Whole grain Spanakopita(Greek Spinach Pie) from scratch

Sumptuous Savory Pies like these are staple in Greek cooking.Thanks to Ivy and her clearly explained recipe I was able to recreate her traditional whole grain Greek Spanakopita(Spinach Pie) from scratch.A short cut for the crust is to use the store-bought phyllo.In the mood for a more wholesome pie,and prior experience of rolling tissue-thin strudel dough ,I was willing to take the tougher route.Rolling...

Savory Tarts with Ginger Sauce

These are a great addition to any party! I made a batch ahead of time on a rainy day and froze them for an easy appetizer.1/2 cup unflavored whey3/4 cup blanched almond flour1/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt1/4 cup butter2 TBS water(just enough to hold dough together)1 additional large egg (to brush on pastry)Filling:Fill with crab, pesto, cheese, ground nuts or olives, or any combination...

Tunisian Shakshouka(Eggs in Tomato Pepper sauce) with Baguette

March was Tunisian Special in Walima Cooking Club.Beautiful small oasis along the Mediterranean African coast,Tunisia has immense diversity in both food and culture.The cuisine is a pleasing potpourri of flavors influenced by the neighboring African and European cuisines.Recipe : Tunisian Shakshouka(chakchouka)An absolute scrumptious Egg dish,Shakshouka is a well-known breakfast meal in North Africa.Eggs...

Daikon Chips

1 large daikon1/4 cup coconut oil (or sesame oil)Celtic sea salt (to taste)Slice the daikon into 1/4 inch slices. In a large frying pan to medium and add half of the oil. Once the oil is hot, place the medallions in a single layer in the pan. Fry until they start to turn golden brown on the edges. Flip them, and cook until golden brown on the other side. Remove from heat, and arrange on a paper towel,...

Cheetos AND Facts on FOOD DYE

I know these sound crazy, but it really works! And MUCH healthier for you than regular Cheetos. Americans consume five times as much food dye as they did 30 years ago, according to the Food and Drug Administration. But the trend in other countries may be turning. British arms of General Mills, Kellogg, Kraft, Mars, and McDonald's, for example, use few or no dyes. In Europe, their "FDA" is requiring...

Orange Tian with Kumquat Marmalade and Saffron Citrus sauce

The 2010 March Daring Baker’s challenge was hosted by Jennifer of Chocolate Shavings. She chose Orange Tian as the challenge for this month, a dessert based on a recipe from Alain Ducasse’s Cooking School in Paris.Orange Tian is a dessert sure to tickle your taste buds with sunny citrus flavor shining through in every layer.The dessert is made of 4 luscious layers: a pate sablee with orange marmalade,...

Peanut Butter and Plum Jelly Ice Dream.And NutButter Giveaway.

Nut Butters(Almond and Peanut),are staple spreads on my everyday sandwiches that I absolutely cannot do without.Recently a representative of MaraNatha Nut Butters contacted me to try and talk about their Peanut Butter.I was shipped 2 free sample Jars of All-natural MaraNatha Peanut Butter.Creamy and smooth,the nutty butter did not last long,my family is big on nut butters,one of the Jars was licked...

Granola Bars

Here is a recipe that works great for camping trips or vacations where you need a healthy snack, but don't have a cooler. This would also work for an "emergency" snack while stuck in traffic! I suggest to make a large batch and keep some in the freezer.1/3 cup macadamia nuts1/4 cup pecans1/4 cup ground almonds1/4 cup shredded flaked coconut (unsweetened)1/2 cup vanilla egg white or whey protein1/8...

Easy Casserole

A few weeks ago, I was on Showcase MN television show making a healthy pizza. After the show, I didn't want to waste all the ingredients I just used (because we didn't actually bake a pizza on TV, I had one pre-made). So I put the toppings in a tupperwear, and I stopped at Trader Joe's on my way home to pick up frozen artichokes. I threw everything in a casserole dish and viola! A pizza casserole...

Rotini in Kumquat Jalapeno Compound Butter

Enlarged to entice,kumquats are miniature oranges with completely edible aromatic peel and tart juicy center.Almost the size of large grapes ,these are perfect pop-in-your-mouth snack.I fancied them to create exciting eats.Here is the compound butter for starters.Why compound butter with kumquats? Also ,isn't butter the unfavorable ingredient of a Health Nut?.Not really,dietitians recommend up to...

Weekend Herb Blogging #225

Janet(Canada) of Taste Space,baked the Hearty Grain Filled Peppers ,adapted from a Health Cookbook ,the peppers are stuffed with well-seasoned wholesome bulgur ,and made more appealing with topping of fat-free yogurt and toasted pumpkin seeds.Tigerfish of Teczcape,made a healthful Loofah Soup with Gingko and Mushroom.Gingko is a chinese herb and the Loofah vegetable which is also common in China,has...

Dutch Pancakes

Dutch pancakes are a fluffy pancake baked in the oven. My tip is to make the batter the night before and place it in the oven when you get out of bed. By the time you are done showering and getting the kids up, the pancakes will be nice and warm, fresh out of the oven!Butter or coconut oil (to grease pan)1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt1/4 cup coconut flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder6 eggs1 cup coconut...

Bitter Better Foods Bonanza

Some us devour them for the health benefits,some us savor them as a delicacy,while some find it challenging to incorporate in every day cooking.No matter what your experience is with bitter foods,the varieties of recipes here,shared by the enthusiastic foodies,are inspiring enough to desire for the bitter better foods.The bitter foods like Fresh Fenugreek(methi)leaves and bitter gourd are exclusively...