Monday, March 31, 2014

Lemon Lace Cookies


These cookies would be perfect to serve for Easter.
They were shared by Allison from Haute Box via Food52.
This is an adaptation of her recipe

1/2 C Raw Ground Almonds
5 TBS Butter
1/3 C Sugar
2 TBS Light Corn Syrup
1/3 C All Purpose Wheat Flour
A pinch of Salt
Zest of 1 Lemon
1 tsp Almond Extract

Line a Sheet Pan with either Parchment Paper or Silpat

In a saucepan on low heat:
Butter
Sugar
Corn Syrup
Stir often until sugar is dissolved

Increase heat to medium - high and stir constantly until it comes to a boil.
One it begins to boil, remove from heat.

Stir in Flour and Salt until well combined.
Stir in :
Almonds
Lemon Zest
Almond Extract

Drop a teaspoon of batter ,for each cookie, into the sheet pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, until light brown in color.
Half way through , turn the sheet pan to ensure even baking.
The cookies will begin to spread around 6 minutes.

Cover a cooling rack with layers of paper towels.
When cookies are done baking, immediately transfer them to the cooking rack.

Allow to cool completely.


Enjoy!
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    Vegetarian Field Roast Deli Bites

    This is a light lunch options or an Hors D'oeuvres.
    Field Roast Products are some of my favorites.




    Here's what you'll need:

    A variety of Deli slices
    Multi Grain Crackers
    Fresh Basil Leaves
    Ripe Avocado
    Red Onion Slices
    Spicy Mustard

    Top crackers with your choice of the variety of ingredients.

    Enjoy!
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    Vegetarian Burgers with Apricots and Raisins

    5 Medium Carrots, cooked (mash when warm)
    6 Dried Apricots, finely chopped
    4 Green Onions, finely sliced, use the entire onion
    Zest of 1 Orange
    2 TBS Chopped Fresh Mint
    1 Egg, beaten
    1 TBS Olive Oil
    1/4 C Breadcrumbs
    1/4 C Chopped Golden Raisins
    1 package of Yves Meatless Ground
    1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
    2 TBS Fresh Chopped Parsley
    1 TBS Fresh Chopped Rosemary
    Salt and Pepper to taste
    Flour for dusting

    In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together, (except flour).
    Mix by hand until well combined.
    Form Burgers
    Heat some Vegetable Oil in a skillet.
    Dust Burgers with flour.
    Cook each side 5 - 6 minutes on medium - high heat until browned on both sides.
    Serve on a bed of Ice Berg Lettuce with your choice of Condiments.

    Enjoy!
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    Vegetarian Turkey Roast with Mushrooms Burgundy

    Here's what you'll need:

    1 (16oz.) Quorn Meatless Turkey Roast
    1 1/2 TBS Grape Seed Oil
    1 Large Clove of Garlic, minced
    1 C Diced  Roma Tomatoes
    1 C Vegetarian Chicken Broth
    1/2 tsp Fresh Chopped Thyme
    2 tsp Butter, softened
    Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste

    Mushrooms Burgundy Sauce:

    1/2 C Sliced Shallots
    1 (4oz.) package of Mushrooms, our choice.
    2 C Burgundy Wine
    1 TBS Fresh Chopped Rosemary
    2 TBS Flour

    Prepare Roast according to package directions while preparing the Mushrooms.

    In a large Skillet ove Medium - High Heat:
    Oil
    Shallots
    Garlic
    Saute 3 - 4 minutes.
    Add Mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes.
    Add Tomatoes for 5 minutes more.
    Stir well.
    Add Wine and boil until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
    Add:
    Broth
    Rosemary
    Thyme
    Return to boil.
    Reduce heat and Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
    Season with Salt and Pepper.

    In a small bowl, combine well:
    Flour
    Butter
    Whisk into Mushrooms and cook, stirring well, about 15 minutes.

    Serve with slices of Roast Turkey.

    Enjoy!
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    Vegetarian Mediterranean Meatball Kabobs


    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    If using Wooden Skewers, begin soaking them in water before starting this recipe.

    3 1/2 TBS Tomato Paste
    1 TBS water
    1 clove Garlic, minced
    1/2 C reduced Fat Yogurt
    2 tsp chopped Fresh Parsley
    Red Onion, cut into chunks
    1 package of Quorn Meatless Meatballs (do not thaw)
    2 TBS Olive Oil or Grape Seed Oil
    1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
    1 tsp Lime Juice
    1 Green Bell Pepper, cut into chunky pieces
    1 package of Cherry Tomatoes
    1 package of Button Mushrooms

    In a large covered bowl:
    Tomato Paste
    Oil
    Water
    Vinegar
    Garlic
    Whisk Well

    Add Frozen Meatballs
    Stir to coat well
    Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

    Make a dip in a small covered bowl:
    Yogurt
    Lime Juice
    Parsley
    Cover and Refrigerate until Kabobs are baked.

    Thread skewers, alternating Meatballs and Vegetables. (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water to prevent burning)
    Place Kabobs on a sheet pan lined with foil.
    Bake at 400 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes, turning occasionally.

    Serve with Yogurt Dip.

    Enjoy!
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    Cucumber Salad

    Another in the series of Healthy Recipes.
    This is a basic Cucumber Salad, great for Summer Picnics.
    It's simple , delicious and very healthy.

    3 medium Cucumbers, peeled and sliced
    1/2 C chopped onion
    1/2 C Apple Cider Vinegar
    1/4 C water
    1 TBS Dill Weed
    Sea Salt
    Black Ground Pepper

    In a serving bowl:
    Cucumber
    Onion
    Mix well

    In another bowl:
    Vinegar
    Water
    Dill Weed
    Salt
    Pepper
    Whisk well
    Pour over the Cucumbers and toss to coat.
    Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, tossing occasionally.

    Enjoy!
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    Roasted Vegetable Salad

    Another in my series of Healthy Recipes.

    This one is simple but sometimes people that are not used to cooking need help with ideas, concepts and even recipes that are simple and basic cooking 101.

    There isn't really a recipe to follow but here's what you'll need:
    Quantities are based on the number of people you're serving.

    Zucchini or Yellow Summer Squash (your choice)
    Portobello Mushrooms
    Green Bell Pepper
    Asparagus
    Garlic Cloves
    Fresh Shredded Basil Leaves
    Olive Oil
    Apple Cider Vinegar
    Sea Salt
    Black Ground Pepper

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    Roughly cut all of the vegetables into chunky pieces.
    Place them in a large mixing bowl and coat with Olive Oil, Toss well.
    Place them on a sheet pan lined with foil.
    Bake for 15 minutes
    Transfer back to the mixing bowl.
    Add:
    Apple Cider Vinegar (to taste)
    Season with Sea Salt and Black Ground Pepper.

    Serve on a bed of Ice Berg Lettuce.

    Enjoy!
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