" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2066" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Brown Sugar and Spice Banana Bread</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2097">Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/04/24/spring-fest-5-fresh-takes-on-hummus" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
5 Fresh Takes on Hummus</a><br />
<b>Virtually Homemade:</b> <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/04/smashed-cauliflower-gratin-with-goat-cheese.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Smashed Cauliflower Gratin with Goat Cheese</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2096">Domesticate Me:</b> <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/chipotle-mashed-sweet-potatoes-with-pomegranate-pistachio-guacamole" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2069" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pomegranate-Pistachio Guacamole</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2095">Bacon and Souffle:</b> <a href="http://www.baconandsouffle.com/2014/04/23/the-best-and-smoothest-hummus/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2070" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
The Best and Smoothest Hummus</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2094">The Sensitive Epicure:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/04/trinxat-pan-fried-mashed-potato-cake.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398355907187_2071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Trinxat (Pan-Fried Mashed Potato Cake with Swiss Chard)</a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/04/more-to-mash-sensational-sides/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
More to Mash (Side Dish Recipes)</a></span></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-55359065574934950002014-04-10T14:35:00.000-04:002014-04-10T14:36:56.303-04:00PB&J and Apples Rice Paper Roll-Up (Gluten-Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A better name for these are PB&J Spring Rolls with Apples. I don't have a kid, nor do I pretend to know the first thing about kids. I know what I like with flavors and textures, and know that kids are much more sensitive and picky than I am. For some reason, I've been thinking of new ways to use Vietnamese spring roll rice papers. I find the texture so appealing with its tender chewiness. Why not do a spring roll with peanut butter and jelly, add in some apples for texture and nutrition? Maybe for an adult version, add a little line of chili garlic sauce for a spicy complexity?<br />
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<u><span style="color: #990000;"><b>PB&J Spring Rolls with Apples</b></span></u><br />
<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Vietnamese spring roll rice papers</li>
<li>Apple of your choice, cored and julianned (cut into matchsticks), skin on</li>
<li>Peanut butter (or any nut butter) of your choice</li>
<li>Jelly of your choice (I used concord grape) </li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
In at least a 9" pan filled with cold water, soak one rice paper to hydrate for about 2-3 minutes. Carefully removed the softened rice paper onto a tea/dish towel or paper towels, and lay flat. At this time, put another rice paper in the water. Then towards the bottom center, place a strip of peanut butter, a parallel strip of jelly, then a few of the julianned apples. Fold up the bottom of the rice paper to cover the fillings. Fold in each side. Then gently, yet firmly, roll it up. Place on a plate. Repeat. Note: do not allow the rolls to touch each other since they are so sticky. To store, wrap individually in wax paper and keep in fridge.<br />
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-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Sensational Sides Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on kid-friendly. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#SensationalSides</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing kid-friendly recipes to try out from our other friends:<br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2032">Feed Me Phoebe:</b> <a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/04/irish-food-mushy-peas/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2049" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Mushy Pea Toasts with Mint</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2031">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</b> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/04/roasted-asparagus-with-parmesan-crust.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2039">Big Girls, Small Kitchen:</b> <a href="http://www.biggirlssmallkitchen.com/?p=6995" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_1986" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Chocolate Milk with Homemade Chocolate Syrup</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2030">Bacon and Souffle:</b> <a href="http://www.baconandsouffle.com/2014/04/08/easy-no-boil-mac-and-cheese/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2048" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Kid-Friendly No-Boil Quick and Easy Mac and Cheese</a><br />
<b>Weelicious:</b> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2010/12/13/italian-asparagus-sticks-2/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2040" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Italian Asparagus Sticks</a><br />
<b>Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/04/10/spring-fest-5-kid-friendly-cupcakes" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2041" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
5 Kid-Friendly Cupcakes</a><br />
<b>Cooking With Elise:</b> <a href="http://cookingwithelise.com/6-kid-friendly-sensational-sides/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_1987" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
6 Kid-Friendly Sensational Sides</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2029">Dishin & Dishes:</b> <a href="http://dishinanddishes.com/mini-carrot-cake-cookie-cups/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_1988" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Mini Carrot Cake Cookie Cups </a><br />
<b>Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/04/cream-of-mushroom-soup-for-zola.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_1989" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Cream of Mushroom Soup (for Zola)</a><br />
<b>Red or Green:</b> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/04/busy-moms-chicken-tacos.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Busy Mom's Chicken Tacos</a><br />
<b>Domesticate Me:</b> <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/cheesy-baked-penne-with-chicken-and-broccoli" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2042" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Cheesy Baked Penne with Chicken and Broccoli</a><br />
<b>The Sensitive Epicure:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/04/pb-and-apples-rice-paper-roll-up-gluten.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1397152906738_2043" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
PB&J and Apples Rice Paper Roll-Up (Gluten-Free)</a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/04/side-dishes-your-kids-will-love-sensational-sides/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Side Dishes Your Kids Will Love</a></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-7621273689860100432014-04-03T13:39:00.000-04:002014-04-10T14:36:44.424-04:00Salmon and Brown Rice Casserole (Gluten-Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my clients was telling me about her father's favorite dishes he would ask for every year for his birthday. She described it as a salmon casserole made with canned salmon, brown rice, artichokes in a creamy chicken sauce. Sounded like such the throwback to the 1960's, that I had to try to recreate it. And the perfect way to use some choice items out of my pantry. To be honest I've never made a casserole made from rice - that seriously intrigued me. Yeah, casseroles are the prettiest (especially to photograph) nor the healthiest dishes, but they're great to share and seriously comforting. I tried to simplify this recipe by sauteeing the mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in the same saucepan to make the sauce. The sauce uses a potato starch (or flour) roux with the salmon juice, chicken broth, and milk (can leave out if need be).<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: #990000;">Salmon and Brown Rice Casserole</span></b></u><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>brown rice, 2 cups cooked</li>
<li>salmon, 1 large can, save the juice, remove skin</li>
<li>artichoke hearts, 1 small jar, drained and sliced</li>
<li>olive oil, 1 tablespoon</li>
<li>fresh mushrooms, 1/2 container, cleaned and sliced</li>
<li>shallot, chopped fine</li>
<li>garlic, 2-3 cloves, chopped fine</li>
<li>butter, 45 grams</li>
<li>potato flour/starch, 45 grams</li>
<li>chicken broth, 1 cup</li>
<li>milk, 1 cup</li>
<li>frozen peas, 1/2 cup</li>
<li>salt and pepper to taste </li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li>Cook the brown rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350F.</li>
<li>In a medium/large sauce pan, heating over medium low heat, saute the mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in olive oil until the mushrooms are slightly browned and the shallots are transparent. Add in the butter and potato flour. Stir with cooking for a couple of minutes. Add in and stir well: the salmon liquid, and stir until a smooth paste. Slowly add in and stir in the chicken broth, followed by the milk. Heat with stirring until it thickens a bit. Taste and adjust to seasonings. Add in the chopped artichoke hearts, then the salmon. If there are bones in the salmon - leave them, as they add great texture and extra calcium. Then add in the rice and frozen peas. Stir well. Taste again for seasoning.</li>
<li>Turn into a greased casserole dish and bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. </li>
</ol>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Sensational Sides Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on cleaning out the pantry. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#SensationalSides</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing pantry-friendly recipes to try out from our other friends:<br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11201">Feed Me Phoebe:</b> <a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/04/feeding-friends-artichoke-hummus-recipe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Artichoke Hummus</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_2047">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/03/spaghetti-meatballs.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_2053" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Spaghetti and Meatballs</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11202">Red or Green:</b> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/03/sea-bass-with-spicy-asian-ginger-sauce.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_2048" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Sea Bass with Spicy Asian Ginger Sauce</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_2052">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</b> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/04/quinoa-citrus-mango-avocado-black-bean-salad.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11200" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11203">The Heritage Cook:</b> <a href="http://theheritagecook.com/chile-tortilla-soup-gluten-free/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Chile Tortilla Soup</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11204">Cooking With Elise:</b> <a href="http://cookingwithelise.com/glorious-greek-salad-dressing/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_2049" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Glorious Greek Salad Dressing</a><br />
<b>Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/04/03/spring-fest-clean-out-the-pantry-night" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_2050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Clean Out the Pantry Night</a><br />
<b>Weelicious:</b> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2014/03/19/greek-nachos-recipe/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_2051" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Greek Nachos</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11205">Virtually Homemade:</b> <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/03/garlic-rosemary-pizza-crust-bites.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Garlic Rosemary Pizza Crust Bites</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11206">Domesticate Me:</b> <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/fiesta-baked-eggs-farro-black-beans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Fiesta Baked Eggs with Farro and Black Beans</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11207">Taste With The Eyes:</b> <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=35171" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Mom's Vintage Potato Salad</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11208">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</b> <a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2014/04/rice-and-beans-casserole.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Rice and Beans Casserole</a><br />
<b>The Sensitive Epicure:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/04/salmon-and-brown-rice-casserole-gluten.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11209" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Salmon and Brown Rice Casserole (Gluten-Free)</a><br />
<b>Daily*Dishin:</b> <a href="http://dailydishinblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/spicy-chipotle-chicken-pasta-with.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11210" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta with Crunchy Roasted Black Beans</a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/04/pantry-clean-out-sides-sensational-sides/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1396545527621_11211" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Pantry Clean-Out Sides</a></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-25332523542045622552014-03-20T12:37:00.002-04:002014-03-20T12:40:08.041-04:00Peanut Butter Oat Bars (Gluten-Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that time of year I feel resentful about being a Celiac - Girl Scout cookie season. The Do-Si-Dos were one of my favorites: the oatmeal peanut butter sandwich cookies. Lately, I've been into making bars from scratch. Why not come up with a more wholesome version of the Do-Si-Dos in a super simple bar form, with less sugar. This is it. You can cut the bars into smaller pieces and call them Do-si-do bites. Just mix a couple of ingredients in one bowl, put in a baking pan, bake, cool, and cut. The beauty with these is that you can bake them a shorter amount of time for a softer texture, a little longer for a crispier bar. I developed this recipe to be pretty simple in the flavor profile with only vanilla and salt. Putting in spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, etc can add complexity if you want that. This recipe is scaled for a toaster oven, using a half size brownie pan (7"x10"). If using a full sized brownie pan, just double this recipe. I love toaster oven sized recipes: great for the single person, watching portion sizes, being more energy conserving, and a lot easier scale to work with.<br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span>
<span style="color: #990000;"><u><b>Peanut Butter Oat Bars (or Do-Si-Do Bites)</b></u></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned), GF, 1 cup (125 grams)</li>
<li>Oat flour GF, 1/2 cup, (56 grams)</li>
<li>Peanut butter, 1/2 cup (132 grams)</li>
<li>Agave (or honey or maple syrup), 1/4 cup (72 grams)</li>
<li>Milk (of your choice), 1/4 cup (58 grams)</li>
<li>Sugar (or brown sugar), 1/4 cup (53 grams)</li>
<li>Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon (5 grams)</li>
<li>Salt, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon, to taste</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to325F.</li>
<li>In a medium bowl, scale/measure all the above ingredients. Mix very well using a heavy-duty spoon. Turn into a lightly greased pan. Evenly distribute into pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes depending on desired texture. (25 min for soft, 30 min for crispy) If making a double batch, cook for 30-35 minutes.</li>
<li>Remove from oven and allow to cool. While still warm, cut/score into desired sizes. Store in an air-tight container to keep fresh.</li>
</ol>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on peanut butter. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFeast</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing peanut butter recipes to try out from our other friends:<br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2128">Feed Me Phoebe:</b> <a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/03/chia-pudding-recipe/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2131" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Thia Peanut Chia Pudding</a></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2024" style="color: black;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2063">Domesticate Me:</b>
<a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/vegan-peanut-butter-and-banana-overnight-oats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats (Vegan and Gluten-Free)</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2061">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</b> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/03/gluten-free-chocolate-peanut-butter-chip-cookies.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2064">The Heritage Cook:</b> <a href="http://theheritagecook.com/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-gluten-free/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (Gluten-Free)</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2062">Virtually Homemade:</b> <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/03/nutter-butter-baked-donuts-chocolate-ganache-fiesta-ware.html#more" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Mini Nutter Butter Baked Donuts with Chocolate Ganache</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2065">Weelicious:</b> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2012/05/29/the-worlds-greatest-peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwich/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2056" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
World's Greatest Peanut Butter and Jelly </a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2066">In Jennie's Kitchen:</b> <a href="http://www.injennieskitchen.com/2014/03/peanut-butter-chocolate-cinnamon-buns/%20%E2%80%8E" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2025" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cinnamon Buns</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2067">Red or Green:</b> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/03/peanut-butter-ginger-cookies.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2055" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Peanut Butter and Ginger Cookies</a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2068">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/03/thai-red-curry-peanut-vegetable-stew.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2054" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Thai Red Curry and Peanut Vegetable Slaw</a><br />
<b>Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/03/20/comfort-fest-most-comforting-peanut-butter-desserts" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2069" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Most-Comforting Peanut Butter Desserts</a><br />
<b>Taste With The Eyes: </b><a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34974" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2053" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Korean Buckwheat Noodles, Peanut Sauce and Banana</a><br />
<b>Sensitive Epicure:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/03/peanut-butter-oat-bars-gluten-free.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
Peanut Butter Oat Bars (Gluten-Free)</a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/03/10-peanut-butter-pairings-comfort-food-feast/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395331706903_2052" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
10 Peanut Butter Pairings</a></span></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-28986179103176573612014-03-13T12:11:00.000-04:002014-03-13T12:21:03.324-04:00Healthier Twice Baked Potato Skins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm a sucker for bar food. Admit it, who is not? My favorite menu item is the loaded potato skins. Problem is, I cannot eat them safely as a celiac. Turns out they deep fry them before stuffing them with cheese and bacon before broiling and topping with sour cream and scallions. Wow, it's probably a good think I can't eat them - far from the healthiest menu choice. At the same token, I never considered making a homemade version of potato skins, since scooping out the baked potato seemed like a waste. Another favorite unhealthy potato recipe of mine is twice baked potatoes. The portion alone is twice too big. Ah, I know, split them in half, stuff with tasty healthier options and bake until crispy. The ultimate potato mash-up: a twice baked potato skin.<br />
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This version I stuffed with some of my tasty favorites: Gorgonzola cheese crumbles (a blue cheese), Greek yogurt, scallions, parsley, chives, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper. Get creative and try with your favorite flavor saturated ingredients like Parmesan, nutritional yeast, anchovies, sundried tomatoes.... you get it. Flavors usually too strong on their own make great fillers without feeling the need for super fatty unhealthy ingredient choices. This recipe is for 2 generous servings using 1 russet potato. Scale up according. Note on type of potatoes: russet/Idaho is the only wise choice. No other type will work as well.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><u>Healthier Twice Baked Potato Skins with Gorgonzola cheese crumbles, Greek yogurt, scallions, parsley, chives, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper:</u></b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>russet/Idaho potato, 1 large, washed well</li>
<li>salt</li>
<li>Gorgonzola (blue cheese) crumbles, 1/2 cup</li>
<li>Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup</li>
<li>scallions (green onion), 1 stalk, chopped fine</li>
<li>herbs such as parsley and chives, 2 tablespoons, chopped fine</li>
<li>olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons</li>
<li>salt, black pepper, garlic salt to taste</li>
</ul>
<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Directions:</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Preheat oven (toaster oven is perfect for this) to 375F. Wash the potato well. While it is still wet, generously sprinkle the whole surface of the potato with salt. This will make the skin extra crispy. Bake for about 45 minutes until crispy on the outside and fork tender, or it gives easily when squeezed. Allow to cool just until you can handle it safely using a clean hot pad.</li>
<li>Cut the potato in half lengthwise. Using a fork, carefully scrap out the insides into a mixing bowl. Try to keep away from the skin. Leave about a quarter of an inch lining for the skin. Place the hollowed out skins on a foil lined mini cooking sheet.</li>
<li>In the bowl with the potato "meat", mix in the cheese, yogurt, scallions, herbs, seasonings. Mix well. Taste. Adjust seasonings accordingly. Split the filling in half, and fill the potato skins. Put back in oven and bake until it starts browning, about 15 minutes.</li>
</ul>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on potatoes. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFeast</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing potato recipes to try out from our other friends: <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1924"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1923">The Heritage
Cook:</span></b> <a href="http://theheritagecook.com/potato-bacon-green-chiles-cheese-casserole-gluten-free" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1902" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1901" style="color: blue;">Potato,
Bacon, Green Chiles and Cheese Casserole </span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1917"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1916">Feed Me Phoebe:</span></b>
<a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/03/bangers-and-mash-recipe/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1907" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1906" style="color: blue;">Bangers and Spinach Mash with Cider Onions</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1911"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1910">Dishin & Dishes:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.dishinanddishes.com/sweet-and-savory-potato-stacks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Sweet and Savory Potato Stacks</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1913"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1912">Big Girls, Small Kitchen:</span></b>
<a href="http://bit.ly/1i3aXcG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Potato-Chickpea Masala with Cilantro Chutney</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1926"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1925">Weelicious:</span></b>
<a href="http://weelicious.com/2012/02/22/yukon-gold-potato-fans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Potato Fans</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1928"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1927">Haute Apple Pie:</span></b>
<a href="http://hauteapplepie.com/2014/03/11/sweet-potato-shepherds-pie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1930"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1929">Taste With The Eyes:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34901" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Truffled Poached Egg, Asparagus and Truffle Vinaigrette, Black Truffle and Potato Stack</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1932"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1931">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</span></b>
<a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/03/warm-pan-fried-potato-greens-salad.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Warm
Pan Fried Potatoes and Greens Salad</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Red or Green:</b>
<a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/03/smashed-sweet-potatoes-with-chipotle.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1976" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1975" style="color: blue;">Smashed
Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>In Jennie's Kitchen:</b>
<a href="http://www.injennieskitchen.com/2014/03/crispy-oven-fries" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1978" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1977" style="color: blue;">Crispy Oven Fries</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Sensitive Epicure:</b>
<a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/03/healthier-twice-baked-potato-skins.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1980" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1979" style="color: blue;">Healthier
Twice Baked Potato Skins</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1982"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1981">Elephants and the Coconut Tress:</span></b>
<a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2014/03/indian-spiced-potatoes.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Indian
Spiced Potatoes</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Jeanette's Healthy Living:</b>
<a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/03/healthy-bacon-egg-potato-breakfast-casserole.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1984" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1983" style="color: blue;">Healthy
Bacon Egg Potato Breakfast Casserole</span></a> <br />
<b>Virtually Homemade:</b>
<a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/03/bacon-parmesan-hasselback-potatoes.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1986" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1985" style="color: blue;">Bacon Parmesan
Hasselback Potatoes</span></a> <br />
<b>Devour:</b>
<a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/03/13/comfort-fest-mashed-potatoes-reinvented" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1988" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394726961574_1987" style="color: blue;">Mashed
Potatoes, Reinvented</span></a> <br />
<b>FN Dish:</b>
<a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/03/10-potato-recipes-comfort-food-feast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">10 Potato
Picks (Recipes)</span></a></span></span></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-29718039995493813892014-03-06T13:06:00.000-05:002014-03-06T13:09:49.299-05:00Mini Deep Dish Polenta Pizzas (Gluten-Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I was personal cheffing, my client was allergic to yeast, eggs, and lactose-intolerant in addition to having Celiac. He lived in Chicago and grew fond of Chicago deep dish pizza before I started cooking for him and learning of his dietary restrictions. My solution: using a crisped up polenta shell as the pizza pie crust, don't hold back on the fillings, and top with goat milk mozzarella (goat and sheep milk are naturally lactose-free). Instant new pizza love. It's just so different, yet very appealing while still obviously a deep dish pizza. A pizza pie reinvented.<br />
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While it takes longer to make this polenta pizza pie crust since it's made from dry polenta, it is easier than a traditional pizza crust. The beauty lies in its natural rustic character, i.e., the more imperfect it is, the more appealing it is. Another beauty of this recipe is you can tailor it to your likes and needs. This pizza has two layers of filling: a spinach/sausage/shallot and a tomato sauce. Don't forget to taste each component along the way for the best tasting pizza pies. Swap out the sausage for spicy sausage, chicken sausage, bacon, or even mushrooms to make vegetarian. Swap out the cheese for your cheese of choice. The possibilities are endless, but it will be guaranteed to be delicious.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><u><b>Mini Deep Dish Polenta Pizza Pies (Gluten-Free)</b></u></span><br />
<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>polenta or GF corn grits (dry), 1 cup</li>
<li>water or stock of your choice, 3 cups</li>
<li>olive oil, 2 tablespoons, divided </li>
<li>small yellow onion or large shallot, chopped fine </li>
<li>sweet Italian sausage, about 1/2 pound, without casing</li>
<li>baby spinach, about 4 hands full, chopped fine</li>
<li>can of crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano</li>
<li>garlic, 2-3 cloves, crushed</li>
<li>chili flakes, pinch (optional)</li>
<li>oregano, 1 teaspoon, divided</li>
<li>salt and pepper to taste </li>
<li>goat milk mozzarella, 1 cup shredded</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 325F. In a medium sauce pan, heat the polenta and water/stock over medium heat with some salt if necessary. With frequent stirring, cook down until it becomes the consistency of a thick porridge (about 20-30 minutes). Make sure to taste and add more salt if needed. Immediately divide evenly into a 12-muffin tin. Use something like a shot glass coated with oil to form into a shell with relatively uniform thickness walls. Bake in a 325F oven until lightly golden brown and crispy (about 20-30 minutes).</li>
<li>While the polenta shells are baking, start preparing to 2 layers: tomato sauce; and the sauteed sausage and spinach.</li>
<li>Tomato sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil with the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and chili flakes. Reduce heat to low and frequently stir until it cooks down to a nice thickness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.</li>
<li>Spinach and sausage filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil with the chopped shallot or onion, and the sausage. Break up and sauteed frequently with a spatula. Once the sausage has browned, add in the chopped spinach and saute. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.</li>
<li>Assemble the mini pizza pies: using a spoon, first spoon the sausage and spinach filling half way in all the shells, followed by filling the rest almost to the top with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle a little bit of the cheese on top. Place in a 375F oven for about 15 minutes until the cheese turns a little bubbly and/or browned. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Makes 12 mini polenta pizza pies.</li>
</ol>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
<br />
This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on pizza. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFeast</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing pizzas to try out from our other friends: <br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2005">The Heritage Cook:</b> <a href="http://theheritagecook.com/gluten-free-pizza-crust-homemade-pizza-sauce-comfortfoodfest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_3">Gluten-Free Pizza Crust and Homemade Pizza Sauce</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2007">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</b> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/03/easy-turkey-taco-pizza.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_4">Easy Turkey Taco Pizza</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2004">Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/03/06/comfort-fest-top-5-pizzas-without-sauce" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_5">Top 5 Pizzas Without Sauce</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2003">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</b> <a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2014/03/pepperoni-pizza-puffs-pizza-muffins.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_6">Pepperoni Pizza Puffs</span></a><br />
<b>Weelicious:</b> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2011/06/27/pizza-ball-program-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_7">Pizza Balls</span></a><br />
<b>Dishin & Dishes:</b> <a href="http://www.dishinanddishes/iron-skillet-chicken-pesto-pizza" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2009" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_8">Iron Skillet Chicken Pesto Pizza</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2002">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/03/pizza-with-sundried-tomatoes-red-pepper.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_9">Pizza with Sun-Dried Tomato, Red Pepper and Corn</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_1998">Red or Green:</b> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/03/pizza-with-green-chile-chicken-cheese.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_10">Pizza with Green Chile, Chicken and Cheese (Gluten-Free)</span></a><br />
<b>Virtually Homemade:</b> <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/03/individual-cheese-quesadilla-pizzas.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2012" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_11">Individual Cheese Quesadilla Pizzas</span></a><br />
<b>Domesticate Me:</b> <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/grilled-pita-pizza-with-prosciutto-chanterelles-arugula-and-a-fried-egg" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2013" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_12">Grilled Pita Pizza with Prosciutto, Chanterelles, Arugula and a Fried Egg</span></a><br />
<b>Food for 7 Stages of Life:</b> <a href="http://wp.me/pXd8q-1gW" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1394127984258_2014" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_13">No Yeast Pizza Dough</span></a><br />
<b>In Jennie's Kitchen:</b> <a href="http://www.injennieskitchen.com/2014/03/easy-homemade-pizza-crust" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_14">Easy, Homemade Pizza Dough</span></a><br />
<b>The Blue Apron Blog:</b> <a href="http://blog.blueapron.com/?p=3507" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_15">Our Favorite Pizza Toppings</span></a><br />
<b>The Sensitive Epicure:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/03/mini-deep-dish-polenta-pizzas-gluten.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_16">Mini Deep Dish Polenta Pizzas (Gluten-Free)</span></a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/03/homemade-pizza-recipes-comfort-food-feast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1394127902_17">Homemade Pizza Comfort by the Slice</span></a>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-69046897226651908032014-02-27T12:00:00.000-05:002014-02-27T12:00:04.800-05:00Almond Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If there is any one general cookie generalization, it's "everyone is a cookie monster at heart." Cookie variations seems limitless. These are a variation on my peanut butter cookie for a European friend who doesn't have an infinity for peanut butter. I thought why not replace it with almonds. More fancy, too. These cookies are super easy to make and "paleo" with no grains or starches, but still has sugar. I think these are even fancy enough for an Academy Awards party. As a matter of fact, I put this batch in the freezer and will pull out on Sunday for an Oscars party I'll be attending.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><u><b>Almond Butter Cookies:</b></u></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>almond butter, 1 cup (255 grams)</li>
<li>almond flour, blanched, 1/2 cup (70 grams)</li>
<li>brown sugar, 1/2 cup (110 grams)</li>
<li>cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon</li>
<li>vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon</li>
<li>salt, 1/4 teaspoon</li>
<li>eggs, room temperature, 1 whole + 1 white</li>
<li>almonds, for garnish, about 30</li>
</ul>
<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Directions:</span></b><br />
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 325F.</li>
<li>In a medium mixing bowl, using a wood or silicone spatula, mix together everything but the eggs. Only mix just until everything comes together. Do not over mix, or it will start to separate. Now add in 1 whole egg and the 1 egg white. Mix very gently until just until incorporated. Again, do not over mix.</li>
<li>On a sheet of parchment, using a portioner/scooper/spoon measure out about 1/2 - 3/4 ounce of dough. Allow space between the cookies. Gently squash with something flat like the bottom of a measurement cup. Then push a single almond in the center. Bake for about 14 minutes. Remove and allow to cool on rack. Makes about 2- 2 1/2 dozen cookies.</li>
</ol>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on cookies. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFeast</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing cookies to drool over: <br />
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_1941" style="color: black;"><strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2023">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</strong> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/02/peanut-butter-and-jelly-thumbprint-quinoa-oat-cookies.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_1940" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_1">Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Quinoa Oat Cookies</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_1945">The Heritage Cook:</strong> <a href="http://theheritagecook.com/meyer-lemon-shortbread-cookies-meyer-lemon-curd" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_1942" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_2">Meyer Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Meyer Lemon Curd</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_1943">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</strong> <a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2014/02/French-Palmiers.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_3">French Palmiers</span></a><br />
<strong>Weelicious:</strong> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2012/10/10/oreo-cookies-yes-you-can-make-them-at-home/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2073" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_4">Homemade Oreo Cookies</span></a><br />
<strong>Devour:</strong> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/02/27/comfort-fest-top-5-chocolate-cookies" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2074" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_5">Top 5 Chocolate Cookies</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2075">Taste With The Eyes:</strong> <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34760" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_6">A Korean Sweet Treat - Hwa Jeon with Honey and Flower Petals</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2076">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</strong> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/02/cornmeal-thumbprint-cookies-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_7">Cornmeal Thumbprint Cookies with Chocolate Ganache Filling</span></a><br />
<strong>Red or Green:</strong> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/02/chocolate-almond-ginger-cookies.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2077" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_8">Chocolate, Almond and Ginger Cookies</span></a><br />
<strong>Domesticate Me:</strong> <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/healthy-dark-chocolate-chunk-oatmeal-cookies-with-cherries-and-sea-salt" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2078" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_9">Healthy Dark Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies with Cherries and Sea Salt</span> </a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2079">Food for 7 Stages of Life:</strong> <a href="http://wp.me/pXd8q-1gV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_10">Rose and Cardamon Nankhatai (Eggless Indian Shortbread Cookies)</span> </a><br />
<strong>Virtually Homemade:</strong> <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/02/oatmeal-skillet-cookie-caramel-marshmallow-chocolate-gluten-free.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2080" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_11">Oatmeal Caramel Skillet cookie with Marshmallows and Chocolate</span> </a><br />
<strong>The Sensitive Epicure:</strong> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/02/almond-butter-cookies-gluten-free.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393516860166_2081" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_12">Almond Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)</span></a><br />
<strong>FN Dish:</strong> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/02/comforting-cookie-recipes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1393516790_13">Cookie Comfort</span></a></span>Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-52944313990998107262014-02-20T12:30:00.001-05:002014-02-20T12:30:36.776-05:00Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich with Apple, Walnuts, and Thyme (GF)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The way I usually determine what recipe I'm going to develop is based on what I have on hand. When I think of a well executed "gourmet" grilled cheese, I consider a complexity in textures and a simplicity in the melding of flavors. Given these considerations I came up with cave aged Vermont cheddar cheese, pink lady apple, walnuts, and fresh thyme. Really good, fresh, comforting... This is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I built the layers within the sandwich, and found that after grilling it on the stove top, placing it in a moderate oven for about 10 minutes melted it thoroughly and brought it all together. In practical terms: I could squash it all together to eat it. Scale this recipe accordingly to how many sandwiches you are going to make.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><u><b>Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich with Apple, Walnuts, and Thyme (GF)</b></u></span><br />
<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Udi's Whole Grain Gluten-Free Bread (or any of your favorite sandwich bread)</li>
<li>Cheddar cheese of your choice, cut into thin slices (I used aged Vermont cheddar)</li>
<li>Apple, cored and sliced into thin slices (leave the skin on)</li>
<li>Walnuts, coarsely chopped</li>
<li>Thyme, fresh leaves with stems removed</li>
<li>Butter</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 350F.</li>
<li>Place a pat of butter on 1 side of a slice of bread. Place buttered side down in an oven safe skillet over low heat. From there carefully build the sandwich: a layer of cheese, a layer of sliced apples, a sprinkling of chopped walnuts, and thyme. I did two layer of apples, walnuts, and thyme, finishing with a layer of cheese so it all melts together and adheres the bread. Finish with the other slice of bread and a pat of butter on top. After about 3-5 minutes, carefully flip over the sandwich(es). Lightly brown the other side.</li>
<li>Place skillet with sandwich(es) in heated oven for about 10 minutes, or until all the cheese has melted.</li>
<li>Remove from oven and squash with the backside of a spatula. Transfer to a cutting board. Allow to cool/set up for a couple of minutes before cutting. Serve and eat immediately.</li>
</ol>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
<br />
This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on comforting grilled cheese sandwiches. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFeast</a></b></span>. Here are other amazing grilled cheese sandwiches to get your comforting creative juices going: <br />
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<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1947">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</strong> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/02/lightened-up-croque-monsieur-grilled-cheese.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_1">Lighted Up Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1955">Blue Apron Blog:</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/Mwg3TR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_2">The Tastiest Grilled Cheese Fillings</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1956">Weelicious:</strong> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2011/09/07/grilled-cheese-and-pickle-panini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_3">Grilled Cheese and Pickle Panini</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1957">Devour:</strong> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/02/20/comfort-fest-kelseys-decadent-grilled-cheese" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1972" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_4">Kelsey's Decadent Grilled Cheese</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1958">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</strong> <a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2014/02/Inside-Out-Grilled-Strawberry-and-Cheese-Sandwich.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_5">Inside Out Grilled Strawberry and Cheese Sandwiches</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1959">Daily*Dishin:</strong> <a href="http://dailydishinblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/grilled-pimento-cheese-with-instant.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1971" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_6">Grilled Pimento Cheese with Instant Pickles</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1960">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</strong> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/02/pork-stew-in-port-wine-sauce-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_7">Pork Stew in Port Wine Sauce with Grilled Cheese Croutons</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1961">Red or Green:</strong> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/02/grilled-cheese-sandwiches-with-three.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_8">Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Three Pepper Cheese, Grilled Onions and Pickled Jalapenos</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1962">Dishing With Divya:</strong> <a href="http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/2014/02/egg-and-mushroom-cheese-sandwich.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_9">Egg and Mushroom Cheese Sandwich</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1963">Domesticate Me:</strong> <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/barbecue-chicken-grilled-cheese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_10">Barbecue Chicken Grilled Cheese</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1964">Taste With The Eyes:</strong> <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_11">Bulgogi Panino with Kimchi, Cheddar and Ssamjang Mayo</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1965">Virtually Homemade:</strong> <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/02/creamy-roasted-tomato-basil-grilled-cheese-bacon.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1989" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_12">Creamy Roasted Tomato and Basil Grilled Cheese with Bacon</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1966">The Sensitive Epicure:</strong> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/02/grilled-cheddar-cheese-sandwich-with.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1990" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_13">Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich with Apple, Walnuts and Thyme (Gluten-Free)</span></a><br />
<strong>FN Dish:</strong> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/02/10-grown-up-grilled-cheese-recipes/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392917427631_1967" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392917369_14">10 Grown-Up Grilled Cheeses</span></a>Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-44651611924412750332014-02-13T12:00:00.000-05:002014-02-13T12:22:16.331-05:00Nutella Panna Cotta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week's blog them is "comforting Valentine's desserts." My mind automatically goes to chocolate, then to panna cotta, then figuring out how I can incorporate Nutella into it. Normal progression of a normal person's thought pattern, right? I wanted to keep to the traditional panna cotta recipe, using sour cream to finish it, giving it a delicate brightness. I figured that could serve Nutella well. And it does. This recipe turned out to be very simplistic in its measurements and minimal in it ingredients (no added sugar needed!), even though it looks super-fancy. Just the plain Nutella panna cotta is plain brown. I put a rich Nutella and butter "chocolate button" on top with a sprinkling of chopped toasted hazelnuts for aesthetic and to add textural and flavor intensity. How I finished it reminds me of an old childhood favorite candy, Toffifany. (I found an old <b><u><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZomv1wBbbo" target="_blank">1978 Toffifany commercial</a></span></u></b>, "not too good for YOU!") Hopefully, this dessert works well to win the heart of a Valentine you have in mind.<br />
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<u><span style="color: #660000;"><b>Nutella Panna Cotta</b></span></u><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>gelatin, unflavored powder, 1 teaspoon</li>
<li>water, cold, 1 tablespoon</li>
<li>cream, 1 cup</li>
<li>Nutella, 1/2 cup (and additional 1/2 cup reserved)</li>
<li>salt, pinch</li>
<li>vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon</li>
<li>sour cream, 4 ounces (1/2 cup)</li>
<li>butter, 2 tablespoons</li>
<li>hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons, toasted and chopped</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li> In a very small bowl, measure out the gelatin. Then slowly and gently put the cold water on top. Allow to sit and "bloom" the gelatin for at least 10 minutes.</li>
<li>In a medium/smallish saucepan, measure and dump in 1 cup of cream and 1/2 cup of Nutella. Over low/medium heat, gently whisk continuously. Once it heats up over about 5 minutes, it should become homogenous. At this point, turn of the heat. Do not allow to boil. Add in the bloomed gelatin and whisk until it dissolves completely. Add in the pinch of salt and vanilla. Stir well.</li>
<li> In a separate medium mixing bowl, measure in the 1/2 cup sour cream. Slowly add in the heated Nutella/cream/gelatin mixture while whisking well. Make sure it is smooth and no tiny lumps of sour cream. Pour and divide into 4 tiny bowls (I like the kids IKEA set), ramekins, tea cups, etc... Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.</li>
<li>Over very low heat in a tiny sauce pan, melt together the 1/2 cup Nutella with the 2 tablespoons butter with constant stirring. Once it gets liquid, cut the heat or it will get weird and clumpy. Immediately spoon 1-2 teaspoons of this molten goodness on the set up panna cottas and gently spread into a chocolate button. Repeat for all 4 portions. Place a tiny pile of the chopped, toasted hazelnuts on top of the chocolate button. Serve immediately, or keep in fridge until ready for serving. Makes 4 servings. Enjoy!</li>
</ol>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on comforting Valentine's desserts. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFeast</a></b></span>. Here are other awesome desserts to woo your Valentine with: <br />
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<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392311969891_2034">Food for 7 Stages of Life:</strong> <a href="http://wp.me/pXd8q-1gT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392312108_0">S'mores on a Stick</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392311969891_2033">Tasting With The Eyes:</strong> <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34567" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392311969891_2003" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392312108_1">Puff au Chocolat avec Fraises, Basilic, Fleur de Sel</span></a></div>
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2111">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</b> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/02/quinoa-fudge-brownies.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_0">Quinoa Fudge Brownies</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2090">Feed Me Phoebe:</b> <a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/02/salted-caramel-budino-recipe/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2074" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_1">Salted Caramel Budino with Whipped Cream</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2089">In Jennie's Kitchen:</b> <a href="http://www.injennieskitchen.com/2014/02/milk-chocolate-brownies-recipe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_2">Milk Chocolate Brownies</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2088">Big Girls, Small Kitchen:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/1obIvsu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_3">A Chocolate Fondue Party</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2087">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</b> <a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2014/02/blood-orange-bars.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_4">Blood Orange Bars</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2086">Dishing with Divya:</b> <a href="http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/2014/02/carrot-halwa.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_5">Carrot Halwa</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2085">Virtually Homemade:</b> <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/02/raspberry-grand-marnier-mascarpone-hand-pie.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2077" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_6">Raspberry Grand Marnier Mascarpone Hand Pies</span> </a><br />
<b>Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/02/13/comfort-fest-5-bread-pudding-recipes-for-valentines-day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_7">5 Bread Pudding Recipes for Valentine's Day</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2084">Weelicious:</b> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2013/02/07/puff-pastry-berry-hearts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_8">Puff Pastry Berry Hearts</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2083">Red or Green:</b> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/02/hot-chocolate-new-mexican-style.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_9">Hot Chocolate, New Mexican Style</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2082">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/02/chocolate-cake-brownies-refined-sugar.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_10">Chocolate Cake Brownies (Refined Sugar-Free)</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2081">The Sensitive Epicure:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/02/nutella-panna-cotta.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_11">Nutella Panna Cotta</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2080">Haute Apple Pie:</b> <a href="http://hauteapplepie.com/2014/02/12/valentine-cake-balls/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2116" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_12">Valentine Cake Pops</span></a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/02/diy-chocolate-dessert-recipes-for-valentines-day/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392268769782_2073" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392268719_13">DIY Chocolate Desserts for Valentine's Day</span></a></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-83547201357454566382014-01-30T12:05:00.001-05:002014-01-30T12:05:56.276-05:00Arepas: The Ultimate Gluten-Free Sliders with South American Flair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think it's time to bring arepas out from under the radar and into the spotlight. An arepa is a thick flat bread made from pre-cooked corn flour, and found ubiquitously in Venezuelan and Colombian cuisines. It has to be <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/P-A-N-Harina-Blanca-Pre-cooked-White/dp/B004TDAPYU" target="_blank">P.A.N. pre-cooked cornmeal</a></b></span>, otherwise it will not work (if you're curious why - read <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arepa" target="_blank">this "production" section</a></b></span>). (I find it locally at Von's in the Latino section. Kroger carries it, too.) I remember clearly the first time I had arepas. My Venezuelan roommate, Vivi, made them one night for dinner. She made about a dozen of the arepas and served them still piping hot with a variety of lunch meats, cheeses, butter, and salsa. I was in heaven. My new favorite comfort food, and naturally gluten-free.<br />
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I figured these would be perfect as "sliders" for the big game. Everyone can customize them with whatever ingredients you feel like supplying. I felt more on the South American/exotic/whatever was easy side of ingredients with precooked BBQ pork from the grocery (one of those roasted chickens would work well, too), pepper jack cheese, queso freso, pan-seared plantains, avocados, black beans, and onions. Get creative, or keep it simple. It's your call. It's all about the arepas. My muse for arepas is <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://www.caracasarepabar.com/index_2.php" target="_blank">Caracas Arepa Bar</a></b></span> in New York City - I love this place! Just check it out and you will be inspired, too.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>water, 2 1/2 cups</li>
<li>PAN precooked cornmeal flour, 2 cups</li>
<li>salt, 1 teaspoon</li>
<li>filling of choice: meats, cheeses, hot sauce, plantains, beans, avocado....</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
In a large bowl, using clean hands, mix together the water, PAN, and salt. Work the dough well until it thickens a bit and comes together. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface. Form the arepa cake using a handful of dough and shape it into a puck. Place on heated surface and cook for about 12 minutes undisturbed. Flip and cook for 12 minutes on the other side. Remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly. Serve immediately with your spread of choice. Makes about 10-12 arepa sliders.<br />
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-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on sliders. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFeast</a></b></span>. Here are other awesome sliders to try out: <br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2019"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2018" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"> </span></span><a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/01/gluten-free-maryland-crab-cake-sliders.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Gluten-Free
Maryland Crab Cake Sliders</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2023" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2022"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2021">The Heritage Cook:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://theheritagecook.com/italian-sliders-fried-polenta-marinara-sauce-gluten-free" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Italian
Sliders with Fried Polenta and Marinara Sauce</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2026" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2025"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2024">Feed Me Phoebe:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/01/chicken-burger-recipe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Thai
Chicken Sliders with Sriracha Mayo</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2029" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2028"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2027">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2014/01/shredded-beef-sliders.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Shredded
Beef Sliders</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2032" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2031"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2030">Haute Apple Pie:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://hauteapplepie.com/2014/01/29/easy-pan-cheeseburger-sliders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Easy
Pan Cheeseburger Sliders</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b>Devour:</b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/01/30/comfort-fest-pick-your-slider-stuffing-for-super-bowl" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2033" style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Pick
Your Slider Stuffing for Super Bowl</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2037" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2036"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2035">Dishin & Dishes:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.dishinanddishes.com/philly-cheese-steak-sliders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Philly
Cheesesteak Sliders</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2040" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2039"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2038">Blue Apron Blog:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://bit.ly/1lmmoRs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">5 Tricks to a
Great Slider</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b>Weelicious:</b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://weelicious.com/2013/07/16/mexican-chicken-sliders/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2042" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2041" style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Mexican
Chicken Sliders</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2045" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2044"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2043">Taste With The Eyes:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34351" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Classic
Chicago-Style Polish Sausage Sliders</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2048" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2047"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2046">Virtually Homemade:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/01/meatball-sliders-5-ingredient-dinner.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Meatball
Sliders</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2051" style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2050"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2049">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</span></b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2052"> </span></span><a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/01/buffalo-sliders-with-bacon-cheddar.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Buffalo
Sliders with Bacon & Cheddar</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b>Red or Green:</b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/01/buffalo-chicken-sliders-with-bacon.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2054" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2053" style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Buffalo
Chicken Sliders with Bacon & Celery</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b>The Sensitive Epicure:</b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/01/arepas-ultimate-gluten-free-sliders.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2056" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2055" style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Arepas
— The Ultimate Gluten-Free Slider with South American Flair</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b>Domesticate Me:</b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/cheesy-buffalo-chicken-meatball-sliders" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2058" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2057" style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Cheesy
Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b>Daily*Dishin:</b> </span><a href="http://dailydishinblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/italian-roast-beef-smoked-almond-creamy.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2060" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1391101438661_2059" style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Italian
Roast Beef-Smoked Almond Creamy Cheesy Sliders</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9.5pt;"><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b><span class="yiv305436640apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/01/slider-recipes-comfort-food-feast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Super
Sliders</span></a></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-91597820727586231212014-01-23T12:00:00.000-05:002014-01-24T14:53:46.742-05:00Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole (Gluten-Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Casserole seems like such a broad term to me. It can essentially mean anything that is baked as a one-dish meal. In my mind, that consists of all of the basic food groups in one dish. Ideally that means potatoes, sausage, eggs, cheese, and some vegetables for good measure. One of my friends was mentioning how much he likes tater tot casserole. I was intrigued. I came up with a tater tot "breakfast" casserole that is perfect for any meal, any occasion. Warning, this is far from a "light" meal. Talk about gluttonous comfort food. However, it is gluten-free. That said, gluten-free is now considered healthy.... right?<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Tater Tots, 1/2 package (Ore-Ida's the best!) </li>
<li>Sausage, 1 tube, 8 ounces</li>
<li>Yellow onion, small/medium, diced medium</li>
<li>Green bell, diced medium</li>
<li>Eggs, 7, lightly scrambled</li>
<li>Shredded mild cheddar cheese, 2 cups</li>
<li>Salt, pepper, oregano (optional), and cayenne (optional) to taste</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li>Bake the tater tots according to directions on package. Make sure to get them extra crispy to hold up better in the casserole. Put aside and allow to cool.</li>
<li>In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium-heat. Break up and saute using a spatula. Cook until there is no more pink and is lightly browned. Keeping the grease in the skillet, transfer the cooked sausage into a large mixing bowl.</li>
<li>Add in the onions into the skillet with the rendered sausage grease. Saute over medium heat with occasional stirring until the onions are transparent. At that point, add in the green peppers. Saute until just cooked, another 5-7 minutes. Add in seasonings to taste. Transfer to that bowl with the sausage and allow to cool. At this point, make sure the oven is preheated to 350F.</li>
<li>Lightly whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. Stir into large bowl with the sausage, onions, and peppers. Add in most of the shredded cheese. But save some for the top. Slowly and very gently stir in the tots. They break very easily.</li>
<li>Lightly grease/spray a casserole dish. Turn the mix into the casserole dish. Gently level out the top and evenly cover with the remaining shredded cheese. Place in oven and cook for about 40 minutes, until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and allow to cook for at least 15 minutes, otherwise it will ooze too much. Enjoy this ridiculousness. Serves 10ish.</li>
</ol>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Feast</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on casseroles. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ComfortFoodFeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFeast</a></b></span>. Here are other awesome casseroles to try out: <br />
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2132"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2131"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2130" style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">The
Heritage Cook:</span></b> </span><a href="http://theheriagecook.com/tex-mex-arroz-con-pollo-comfortfoodfest/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2128" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2127" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_0">Tex-Mex Arroz con Pollo
(Gluten-Free)</span></span></a><br />
<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2167"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2166"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2165" style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</span></b>
</span><a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/01/smoked-sausage-chicken-cassoulet.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_1">Smoked Sausage Chicken Cassoulet</span></span></a><br />
<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2171"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2170"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2169" style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Big Girls, Small Kitchen:</span></b>
</span><a href="http://bit.ly/1bdlUmp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_2">Cheesy Butternut Squash Enchiladas</span></span></a><br />
<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2175"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2174"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2173" style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Dishin & Dishes:</span></b>
</span><a href="http://www.dishinanddishes.com/black-bean-enchilada-pie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_3">Black Bean Enchilada Pie</span></span></a><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Weelicious:</span></b>
<a href="http://weelicious.com/2010/09/22/chicken-wild-rice-casserole/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2178" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2177" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_4">Chicken Wild Rice Casserole</span></span></a><br />
<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2181"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2180"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2179" style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Dishing with Divya:</span></b>
</span><a href="http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/2014/01/Chicken-Mushroom-and-Black-Bean-Tortilla-Casserole.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_5">Chicken
Mushroom and Black Bean Tortilla Casserole</span></span></a><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Taste With The Eyes:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34285" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_6">Paella Rice with Baby Octopus & Meyer Lemon</span></span></a><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Blue Apron:</span></b>
<a href="http://bit.ly/1c3Cidx" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2184" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_7">11 Super Casserole Recipes for a Super Bowl Feast</span></span></a><br />
<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2188"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2187"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2186" style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</span></b>
</span><a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/01/pork-chop-casserole-with-crimini.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_8">Pork Chop Casserole
with Crimini Mushrooms</span></span></a><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Red or Green:</span></b>
<a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/01/cheese-enchiladas-with-new-mexican-red.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2191" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2190" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_9">Stacked Cheese
Enchiladas with New Mexican Red Chile Sauce</span></span></a><br />
<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2194"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2193"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2192" style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</span></b>
</span><a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2014/01/chicken-and-rice-casserole.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_10">Chicken and
Rice Casserole</span></span></a><br />
<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2198"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2197"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2196" style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">The Sensitive Epicure:</span></b>
</span><a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/01/tater-tot-breakfast-casserole-gluten.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_11">Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole (Gluten-Free)</span></span></a><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Domesticate Me:</span></b>
<a href="http://domesticate-me.com/mushroom-white-bean-and-brown-rice-casserole-with-bacon-and-gruyere" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2201" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2200" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_12">Mushroom,
White Bean and Brown Rice Casserole with Bacon and Gruyere</span></span></a><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">Daily*Dishin:</span></b>
<a href="http://dailydishinblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/chicken-tetrazzini.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2203" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390495377320_2202" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_13">Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole</span></span></a><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Calibri', 'sans-serif';">FN Dish:</span></b>
<a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/01/new-casserole-recipes-comfort-food-feast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1390495374_14">The New Age of
Casseroles</span></span></a></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-42513844749527741702014-01-16T12:03:00.000-05:002014-01-16T12:34:27.340-05:00Cauliflower 'N Cheese (Gluten-Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I spent a couple of days vacillating over how to make a mac 'n cheese that is delicious, somewhat sophisticated, decadent without being too heavy, and relatively healthy. I find the gym is a good place to brainstorm recipe ideas, especially focusing on healthier and more nutritious options. A younger, hip lady suggested replacing the pasta with cauliflower. That was genius. I tend to be very stingy with my imported Italian gluten-free pasta and save it for dishes that are all about the pasta. Let's face it - macaroni and cheese is about the oozy cheese sauce (aka bechamel/mornay sauce) and the gratin topping. What's on the inside acts as a carrier.<br />
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Since I decided the best way to blanch the cauliflower was in the microwave, making the effort much less than cooking pasta to the perfect <i>al dente</i>. I like easy. I did add an extra step in this recipe, sauteing aromatics such as leeks, onions, shallots, and garlic to add in this dish. It adds so much depth, flavor, interest, personality... worth the effort. For the bechamel/mornay sauce I used good old-fashioned butter, potato starch (or any GF flour mix will work), 2% milk, and 2% sharp cheddar cheese which you can't tell. For the gratin topping - butter, instant mashed potato flakes, 2% sharp cheddar cheese, and salt. Yes, this dish requires more work than my usual recipes, but worth the extra effort, I'd like to think...<br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span>
<span style="color: #990000;"><u><b>Cauliflower 'N Cheese with Leeks and Aromatics (Gluten-Free)</b></u></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients: </b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Cauliflower, 1 average head, washed and leaves removed</li>
<li>Butter, 45 grams (2 tablespoons) + more for gratin</li>
<li>Potato Starch, 45 grams (2 tablespoons), or any GF flour mix</li>
<li>Salt, White Pepper, Nutmeg, Cayenne Pepper</li>
<li>Milk, 2%, 2 cups</li>
<li>Grated Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 2%, 2 cups, separated</li>
<li>Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons</li>
<li>Onion, 1/4, chopped fine</li>
<li>Leek, washed super well, chopped fine</li>
<li>Shallot, chopped fine</li>
<li>Garlic, 2-3 cloves, chopped fine</li>
<li>Instant mashed potato flakes, 1 cup</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b> Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li> Microwave the head of cauliflower on high for 7 minutes in a large microwave-safe bowl, covered with plastic wrap. Allow to cool.</li>
<li>In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over low/medium heat and add in aromatics: leeks, onion, shallot, garlic. Saute with some salt until transparent. Turn off heat.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, heat the measured butter and potato starch, stirring with a whisk. Add in a dash of salt, white pepper, nutmeg, cayenne pepper. Stir for about 2-3 minutes. Slowly add in the heated milk with vigorous whisking. Bring to a slight simmer. Add in about half of the cheese very slowly with thorough stirring. Taste and adjust seasonings.</li>
<li>Drain any water from the cauliflower and chop into small pieces. </li>
<li>Stir in the sauteed aromatics and chopped cauliflower.</li>
<li>In a small processor, mix together 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes + 1/2 cup of the cheese. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add and mix again in processor with a little salt.</li>
<li>Preheat oven to 375F. (I used my toaster over which heat up fast and is awesome!)</li>
<li>Turn the cauliflower and cheese sauce into a 8x8 pan or medium size casserole dish. Level out. Evenly distribute the gratin topping on top. Bake fore about 30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to set up slightly before cutting and serving. Makes about 6-8 servings.</li>
</ol>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Fest</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on macaroni and cheese dishes. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFest</a></b></span>. Here are other awesome macaroni and cheese dishes to try out: <br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2657">Feed Me Phoebe:</b> <a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/01/mac-n-cheese-recipe-scallion-jalapeno/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_0">Jalapeno-Scallion Mac n Cheese</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2659">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</b> <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/01/triple-cheese-chicken-pasta-bake.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_1">Triple Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2658">Dishing With Divya:</b> <a href="http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/2014/01/baked-mediterranean-macaroni-and-cheese.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_2">Baked Mediterranean Macaroni and Cheese</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2660">Weelicious:</b> <a href="http://weelicious.com/2013/03/06/green-mac-and-cheese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_3">Green Mac and Cheese</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2661">The Heritage Cook:</b> <a href="http://theheritagecook.com/gluten-free-mac-cheese-comfortfoodfest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_4">Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese</span></a><br />
<b>Taste With The Eyes:</b> <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34171" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_5">Macaroni and Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Gravy</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2662">Red or Green:</b> <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/01/mac-cheese-with-tuna-and-green-chiles.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_6">Mac & Cheese with Tuna and Green Chiles</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2663">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b> <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/01/mac-cheese-with-roasted-cauliflower-and.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_7">Mac & Cheese with Roasted Cauliflower and Leeks</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2664">Virtually Homemade:</b> <a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/01/ham-and-cheese-mac-and-cheese-bites.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_8">Ham and Cheese Mac and Cheese Bites</span></a><br />
<b>Domesticate Me:</b> <a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/the-dude-diet-mac-and-cheese-edition" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2665" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_9">Skinny Mac with Cauliflower Cheese Sauce and Chicken Sausage</span></a><br />
<b>The Sensitive Epicure:</b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/01/cauliflower-n-cheese-gluten-free.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2666" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_10">Cauliflower 'n Cheese (Gluten-Free)</span></a><br />
<b>Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/01/16/comfort-fest-mix-ins-for-macaroni-and-cheese" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2667" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_11">Mix-Ins for Macaroni and Cheese</span></a><br />
<b>From My Corner of Saratoga:</b> <a href="http://www.frommycornerofsaratoga.com/2014/01/comfort-food-fest-queso-mac-n-cheese.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389891734470_2668" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_12">Queso Mac and Cheese</span></a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b> <a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/01/10-ways-to-make-mac-and-cheese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389891739_13">10 Ways to Make Mac and Cheese</span></a></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-71456456063674603212014-01-09T13:32:00.000-05:002014-09-03T11:48:18.933-04:00"Egg In The Hole" with Sauteed Spinach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My mother would make us, as she called them "one-eyed sailors," frequently as a child. They are also called "egg in the basket" or "egg in the hole;" simply an egg fried up in a whole within a slice of bread. Cooked up very much like a grilled cheese sandwich. "One-eyed sailors" still remain in my breakfast repertoire. Once I was diagnosed with Celiac, I just switched to gluten-free (GF) bread. That easy. As far as the hole in the bread, I use a butter knife to cut it out after thawing for a few seconds in the microwave. A cookie cutter of any shape or the rim of a glass will work, just make sure to keep the edges of the bread intact. I always have a tub on washed baby spinach in the fridge and like to add into my meals wherever possible. After cooking up my one-eyed sailor, there's all that good stuff in the skillet and in the amount of time it takes to saute up some spinach is the same time that it takes for the one-eyed sailor to cool to a bit. This favorite breakfast of mine takes 7 or 8 minutes tops to make. It takes longer to eat it than to cook it.<br />
<u><span style="color: #990000;"><b><br /></b></span></u>
<u><span style="color: #990000;"><b>One-Eyed Sailor</b></span></u><br />
<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>butter, fat, or oil of your choice - 1 tablespoon</li>
<li>egg - 1</li>
<li>bread - 1 slice (Trader Joes whole grain GF is my fave)</li>
<li>garlic salt and pepper to taste</li>
<li>baby spinach - 2 handfuls</li>
</ul>
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Directions:<br />
<ol>
<li>Prepare the bread: if using frozen bread (like most GF breads), thaw in microwave for 20 seconds. Cut a hole in the center to accommodate for an egg using without cutting in to the edges a butter knife, the rim of a glass, cookie cutter, or biscuit cutter.</li>
<li>Heat a medium/large skillet over medium heat. Add in butter/fat/oil of your choice. (My personal favorite is rendered bacon fat, but anything will work.) Melt and swirl to cover entire surface of skillet.</li>
<li>Place the cut-out bread and the bread hole in the center of the skillet. Press down the edges of the holed bread before cracking egg into it. This should prevent the egg white from running out of the edges. Sprinkle some garlic salt (or any salt or seasoning) onto the egg and bread pieces. Once it has set and white on the bottom of the egg, flip over both pieces. Cook the other side for the same amount of time. I prefer mine somewhere between over easy and over medium.</li>
<li>Remove from skillet onto plate. Return skillet to heat and throw in spinach and saute until wilted with stirring. Add in salt, seasonings, pepper to taste. Should take no longer than 2-3 minutes. Serve on plate with the one-eyed sailor. Grind some black pepper on top, as desired. Eat immediately and enjoy.</li>
</ol>
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-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
<br />
This is part of <b>Food Network's Comfort Food Fest</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on breakfast dishes. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#ComfortFoodFest</a></b></span>. Here are other awesome breakfast dishes to try out: <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2176"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2175">Big Girls,
Small Kitchen:</span></b><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2132"> </span><a href="http://bit.ly/19TDdbQ" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2135" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_1">Broccoli and Goat Cheese Omelet</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2131"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2130">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</span></b>
<a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/01/gluten-free-triple-chocolate-banana-muffins.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2151" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2150" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_2">Gluten-Free
Triple Chocolate Banana Muffins</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2174"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2173">Feed Me Phoebe:</span></b>
<a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/?p=5140" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2844" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2843" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_3">Amaranth Breakfast Porridge with Blueberry Compote</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2172"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2171">Weelicious:</span></b><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2845">
</span><a href="http://weelicious.com/2013/06/03/crispy-orange-stuffed-french-toast-sticks/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2128" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_4">Crispy Orange Stuffed
French Toast Sticks</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2170"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2169">Devour:</span></b>
<a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/01/09/comfort-fest-bobbys-breakfast-for-dinner-recipes" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2126" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_5">Bobby's
Breakfast for Dinner Recipes</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b>
<a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2014/01/egg-bruschetta-with-pesto.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2125" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2124" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_6">Egg Bruschetta with
Pesto</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2168"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2167">Red or Green:</span></b>
<a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2014/01/huevos-rancheros.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2123" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2122" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_7">Huevos Rancheros</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2166"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2165">Dishing With Divya:</span></b>
<a href="http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/2014/01/Scrambled-Eggs-with-Spinach-and-Sweet-Toast.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2121" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2120" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_8">Scrambled
Eggs with Spinach and Sweet Toast</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2119"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2118">Virtually Homemade:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2014/01/crescent-dough-breakfast-skillet.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2153" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2152" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_9">Crescent Dough
Breakfast Skillet</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2117"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2116">Taste With The Eyes:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34196" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2155" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2154" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_10">Kimchi & Cheddar Omelette</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2115"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2114">Blue Apron Blog:</span></b>
<a href="http://bit.ly/1eHzMIk" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2157" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2156" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_11">7 Breakfast for Dinner Ideas from Around the World</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2113"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2112">Dishin & Dishes:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.dishinanddishes.com/recipe-redo-shirred-eggs/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2847" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2846" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_12">Shirred Eggs (Baked Eggs)</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2111"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2110">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</span></b>
<a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2014/01/peasant-omelette.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2159" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2158" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_13">Peasant Omelette</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2109"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2108">Domesticate Me:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/shakshuka-egg-white-frittata-with-turkey-sausage" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2849" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2848" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_14">"Shakshuka" Egg
White Frittata with Turkey Sausage</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2107"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2106">The Sensitive Epicure:</span></b>
<a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2014/01/egg-in-hole-with-sauteed-spinach.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2161" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2160" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_15">"Egg
In The Hole" with Sauteed Spinach</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2105"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2104">The Heritage Cook:</span></b>
<a href="http://theheritagecook.com/southwestern-breakfast-hash-recipe-fn-comfortfoodfest/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2851" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2850" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_16">Southwest
Breakfast Hash</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>FN Dish</b><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2164">:
</span><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/01/comforting-breakfast-recipes/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2103" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1389291187759_2102" style="color: blue;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1389291163_17">Wake Up to Breakfast</span></span></a></span></span></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-23556529631893572562013-12-19T12:00:00.000-05:002013-12-20T00:47:33.350-05:00Butter Dipped Radishes with Sea Salt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Right now, I'm finding the radishes at the farmers markets irresistible. Back in October, I dinned at Daniel Humm's <span style="color: #660000;"><b><a href="http://www.thenomadhotel.com/#!/dining" target="_blank">NoMad</a></b></span> in New York City. The star on the menu were these butter-dipped radishes with fleur del sel. Since then, they've been in the back of my head.... "I'm going to try making these one day!" That day has come. It took a lot of playing with the butter, getting the consistency just right for dipping. You know I like to play with my food. This is such a simple, indulgent, festive treat for the holidays. And it holds pretty well in the fridge. It would pair well with my long-standing Christmas tradition morning treat of smoked oysters and cream cheese on crackers with mimosas. These flavors are simple and clean with the crisp spiciness of the radishes with the creaminess of the butter and the salt to bring it to life. Make sure to use very good quality unsalted butter. I used Irish butter. For salt, use whatever floats your boat. I just had fun with different varieties I had on hand. Note on radishes - I thought the fingerling ones would look nice, but now I know the regular ones would actually be easier to dip. I'll have to make another batch for Christmas morning.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>Butter-Dipped Radishes with Sea Salt</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
- radishes, 1 bunch<br />
- unsalted butter, 1-2 sticks, room temperature<br />
- sea salt<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
Clean and dry the rashes well, leaving a tiny decorative top to make it easy to dip. Keep cold in fridge until butter is ready for dipping.<br />
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In a really tiny sauce pan, overly extremely low heat, slowly melt a half stick of butter with stirring. Remove from heat once almost melted. Slowly add in pat by pat of the non-melted butter into the melted butter. This takes some time and patience. This is called tempering the butter; getting it into an amorphous state of where it's somewhere in between being a liquid and a solid. It's pretty cool. This is the state in which the radish is dipped, actually hangs onto in a nice, substantial thickness. The trick in tempering the butter is to have plenty on-hand at room temp, not melted. Add that in pat by pat with stirring after each addition until melted. You want to butter almost like a hollandaise sauce. That's when it's perfect for dipping. You have to work this fairly quickly, so pretend you're a dipping and salting manufacturing line. Have a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or parchment for the butter-dipped radishes and a little dish of salt to sprinkle on immediately after each radish has been coated. Another option is to put a little pile of salt on the platter to dip as needed while eating - this is probably the better option. Either way don't worry, they don't have to be perfect. Sometimes there is more beauty in the imperfect. Besides, these get eaten so quickly, no one will care too much about the aesthetics. Happy holidays! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br />
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-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Fall Fest</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on produce inspired holiday side dishes. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#FallFest</a></b></span>. Here are other awesome holiday side dishes to try out: <br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2094"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2093" style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;">Feed Me Phoebe:</span></b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></span><a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/?p=4938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Stir-Fried
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2096"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2095">The Heritage Cook:</span></b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://theheritagecook.com/sweet-lightly-spicy-corn-pudding-fallfest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Sweet
& Lightly Spicy Corn Pudding</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2100" style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2099"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2098">The Lemon Bowl:</span></b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://thelemonbowl.com/?p=7122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Sweet Potato and Corn
Hash</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2103" style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2102"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2101">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</span></b> </span><a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2013/12/clean-eating-holiday-side-dish-recipes.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Clean
Eating Holiday Side Dish Recipes</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>Weelicious:</b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://weelicious.com/2011/11/22/cranberry-apple-chutney/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2105" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2104" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Cranberry
Apple Chutney</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>Dishing:</b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/2013/12/roasted-sweet-potatoes-with-honey-and-spices.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2107" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2106" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Roasted
Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Spices</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2110" style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2109"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2108">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</span></b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2013/12/Cranberry-Pistachio-Pilaf-Christmas-Pilaf.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Cranberry-Pistachio
Pilaf</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>Taste with the Eyes:</b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=34016" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2112" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2111" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Fresh
Green Beans, Mexican-Style</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b> </span><a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2013/12/italian-green-beans-with-tomatoes-pesto.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2114" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2113" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Italian
Green Beans with Tomatoes and Pesto</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>Red or Green?</b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span></span><a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2013/12/green-chile-pork-stew-v2-and-tamales.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2116" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2115" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Green
Chile Pork Stew (v2) and Tamales</span><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 10.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>Virtually Homemade:</b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2013/12/cheese-raviloi-roasted-brussels-sprouts-pomegranate.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2118" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2117" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Cheese
Ravioli with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>Domesticate Me:</b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/farro-risotto-with-prosciutto-parmesan-and-brussels-sprouts" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2120" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2119" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Farro
Risotto with Prosciutto, Parmesan and Brussels Sprouts</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>The Sensitive Epicure:</b> </span><a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2013/12/butter-dipped-radishes-with-sea-salt.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2121" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Butter
Dipped Radishes with Sea Salt</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>Daily*Dishin:</b> </span><a href="http://dailydishinblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/best-holiday-dressing.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2124" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2123" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Best Holiday
Dressing</span></a><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2129" style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b><span class="yiv1550662162apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2013/12/holiday-side-dishes-fall-fest/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2128" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1387472764602_2127" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">No-Brainer
Holiday Sides</span></a><br />
<br />Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-52533602194691546952013-12-12T13:36:00.000-05:002013-12-12T13:55:15.535-05:00Pureed Broccoli with Garlic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I heard that broccoli will replace kale and Brussels sprouts as the hot vegetable of choice among healthy hipsters. Admitting, I myself have not had broccoli for quite some time.... So I was thankful that broccoli is the focused produce this week. The first thing that came to my mind was pureed broccoli. It's super easy, fast, comforting, great color, and flavorful. I used a bag of broccoli florets. However, a head of broccoli would even work better, and including the peeled stems - such great flavor there. I microwaved the broccoli with a few skinned cloves of garlic. Then pureed it in a food processor with butter (olive oil would work too), salt, and pepper. Microwaving keeps all of the nutrients intact without diluting them as cooking it in water would. No extra liquid is needed. There is a small amount of liquid after cooking the broccoli in the microwave, which turned out to be the perfect amount needed for pureeing to the perfect consistency. I tried adding half and half, but I found it muddled the clean broccoli and garlic flavor. You know my motto, keep it simple and flavorful.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><u><b>Pureed Broccoli with Garlic</b></u></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients: </b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>fresh broccoli, 12 oz florets or 1 head of broccoli including the peeled stems</li>
<li>garlic, 3 cloves, skinned</li>
<li>butter or olive oil, 2 tablespoons</li>
<li>salt and white pepper to taste</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li> Place the chopped up broccoli and garlic cloves in a large microwave safe bowl, and cover. Microwave on full power from 4 to 6 minutes until steamed and bright green.</li>
<li>Dump entire contents into a processor. Run and add in the butter/olive oil and salt and pepper. Wipe down sides and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.</li>
</ol>
This is a great side to compliment any meal. I recommend it with roasted root vegetables of your choice or even a baked potato or<span style="color: #783f04;"><b> <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2011/10/potatoes-anna-with-fresh-thyme-and.html" target="_blank">potatoes Anna</a></b></span>.<br />
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-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Fall Fest</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on broccoli. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#FallFest</a></b></span>. Here are other awesome chopping broccoli recipes to try out: <br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2244"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2243">The Lemon Bowl:</span></b>
<a href="http://thelemonbowl.com/?p=7963" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2195" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1386869398_1">Roasted Broccoli with Hoisin Dipping Sauce</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2246"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2245">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</span></b>
<a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2013/12/garlicky-cheesy-broccoli-gratin.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2242" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1386869398_2">Garlicky Cheesy Broccoli Gratin</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2248"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2247">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</span></b>
<a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2013/12/italian-broccoli-with-garlic-chilies.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2241" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1386869398_3">Italian Broccoli with Garlic, Chiles and Parmigiano Reggiano</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2235"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2234">Red or Green:</span></b>
<a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2013/12/szechuan-broccoli-chicken.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2249" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1386869398_4">Szechuan Broccoli and Chicken</span></a><br />
<b>Virtually Homemade:</b>
<a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2013/12/roasted-broccoli-garlic-lemon-parmesan.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2196" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1386869398_5">Roasted Broccoli with Garlic, Parmesan and Lemon</span></a><br />
<b>Dishing:</b>
<a href="http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/2013/12/broccoli-soup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1386869398_6">Broccoli Soup</span></a><br />
<b>Weelicious:</b>
<a href="http://weelicious.com/2011/08/17/broccoli-salad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1386869398_7">Broccoli Salad</span></a><br />
<b>Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</b>
<a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2013/12/Broccoli-and-Bell-pepper-soup-Broccoli-and-Capsicum-Soup.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2250" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1386869398_8">Broccoli and Bell Pepper Soup</span></a><br />
<b>The Sensitive Epicure:</b>
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<b>Dishin & Dishes:</b>
<a href="http://www.dishinanddishes.com/27822/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1386869397347_2253" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1386869398_11">Broccoli Garlic Pancetta Quiche</span></a><br />
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Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-45681190256144101212013-11-27T05:10:00.000-05:002013-11-27T11:24:29.442-05:00Cranberry Almond Pancakes with Maple Bourbon Cranberry Syrup
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There's never a shortage of what to do with leftover Thanksgiving turkey. The list seems endless. But what about the often overlooked leftover cranberry sauce? Besides using as it a condiment for turkey sandwiches? I've got it! Cranberry pancakes made with almond flour and add the cranberry to the maple syrup. How to make the syrup better? Add bourbon. Or whiskey. It makes everything better. You know, I thought adding cranberry sauce to the pancake batter would make the pancakes pink. Surprisingly, it did not. I using whole cranberry sauce because that's what I had. I like the rustic texture and the whole fruit it gave the pancakes and syrup. But alas, plain cranberry sauce will work fine. These are so easy to make up with only a few ingredients including the butter to cook them in. So worth it. And much needed the morning after Thanksgiving.<br>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><u><b>Cranberry Almond Pancakes with Maple Bourbon Cranberry Syrup</b></u></span><br>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Syrup Ingredients:</b></span><br>
<ul>
<li>cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup</li>
<li>bourbon or whiskey, 1/4 cup</li>
<li>maple syrup, 1/4 cup - use the real stuff</li>
</ul>
<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Pancake Ingredients:</span></b><br>
<ul>
<li>eggs, 2 large, room temperature, separated</li>
<li>cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup</li>
<li>sugar, 1/4 cup</li>
<li>cornstarch, 1/2 cup</li>
<li>almond flour, 1/2 cup packed, blanched</li>
<li>vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon </li>
<li>salt, pinch</li>
<li>butter to cook in, about 2 tablespoons</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Syrup Directions:</b></span><br>
<ol>
<li>In a small sauce pan over medium heat, stir the cranberry sauce with the whiskey. With constant stirring, allow the alcohol to cook off. You'll see this with the bubbles getting larger and slower. Turn down the heat to simmer.</li>
<li> Add in the maple syrup and stir. Turn off the heat. Make the pancakes below. Reheat as needed for serving.</li>
</ol>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Pancake Directions:</b></span><br>
<ol>
<li>Separate the eggs - yolks in a medium bowl and the whites in a small bowl. To the yolks, add in the cranberry sauce and mix well with a spatula. Then add in the sugar, and immediately stir in to prevent yolk-sugar "burn" followed by the cornstarch, almond flour, and vanilla extract. Stir well until everything is incorporated.</li>
<li>Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites. Whisk until the peaks are firm. In small portions, gently fold into the pancake mixture. Should be light and fluffy. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.</li>
<li>Turn pancakes when the first bubbles appear in the center. Cook for about the same time on the other side. Serve immediately with warm syrup. Makes about 10-12 pancakes.</li>
</ol>
Happy Thanksgiving!<br>
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-Erin Swing<br>
The Sensitive Epicure<br>
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Fall Fest</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. This week we're focusing on Thanksgiving leftovers. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#FallFest</a></b></span>. Here are other awesome Thanksgiving leftovers recipes to try out: <br><br>
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What's a good, simple, and seasonal side for Thanksgiving? My vote (besides Brussels sprouts) is for sweet potatoes. Right now, the local farmers have amazing sweet potatoes with different color skins. Remember, most of the nutrients are in the skin. The skin also adds more texture and dimension than peeling it. Peeling requires unnecessary work, and ends in a lot of food waste. So keeping the skin on the sweet potatoes is a win-win. Keep it simple. There's no reason to over complicate, especially when roasting a turkey is involved. I prefer to roast sweet potatoes with fresh herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Here I used thyme rosemary. Sage would work wonderfully, too. Either way, this side compliments the rest of the turkey day spread well, especially the turkey and cranberry sauce.<br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span>
<span style="color: #990000;"><b><u>Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Thyme and Rosemary</u></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>sweet potatoes, aka yams, 4 large, cut into large dice</li>
<li>olive oil, 2 tablespoons</li>
<li>fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon chopped</li>
<li>fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon chopped</li>
<li>salt and pepper, to taste</li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 400F.</li>
<li>In a large roasting or jelly roll (non-stick) pan, toss the diced sweet potatoes with the olive oil and salt. Place into oven. Check after 15-20 minutes and give them a good toss using a spatula. Should be done and nicely roasted after 40-45 minutes. Toss in the herbs and pepper. Taste to see if they need more salt and pepper. Makes about 4-6 servings.</li>
</ol>
That easy. Remember, throwing in some sage I think would be a perfect flavor pairing, too. Happy Thanksgiving!<br />
<br />
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Fall Fest</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. The autumnal produce we're focusing on here is a seasonal Thanksgiving side. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#FallFest</a></b></span>. Here are other ideas for Thanksgiving sides recipes to try out: <br />
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<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2486"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2485">Taste With The Eyes:</span></strong>
<a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=33839" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2505" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064235_0">A Fresh California Twist on Brussels Sprouts</span></a></div>
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<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2206"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2205">Feed Me Phoebe:</span></strong>
<a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/?p=4502" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_1">Swiss Chard Gratin</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2204"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2203">The Lemon Bowl:</span></strong>
<a href="http://thelemonbowl.com/?p=7452" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_2">Quinoa with Acorn Squash, Apples and Walnuts</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2224"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2223">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</span></strong>
<a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2013/11/clean-eating-thanksgiving-side-dish-recipes.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_3">16 Clean Eating Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2202"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2201">Big Girls, Small Kitchen:</span></strong>
<a href="http://bit.ly/1831Pn8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_4">Nancy's Vodka Cranberries</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2226"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2225">Weelicious:</span></strong>
<a href="http://weelicious.com/2009/11/17/maple-roast-veggies/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2200" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_5">Maple Roast Vegetables</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2196"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2195">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</span></strong>
<a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2013/11/easy-mushroom-chile-risotto.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_6">Easy Mushroom-Chile Risotto</span></a><br />
<strong><span>Red or Green:</span></strong>
<a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2013/11/schezwan-green-beans.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_7">Schezwan Green Beans</span></a><br />
<strong><span>Domesticate Me:</span></strong>
<a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/sweet-potato-gratin-with-pancetta-parmesan-and-sage" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2228" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_8">Sweet Potato Gratin with Pancetta, Parmesan and Sage</span></a><br />
<strong><span>Virtually Homemade:</span></strong>
<a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2013/11/sweet-potato-casserole-with-walnuts.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_9">Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2231"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2230">Elephants and the Coconut Trees:</span></strong>
<a href="http://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.blogspot.com/2013/11/Purple-Potato-Salad-with-Grapefruit-Vinaigrette.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_10">Purple Potato Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette</span></a><br />
<strong><span>The Heritage Cook:</span></strong>
<a href="http://theheritagecook.com/favorite-thanksgiving-maple-roasted-vegetables-fallfes" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2233" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_12">Maple-Roasted Root Vegetables</span></a><br />
<strong><span>Food For My Family:</span></strong>
<a href="http://foodformyfamily.com/recipes/honey-roasted-cauliflower-with-pine-nuts-and-crispy-sage" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2234" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_13">Honey-Roasted Cauliflower with Pine</span></a><br />
<strong><span>Dishin & Dishes:</span></strong>
<a href="http://www.dishinanddishes.com/twice-baked-sweet-potatoes/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2235" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_14">Twice baked Sweet Potatoes</span></a><br />
<strong><span>Devour:</span></strong> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2013/11/21/top-in-season-thanksgiving-sides" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1385064236273_2236" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_15">Top In Season Thanksgiving Sides</span></a><br />
<strong><span>FN Dish:</span></strong>
<a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2013/11/10-thanksgiving-side-recipes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1385064239_16">10 Seasonal Thanksgiving Sides</span></a></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-15296200266672626532013-11-07T12:58:00.003-05:002013-11-07T12:58:43.752-05:00Cauliflower Flat Bread (Gluten-Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the past few months on the interwebs, I've been hearing a lot of cauliflower crust pizza from the paleo contingency. I finally decided to try it out for myself, but keep it simple and focus on the crust only. Pretty easy conceptually with only riced cauliflower, cheese, egg, and seasoning, this base is perfect for a flat bread. The most difficult part of this recipe is removing the excess water after microwaving/cooking the cauliflower, which is best done by wringing out with a clean dish towel.]<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>Cauliflower Flat Bread</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>cauliflower, 1 head</li>
<li>shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 cups (or any Italian cheese mix)</li>
<li>salt and pepper to taste</li>
<li>granulated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon</li>
<li>oregano, 1/2 teaspoon</li>
<li>egg, 1 large, lightly scrambled</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 450F. For best results, use a pizza stone.</li>
<li>Clean and dry the cauliflower, removing the stem and any leaves. Using a grater, grate the cauliflower into "rice." Transfer into a large microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave for 4 minutes. Dump the cauliflower in the center of a clean dish towel, and spread out evenly. Allow to cool just enough to handle it, and wring it out over the sink.</li>
<li>Transfer cauliflower into a large mixing bowl. Toss in the cheese and seasonings. Mix and taste. Adjust seasonings as needed and mix well. Lastly, add in the egg and mix. Using your hands, bring together the "dough" and place on an oiled sheet of parchment paper on a flat (no-lip) cookie sheet or large cutting board. Flatten out into a thin round/oval shape, about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool on rack before cutting.</li>
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-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Fall Fest</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. The summer produce we're focusing on here is cauliflower. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#FallFest</a></b></span>. Here are other cauliflower recipes to try out: <br />
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</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/foodnetwork/lets-pull-up-a-chair/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3252" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_0">http://pinterest.com/foodnetwork/lets-pull-up-a-chair/</span></a></div>
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<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3268"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3267">Big Girls, Small Kitchen:</span></strong>
<a href="http://bit.ly/1iFBxGJ" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3187" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_1">Roasted Cauliflower and Bulgur Salad</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3270"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3269">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</span></strong>
<a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2013/11/roasted-garlic-cauliflower-and-potatoes.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3186" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_2">Roasted Garlic Cauliflower and Potatoes</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3272"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3271">Feed Me Phoebe:</span></strong>
<a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/?p=4495" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_3">Pan-Roasted Cauliflower</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3274"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3273">Devour:</span></strong> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2013/11/07/cauliflower-and-broccoli-macaroni-and-cheese-for-thanksgiving/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_4">Cauliflower and Broccoli Mac and Cheese for Thanksgiving</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3276"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3275">Blue Apron Blog:</span></strong>
<a href="http://bit.ly/1cS967d" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_5">Cauliflower "Mac 'n Cheese"</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3278"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3277">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</span></strong>
<a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2013/11/roasted-cauliflower-and-broccoli-with.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3239" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_6">Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli with Cranberries and Garlic Breadcrumbs</span> </a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3234"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3233">Red or Green:</span></strong>
<a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2013/11/cauliflower-leek-peppers-frittata.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_7">Cauliflower, Leek and Pepper Frittata</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3236"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3235">Virtually Homemade:</span></strong>
<a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2013/11/roasted-cauliflower-bacon-parmesan-cheese.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3237" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_8">Roasted Cauliflower with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese</span></a><br />
<strong><span>Taste With The Eyes:</span></strong>
<a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=33810" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3243" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_9">Saffron Cauliflower à la Ottolenghi</span></a><br />
<strong><span>Domesticate Me:</span></strong>
<a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/cauliflower-crust-pizza-with-roasted-vegetables-and-goat-cheese" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3244" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_10">Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Roasted Vegetables and Goat Cheese</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3232"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3231">The Sensitive Epicure:</span></strong>
<a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2013/11/cauliflower-flat-bread-gluten-free.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3245" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_11">Cauliflower Flat Bread (Gluten-Free)</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3228"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3227">Weelicious:</span></strong>
<a href="http://weelicious.com/2010/09/28/cheddar-cauliflower/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_12">Cheddar Cauliflower</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3226"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3225">Cooking With Elise:</span></strong>
<a href="http://cookingwithelise.com/roasted-cauliflower-with-cheese-fondue" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3246" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_13">Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese Fondue</span></a><br />
<strong id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3230"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3229">FN Dish:</span></strong>
<a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2013/11/cauliflower-recipes-fall-fest/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383843430782_3224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383843427_14">Comforting Cauliflower Recipes</span></a></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-13665677336301869022013-10-31T12:44:00.001-04:002013-10-31T13:30:24.234-04:00Trick or Treat, Spaghetti or Squash? Both<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Halloween! Trick or treating is really the best part of Halloween. However, as adults we find other means besides candy to indulge. Well, at least we have the best intentions. Looking at the seasonal produce, I saw so much squash. And spaghetti squash has a special quality about it. Once it's cooked, it breaks down into a spaghetti-like texture. I know it's an old trick, but it doesn't get old. It's easy, nutritious, takes on whatever flavor you give it, and everyone can enjoy it. I am partial to spaghetti, with lots of oregano. And spaghetti squash goes even better than pasta with oregano. Please take a look at an old blog post of mine about the chemistry of oregano and another great recipe: <a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2009/03/spaghetti-with-lots-of-oregano.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><u><b>Spaghetti. With Lots of Oregano</b></u></span></a>. Use a strong oregano that you can smell - the stronger, the better. I kept it really simple: roasted the spaghetti squash for best flavor and to ensure even cooking; tossed it with really good extra virgin olive oil, salt, white pepper, and strong oregano. To add a little Halloween flavor to it, sprinkle some black salt on top. Yes, this is a luxurious option. But why not?<br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Halloween Spaghetti Squash</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>spaghetti squash, 1 large</li>
<li>olive oil, 1/4 cup total at most</li>
<li>salt, garlic salt or powder, and white pepper to taste </li>
<li>oregano to taste, about 1 teaspoon</li>
<li>black salt for garnish</li>
</ul>
<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Directions:</span></b><br />
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 425F.</li>
<li>Cut squash in half length-wise (the most difficult - be careful!) and scoop out the seeds and center goop with a large metal spoon. Drizzle olive oil and generously salt the cut side/inside part of the squash. Place face side down onto a foil-lined jelly roll pan. Cook at 425F for about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to handle. </li>
<li>Now the fun part: using a fork, grate and fluff up the spaghetti squash. Place the grated squash into a large mixing bowl. Toss it with salt, garlic (salt, powder, or granulated), and white pepper to taste. Add in the oregano and toss until uniformly mixed. Split into 4 servings and sprinkle black salt on top.</li>
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Enjoy and may your day be not too frightening.<br />
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-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Fall Fest</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. The summer produce we're focusing on here is Halloween related product. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#FallFest</a></b></span>. Here are other Halloween inspired recipes to try out: <br />
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</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/foodnetwork/lets-pull-up-a-chair/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3252" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_0">http://pinterest.com/foodnetwork/lets-pull-up-a-chair/</span></a></div>
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2263"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2262">Feed Me Phoebe:</span></b>
<a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2013/10/roasted-pumpkin-salad-recipe/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2210" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_1">Leftover Jack-o-Lantern Salad i.e. Pumpkin & Arugula Salad with Miso-Lemon Dressing</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2267"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2266">The Heritage Cook:</span></b> <a href="http://theheritagecook.com/jack-olantern-black-orange-soup-fallfest/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2211" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_2">Jack-o'-Lantern Black & Orange Soups</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2269"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2268">The Lemon Bowl:</span></b>
<a href="http://thelemonbowl.com/?p=7144" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_3">Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2271"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2270">Virtually Homemade:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2013/10/apple-caramel-cake-pops.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2212" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_4">Apple Caramel Cake Pops</span></a><br />
<b>Weelicious:</b>
<a href="http://weelicious.com/2008/10/27/roast-pumpkin-toasted-pumpkin-seeds/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2213" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_5">Roasted Pumpkin and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds</span> </a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2273"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2272">Jeanette's Healthy Living:</span></b>
<a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2013/10/roasted-cauliflower-and-beet-hummus.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2214" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_6">Ghoulish "Bloody Brains" Roasted Cauliflower and Beet Hummus</span></a><br />
<b>Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2013/10/31/caramel-apples-for-halloween" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2274" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_7">Caramel Apples for Halloween</span></a><br />
<b>Taste With The Eyes:</b>
<a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=33749" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2215" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_8">Braised Oxtail for Halloween?</span></a><br />
<b>Made By Michelle:</b>
<a href="http://www.madebymichellec.com/?p=4404" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2275" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_9">Clementine Pumpkins</span></a><br />
<b>Napa Farmhouse 1885:</b>
<a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2013/10/silky-pumpkin-hummus.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2216" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_10">Silky Pumpkin Hummus</span></a><br />
<b>Red or Green:</b>
<a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2013/10/spooky-black-bean-dip-chile-roasted.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2217" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_11">Spooky Black Bean Dip & Chile Roasted Sweet Potato Appetizers</span></a><br />
<b>Dishing:</b>
<a href="http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/2013/10/spinach-stuffed-mushrooms.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2276" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_12">Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms</span></a><br />
<b>Domesticate Me:</b>
<a href="http://www.domesticate-me.com/spiced-pumpkin-punch" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2218" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_13">Spiced Pumpkin Punch</span></a><br />
<b>Cooking With Elise:</b>
<a href="http://cookingwithelise.com/wicked-good-halloween-recipes/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2219" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_14">Wicked Good Halloween Recipes</span></a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b>
<a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2013/10/homemade-halloween-recipes-fall-fest/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1383233770399_2224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1383233759_15">Have a Homemade Halloween</span></a></div>
Erin Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644204280533061750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7121318206097952820.post-7948270479942934752013-10-24T13:10:00.000-04:002013-10-26T17:37:47.215-04:00Spanakopita Minus The -Opita<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What the what?! You know, the Greek spinach pie with the phyllo - spanakopita without the phyllo. "Pita" means pie in Greek.... So I guess it's really more like Greek spinach casserole, but spanakopita minus the -opita sounds like more fun to me. My ex-Greek-mother-in-law would make a small dish of this for me during the holidays. Personally, I make this for just about every holiday and party that I'm asked to bring food throughout the whole year. This is super easy to make and everyone loves it. Better still, it is gluten-free, lactose-free, and can be served at any temperature. Since this recipe uses such few ingredients, the quality is paramount. Use fresh baby spinach, nice and tender green onions/scallions, and the best sheep's milk (naturally lactose-free) feta you can find. Please, for the love of god, don't ever buy the pre-crumbled feta. My favorite feta is the French sheep's milk feta cheese at Costco, which is super-affordable. Costco is a great place to buy the spinach, too.<br />
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My last spinach recipe I posted was Catalan Spinach with Raisins, Pinenuts & Bacon (Espinacas a la Catalana). Hands down, this is my favorite way to saute spinach. Check it out: <b><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://thesensitiveepicure.blogspot.com/2011/10/catalan-spinach-with-raisins-pinenuts.html" target="_blank">recipe link here</a></span></b>. <br />
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<u><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Spanakopita Minus The -Opita</b></span></u><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>olive oil, 1/4 cup</li>
<li>spinach, fresh, 1 pound</li>
<li>salt, 1 teaspoon</li>
<li>pepper, black &/or white, 1/2 teaspoon </li>
<li>dill, 1/2 teaspoon dry or 1 teaspoon fresh</li>
<li>oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dry (optional)</li>
<li>green onions/scallions, 1 bunch</li>
<li>sheep's milk feta, 1/2 pound / 8 ounces</li>
<li>eggs, 4 large, lightly scrambled</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly spray a brownie pan (8x8). I used my work-horse toaster oven. </li>
<li>Heat up a large wok over medium heat, or a large skillet will work. A wok works best, because it's kind of a bowl and reduces the need to get out a large mixing bowl. Put in the olive oil. Grab a large handful of the spinach, chop up the spinach into thick strips and immediately add into the wok. Saute with a spatula, and repeat this process handful by handful until gone. This way the moisture has time and space to cook off before adding in more spinach and you aren't overwhelmed with too much on the cutting board. Chop and cook as you go is the way to go. Add in the salt, pepper, dill, oregano and mix well. Chop up the scallions, white end first, add into the wok. Follow with the green part of the scallions, chopped. Turn off the heat. Allow to cool, stirring occasionally.</li>
<li>Make sure the spinach mixture is not hot. Crumble up the feta coarsely and far from perfect and add into the spinach mixture and gently fold in. This is the time to add in taste, before adding in the eggs! Adjust seasonings as needed. Add in the eggs and carefully fold in mixture until somewhat homogeneous.</li>
<li>Turn into the lightly oiled pan, smooth top with silicone spatula/spoon, and cook in a preheated (toaster) oven at 375F degrees for about 30 minutes. The top will turn a nice brown color. Allow to cool before cutting and serving. Makes about 9-12 portions, depending how you cut it.</li>
</ol>
-Erin Swing<br />
The Sensitive Epicure<br />
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This is part of <b>Food Network's Fall Fest</b>. Check out<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/">The FN Dish</a></b></span></span>. The summer produce we're focusing on here is spinach. On twitter, we're tagging<span style="color: #990000;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SummerFest&src=typd" target="_blank">#FallFest</a></b></span>. Here are other delicious spinach recipes to try out: <br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3396"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3395">Feed Me Phoebe:</span></b>
<a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2013/10/gluten-free-healthy-creamed-spinach/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_1">Healthy Creamed Spinach</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3394"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3393">The Heritage Cook:</span></b>
<a href="http://theheritagecook.com/new-spin-classic-spinach-bacon-salad-fallfest" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_2">Fresh Spinach with Maple Vinegar Vinaigrette</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3392"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3391">Big Girls, Small Kitchen:</span></b>
<a href="http://bit.ly/GZ3u04" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_3">Za'atar Roasted Salmon with Greens</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3398"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3397">Blue Apron Blog:</span></b>
<a href="http://bit.ly/16ouNwP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_4">Saag Paneer at Home</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3400"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3399">Weelicious:</span></b>
<a href="http://weelicious.com/2012/01/04/spinach-cake-muffins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_5">Spinach Cake Muffins</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3402"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3401">Virtually Homemade:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2013/10/creamy-spinach-and-chicken-casserole.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_6">Creamy Spinach and Chicken Casserole</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3404"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3403">Haute Apple Pie:</span></b>
<a href="http://hauteapplepie.com/2013/10/23/parmesan-spinach-broccoli-and-chicken-bake/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3406"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3405">Red or Green:</span></b>
<a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2013/10/spinach-walnut-pesto-on-bruschetta-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_8">Spinach-Walnut Pesto on Bruschetta with Fried Egg</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3408"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3407">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</span></b>
<a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2013/10/spinach-with-sausage-peppers-tomatoes.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_9">Spinach with Sausage, Peppers and Tomatoes</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3412"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3411">Taste With The Eyes:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=33679" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_11">Spinach and Chickpeas in a Bengali Mustard Sauce</span></a><br />
<b>Domesticate Me:</b>
<a href="http://domesticate-me.com/warm-spinach-salad-with-bacon-vinaigrette-and-a-fried-egg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_12">Warm Spinach Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette and a Fried Egg</span></a><br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3414"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3413">In Jennie's Kitchen:</span></b>
<a href="http://www.injennieskitchen.com/2013/10/crispy-latkes-recipe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_13">Crispy Spinach Latkes</span> </a><br />
<b>Devour:</b> <a href="http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2013/10/24/how-to-make-spinach-gnocchi/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3415" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_14">How to Make Spinach Gnocchi</span></a><br />
<b>Dishin & Dishes:</b>
<a href="http://www.dishinanddishes.com/recipe/salad-for-fall-pear-blue-cheese-walnut-salad/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3416" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_15">Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad with Arugula and Baby Spinach</span></a><br />
<b>FN Dish:</b>
<a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2013/10/spinach-side-recipes-fall-fest/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1382630951057_3417" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382630939_16">Eat Your Spinach Sides</span></a></div>
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