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The Best Ways to Use Coconut Cookies as an Ingredient

Cookies are delicious on their own, but have you ever used them as an ingredient in another recipe? Sometimes, a few coconut cookies are all you need to make a recipe taste even better! You have so many options to explore, from breakfast to lunch to dessert. If you need ideas about where to start your tasty cookie experiments, the suggestions below will put you on the perfect cookie-eating path.

Crumble Your Favorite Cookies Into an Ice Cream Recipe Ice cream is a delicious treat that you can enjoy in a bowl or spooned out of a container. It’s also surprisingly easy to make at home without any dairy or eggs. You only need coconut milk, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and your favorite cookie. A chewy cookie with chocolate chips will make your homemade ice cream taste like a store-bought chocolate chip cookie dough flavor. Use a Chewy Coconut Cookie as a Bite-Sized Crust A chewy, two-bite coconut cookie is the perfect cookie crust for the bottom of a muffin tin. One with a subtle vanilla taste will pair well with a variety of other flavors. Press your cookies into the base to form to the mold and top with either a cheesecake filling or whatever catches your eye. These treats will go fast, so you might want to use a mini muffin tin and slice the cookies in half by width so that there’s room for the filling. Work Peanut Butter Cookie Chunks Into Brownie Batter Cookies and brownies can work together to be the ultimate dessert. Grab a box of your favorite gluten-free brownie mix and add chunks of peanut butter coconut cookies to create a scrumptious treat everyone will enjoy. The cookies add a delightful texture that pairs well with dense brownies with chocolate chips. Chocolate and peanut butter are also one of the best flavor combinations ever. Sprinkle Chocolate Chip Cookie Crumbs Over Oatmeal If you frequently start your day with oatmeal, you know it’s all about the mix-ins and the toppings. You might want to set your usual additions off to the side for a day in favor of something that feels a little more indulgent. The perfect oatmeal topper might just be coconut cookies chocolate chip flavored for a touch of extra sweetness. It’ll nourish and fuel you like breakfast but taste like dessert. Add Dark Cacao Cookies to a Fruit Kabob Dark cacao cookies with coconut and almond flour make an excellent addition to a fruit kabob with strawberries and raspberries or mango and coconut. Spear one dark cacao cookie after every three pieces of fruit, and stop at two to three cookies per kabob. Plate these tasty snacks for summer BBQs, or give them to your kids and their friends to share during slumber parties. Even after you’ve eaten a couple of cookies on their own, you can continue to enjoy them in other recipes. Chewy, gluten-free coconut cookies are probably the best cookies to have in your pantry. They’re so versatile! They are delicious on their own and work fantastically well in many other recipes that incorporate cookies. Plus, everyone who is gluten-free can enjoy your recipes too! So, the next time you bring out the ice cream maker, whip up some brownie batter, or even just cook a bowl of oatmeal, feel free to add cookies to the mix. About Emmy’s Organics Emmy’s Organics will fill your belly and your backpack with deliciously sweet snacks full of wholesome, gluten-free ingredients. The cookie creators started their journey in a home kitchen and continue to make sweet treats that taste as good as homemade cookies. The USDA organic Coconut Cookies and Brownie Snaps are the perfect pick-me-ups for any time of day. From a yummy companion to a cup of coffee to a hiking buddy that fuels your adventures to an indulgent addition to an evening at home, Emmy’s Organics is a force for good in your home and all over the country. So, if you’re looking for a snack with tasty, nutrient-dense, lower-in-sugar ingredients that are good for gluten-free and gluten-friendly homes, Emmy’s has the chewy cookies, crispy snaps, and little bites of deliciousness you need. Put Emmy’s Organics in your favorite sweet recipes with cookies from https://emmysorganics.com/ Original Source: https://bit.ly/3C5RVlK

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consulting-celiac-in-the-tardis · 5 years

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55 Healthy Gluten Free Dessert Recipes for the Holidays

New blog post! Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it's socially acceptable to fully embrace alll the holiday spirit...and all the holiday food. That's why I'm ringing in December with a round-up of 55 delicious and healthy gluten free dessert recipes for the holidays! These gluten free desserts certainly aren't "health food" but I scoured the blogosphere for gluten free desserts that have slightly healthier twists, like hidden veggies, mostly whole-food ingredients or lower amounts of sugar. Plus, this round-up includes plenty of keto, paleo, vegan, low carb, dairy free and egg free dessert options...so whatever your dietary needs or desires this holiday season, you can still find a yummy gluten free holiday recipe to celebrate with!

And if you do decide to leave out one of these 55 gluten free holiday desserts for Santa instead of your usual sugar cookies, I'm sure he wouldn't complain...

1. Pumpkin Spice Cream Danish (Keto, Refined Sugar Free) - Keen For Keto

This gluten free danish features mozzarella as one of its surprise ingredients, and is not only keto but also refined sugar free.

2. No-Bake Chocolate Covered Tahini Gingerbread Bars (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free Option) - Moon and Spoon and Yum

You won't believe how decadent nuts, dates and coconut flour can really be!

3. "Mr. Grinch" Berry Banana Bread (Vegan, Oil Free, Refined Sugar Free) - Casey the College Celiac

This super dense, thick and (dare I say) fudgy vegan banana bread is loaded with spinach (for a festive green color!), raspberries and classic Christmas spices like cinnamon and vanilla.

4. Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips (Vegan, Oil Free) - Nutriciously

You'll be amazed how delicious gluten free oats, vegan chocolate, peanut butter and a lil' lemon juice can taste together.

5. Dark Chocolate Hummus (Dairy Free) - Really Are You Serious

Chickpeas just got a sweet and chocolatey makeover.

6. Mock Apple Pie Filling (Keto) - Two Sleevers

It's hard to believe, but this gluten free apple pie recipe actually uses eggplant instead of apples. And according to the recipe's reviews, the swap is pretty dang convincing!

7. Healthy Almond Joy Bars (Vegan) - Crowded Kitchen

Who needs store-bought candy when you can make your own gluten free and vegan chocolate instead?

8. Carrot Cake Raw Balls (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - Simply Healthy Vegan

Use gluten free oat flour and nuts to whip up these snack-sized versions of carrot cake.

9. Almond Thumbprint Cookies - Debra Klein

Homemade cranberry chia jam take these gluten free Christmas cookies to the next level.

10. Pumpkin Pie with Nut-Free Crust (Paleo, Refined Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free) - Paleo Gluten Free Guy

You don't need any refined sugar or grains to make a gluten free pumpkin pie that everyone will enjoy.

11. Chocolate Mousse (Paleo) - Cook At Home Mom

This paleo dessert is as vibrant as it is delicious thanks to ingredients like sweet potato and pomegranate seeds.

12. Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Keto) - The Flying Couponer

These keto cupcakes are moist, tender, and prove that adding some sneaky veggies into your Christmas desserts can create super tasty results.

13. Healthy Apple Crisp - Hot Pan Kitchen

This gluten free apple crisp features almond meal in its crumble to boost the dessert's fiber and protein.

14. Lemon Mug Cake for One (Grain Free, Keto and Dairy Free Options) - The Helpful GF

This gluten free mug cake is not only sugar free, but it's also high in protein.

15. Secret-Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Truffles with a Kick (Keto, Paleo, & Vegan) - Whole New Mom

Looking for food Christmas gifts? These paleo truffles would make anyone smile.

16. Easy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies - Natural Deets

This gluten free cookie recipe is given a healthy twist with the addition of banana for some natural sweetening.

17. Dessert Salty Chocolate Pecan Bark (Low Carb, Keto) - Healthy with Jamie

This gluten free holiday dessert only requires three ingredients and you can mix and match different nuts and seeds to make this the bark of your dreams. ;)

18. Christmas Cheesecake (Low Carb) - The Gluten Free Option

This festively-colored cheesecake uses freshly ground almonds to make its cheesecake crus.

19. Sweet Potato Brownies (Vegan) - My Pure Plants

While these brownies certainly aren't superfoods, the sweet potato used in the gluten free brownies and frosting adds Vitamin A and antioxidants.

20. Pecan Pie Bars (Paleo, Egg Free, Refined Sugar Free) - Allergy Free Alaska

If you're craving pecan pie, but want a slightly higher option, these gluten free pecan pie bars should land high up on your to-do list.

21. Fruit Cake (Paleo) - A Sweet Alternative

This is one fruit cake that people will actually want to dig into! Instead of candied fruit, this gluten free dessert features raisins and dates, and also features paleo-friendly ingredients like coconut flour.

22. Chewy Pumpkin Popcorn Balls (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free Option) - Casey the College Celiac

These chewy pumpkin popcorn balls are easy to make and even easier to eat! Plus, they're made with healthy ingredients like banana, dates, coconut flour, popcorn and fall spices.

23. French Silk Pie (Keto, Vegetarian, Refined Sugar Free) - Low Carb Spark

An oreo-like pie crust that's also gluten free, keto and keto? Sold.

24. Easy Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo) - Cook, Eat Paleo

These cookies don't have any flour, refined sugar or butter, but they still hit the spot when you're craving a chocolate chip cookie.

25. Creme Brulee (Keto, Sugar Free) - Whole Lotta Yum

This keto dessert recipe only calls for five ingredients, and you'd never guess this treat is sugar free.

26. Quick Key Lime Pie Icebox Cake (Keto-Friendly, Low Carb) - Appetite For Energy

If you need a low carb dessert for the holidays and are on a time crunch, you'll love that you can whip up this icebox cake in just 30 minutes.

27. Bhapa Doi (or Creamy Yogurt) in an Instant Pot or Oven - Indian Ambrosia

If you're craving cheesecake but want something a little less decadent, this Greek yogurt dessert with strawberry topping is a delicious alternative.

28. Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies (Vegan, Paleo) - Any Reason Vegan

You only need three ingredients for these gluten free cookies, and they'll be sure to win over sweet potato lovers.

29. Tahini Halva Cake (Keto, Vegan) - Mind, Body and Spirit Wellbeing

If you've never tried tahini in a dessert, this gluten free cake recipe is your sign to change that ASAP.

30. 5 Minute Quick Blend Banana & Avocado Chocolate Mousse Pudding (Paleo) - Recipe This

When those late-night chocolate cravings hit, this quick gluten free dessert is the perfect secret weapon.

31. Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Grain Free) - And Here We Are

This gluten free chocolate cake recipe is grain free, and it can easily be made sugar free depending on what sugar and chocolate you use.

32. No Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Truffles (Low Fat) - Fresh, Fit N Healthy

These no bake truffles are low in sugar, and high in protein, fiber and flavor.

33. Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies (Grain Free, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Emma Eats and Explores

If you need a healthy gluten free Christmas cookie recipe, this one just might do the trick! I loooove cinnamon and raisins, so this sounds like a delicious treat to me.

34. Best Raspberry Lemon Tart (Dairy Free) - Welcome to the One Perfect

This gluten free pastry is actually made from two simple ingredients - nuts and dates - and the filling is equally simple and scrumptious.

35. No-Bake Molasses Cookies (Vegan, Paleo) - Evolving Table

If these paleo Christmas don't have you drooling, I don't know what will.

36. Pumpkin Brownies (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Oil Free, Nut Free Option) - Rhian's Recipes

If you like fudgy brownies, you're sure to loooove these healthy brownies, which are higher in protein and fiber than your typical dessert.

37. Peppermint Bark (Vegan) - Pink Fortitude

This vegan bark dessert is easy to make and only calls for five simple ingredients.

38. Dye-Free Coconut Rainbow Cookies (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - Casey the College Celiac

If you want a Christmas dessert that can also double as a fun craft for kids, you'll love these gluten free cookies, which are dyed with superfoods like turmeric and spirulina!

39. Fudge (Vegan, Paleo) - Texanerin

This homemade fudge only requires six ingredients, is a bit higher in protein than the traditional version thanks to the addition of almond butter, is can easily be made paleo.

40. Apple Pie With Crumb Topping (Dairy Free, Vegan) - Healthy Taste of Life

With a pie crust made from oat flour, cassava flour, sorghum flour and flax seed flour, this ain't your mama's apple pie. But it is still very delicious.

41. Chocolate Crunch Bars (Vegan) - Served From Scratch

I personally love a lil' crunch with my chocolate, so this vegan chocolate recipe is my kind of holiday treat!

42. Instant Pot Arroz con Dulce, or Puerto Rican Rice Pudding (Dairy Free) - Beyond Mere Sustenance

Who says rice can't be transformed into a festive and delicious dessert?

43. The Ultimate Flourless Chocolate Chilli Cookies (Vegan) - The Fiery Vegetarian

This gluten free chocolate cookie recipe is full of surprising ingredients like chickpeas and balsamic vinegar, so if you want to shake up your usual holiday baking, this is a delicious place to start.

44. Sweet Potato Pudding (Vegan, Oil Free) - Delightful Adventures

Warm, fall-inspired spices and a few other simple ingredients take mashed sweet potato to the next level.

45. Healthy Black Bean Brownies (Sugar Free) - In The Kids Kitchen

You won't believe how black beans can transform into a soft, super chocolatey gluten free brownie.

46. Mini Purple Cheesecakes (Vegan, Raw) - Vegan Doll House

Add a pop of purple to your holiday parties by bringing these adorable purple cheesecakes. Plus, they feature mostly whole-food ingredients like almond flours and cashews.

47. Better Than Reese's Healthy Peanut Butter Cup (Vegan Option) - Radial Strength

This gluten free chocolate recipe only calls for four ingredients and you can whip them up in as little as 10 minutes! Chocolate and peanut butter heaaaaven.

48. Paleo "Sugar" Cookies (Grain Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free) - Titus 2 Homemaker

These aren't your mama's sugar cookies, but they're still a delicious alternative if you're on a gluten free or paleo diet during the holidays.

49. Delicata Squash Coconut Flour Brownies (Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Fearless Dining

If you keep the hidden veggie in this paleo brownie a secret, no one will be able to guess!

50. No Bake Protein Balls with Rosehips (Vegan) - Simply Beyond Herbs

These gluten free protein balls taste like dessert but are packed with protein, antioxidants and fiber.

51. Chaffles Recipe Five Ways (Keto) - Wholesome Yum

Ever heard of chaffles? Apparently, they're a kind of keto waffle made mostly from egg and cheese...and you can even make sweet versions like cinnamon sugar and pumpkin. Mind. Blown!

52. Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce (Keto, Low Carb) - Keto Cooking Christian

Raspberries give this keto cheesecake a pop of color and make it perfect for the holidays.

53. Pistachio And Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt Bark (Low Carb) - Recipes From a Pantry

You only need four simple ingredients to turn frozen yogurt into a healthy but addictive frozen treat.

54. Spirulina Chocolate (Keto, Sugar Free) - Primal Edge Health

Chocolate that is also packed with hidden superfoods? What could be better?

55. Strawberry Coconut Crisp (Dairy Free) - Maple and Mango

This gluten free crisp recipe is vibrant and a bit healthier thanks to ingredients like strawberries, almond flour and chopped nuts.

Reminder: Some Places to Find Gluten Free, Celiac-Safe Nuts and Seeds

As you've probably noticed, a lot of these gluten free recipes feature nuts and seeds. Make sure yours are gluten free and non-cross-contaminated. (Same with any oats you use!) Some of my favorite brands to buy gluten free nuts and seeds from are Nuts.com and Anthony's Goods (I usually order the latter on Amazon). I'm also an ambassador for Foods Alive, which offer a variety of delicious seeds and nuts, from hemp seeds to walnuts. Some of my favorites are their organic sunflower seeds and organic pumpkin seeds.

And just a hint, but celiac-safe baking ingredients are always my kind of gluten free Christmas gifts... ;)

Happy Holidays!

Whatever holidays you're celebrating in the next month, I hope that it's full of good memories, fun times with friends and family and some delicious gluten free food. And if you need even more ideas for gluten free holiday recipes, check out my previous round-ups: 41 Gluten Free Party Food Recipes for the Holidays and 33 Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Recipes For the Holidays. Which of these gluten free desserts sound the most drool-worthy to you? Tell me in the comments! via Blogger https://ift.tt/37Yq2vA

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15 Awesome Keto Gifts You Can Order With Free 2-Day Shipping

Shopping for the perfect Keto gifts during the holidays can be exhausting. Don’t worry though — here’s a list of my favorite products that fit seamlessly into a low carb lifestyle.

Better yet, most of these products can be ordered with free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member.

Dash Mini Waffle Iron

The Dash Mini Waffle Iron took over the Keto Instagram community by storm this past year! I personally use mine every single week.

These are great gifts for college students as well and couldn’t be easier to use.

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Veggie Spiralizer

This is a simple little cooking gadget that produces some AMAZING results! If you’ve ever seen noodles made from zucchini or carrots, they were probably made using a spiralizer.

When I first started Keto, I purchased one of the crank versions. It works great, but it is the biggest pain to clean.

This one is much easier, and they even provide the tools to clean it! You can’t beat that.

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Keto Cheat Sheet Magnets

The perfect gift for beginner’s of the ketogenic diet! These magnets take the guesswork out of one of the most common questions — “Is it Keto?”

Color coded and graphed by food type, use these visuals to help map your low carb meals.

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Beeswax Food Wrapper

How cute are these avocado patterned food wrappers? Better yet, they’re a good choice for the environment, too!

These reusable wraps are coated in beeswax and can be used multiple times to wrap and cover your foods.

You can get roughly 150 uses from each wrap, so these should last a while, too.

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Bacon Fat Strainer/Storage

This stainless steel oil strainer is a perfect gift for the Keto-er that is obsessed with bacon!

After preparing your bacon, simply pour the leftover fat through the mesh strainer and into the container. This will keep the delicious fat separated from any stray bits of bacon. The straining step is super important because the bits can go rancid and ruin all of your beloved bacon fat!

This is a high quality upgrade from the old Maxwell House coffee tin my mom used to keep in the kitchen, haha.

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Dash Egg Cooker

Eggs are a staple for many of us on the Keto diet. With this Dash Rapid Egg Cooker, you can easily prepare perfect poached, soft-boiled and hard-boiled eggs. You can also whip up scrambled eggs and omelets, as well!

When boiling eggs, the egg cooker does some sort of wizardry that makes the shell so easy to remove. I’ve never had eggs peel so effortlessly!

The egg cookers come in a variety of colors that will suit just about any kitchen!

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Insulated Shopping Bags

My mother-in-law bought us one of these insulated shopping bags last Christmas and I absolutely adore it!

First and foremost, they’re awesome for the environment. Instead of getting plastic bags, just pack up your items in these!

They also stand upright and stay put in the car while driving. Nothing is more cringe-worthy than when you’re rounding a corner and you hear the jar of Rao’s tomato sauce fly across your trunk.

These bags come in a two pack, making each one just $10! You can totally get two gifts out of one. If you want to take this a step further, you can fill the bag with some Keto staples like almond flour, erythritol, and maybe a few of Good Dee’s low carb dessert mixes!

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Light & Phone Holder

If the Keto-er in your life is anything like me, they probably love taking photos of their food and sharing it across social media.

This contraption makes the process a lot easier and also provides a steady balance with minimal shaking. The lighting is also surprisingly good! This is perfect if you are just starting out as a blogger or social media influencer. It also makes a great stocking stuffer!

Life is too short for ugly food.

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Keto Krate

Keto Krate is available for $39.99 and shipping is free for both if you’re in the United States.

You can sign up for a monthly subscription or simply send a box as a one-time gift. It’s so simple and totally worth it!

I’ve been receiving a Keto Krate for years now, and it’s one of my absolute favorite things. Each month, I get a box of sugar free goodies shipped directly to my doorstep and it’s almost like having your birthday twelve times a year.

Keto Krate is also conscious of the ingredients in the products they send out. All contents are gluten free and you will never see ingredients like maltitol listed (it tends to give people explosive diarrhea).

Through Keto Krate, I’ve discovered some of my favorite products like Smart Cakes (Lemon is my personal favorite) and Keto Carne jerky.

You can save 25% on your Keto Krate order with Coupon Code: nobunplease

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Sweese Butter Dish

On the ketogenic diet, we tend to go through A LOT of butter. I like to keep a bar of Kerrygold on hand for when my dishes really need a boost of rich butter flavor (I can seriously eat it like cheese, too).

This butter dish is big enough to store an entire block of Kerrygold! If you are unfamiliar, Kerrygold is a butter produced from grassfed cows and the packages are about twice the width of a traditional stick of butter.

For those of us drinking bulletproof coffee (coffee + butter + coconut oil) or wanting spreadable butter, this is perfect. You can leave it out on the counter and use it whenever you need it. The cover also means that no bugs or pet hair will ever make it’s way into your butter!

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Cold Brew Pitcher

A cold brew pitcher is an excellent gift for the coffee lover in your life!

This pitcher makes it so easy to whip up a batch of cold brew at home. I use the 2 quart size, which means I only have to prepare one batch per week. The handle makes it super simple to pour straight from the fridge.

Ever since I’ve switched to cold brew, I find I can drink it black with nothing added. The result is a super smooth cold coffee at an affordable price! Score.

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Vava Electric Milk Frother

If a certain someone on your list is a coffee fan, you can’t go wrong with this milk frother as one of your Keto gifts! No need to go to a local shop when you can do it just as well in your own kitchen.

This electric milk frother produces A LOT of foam and you can use all sorts of bases like heavy whipping cream, coconut milk, and even almond milk. Pair it with a cute coffee mug and you’re set.

Now that’s the way to start the day!

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Anova Sous Vide

Are you horrible at preparing meat? A sous vide might just be the perfect solution.

A sous vide is an electric device that gives you the ability to cook your food at a very precise temperature. Typically, you seal your food, submerge it in a container filled with water, and the device does all of the hard work.

This means that you can perfectly cook your steaks to ANY temperature and it will come out exactly how you like!

I’ve even seen some make a copycat version of the egg bites from Starbucks using a sous vide.

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GoWISE Air Fryer

If you haven’t used an air fryer yet, you’re severely missing out! When I received one as a gift a couple years ago, I didn’t think much of it.

My first recipe was a small batch of chicken wings. This is all it took to convert me! Imagine the crispiest wings you could ever imagine, without the oily mess!

My air fryer has grown to be a staple in my kitchen and I legitimately use it every single day. Aside from wings, they’re great for reheating leftovers (the Blackened Tenders from Popeyes reheat beautifully), cooking burgers, making perfectly crispy bacon and tons more! According to the booklet that came with mine, you can even make a cake!

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Soda Stream

I use my Soda Stream every single day!

While marketed as an at-home soda machine, I actually use this almost exclusively for sparkling water.

This device makes it easy to control the amount of bubbles and you can even add your choice of your flavorings.

Soda Stream offer some sugar-free flavor concentrates (the Dr. Pepper alternative is quite yummy) and they’re so nice to have on hand.

Aside from the cost savings, it also means that I don’t have to carry or recycle a ton of plastic/glass from the grocery store.

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Straightforward Recipes to Get Best Home-Cooked Foods

Looking for a comfy dinner recipe? These traditional dishes are all homemade food during its best. From a searchable chicken pot pie to a bowl of creamy tomato basil soup, then we have compiled a few recipes which will be the ideal pick if you want to generate a home-cooked meal.

Grandma's Lasagna

Who needs one of those greatest Italian eateries in the usa when you have grandma's recipe? A bubbly pan of lasagna is bound to cure any weekday slump, which is the perfect meal to whip yourself. You want just a couple of elements, including a fantastic quality store-bought pasta sauce. Cheesy, melty and thus easy to produce -- it's no wonder it is popular.

Like most Italian dishes, lasagna might be turned into to lots of versions. Such as this particular spinach and sausage lasagna recipe which utilizes candy Italian sausage along with some clean greens.

Mac and Cheese

Everybody likes mac and cheese, however no one loves when the sauce dries out until it's time to eat. This recipe for your own"creamiest, cheesiest" mac and cheese solves that problem once and for allthose. The key? The combination of sharp cheddar and colby jack, a generous pour of thick cream and chicken broth in the sauce. Today all you have to do would be add several surprising ingredients that look great with mac and cheese to make it pop up.

Instant Pot Beef Chili

A piping-hot bud of chili -- no matter what the regional style -- is still really a good remedy for a exhausting moment. This instant bud beef chili is very simple to create, also you'll be able to subtract or add any ingredients to your liking, for example changing the colour level. Perhaps not merely is it yummy and low-maintenance, nonetheless in addition it produces a large functioning size, but so that you can enjoy left overs which are just as good the next day.

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Tomato Basil Soup

Silky tomato soup is nostalgic as well as non-meat. Publish it using a basic grilled cheese sandwich for a soothing dinner or lunch. The savory flavors of roasted garlic and fresh basil as well as a sprinkle of sour parmesan cheese are exactly what create this made-from-scratch soup prosperous and profoundly rewarding. To get this to recipe vegan-friendly, simply substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth, and when it is the right the time to bring the lotion, possibly omit it completely or incorporate a dash of coconut milk.

Chicken Pot Pie

This hearty classic is bursting with chicken, potatoes, peas, onions and carrots tossed in a creamy filling. You are able to conserve a bit of time throughout homework with rotisserie chicken and mixing using the shredded bits into the sauce. And instead of simply rolling out pastry dough, use store bought puffpastry sheets along with a ready-made pie crust. This delicious homemade chicken pot pie recipe utilizes a bag of frozen hash browns for more relieve.

Baked Chicken with Spinach Stuffing

This recipe won the grand prize at the 2006 Pillsbury bake off Contest, and the classic chicken dish remains still a winner for dinner. There's a few unconventional ingredients which require the home-made supper across the top: a combination of maple-flavored cherry, carrot maintains and Worcestershire sauce. And also the spinach stuffing reminiscent of Thanksgiving flavors is really a matching dish.

Air-Fryer Chicken Wings

Chicken tails are a match day staple, but it does not indicate you can't make sure they are in your home if you really feel like it. Using a cool atmosphere fryer, then it is possible to make chicken wings that are crispy and tender with that frying grease. This recipe is very easy and involves just a few standard components: chicken wings, pepper and salt, garlic powder, and olive oil as well as your favourite plate.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Tender chicken, fresh vegetables and hearty noodles produce this curry noodle soup recipe that an perfect home-cooked meal for any evening of the week. The key is making your own chicken broth along with incorporating fresh coriander and parsley for an earthy flavor. This soup also makes an excellent meal that you can make ahead of time and freeze to your weeknight.

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evrymeevryu · 4 years

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Effortless Recipes for Great Home-Cooked Foods

Looking for a cozy evening meal recipe? These basic dishes are all homemade food during its best. Out of a decadent chicken pot dish into a bowl of creamy tomato noodle soup, then we've compiled several recipes which will be the perfect pick when you would like to generate a noodle meal.

Who needs one of their finest Italian restaurants in America when you have grandma's recipe? A bubbly pan of lasagna will surely be treat any week-day slump, which is the perfect meal to whip up yourself. You need only a small number of substances, including a superior quality store pasta sauce. Cheesy, melty and so easy to produce -- it is no wonder why it is hot.

Like many Italian dishes, lasagna might be turned into to many versions. Like such a particular spinach and sausage lasagna recipe which utilizes sweet Italian sausage and some fresh greens.

Everyone loves mac and cheese, but no one loves when the sauce melts out before it is time . This recipe to the"creamiest, cheesiest" mac and cheese solves that problem once and for allthose. The secret? The combination of sharp cheddar and colby jack, also a more generous pour of thick cream and chicken broth in the sauce. Now all you've got to do is put in several surprising ingredients which look wonderful with mac and cheese to make it pop up.

Quick Pot Steak Chili

A piping-hot bud of chili -- irrespective of what the regional mode -- is still really a excellent cure to get a exhausting moment. This instant bud beef chili is super easy to create, also you'll be able to subtract or add any ingredients into your liking, even including changing the colour amount. Perhaps not just could it be yummy and low-maintenance, but in addition it creates a sizable functioning size, which means you are able to enjoy leftovers which are just as great the next day.

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Tomato Basil Soup

Silky tomato soup is both nostalgic as well as non-meat. Publish it using a very basic grilled cheese sandwich to get a soothing lunch or dinner. The sweet flavors of roasted garlic and fresh basil along with also a sprinkle of sour parmesan cheese are what create this made-from-scratch soup wealthy and profoundly satisfying. To get this to recipe vegan-friendly, only substitute vegetable broth for the chicken brothand when it is the right time to add the cream, either omit it completely or incorporate a dash of coconut milk.

Chicken Pot Pie

This wonderful classic is bursting with poultry, lettuce, celery, legumes, carrots and onions tossed in a creamy filling. You are able to save a little time throughout prep by using rotisserie chicken and mixing using the shredded bits right into the gravy. And in the place of simply rolling out pastry dough, utilize store bought puffpastry sheets along with some ready-made pie crust. This yummy homemade chicken pot pie recipe employs a bag of frozen hash browns for increased ease.

Baked Chicken with Spinach Stuffing

This recipe won the grand prize in the 2006 Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, and also the conservative chicken dish is still a winner for dinner. There's a few unconventional ingredients which require the homemade supper over the surface: a mixture of maple-flavored strawberry, cherry preserves and skillet. And also the carrot stuffing similar to Thanksgiving flavors is just a fitting dish.

Air-Fryer Chicken Wings

Chicken tails really are a match day staple, but it does not signify that you can't create them at home whenever you really feel like that. Having a trendy atmosphere fryer, you're able to earn chicken wings which can be crispy and tender without all that frying grease. This recipe is easy and involves only a couple standard components: chicken wings, pepper and salt, garlic powder, olive oil as well as your favourite wing sauce.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Tender chicken, vegetables that are fresh and hearty noodles produce this curry noodle soup recipe also a great home-cooked meal for virtually any evening of this week. The trick is really to make your very own chicken broth and including fresh thyme and simmer to get an earthy taste. This soup also makes a great meal that you can make up ahead of time and freeze for a week night.

#Home-Cooked Foods #Cooked Foods #Foods

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Lighter-Than-Air 3 Layer Chocolate Cake (Passover Desserts Never Tasted So Good)

I first made this luscious rich chocolate cake which truly is lighter than air for Valentine’s Day. For V-Day I also dipped some strawberries in chocolate.

I was testing desserts to make for an upcoming class I held last week on Passover Desserts...The tag line being...

Some say Passover desserts are boring and tasteless...Sheila will share the recipes and techniques to make several Passover desserts so delicious you will want to serve them any time of the year!

The thing about desserts for Passover is you are not to use regular flour or the normal leavening agents such as baking powder or baking soda.

This can prove to be very challenging. Many recipes call for egg whites to be beaten until stiff and then folded gently into the batter to aid in the rising. This also is a technique which does take some practice to master.

Potato starch, almond flour, and matzo cake meal are also used in many recipes to replace regular flour.

Sponge cakes are very popular at Passover, and I make my mom’s extremely light Passover Lemon Sponge Cake every year. You can find that recipe here.

But I wanted something a bit more spectacular for this demo, and after sampling this cake decided it definitely is a dessert one would want to make any day of the year! (And the cake batter only includes three ingredients)!

Here are a few photos from the day of the class....

Below is the recipe which I adapted to make three layers instead of four from Smitten Kitchen’s blog.

Lighter-Than-Air-Three Layer Chocolate Cake (adapted from Lighter-Than-Air-Chocolate Cake from Smitten Kitchen’s Blog)

To make three 9-inch cake layers:

9 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I like Trader Joe’s “Pound Plus Dark Chocolate with 54% cocoa solids)

4 and 1/2 tablespoons water

9 large eggs, separated, at room temperature

1 cup superfine sugar (I use Baker’s superfine sugar)

3/8 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon plus 1 and 1/2 teaspoon Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder ( I use Guirardell brand)

For filling:

2 cups heavy cream

6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted

2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

(Note: options: 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier, 3 tablespoons Cognac and 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 tablespoons cocoa and 1 teaspoon vanilla or 4 teaspoons instant-espresso powder or instant-coffee granules dissolved in 4 teaspoons water plus 1 teaspoon vanilla)

Procedure:

Make cake layers:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray with non-stick baking spray the three 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment cut out to fit the bottoms. Spray or grease lightly the parchment paper as well.

Melt the chopped chocolate with the water in a small heavy saucepan over very low heat, stirring until completely smooth. Cool to lukewarm.

Beat egg yolks, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 5 minutes in a standing mixer or about 8 minutes with a hand-held mixer.

Fold in the melted chocolate until blended.

In another clean large bowl, beat the egg whites with cleaned beaters until they just hold soft peaks.

Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat until the whites just hold stiff peaks.

Fold 1/3 of the whites into the melted chocolate mixture to lighten, then fold in the remaining whites gently but thoroughly.

Spread the batter evenly over three baking pans and bake until puffed and top is dry to the touch, 15 to 18 minutes, rotating cakes between racks and if necessary, loosen edges with a knife.

When cool, sift cocoa powder over the top of cake layers and place a piece of waxed paper over the top of the pans.

Place a baking sheet over the paper and invert the cake onto it, gently pulling off the parchment lining.

Place the layers in the freezer for about an hour, until they are firm enough to be carefully lifted without breaking.

Make filling:

Beat cream with the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla (or optional flavorings, see note above) with cleaned beaters (or whisk attachment if using a standing mixer) until it just holds stiff peaks.

Fill and stack cake:

Bring the first cake layer out of freezer and arrange on serving platter, cocoa side down. Spread 1/3 of the filling evenly over the cake.

Bring the next cake layer out of the freezer, placing it gently over the filling, again cocoa side down. Spread with another 1/3 of the cream.

Repeat this process with the last layer, and whipped cream. (you may have some extra whipped cream ).

Keep the cake in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. Two hours should be more than enough to assure the layers are no longer frozen.

Garnish with grated chocolate, chocolate curls, and/or raspberries.

Another dessert which made the cut for this demo included my Pavlova. This is a large meringue nest filled with sweetened vanilla whipped cream and fresh fruit.

It makes a beautiful presentation, but is easier to make than you might think.. You can leave it in the oven overnight...ready to fill the next day!

The crunchy, marshmallowy meringue, creamy whipped cream and fresh fruit is a winning combination!

...and finally I included my Chocolate Raspberry Dreams, a brownie base with a layer of cream cheese, a layer of raspberry jam, and topped off with a dark chocolate glaze.

Baked in a 13 by 9-inch pan it makes a large quantity.. They can be cut into bars or smaller squares, and freeze well.

The brownie base calls for 1/2 cup of Passover chocolate macaroons. In the past I had used the store-bought macaroons which come in the tins. (and, to be kind, are not very flavorful).

This time I decided to make my own chocolate macaroons. Here is the recipe for the Double Chocolate Coconut Macaroons that went into these yummy bars.

These macaroons are wonderful with bits of dark chocolate throughout . I will be making these year round, but I have to say they made the Chocolate Raspberry Dreams even more delicious!

One recipe will give you the 1/2 cup needed for the Chocolate Raspberry Dreams, with plenty of macaroons left over. They can also be frozen.

Double Chocolate Coconut Macaroons (Yvonne Ruperti, Serious Eats)

Ingredients

7 ounces bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped, divided

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup cocoa powder

3 large egg whites

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

2 and 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Directions

In the microwave or in a bowl set over pan of barely simmering water, melt 5 ounces chocolate until smooth. cool slightly.

In a large bowl. whisk sugar with cocoa till combined. Whisk in egg whites, salt, vanilla, and coconut extract.

Whisk in chocolate mixture til smooth.

Fold in coconut and remaining 2 ounces of chopped chocolate.

Chill until firm enough to scoop, about 30 minutes.

Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and lower-middle position. Preheat to 350 degrees F .

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a non-stick baking liner. If using parchment, lightly grease.

Using scoop or tablespoon, portion batter by two tablespoons each, spacing evenly onto pans (about 8 cookies per pan). Gently form into mounds.

Bake until set and center doesn’t look raw, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cookies cool on pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool.

The class was a great success, and I am happy to say many who attended plan to make some or all of the recipes they took home with them.

Everyone was able to taste everything, and some took goody bags home. Let’s just say everyone’s sweet tooth was more than satisfied that day!

#dessert #cakes #cookies #Passover #Passover desserts

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easiestwaytoloseweight · 5 years

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Non-Chocolate Dessert Recipes You’ll Crave

Whether you’re not a big fan of chocolate or you’re just looking for something different, we’ve got you covered! We know a lot of the desserts out there are chocolate-based, but we’ve devised a list of 15 non-chocolate desserts that will absolutely satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your diet. The list we’ve rounded up has a little something for everyone but any of these choices would make a healthful alternative to traditional desserts like pie, ice cream or cake.

Check out our list and find your new favorite non-chocolate dessert recipe in the mix:

1. Cinnamon Spice Baked Apples >

These sliced and baked apples taste and smell a lot like apple pie—but without the work or the guilt. With just five simple ingredients (sliced apples, lemon juice, sugar-free syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg), and three easy steps, this recipe can be assembled in a pinch. That means if you’re craving something sweet and tempted to reach for an unhealthy option, you can whip this up in no time. Plus, without all the added sugar of most apple-based desserts (we’re looking at you, apple pie!), the nutritional perks of apples, including fiber, vitamins A and C, and flavonoids, don’t get overridden.

Seriously, who needs chocolate when this non-chocolate dessert recipe is on the menu?!

2. Mini No-Bake Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Bites >

Bet you never thought you’d be able to eat cheesecake as part of your healthy eating regimen! But these yummy cheesecake bites are just 50 calories each and made from healthful ingredients like Greek yogurt, dates and almonds. These non-chocolate sweet treats are also incredibly easy to make, and as the name says, require no baking. A single batch makes 20 servings, making it easy to whip up a bunch and be set for a while.

3. Skinny Mini Fruit Tarts >

This sweet treat is a delicious way to fit in a little bit of extra fruit before your day is done. The simple crust of these fruit tarts is made using almond flour and whole wheat flour while the filling is a mixture of ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, a bit of stevia and a handful of the fruit of your choice (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries or kiwi work great). It’s a great alternative to a fruit pie or even traditional fruit tarts which tend to pack a lot of unnecessary sugar. It’s a non-chocolate masterpiece you won’t regret eating the next day!

4. Pecan Pie Fall Fudge >

While we often think of pecan pie as a “fall treat,” it certainly doesn’t have to be Autumn for you to dive in to this delicious non-chocolate dessert. This pecan pie fudge is a healthier alternative to the sugar-laden traditional pecan pie. Not surprisingly, the first ingredient in this recipe is pecans, which are high in healthy unsaturated fat and can help lower “bad” cholesterol. After processed until smooth, the pecans are combined with coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, maple extract, ground cinnamon and stevia for a sweet indulgence that won’t completely derail your diet.

5. Gluten-Free Chewy Ginger Cookies >

Whether you are on a gluten-free diet or not, these simple and sweet cookies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. And if you like a soft and chewy cookie, this is definitely the non-chocolate treat for you. It combines the flavors of ginger, cinnamon, molasses and vanilla to make you feel like you splurged even though you really didn’t. With just 102 calories per serving, these sweet little cookies won’t be a setback to your healthy lifestyle.

6. Vanilla Berry Ricotta Mousse >

This flavorful mousse packs in nine grams of protein with creamy and delicious goodness. Super simple to make, all you need to do is combine the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Then, top your mouthwatering mousse with fresh berries (like raspberries, blackberries or blueberries) to get in a healthful dose of vitamins and antioxidants, too.

7. Peachy Honey Whipped Ricotta >

Peaches, which are rich in vitamin C, are a sweet treat on their own. But this honey whipped dessert makes them even more indulgent by blending sweet honey with rich ricotta cheese, adding a smidge of some almond flavor, and topping it all with juicy grilled peaches. Plus, it packs in eight energizing grams of protein. Talk about a non-chocolate dessert that seriously satisfies!

8. Cake Batter Nice Cream >

This dessert is truly one-of-a-kind. It incorporates not only the flavor of vanilla ice cream, but of birthday cake as well—all without the guilt. Our “Nice Cream” uses a frozen banana and almond milk as its base, allowing you to enjoy the indulgence of an ice cream-like treat, without the dairy. Some of our Vanilla FreshStart Shake, butter extract, vanilla extract and rainbow sprinkles add in the vanilla and cake flavors without punching up the calorie count. Need to replenish your FreshStart Shake stock? Click here to order more >

9. Berry Easy Bread Pudding Mug Cake >

Have you tried a mug cake yet? Mug cakes (which are just what they sound like…a cake whipped up in a mug) are incredibly simple to make, hence their popularity. Our recipe for bread pudding mug cake is made from whole wheat bread, egg whites, almond milk, fresh berries and some stevia and cinnamon for sweet flavor. It’s only a matter of mixing it up in the mug and microwaving it—simple and easy! What’s also great about it is the fact that it makes portion sizing easy. Instead of trying to limit yourself to one slice of an entire cake, you only cook what you eat. Want more mug cake recipes? Click here for four more >

10. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Rice Pudding >

This recipe combines two all-time dessert flavor favorites—pumpkin and rice pudding. On the Nutrisystem program, this creamy pudding counts as just one SmartCarb and because it’s made with brown rice, it even gets in some whole grains. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a “set it and forget it” type of recipe that has the added bonus of making your whole house smell great!

11. Frozen Yogurt Bark >

At the base of our frozen yogurt bark recipe is a cup of nonfat Greek yogurt, an excellent source of calcium, potassium and protein. Mixed with vanilla extract and Truvia for some added sweetness and flavor, the yogurt is spread out on a baking sheet to freeze and topped with pistachios, dried cranberries and chocolate chips (totally optional so forego them if you’re really not craving chocolate). Pop it in the freezer for two hours and voila! You’ve got a delicious sweet treat that won’t wreak havoc on your healthy diet.

12. Easy Thumbprint Cookies >

There’s a reason “Easy” is part of this non-chocolate cookie’s name. It truly is so simple that you’ll never go back to store-bought thumbprint cookies again. Combining a cup of oats with a mashed banana and some cinnamon, these delicious cookies are each topped with a small spoonful of sugar-free jelly. They are sweet and satisfying, making them a great dessert choice.

13. 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Raisin Cookies >

These simple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies combine bananas with rolled oats and raisins. That’s it! They are so easy to make that you can whip up a batch as soon as a craving strikes, and have them ready in no time. And with no added sugar, these are cookies you can actually feel good about eating. On the Nutrisystem plan, two cookies count as just one SmartCarb. Plus, you’ve got the goodness of potassium-rich bananas, fiber-laden raisins and hearty oats to fill you up and energize you.

14. Summer Fruit Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing >

Fruit salad makes a healthy, nutritious and delicious dessert choice and this is one fruit salad that you’ll definitely love. In our version, fresh fruit is tossed in lemon juice and honey and sprinkled with some chopped basil for something truly unique and tasty.

15. Slow Cooker Recipe: Apple Cranberry Crumble >

This slow cooker recipe combines some fiber-filled Granny Smith apples with cranberries, cinnamon and maple syrup for a decadent-tasting dish that only has 155 calories per serving. As a slow cooker recipe, it’s so easy to make, it might just become your new go-to dessert.

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So I finished rendering the turkey carcass into stock yesterday. In my world, it’s the Best Leftover Of All from Thanksgiving.

I’ve found that 3 cups, approx, of stock goes nicely in a quart-sized Ziplock freezer bag. Technically you should get four cups in there, but honest to dog, sometimes the seams split when you do that. So I go for three. Safer.

And it came to me that there might exist people who do not make use of the Best Leftover. Possibly this is because they do not know what to do with it or how to use it once it’s stock. So, here are directions.

Making Stock From A Turkey Carcass. De-meat your turkey carcass. Take off the breast, the leg meat, the big pretty pieces that will become sandwiches or whatever. Reserve the bones, the skin, the icky bits. Take all the bones/skin/ickybits and put them in a large stock pan. If, for some reason, gravy is anathema to your people or you use the jarred stuff, and you STILL HAVE THE PAN DRIPPINGS, add them too. You will NOT regret it. Then, pour in enough water to cover the bones/skin/ickybits. Boil, for about two hours. Make sure you don’t run out of water, but seriously, about two hours. Your goal is to Boil The Yumminess out of the bones and crap.

Once the two hours are up, you’ll need a large bowl and a colander. Allow the stock to cool to where you are comfortable putting your hand flat on the stock pot. Then, put the colander in the bowl and strain the stock. Your stock doesn’t have to be perfectly clear to make perfectly good soup. (If you’re going all consoumme or whatever and you might be graded on the quality of your dice and the clarity of your stock, then you don’t need the beginner tutorial. Go do your Iron Chef shit elsewhere and leave me to this.) Your stock does need to be free from bones and skin bits and stuff, and that’s what the colander is for.

Ziplock bag the stock, three cups to the bag. Before I fill them, I label the baggies with ‘turkey’ and the year. (So that you know how old it is and don’t keep it for the next six years in your freezer or something.) You might need to know that it’s turkey stock instead of pork stock or mushroom stock or shrimp stock. Not now, when you are just learning, but later, when you are Master Chef or whatever and you have all sorts of stock like veal and beef and pork. It could happen. So label your shit. It’s a good habit to get into.

Because I don’t have a microwave (no room in my micro-kitchen), I freeze my Ziplocks flat so that they stack nicely in the freezer. Putting a piece of cardboard down on the freezer shelf makes a good flat surface for your floppy Ziplocks.

Okay, so you’ve rendered your turkey into luscious stock and it’s in freezer bags in 3-cup amounts. That was easy, but what now?

Now, you are ready to whip up soups on short notice. Let’s go! What soups can you make?

Potato Leek Soup This is a thick, creamy soup. It’s good. Leeks are kind of like onions and you will probably like them if you like onions. Potato leek soup is great with croutons, and you can Make Your Own Croutons At Home (scroll down to the end and I’ll tell you how) and they’re even better than bought ones. How to do potato leek soup? Buy a bunch (like three) leeks at the grocery. They’re in the produce section and they look like oversize, comically-large spring onions. You’ll also need six to eight fist-sized red-skinned potatoes, real butter (not margerine), and salt and pepper.

At home, set out your stock to thaw in a soup pan. Run the Ziplock under warm water to loosen it up from the stock inside so that you can get the baggie off easily. If you’re in a hurry, you can also turn the burner on low to help melt the stock. While you are waiting for the stock to thaw, clean the leeks and chop them as for soup. If you’re not sure how to do that, here’s a nice illustrated guide Once the leeks are cleaned, you sautee them until soft. In a large frying pan, put a knob of butter. Probably like 2 Tbsp. Or 3 Tbsp. Set heat to medium, put in your chopped leeks and stir ‘em around occasionally until they’re soft and slightly transluscent on the white parts.

When leeks are ready, set them aside. Scrub your potatoes clean and slice them thinly into the stock. You want the potato slices to pretty much use up all the stock you have. So, slice potatoes until the stock is all filled up with potato slices. (You can peel the potatoes if you want but I do not find it necessary and also the vitamins and stuff in potatoes are in the skin.) Cook at medium until the slices are tender and break apart easily with a fork. Using an immersion blender, handheld potato masher, or hand mixer, puree the soup to be more creamy and less chunky. Once that’s done to a texture you like, add the sauteed leeks and any melted butter, just everything in the frying pan. Stir it in. (You can puree the leeks too if you want but I like the texture of them un-pureed. Experiment and see which you prefer.) Add salt and pepper. You will be alarmed at how much salt a soup needs. Start with a teaspoon (yes, really) and then taste. Stir well after every addition. Pepper can be pre-ground, but for a brighter, fresher taste you can grind it on the spot. And that’s it, you’re done. Home-made soup. Go you!

Troubleshooting: You want thicker soup? Add more potatoes. Thinner soup? Add more stock or a smidge of water. Next time add fewer potatoes. Some folks add real cream to this soup but I do not do that because it makes it tricky to reheat. This potato-leek will reheat beautifully.

But you hate onions and potatoes. Or you’re doing some kind of no-potato diet or you just don’t like creamy soups. How about chicken noodle soup? (Turkey stock is pretty similar to chicken stock. You’ll be able to get by with it for ‘chicken’ noodle soup.)

Chicken Noodle Soup is a bit harder than Potato Leek, with more steps and ingredients, but it’s still worth doing. I make my own noodles but you DO NOT have to do that. You can buy dry noodles and use them. I won’t judge. (There was a time when I would have judged, but honestly, do what works for you.)

Thaw out two bags of stock, about 6 cups. While that’s going on, you will chop a fist-sized onion into small dice. Also do two stalks of celery, same dice. Sautee them until soft in a lump of butter. A little browning on the onion won’t hurt but basically you’re going for transluscent, soft onions. Put the sauteed stuff into the soup pot with the thawed stock. Turn burner onto medium heat. Add two bay leaves. Clean and chop two cooked chicken breasts or one leftover cooked turkey breast, fairly small dice. (If you plan ahead, you can just bake the chix breast extra one night when you do other ones for dinner.) Do not include any cartilage, no icky bits, no skin. Just clean, white meat. Nothing gross goes in the soup. Add the diced meat to the stock. Peel and slice two carrots into thin coins and add those as well. Cook. When carrots are about halfway soft, bring soup to rolling boil, add one bag (pound?) of purchased noodles (Kluski makes nice ones, or you can do bow ties if that’s your jam) or make your own egg noodles and add them.

Egg noodles from scratch are, omg, so much better than bought ones. Use 1 egg per 2/3 cup of flour, or 3 eggs / 2 cups of flour. Add salt, not much. A tablespoon of olive oil for the 3-eggs batch. Knead for ten minutes, let rest ten minutes, run through pasta machine to #4 notch (or roll out to 1/8″ thick with rolling pin), cut into noodles with pizza cutter.

Cook until noodles are almost soft. If you will be reheating this, don’t cook the noodles to all the way done b/c then they will mush when you reheat. Salt and pepper to taste. Start with 1 teaspoon salt, but you will probably need more. And again, fresh ground pepper makes a difference.

You can omit the chicken or turkey meat in this soup and it will be just fine. The meat is not necessary. You can add a small bag of frozen sweet corn to the soup for “chicken corn soup” if you want.

Butternut Squash Soup This is another thick-n-creamy soup. Like the potato-leek soup, it’s dead fucking easy and yet still impressive to people who don’t know how to cook. Get yo’self a butternut squash. Him look like dis:

Now, the rest of the internet, which is full of assholes, tells you that you should peel and dice and boil this fucker. They are wrong. They are so fucking wrong. DO NOT listen to that shit. DO NOT. Here is what you do with the butternut.

1. Cut the butternut in half longways, from the stem end (top) to the flower end (bottom).

2. Scoop the seeds and pulp out of the seed cavity using a spoon. If you want to do extra-special fancy, SAVE THESE AND DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY.

3. Put the squash halves cut-side-down on a foil-lined cookie sheet and bake them at 325F for like an hour or until super-tender and kind of browned on the skin at the tops. Poke with a knife to see if it’s soft. You’ll smell it cooking, too.

4. Remove squash from oven, set on counter to cool. (Take foil off cookie sheet, throw away. Cleanup over.) When cool, scoop out softened flesh with spoon, discard skin. Use softened flesh in soup.

Thaw a bag of stock. In small frying pan, melt a knob of butter, add a small onion in fine dice and two cloves of garlic pressed through a garlic press. Sautee until onions are soft. Add to stock. Also add the softened squash flesh to the stock. Using immersion blender, puree. Or using a blender, puree. You’re looking for a velvety, smooth liquid. Salt to taste, add a small amount (start with 1/4 teaspoon) of ground red pepper and a similarly small amount of ground cumin.

If soup is too thick, thin with water OR coconut milk OR real cream. If soup is too thin, add more squash or (if an emergency and you have no more squash) one peeled, boiled potato, mashed.

Extra special fancy garnish Clean seeds from pulp. Pat dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a liberal sprinkle of salt. Bake at 325 on a cookie sheet, stirring occasionally, until they start to pop and are crispy brown. It doesn’t take long. Sprinkle some seeds on top of soup when it is served.

Other soups you can make with turkey or chicken stock: Broccoli, Corn & Hominy, Lentil, Cauliflower, Carrot... the mind boggles. If you don’t like my suggestions, google that shit.

HOME MADE CROUTONS SO DELICIOUS AND SO BAD FOR YOU I told you I would cover this, so here it is. Get the best bread you can. For home-made croutons, I use my own home-made sourdough rye bread. Ordinary cheap ass white bread in the big pre-sliced loaf is probably not your best bet. Get something a little sturdier than that, possibly sold in a whole unsliced loaf from a bakery. Slice bread into sort of oversized croutons. You still want them to fit on a spoon unless you’re doing Crouton Dunkers (like toast soldiers) which is a level of decadence that you really deserve given that you’ve made from-scratch soup and all. In a heavy frying pan, melt about half a cup of lard. You want it pretty hot, to where a drop of water sizzles right away. I use medium heat. Cook bread cubes until brown on each side, flip as needed. When done, remove from fat and drain on paper towels. That’s it. Seriously. Croutons are fried bread. That’s how they’re made. You can also make your own croutons for salads, if you want.

#turkey stock #best leftover #so delicious #soups

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let-me-have-your-smile · 8 years

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You know I am ashamed of what I have eaten because I haven’t written a post since the Valentine’s…

Valentine’s Day with Best Pal (Tuesday)

Best Pal and I celebrated Valentine ’s Day at her house. We went to the supermarket and bought lots and LOTS of ingredients for a special tapas/ antipasti tea. When we got to her house her brother had made a MASSIVE burrito so we took a portion for our starters :D

When we got crack-a-lacking in the kitchen we made salmon rolls wrapped in cucumber, we had olives, chorizo, feta, toasted flat bread, mozzarella, artichokes, chicken, sun dried tomatoes and a whole lot of yumminess! We skewered most of it up and it looked fabby if I do say so myself :D Best Pal had never eaten an artichoke before! At first she confused it with an anchovy and thought it was fish… She said she liked it though and that’s good :)

For pudding we had a tub of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream (the one with the peanut butter cups in) which was meant to be to share but I swear best pal had about 3 spoonful’s. I took the rest of the tub home and ate it a couple of days later. Oops :/

I gave best pal some protein bars in a ribbon which she seemed to love a lot. It’s funny because the days before she had mentioned she would much rather have protein than flowers, but I had already bought her the present weeks ago!

Pizza Party (Wednesday)

The devilishly handsome, curly haired man got off the train. She was stood waiting eagerly on the platform. Their eyes met… He ran to her and she jumped into his arms. He turned and handed her a single red rose… she cried.

The Valentine’s meal was perrrrfect! It was the absolute best!!!! My boyfriend and I went to a restaurant where you got unlimited pizza and, oh me oh my, I was not disappointed! We got four pizzas between the two of us and apart from two slices we polished them all off :O

The first pizza I ordered was called ‘Quattro Stagioni’ (I’m literally just going to copy the menu) which had a tomato and basil sauce, grated mozzarella, mixed wild mushrooms, herb roasted ham, artichokes and black olives. That was SCRUMMY!!! My boyfriend (much like best pal) discovered he liked artichokes through this pizza. Why has no one eaten artichokes before?

I thought this print of Venus eating pizza was hilarious 😂😂

At the same time we ordered ‘Hickory pig’. This had a hickory BBQ sauce base, grated mozzarella, chantico spiced cheddar, smoked pancetta and hickory smoked pulled pork. I loved this one. I am a huge fan off BBQ sauce. Mmmmmmmm J

The next round we only ordered one for the table and we went with ‘My cousin vinay’ which was a curry pizza. It came with a Goan coconut curry sauce, paneer, wilted spinach, onion bhajis and mint yoghurt. This was also yum! The onion bhajis were so tasty! I have never had an onion bhaji on a pizza before!

Last but not least we probably ordered a mistake. I am going to blame my boyfriend and the waiter for this. First of all my boyfriend said it sounded nice, and then the waiter rushed us and I don’t think I had time to look properly. We went for the ‘El Bastardo’. Keep in mind I don’t like spice when you read what was on this pizza. It came with a Tomato and basil sauce (yum), grated mozzarella (yum), spicy nduja paste (I have no idea what this is but its called SPICY), Spicy Italian sausage (yum to the sausage but again SPICY), Jalapeños (I spotted this and asked the waiter for it without), red and green chillies (I wish I had spotted these…) and a chilli jam (I think we have entered spice hell?). So as you can tell the pizza was VERY spicy!

The prosecco was unlimited just like the pizza and I drank way more than I should have. It was so easy to drink though! It tasted so yummy and I needed SOMETHING to wash all the pizza down with! The spicy pizza must have been the cause of three of the glasses of prosecco, the other three I drank… well the blame is all on me isn’t it.

After the pizza party we went for cocktails. It was my boyfriend’s idea that we went to the same pub that we had our first date in. I thought this was sooo romantic and it made my heart melt! After making my boyfriend drink two slightly feminine drinks, a couple of girls offered us half a bottle of pink rosé prosecco they weren’t going to finish. We couldn’t say no… It is safe to say when I woke up at 6:40am for work the next morning I was feeling it.

Momma’s Birthday (again) (Thursday)

The day after the celebrations with my boyfriend I was in dire need of a bacon sandwich. This may have been less bad if I hadn’t already eaten my lunch earlier in the day :/ oopsie. So off I toddled to Sainsbury’s and I picked up a bacon and ketchup sandwich in white bread (white bread should be illegal because its addictive and bad for you. Why not just call it cocaine and have done with it?) and some vegetable crisps. I wasn’t trying to be healthy with the vegetable crisps, I was just craving the masses of salt they have on them. We can pretend they almost class as real vegetables though right?

That evening, to make matters worse, we were celebrating my mum’s birthday (again). My sister had come home from London for a few days so we went out to a pub for a family meal. I got lemonade because there was no way I could face alcohol touching my mouth. To eat I ordered a chicken, bacon and cheese burger and it was the best :) It came with fries and onion rings which I slathered in ketchup.

My diet gets better…

Friday, my diet wasn’t so bad compared with the rest of the week. My boyfriend came to stay with me for the weekend and we ate tea at my house. My mum seems to have stopped the healthy meals she was making in January as we had Macaroni cheese with bacon in it. Considering I don’t really like bacon, I seem to have eaten a lot over the past week.

Saturday gets worse though… My mum made pancakes for lunch as she thought my sister and boyfriend might not celebrate pancake day themselves. This involved a lot of syrup, cherries, lemon juice and whipped cream!

My boyfriend and I went into town in the afternoon. Our mission was to hunt for a pair of gloves for him, and lots of Pokemon for me. It turns out that NOWHERE sells gloves in February. Before we got the bus home we had a quick little hot chocolate and split a slice of coffee and walnut cake. The cake was alright but a bit disappointing. It seemed to be burnt in places.

We regretted the cake when we got home. My mum had prepared a Sunday dinner. She gave us ice cream and homemade cookies for afters. I tried to eat it all but I ended up leaving the ice cream. I had a MASSIVE tummy ache after all of that food!

Spur of the moment my boyfriend and I decided to go out drinking. Originally the plan was we would go to a bar for one or two and come back home. This ended up in going to a few bars and a night club, someone standing on my foot at 2AM and then coming home. It was triples for singles in a bar we went to and I ended up having 3 drinks there :O

Safe to say on Sunday we were hung over once again. It was very naughty of us to drink twice in one week. That never happens! Boyfriendo and I decided we wanted a Mcdonalds for lunch. By the time we got there it was probably 2pm. We were on the hunt for some gloves again but we had no success. We got back to my house at 5pm where a chicken dinner was on the table ready for tea. We had made the same mistake as the day before.

After tea we were little naughties and had some sweets and chocolate. I’m pretty sure I have no necessity to eat ever again ever!

Gym

How I wish I can say I rectified all that bad eating with cardio and weights. I didn’t. The last time I went to the gym was Monday 13th February. Best pal is now in New York for a week so I won’t be getting back to the gym for a while :/ I’m going to try and walk home a few nights a week to make up for SoMeThInG?

I need to get my motivation back from somewhere to eat better. This week I’m meeting boyfriendo on Wednesday so that will be my cheat meal. HOPEFULLY I can be motivated enough to eat better the rest of the week.

Who knows what I weigh? I’m petrified to stand on the scales!

….Until next time friends!!!!

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