Cooking Cutie: 2013

Friday, August 2, 2013

Yeast Free Spelt Bread

So many of us are deciding to make healthier lifestyle changes as we learn more about what certain ingredients do to our body. I myself have decided to cut back on the yeast but I love bread. So I went on the hunt and I found a delicious recipe that is appropriate for sandwiches, toast and is yeast FREE! I hope that you enjoy this quick and easy recipe.

You will need Spelt Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Milk, and Honey.

In a large bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, salt, and baking soda.

In a smaller bowl blend together the milk and honey.

Combine the milk and honey with the dry ingredients until well blended and smooth.

Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from loaf pan and let cool.

INGREDIENTS

4 cups Spelt Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 Cups Milk ( I used unsweetened Almond Milk)

2-3 tablespoons honey

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Grease one 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, whisk together the spelt four, salt, and baking soda.

In a smaller bowl blend together the milk and honey.

Combine the milk and honey mixture with the dry ingredients until well blended and smooth.

Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.

Bake for 60-70 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.

Placing a tin of the same size over the top of the loaf while baking gives it a lovely crust.

Makes: 1 loaf

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

**makes 12 slices

Calories: 183

Carbs: 18

Fat: 2

Protein: 6

Sodium: 235

Sugar: 4

No Bake Energy Bites

A few months ago I had a friend tell me all about these tasty no bake energy bites that she pops in her mouth when she wants a quick snack. I thought , "oh I bet the flavor is boring or if anything the flavor will be like eating a granola bar." So, I popped one of these little balls into my mouth and to my surprise they tasted just like a no bake cookie! So very delicious! These balls are good for a quick healthy snack or breakfast-on-the-run. These will now be a staple in my fridge.

You will need the following ingredients: Dry Oatmeal, Toasted Coconut Flakes, Peanut Butter, Ground Flax Seed, Raisins, Honey, Chia Seeds and Vanilla Extract.

Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix. Place in the fridge for 30 mins.

Form 1" balls and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (dry) oatmeal (steel cut oats, old fashioned oats, just oats of your choice)

2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes

1/2 cup peanut butter (I used Almond Butter)

1/2 cup ground flax seed or wheat germ

1/2 cup raisins ( you can use chocolate chips instead or any filler of your choice)

1/2 cup honey or maple syrup

1 Tbsp Chia seeds (optional)

1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.

Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.

Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like.

Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for 1 week.

Makes: 20 -24 energy bite balls

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Calories: 103

Carbs: 14

Fat: 5

Protein: 2

Sodium: 9

Sugar: 9

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Homemade Pimento Cheese

'Tis the summer and hot days are upon us. I remember when I was younger that a trip to the fridge meant that I just may possibly find some yummy cold pimento cheese to spread on some bread for lunch on a hot summer day. To this day, when I see pimento cheese I think of those summers. I decided that it is time to post a pimento cheese recipe as the summer comes to a close. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! It is perfect on celery sticks, crackers, or maybe even a grilled cheese!

*You will notice that in this recipe I use only organic ingredients. You do not have to use organic ingredients this is just my personal choice.

You will need Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Mayonnaise, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Hot Sauce and of course some juicy Pimentos.