Banana Cherry Garcia Soft Serve

Cherries + dark chocolate is always a winning pair. Here I have continued my love of banana based ice creams and have added the duo to make this Banana Cherry Garcia Soft Serve ice cream. The inspiration comes from one of Ben & Jerry's top selling ice creams 'Cherry Garcia'. Here I have veganized it using simple ingredients that come together making a quick and easy soft serve to enjoy during the coming summer months. Gather some of the season's cherries, freeze some bananas and get your chocolate ready...all in the name of good health and a tasty treat that you will enjoy time and time again. Eating healthy and cruelty free is as delicious as can be!

Dark chocolate can happily be a part of your healthy diet as long as it's enjoyed in moderation. I usually have a small chunk every night with a dollop of almond butter as my dessert. Some of the benefits of dark chocolate/raw chocolate are its powerful anti-oxidants. These anti-oxidants may help to control blood sugar levels by helping the body use its insulin more efficiently. This in turn may help with reducing the risk of diabeties. It also can help improve and lower cholesterol. Dark chocolate has flavanols that may lower the risk of Alzheimer's and slow the onset of dementia. These same flavanols may protect your skin from UV damage. It's also rich in vitamins and minerals, can improve your mood, and reduce your stress.. These are just some of the benefits associated with dark chocolate. It's best to consume chocolate that is 70% cocoa and above or pure raw chocolate, as it will have the most benefits. And to the men out there, it has been found that men benefit most from eating dark chocolate in moderation. So enjoy your dark chocolate without feeling guilty. For more information: Web MD...Dark Chocolate For Health Benefits, Huffington Post: Chocolate Benefits & Men Benefit Most From Eating Dark Chocolate

And then there are cherries, the real star of the recipe! Cherries, known as a 'super fruit', are one of the few food sources that contain melatonin, an antioxidant that helps regulate heart rhythms and the body's sleep cycle. These little red beauties are also packed with antioxidants called anthocyanin's which aid in the reduction of heart disease and cancer. This same anti-oxidant can help reduce inflammation and swelling associated with arthritis and gout. They are a perfect post work-out snack for those looking to reduce pain and joint soreness, like runners and heavy training athletes. Cherries are abundant in vitamins C, E, potassium, magnesium, iron, folate, fiber and contain 19 times more beta carotene than strawberries and blueberries. They are perfect for any healthy lifestyle. For further reading take a look at these: Huffington Post: Cherries For Health & Seven Benefits of Cherries

Banana Cherry Garcia Soft Serve

Ingredients

• 2 frozen bananas, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 1/2 cups cherries, pitted and frozen (divided)
• splash of unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk
• scant 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks (70% +), cacao nibs or raw chocolate chips

Place banana chunks, 1 cup cherries and splash of milk into blender/food processor and blend until just combined. You may need to scrap down the sides a few times or add another splash of milk to help the mixture move. Add in chocolate and remaining 1/2 cup cherries, pulse until just combined. Serve immediately as this is a soft serve ice cream. Top with shaved dark chocolate, cacao nibs or raw chocolate chips. Serves two generously.

Notes: It helps to freeze your serving dish beforehand if possible. Will keep your soft serve chilled a bit longer.

Variations: If you don't want any chocolate chunks try adding 1 heaping teaspoon of raw or dark cocoa powder instead. Adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract never hurts either. It adds another flavor level.

Enjoy!

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A note on bananas

These are perfectly ripe bananas and just about ready for the freezer. I usually wait until they're a bit more ripened before storing as that is when they are the sweetest and coincidentally have the most health benefits. Using them in their sweetest state means the less added sweetener you will need. So let your bananas ripen well before storing. I freeze mine whole and slice, or break in half, for the recipe if needed but you can just as well cut them into chunks before freezing. Having these on hand you can add them to smoothies, shakes and ice creams. They will stay well in the freezer six to nine months.

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Gluten-Free Raspberry Coconut-Almond Bars

Gluten-free almond raspberry bars with coconut are sweet temptation.

Let's Party

Let's be honest. I am here today to tempt you. To coax you. To seduce you with a (gluten-free vegan!) dessert worthy of every single luscious calorie. In full transparency, I am admitting up front these are not fat-free. Or sugar-free. These aren't diet food. They're not proper for breakfast (unless you serve them with Champagne).

And you won't be able to sigh ever-so-wistfully at parties and mention, off hand, how hard it is to eat gluten-free at family gatherings and parties. Because, Darling Reader, you'll score zero sympathy points once people sink their teeth into the luscious raspberry jam filling nestled between buttery toasted coconut-almond crunch topping and tender hazelnut cookie crust. Nope.

In fact, these decadent raspberry coconut-almond bars should come with a warning:

Be careful who you share these with.

{Because they are sure to fall madly in love with you.}

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Family Matters

I generally like my double entendres to be a little more lighthearted, but such is not the case. This is just a quick note to let you know that I'll need to take a break from the blog this week to attend to some pressing family matters. I will be back before you know it, and I want to wish all of you a happy and thoughtful Memorial Day. 

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Gluten-Free Picnic Recipes - Karina's Faves

Easy, easy! Grilled veggies for gluten-free pasta salad.

Despite the rain and chill (here in northwest Connecticut) the summer kick-off weekend is here Darling. Let the picnics and grilling begin. June is nigh. 'Tis the season for dining alfresco. From a casual backyard family get-together to post-graduation parties, it's time to celebrate. And time for a little romance- a picnic in the park, a sunset dinner at the beach, feeding each other beneath the stars.

So air out those picnic blankets, blow the winter dust off your beach chairs and wire brush that grill. I've got some fabulous Gluten-Free Goddess® recipes for you. My best top ten eleven gluten-free dairy-free picnic recipes, in fact (and nine of them just so happen to be vegan).

May you enjoy a meaningful Memorial Day, defined by love, gratitude, and the support of family and friends.


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Cook Fine Dishes Employing These Cooking Techniques (John R McMahon)

No matter whether you reside alone or are surrounded by a big family, cooking is a skill that is important to discover. Being informed in the cooking arts yields benefits varying from much better nourishment to saved dollars as well as enhanced social celebrations. Below you will find interesting pointers that apply to many elements of meal preparation and cooking.

Keep your spices and natural herbs in a dark, cool location. Typical kitchen conditions, which include warmth, light, and humidity, may destroy the flavor of natural herbs and spices. Ground spices typically keep their taste for about a year. It will be possible for whole spices to hold their flavor for several years. Provided they are stored properly, they will keep their taste for numerous years.

Just like many various other things in life, one of the tricks to cooking terrific dishes for your family is preparation. Be certain that you've got every ingredient you'll require at hand. Check the day before you begin to cook to see to it that you've got every little thing that you require to prepare the dish you have planned. Having everything ready will take some of the stress off and enhance the possibilities of your success.

Even if you have actually messed up in this way, there is a repair that will nevertheless allow you to use it as soon as possible. In a dish, combine 2 tablespoons' worth of water along with one of corn starch. Blend the solution together and put in the sauce to thicken it up. You have to add this solution very gradually and stir while including so the sauce does not become overly thick or burn.

It is excellent practice to place cut potatoes in a bath of cold water for about half an hour, prior to frying in order to get crispy chips. The soaking process will reinforce the vegetable fibers, and they will be better equipped to endure the high temperatures while you cook them.

Quickly cooking veggies are more preferable to slow-cooking methods. Slow-cooked veggies suffer a loss of dietary worth and taste. These cooking techniques make the vegetables more healthy overall. When you understand how to cook veggies in the least amount of time achievable, you will get pleasure from much better tasting and nourishing vegetables.

If you want to begin slimming down and enhancing your diet, you need to lessen or do away with the quantities of cooking oils that you utilize. These products contain a great deal of avoidable fat. Start using a non-stick cooking aerosol to bring your food the improvement in flavoring which cooking oil and butter offer.

When dishes call for wooden skewers, ensure to saturate them for half an hour at least prior to you implementing them. By soaking, you can prevent the skewers from burning up while preparing your meals. Instead of cooking food on an individual skewer, choose 2 parallel skewers. This avoids the ingredients from sliding off into the flames.

When you're looking for tactics to include more protein to your daily diet, check out beans and tofu. Both are readily available to order at almost every food store. For a meat replacement, try pan frying seasoned tofu. Cook the beans with herbs to produce a scrumptious protein-filled meal.

Prior to cooking your pumpkin, have it standing in a vertical position and slice it directly down from the stem the complete way around, making two similar halves. Next, set each of the 2 pieces on a separate baking sheet, being careful to place each one cut side down. Sprinkle water on both baking sheets, then at 350 degress fahrenheit bake the pumpkin for around 1 hour.

Cooking meals in the house, whether for just you or your family, is extremely helpful. As you most likely understand, excellent cooking can enhance your lifestyle whether or not you lean towards satisfying down-home meals, nouvelle cuisine or comforting soul food. Eating out can make life much simpler however a home-cooked dish has no comparison.

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Curly “Q” Sausage – Get It Twisted

Someone sent me a video link last summer, showing someone spiral cutting a hot dog. The wienercision was done by Blake Smith from Chow.com, and I remember wondering if this technique would work with parboiled Italian sausage.

Oh, it worked. It worked real good. By the way, I was going to provide a link to the aforementioned video, but Blake ended the demo by putting ketchup on his hot dog, so forget it. Okay, fine, since I did steal his technique, here you go.

Not only does this look very cool, the technique also provides a significantly greater amount of surface area, and when you’re talking about grilling meat, it’s all about the surface area. You could brush barbecue sauce on an un-helixed Italian sausage, but here you’re literally flavoring the sausage inside and out. 

And if you're skeptical about how well barbecue sauce goes with Italian sausage, take it from someone who ate one; it’s a match made in backyard barbecue heaven. I’d like to wish all you a safe and very festive Memorial Day weekend, and I hope you “spring” these curly “Q” sausages on your guests. Enjoy!

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How to Approach Genuine Masala Manufacturers in India? (Ganesh Agro)

Different types of Indian spices such as cumin powder, turmeric, black pepper, etc. form an indispensable part of Indian cuisine. Spices or as they call in India 'masala', manufacturers, exporters & suppliers have a significant contribution in providing the taste to the Indian food recipes made across the globe. However, the main reason behind this success is the painstaking efforts made consistently by exporters to enhance the quality of product.
Spices form the heart & soul of Indian cooking and need to be of high quality for the general public to make use of it. There are very few manufacturers, who provide quality product and to find the genuine one, you need to consider certain essential aspects, which we will be discussing further.
Identifying the best masala manufacturers in India and top Indian spices exporters is very important, especially if your business involves distributing or selling of variety of spices to commercial & high-end food industry whether in India or outside. From food chains, restaurants to households require high-quality spices like cumin powder, fennel seeds, etc. to add flavor, aroma and taste to the food. To discuss about all the important aspects, which should be considered to approach a genuine Indian masala exporter for your requirement:-
Quality
It is a very important factor and should be given top most priority, when it comes to condiments & other exotic spices. Also, consider how they are manufactured by making use of traditional methods. Does it undergo proper processing & packaging procedures? Ensure that Indian spices exporters offer the facility and the expertise to provide the most aromatic and high-quality ones for customer's requirement.

Natural
Check whether the product offered by masala manufacturers in India have been processed with artificial or natural fertilizers. You should opt for product, which is organically grown. Ask the exporters from where they get the product and how it is processed. The proper understanding of the agro based products will give you a better understanding and give you confidence about the quality of product offered by the exporters.

Variety
First of all, list out the spices you are looking for. Certain exporters focus on particular kind of spices depending on which spice is best to sell during that particular season. Spices vary depending on geographical location in both taste and aroma. For this reason, it is important to approach specialist exporters, who are expert in selling those specific products.

Contact the supplier directly
In order to get the contact details of exporter, you can search for it in business directories. It is better to contact them directly to discuss with them your specific needs. Make sure to not get trapped by the intermediaries, who may lure you with sales tactics but in-turn sell you the products at marked up rate.

Thus, by considering these mentioned aspects, you can be confident of approaching the best masala manufacturers in India for your specific requirement.

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Banana Split Protein Smoothie

As part of a healthy diet, protein powders will be a great accompaniment to your lifestyle. This is especially important for those just starting out on a vegan diet and not quite sure where to get high amounts of protein in one snack or meal. They also benefit the busiest or laziest person by ensuring that with one smoothie a day you can meet a good portion of your protein needs. And if using a protein meal powder you will also be getting plenty of vitamins and minerals as well. Protein powders are essential, making it easy for you to get a good amount of protein without much hassle. And they taste great too! This is just one version of many protein smoothie recipes. All you need for this smoothie is some fresh or frozen fruits and you've got yourself a great snack, meal or dessert!

For a great list of vegan protein powders for smoothies and such be sure to check out this post from Happy Healthy Life: Vegan Protein Powders for Smoothies: My Big Guide!

Banana Split Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 banana (frozen or fresh)
• 4-5 organic strawberries (frozen or fresh)
• 1/3 cup pineapple (frozen or fresh)
• 1 heaping teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medjool date or 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional sweetener
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or water (or half milk & half water)
• cherries, to garnish

Place ingredients in blender, except for the cherries, and blend until smooth (if using all fresh fruits, you may want to add 1/2 cup or so of ice cubes along with the water or milk, or use it in place of some of your liquids). Pour into serving glass and enjoy. Makes just over 2 cups. 

A note on the protein powder: Currently I use this Raw Meal from Garden of Life and prefer the Real Raw Original which doesn't contain stevia sweetener and has only a little vanilla. Depending on your protein powder you may adjust the recipe accordingly.

If using chocolate protein powder, you will most likely want to omit the cocoa powder and optional sweetener.

If using vanilla protein powder, you may want to skip the vanilla and optional sweetener. 

You get where I'm going with this. Use your best judgment subtracting anything that your protein powder already has unless you want the extra flavor.

Enjoy your protein in a glass!

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Pan-Roasted Marble Potatoes – A Short Post About Little Potatoes from a Small Town

You’ll have to excuse the smaller than usual blog post, but I just flew across country, and boy are my arms tired…sorry, not arms, I meant jokes. 

Anyway, I’m back at my mom’s for a few weeks to help her out after some shoulder surgery, and despite a very late, turbulent, and sleepless flight, I had just enough energy left to post this marble potatoes video.

I generally try to stick with ingredients that can be found at any large grocery store, and I hope that’s the case here, but to be honest I really didn’t care, as these were just too damn cute not to film. If at all possible, I hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

4 stripes bacon, sliced

1 pound marble potatoes

salt and pepper to taste

2 tsp chopped rosemary

1 tbsp rice vinegar, or any vinegar

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Enjoy Excellent Meals with Restaurant Vouchers In London (bonner david)

Everyone likes to fancy a pleasant meal out from time to time. However, ingestion call at restaurants typically will get terribly costly. One among the ways that to continue enjoying meals at some nice places is to use restaurant vouchers. After you use eating house vouchers you'll save wide amounts of cash and still explore varied restaurants and cuisines. With simply to a small degree effort, vouchers are often the perfect answer to several evenings out.

The first factor you ought to perceive once victimization eating house vouchers is wherever to seek out them. There are a unit many places and once you get into the habit of assembling them, you may have a spread of selections that you just will use for whenever you would like to possess a meal out. Newspapers, native periodicals and magazines area unit nice sources for vouchers. There also are fliers and advertisements that start off often to the house. The web is differently to seek out restaurant vouchers. Several eating house websites and review sites have obtainable vouchers for native eateries.

Stay organized once victimization restaurant vouchers. A good plan is to stay them organized by form of preparation. After you area unit within the mood for a selected form of food you'll see that restaurants you have got vouchers for and choose between them. A victimization restaurant voucher is additionally a good thanks to explore varied restaurants round the space within which you reside. You'll attempt a replacement place and not pay lots of cash if you are doing not adore it. You'll even notice a replacement place that you just will become a daily patron of.

If you have got a eating house you're interest in, you'll forever contact them to ascertain if they need any obtainable restaurant vouchers and wherever to seek out them. As a result of the eating house business is therefore competitive, several area unit willing at hand out vouchers so as to garner new people. There's no damage in asking and you will simply get a good deal.

Using restaurant vouchers could be a good way to avoid wasting some cash and revel in a decent meal. For families this can be associate degree particularly helpful thanks to have a family dinner whereas not breaking the bank. Singles on a good budget may also depart from time to time and have extra money for once dinner to travel to a club or bar nonetheless still have an honest meal. There's no reason to prevent going bent on eat once on a budget. With the employment of vouchers you'll still fancy smart meals out whereas saving cash.

Your 12 months of artful dining

Your Topnosh dining card treats you and your guests to 12 months' half price and 2-4-1 dining at an ever-growing list of restaurants, bistros, gastro pubs and other eateries throughout UK and Ireland.
Even better, your delicious Topnosh discounts don't limit you to using special menus or vouchers.

Each restaurant simply chooses how and when the Topnosh discount will apply and how many times you may benefit. All you do is order whatever you like from their usual menu - for less.

Topnosh is a popular web page for restaurant vouchers
,vouchers restaurantsFor clients website contains lot of hot offers on every item to get the best discount restaurants offer, restaurant deals. You just register your e-mail ID on web page and get the whole details about London offers.

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Taste your favorite cuisine at home (Ron aldo raw)

If you are passionate about experiencing specialty foods then there is good news for you. Now you can order food online. You just have to log in onto your favorite food website and drop a mail what you yearn for. The food will reach at your doorstep with in the given time duration and you can enjoy your most favorite food with in the comfort of your house. You can order Gourmet food online by checking out the menu which is going to in front of you. You can simply choose any lip-smacking dish and mail the ordered food.

Even after all this you are still not satisfied then you will be provided with gift baskets as well as other benefits. In fact you can catch your friends to enjoy food and gifts. You can access all this online without putting a step out of your home. With the advancement in web technology it is possible to buy food online. All it requires is computer with internet connectivity and some kind of paying option online like credit card, debit card etc.

Enjoy your favorite food the way you like. Just switch on your most liked TV channel and keep on munching or simply sit in the garden with your friends and enjoy your favorite dish under the sky. Food delivery online just make you feel happy and delighted as you don't have to step out of your place for searching

Enjoy your food they way you want. You can switch on your favorite TV channel and start munching or else can simply sit in your backyards with buddies and enjoy the food under the sky! Online food service makes you feel happy as you do not have to worry about getting out of the home and searching for your favorite dish or restaurant.

The day when cooking is like a task to you the option restaurant delivery Las Vegas is the answer. You can choose any type of cuisine and order for the same. Have delicious gourmet food just by sitting at home.

With a good food website ordering food Las Vegas becomes zephyr because there is a lot to order. Do you love Chinese or pizza? Or you want to try some exotic cuisine like Thai food or Indian food? There are so many sites where you get Indian, Chinese, Italian etc.

There are so many restaurants in Las Vegas which serve different types of cuisine so you will surely find the one which will suit the atmosphere or your mood, whatever the occasion is going to be. Once you open your laptop and Google for a food website then you will find endless local options which make sure that food reaches to you as soon as possible. After the order has been placed the chef make sure that the food is prepared properly and reaches at your home on time. Then you just have to hog & enjoy the feast with in the comfort of your home ambience.

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Tips for Preparing a Home-Cooked Meal (Harry Gosselin)

It is always nice to go out to eat but many families have turned to cooking at home in favor of eating out because of the economic environment in the world around us. In doing so, they are saving money but many families have begun to realize that cooking at home has a number of different advantages as well. It allows the family to grow closer together because they can eat together in a more comfortable environment and it also is quite tasty, if things are prepared properly. If you are interested in cooking more at home and enjoying it, here are some cooking tips which you will find beneficial.

One of the most important things for you to consider when cooking is the preparation of all of the ingredients. It doesn't matter if you are cooking Indian food and need some Mardras curry or if you are going to be making Japanese yakitori, you want to have everything on hand that is necessary for those recipes. There is nothing quite as disappointing as getting close to being completed on preparing some food and realizing that you are one ingredient short. When you prepare in advance, it is going to make the process more streamlined and will allow you to enjoy cooking the meal.

Potatoes seem to find their way onto our tables and many people tend to try to make potatoes using a mixer. Mashed potatoes that are done properly are going to be a treat and when you have a potato ricer, you will find that it is also a treat to make them. Be sure to have one of these on hand and it will become a gadget that you are using on a consistent basis.

If at all possible, try to cook with fresh herbs rather than those that are dried. This will make your food more flavorful. If you have a windowsill, you would be surprised with how many of those herbs you are able to grow so that you have a fresh supply when they are needed. It is likely that you will find that you are cooking with those herbs more and more frequently and there are some that are going to be more popular than others. With a little bit of ingenuity and a daily watering, you will find that you have a fresh supply of herbs that you can use in food to make them quite delicious.

Finally, learn where to shop and to be effective when doing so. It may be necessary for you to shop at more than one place, such as going to the grocery store for some items and going to a local vegetable stand for others. It would also be a good idea for you to check some of the food services that are available which you can join as a club. This will allow you to get some unusual items that you will use in the kitchen each and every month. Above all, enjoy what you are doing and make it a family affair. When you do so, you will find that everybody benefits from it.

Harry Gosselin has been a food critic for a number of years and travels around the world to taste different cuisine. His grandmother taught him how to cook and shared with him many food recipes like madras curry chicken and Japanese yakitori chicken skewers.

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Smoked Turkey & Spring Pea Fettuccine – A Pasta From My Salad Days

This rich and creamy, smoked turkey and spring pea fettuccine recipe is inspired by a pasta I learned long ago, working at my first real chef job in San Francisco. 

You may have heard me mention Ryan’s Café in the past, especially if you’ve tried our famous chicken Marsala, and it was at this same restaurant where I learned what I still consider one of the best pasta recipes ever.

As I mention in the video, the original was done with smoked chicken, but for whatever reason smoked turkey is much easier to find at the market. I blame the sandwich industry, but no worries, as the turkey is just as good. There’s just something very special about the way the creamy, slightly sweet, aromatic sauce pairs with the smoky meat. Which reminds me, this is also wonderful with leftover ham.

Regarding what many would consider the dangerously large quantities of cream, I’d like to take a moment to do some math. The recipe makes four appetizer size portions. There’s about 1 3/4 cups of cream used, which is roughly 350 calories worth of butter-fatty goodness per serving. To put that into perspective, those two small ladles of dressing you used during your last trip to the salad bar had about the same amount. So, long story short, relax.

Anyway, now that I’ve armed you with a comeback for when your (probably too thin) friend questions your copious cream usage, I hope you give this very simple, but extraordinarily delicious pasta recipe a try. Enjoy!

Ingredients for 4 small or 2 large portions:

8 oz dry fettuccine noodles, boiled in salted water

For the sauce:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp minced shallot

1 3/4 cup heavy cream (about 34-36% fat)

6 oz smoked turkey, sliced

1/2 cup green peas, frozen or fresh shelled

2 tbsp minced fresh tarragon leaves

salt, pepper, cayenne to taste

1 tsp lemon zest

Parmigiano-Reggiano to garnish

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Enjoy the best readymade gluten free pizza crust (GeorgeGreen)

Weather it is a new eve party in clubs or a local picnic gathering on a hills station, eating habits almost remain same. Nothings more fun than having crispy food and to practicing non-caring eating of junk food with your friends and loved ones. There are more than enough population of the world suffering from obesity and other diseases just due to these bad eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle. Moreover, hectic schedules add more restraints on the quality of food consumption in which an individual has only left with one choice i.e. easily processed fast food. The situation gets worse for those who are already have celiac disease in which they can eat all variety of food except the ones that contain gluten, a protein that is found in wheat and gives bread its texture and elasticity. This component is generally found in breads and other stuff made from bread like pastries, pizza etc. This is the clear indication that millions of people in U.S. need better alternatives for gluten food.

There is a strong disbelief that eating bread especially, gluten free bread will make you fat and should be avoided. It is totally a myth; gluten free bread is free from fats and has very lesser number of carbohydrates as compared to normal breads. Taken in right quantity and with proper healthy diet planning schedule gluten free bread is considered as the best source of meal especially for those who have celiac allergy. Also gluten free foods are increasingly popular items in super markets and being loved by all especially, by kids.

When one individual is diagnosed with a wheat allergy such as Celiac disease, often times the household becomes wheat free. One can easily make gluten free bread crumbs and readymade gluten free pizza crust, cookies and pasta but irrespective of your endless tries there will be always an area where you will lack and that is proper amount of ingredients and professionalism. Therefore, many companies are toiling hard so that individuals can enjoy gluten free and wheat free diets like gluten free pizza, gluten free linzer cookies, pasta etc. They employ skillful and experienced chefs whose key for preparing such amazing dishes is their precise ingredient measurements and skillful preparation.

Making the delicious gluten free pizza crust is no easy task and it require dedication and loads of labor but once you taste the gluten free pizza you will surely have the feeling that is it is the best gluten free pizza crust you have ever tasted! Only special gluten free ingredients do not make the pizza delicious, type of water also plays vital role in getting together all ingredients and making pizza crust light and crispy. New York water, a unique combination of minerals that cannot be duplicated in anywhere in the country has exceptional flavor and currently several companies are enjoying its benefits to make gluten free pizza dough. So before ordering your pizza, some search work is must in order to find the pizza maker who is best in this business.

Mozzarellis gluten free pizza aims to offer individuals with wheat allergies, a gluten free alternative that tastes like New York pizza, without the gluten. For more information, visit: http://www.mozzarellis.com

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Italian Restaurant Services in Richmond for Italian Food (Ric Cardo)

Italian restaurant Richmond is the most comprehensive place for those who love Italian food. The food offered here is authentic , filled with the rich aroma of Italian herbs and spices. A wide range of cuisine is rendered from yummy pastas to delicious pizzas. Speaking of beverages , serving the best seems their mantra, with millions of options on the menu. All of them are truly flavorsome and simply yummy. What to say about the tempting desserts they offer , creamy cake is next to heaven. It is so awesome that one can get full but not content. Apart from the cheesy cake , there is a big list to go.

Out of all the they offer or serve , my personal favorites are vegetable lasagna and yum pizza bites . I have tried lasagna in many places, but there something special with this place. It is a very comforting dish to have on cold nights. The combination of mushrooms, red & yellow peppers and onion with garlic tomato is superb. It's so layered with cheese of three types ricotta, Parmesan and cottage cheese.

The Ricotta cheese is so soft and grainy in nature.It's fine and moist. Whereas the cottage cheese has more water content than ricotta and the flavor is also milder.They both taste good. The cottage cheese is lumpier in nature. The smart use of spaghetti sauce makes it more delicious. Coming to yum pizza bite, the name itself is evident to explain why am I its fan? I just love the feeling while having them .The cheese, olives and the herbs are simply tempting. It is a delicious way to love yourself. They are as really healthy and have lesser calorific value . They taste fantastic with both the salsa and cheese dip.

Eating good food in beautiful restaurant is pleasing thing. The ambiance of this whole place is superb. It is so beautiful and pleasant. Paintings and wall mural everywhere with beautiful music makes it more enjoyable. It is a place for all families, couples, even the youth. They have special arrangements for birthday parties, engagement parties or a promotion party. 8 tables are dedicated for couples only.

The area is romantic in very aspect. The roses the lilies making your dining a lovely experience. Talking about the staff, they are the most humble people on earth with beautiful smiles on their face while serving. They genuinely make sure that we are enjoying our meal. It is perfect place to hang out with your girlfriend or boyfriend, with your family, with your colleagues , with your husband or wife, with your children, with your grandparents or with your friends.

If you want to treat yourself with nothing but the best, Italian Restaurant in Richmond Victoria is the place to go. I am sure that you will have good time dining in.

If you are searching for an excellent italian restaurant in richmond, the Sartago restaurant is worth trying. For more information, visit sartago.com.au.

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Memorial Day, Already?

I can't believe it's almost Memorial Day weekend! Seems like just yesterday I was watching people shoveling snow and scraping ice. Of course, I live in California, and that was on the Weather Channel, but still, seems like yesterday. I blame my beloved Golden State Warriors for making the playoffs, and throwing off my seasonal clock.  

Anyway, the upcoming long weekend is considered the official start of cookout season, and to celebrate I thought I'd repost this collection of grill-friendly recipes. By the way, in addition to looking and tasting great on their own, these dishes all have a proven track record of pairing well with cold beer. Enjoy!! 

Santa Maria Tri-Tip	Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled Pickled Veggies	Grilled Korean Short Ribs
Grilled Flank Steak	Grilled Lemon Chicken
Cornell Chicken	Grilled Barbecue Chicken
Grilled Pork Tenderloin	Grilled Asian Skirt Steak
Spicy Tarragon Grilled Chicken	Grilled Calabrian Chicken

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Coconut Bacon

Let's talk about this coconut bacon for a second. It's pretty amazing that you can replicate a baconish flavor and crispness with coconut flakes. I've had my eye on this for quite a while and finally decided to give it a try. I first heard of coconut bacon from Fettle Vegan last year, which has got tons of fanfare since, even making it onto the PPK Top 100 of 2012. Awesome! And just recently I saw this post from Cupcakes and Kale and decided it was time to try this wonder of a creation. I gave these and a few other various recipes a try. All were tasty in their own way but my mission was still not complete. After more searching I finally read about adding smoked paprika from Then Squash and gave it a try. That was my favorite of all. The smoked paprika added a wonderful layer of warmth that I fell in love with. I can eat this stuff by the handfuls. Just to be sure I was not alone in loving this, I shared it with my non-vegan friends and it was a hit. "It's guilt free with all the flavor", one of my friends said. They were asking me to make a batch for them and suggesting I start to sell this stuff. That most likely won't be happening but lucky there is a company already ahead of the curve, you can find out more here: Phoney Baloney's Coconut Bacon. Now you have an option to make it yourself or purchase for convenience. And now I can say my coconut bacon mission is now complete!

This is a great recipe to have on hand. It's easy and fairly quick, you can be enjoying your coconut bacon in about 40 minutes from start to finish. Then you're ready to make the classic B.L.T. sandwich or wrap. Try adding it on top of soups, salads, tofu scrambles, home fries, pizza. Top it on stuffed or mashed potatoes, roasted veggies like brussels sprouts or other cooked vegetables, beans and/or legumes. And don't forget the sweets, this would be great on these Butterscotch Cupcakes from Post Punk Kitchen or these Maple Bacon Donuts from Phoney Baloney's. There are so many possibilities for its uses and I have no doubt that you will find all kinds of ways to add this quick and tasty tidbit to your meals. 

Start by measuring out your coconut flakes. I used this organic unsweetened coconut flakes from Edward and Sons. If using this brand, this package happens to be the exact measurements for this recipe. In small bowl combine your flavor mixture.

In a large bowl, add coconut and drizzle with seasoning tossing well making sure all pieces are well coated. 

Place on greased cookie sheet/s and bake for 20 -25 minutes, checking after every 5 minutes making sure to stir the mixture well and rotate sheets as needed. Alternately, one cookie sheet or large baking dish is fine too. The trick is to stir during baking. Remove any pieces that are starting to burn too much. I personally don't care for the batches that get too browned as it has a burnt taste. Once you make this a couple times you will be able to tell at what point to remove the bacon by it's coloring for your taste.

Once golden and caramelized looking, remove from oven and let cool, it will crisp as it cools. 

Coconut Bacon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons tamari, bragg's amino's or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 
• 3 1/2 cups large flaked coconut (about a 7 oz.)
• mineral salt for sprinkling, optional
• coconut oil, for greasing 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Mix the first four ingredients in a small bowl making sure to break up any clumps of paprika. In a large bowl add coconut flakes, drizzle the wet mixture over top and gently toss making sure to coat each flake well, about 45 seconds or so.

Using a slotted spoon, scoop seasoned coconut flakes and place onto a lightly greased, or parchment paper lined, cookie sheet/s. I used two sheets so they could be laid out in a single layer as much as possible but you can also use a single cookie sheet or a large 9 x 13 baking dish and have good results (the key is to stir during baking). Sprinkle coconut flakes lightly with a bit of mineral salt if desired.

Place in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Set the timer for intervals of 5 minutes and stir each time making sure to rearrange all pieces by bringing the center to the outside and the outside to the center for even cooking. You may even like to change the position of the sheets in the oven after the second interval, moving the top sheet to the bottom rack and vice versa. After the first 15 minutes, keep close and keep watch as the coconut bacon can burn very quickly at this point. I really babied my coconut bacon towards the end, it'll be worth your while if you do too!

Remove when coconut has a nice browned and caramelized color. Let cool, it will get crispy as it cools.

Once completely cooled you can store leftovers in an air tight container and keep in the pantry for up to a week or two. If it softens a bit, re-crisp in the toaster oven on medium for a few minutes, or under the broiler for a few seconds, keeping an eye that it doesn't burn.

Notes: Use more or less maple syrup to suit your taste. I like the maple flavor and usually add a heaping tablespoon. Omit it if you don't want any maple flavor at all.

Keep in mind there are different flavors of liquid smoke...ie, hickory, mesquite, etc., use your favorite. For a more intense smoke flavor, add up to 1 tablespoon more of the liquid smoke of choice.

Some recipes call for an addition of 1 tablespoon water or oil in the seasoning mixture. I found that I didn't need it and do not call for it in my recipe. Use your discretion as to whether you want/need to add this ingredient. Oil is used to help coat and bind the seasoning to the coconut flakes. Water is used to ensure there is enough liquids to coat flakes evenly.

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And what's the first thing I made using my coconut bacon?

It was a B.L.T. + Avocado Wrap. And it was delicious!

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The next day I made a great little salad of red & green oak leaf lettuce, diced fuji apple, peanut dressing and topped with coconut bacon. This was super!

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And lastly if I may, a tofu scramble wrap with coconut bacon and garlic chili sauce...seriously good!

Now go make yourself some of this coconut bacon and enjoy!

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If you don't care for coconut bacon, give this Shitake Bacon from Olives For Dinner a try!

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Baked Goat Cheese “Caprese” – Hot and Not

No salad will break your heart like the “Caprese.” It always sounds great; creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and sweet, juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes…what’s not to love? Well, false advertising for one. With very few exceptions, the tomatoes used on these Caprese salads are not sweet, juicy, ripe tomatoes; they’re the opposite.

They’re almost always your standard, conventionally produced, picked green and left to redden (not ripen) in the case, tomatoes. They’re mealy, flavorless, and completely undeserving of being paired with ingredients as perfect as mozzarella and basil.

While I’m invariably disappointed by the execution of this classic salad, I do love the combination of flavors, and by using cherry tomatoes, I thought it would translate perfectly for a baked goat cheese appetizer. Did it ever. When you take into consideration the taste, appearance, and ease of preparation, there’s a real chance this could become your new favorite summer appetizer.

By the way, as long as you are using high quality, oven safe ramekins, you can also do these on the backyard grill. Place a piece of foil on the grates, set down your ramekins, close the cover, and cook until the juices are bubbling, and the cheese is heated through.

I hope you give this delicious, and so not disappointing “Caprese” a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients for 4 portions:

8 oz log fresh goat cheese, cut into 4 equal pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp basil chiffonade

16 cherry tomatoes, halved

freshly ground black pepper and cayenne, to taste

*bake at 400 degrees F. for about 15 minutes

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Gluten-Free Whole Grain Strawberry Muffins - Berry Goodness

Gluten-free low sugar whole grain strawberry muffins.

With all the recent news about sugar, I've been thinking about muffins. And not just any ordinary, ho-hum, run-of-the-mill, starchy, gluten-free muffins. Nope. A tender, whole grain, lower sugar, vanilla scented muffin that bursts with fresh strawberry flavor. Warm from the oven, these pleasantly grainy breakfast treats are pull-apart soft with juicy bites of strawberry. Sweet- but not too sweet.

I used pure maple syrup for the primary sweetener, and a mere two tablespoons of organic brown sugar. And now for the interesting part. I also experimented with no xanthan gum. This is highly unusual for me. I've usually rely on xanthan gum to give my gluten-free batter and dough the stretchability factor- a trait removed when I booted gluten from my kitchen and wished it vaya con dios. But inspired by Lauren, the Celiac Teen, I decided to try baking without it.

But here's the thing.

Shunning gluten is a complicated issue. Gluten imparts a flexibility to batter and dough, and baking without it can lead you to crumbly, gritty ruin if you're not careful. You're giving up protein. And you're giving up elasticity. And not only that, you're saying buh-bye to the toothsome texture you are accustomed to.

Reaching for xanthan gum was a quick fix, an immediate solution to this lack of flexibility problem. But many of you now report you don't want to use it. For some it's a price issue (xanthan gum ain't cheap, Darling). For others it's a digestive issue (xanthan gum or its alternative, guar gum, can be hard on sensitive digestion). And for some, it's an allergy issue (to mold or the growth medium, most often cornstarch).

Gluten-free baking without gums is tricky. This, I know. So my first foray into this venture is not vegan. I used two free-range organic eggs. Egg whites help give gluten-free batter that precious stretchability factor. And the protein factor. They bind, and they leaven.

My choice of flours reflects two things- what I had on hand this morning, and my desire to use whole grains (I am liking starches less and less). I picked hazelnut flour for the delightful nutty flavor and protein; millet, brown rice, and sorghum flour because they are whole grain and higher protein than white rice flour or potato starch; and I used coconut flour because it attracts moisture and adds a lovely texture to gluten-free baked goods (not to mention, for its high fiber status).

The result? A tasty, blog worthy success. I absolutely love these strawberry muffins.

And I hope you do, too!

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Next Up: Baked Goat Cheese

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Risi E Bisi (Rice and Peas)

Risi e bisi (pronounced REE-see ay BEE-see) is a classic Venetian dish. It's somewhat like a risotto but a little soupier to where you will be using a spoon. I really enjoyed the simplicity and beauty of this dish in every way. The peas are sweet and pair so nicely with the leeks and other flavors from the broth and light seasonings. This recipe makes a large batch so feel free to cut the recipe in half.

This lovely recipe is inspired and adapted from NPR Kitchen Window, A Fresh Pod Cast: Savoring Springs Green Peas.

I decided to use frozen petite peas for this as I honestly didn't feel like shelling 4 lbs. of peas. Please don't judge me. :) I think this is how most of you will be cooking this as frozen peas are convenient. But of course, fresh peas are best and will yield a lovely flavor. Try not to eat them all before they go into the recipe either. I know I can eat these peas by the handfuls. They are so sweet and tender that I can't get enough of them.

Then we bring in the mild flavors of leeks and bay leaves. I used two medium sized leeks, light green and white parts only, slicing them thinly. I also chopped about 1/3 of the thinly sliced batch so there would be some smaller onion like pieces too (this is optional).

I used this sprouted brown grain rice from Planet Rice that I picked up from my local grocery store. It was about $4 for a 20 oz bag. Using this rice I found that I needed to add a little extra cooking time to achieve the texture I was looking for. They do have a lightly milled spouted brown rice that will cook a bit faster, then you won't need the extra cooking time at the end like I needed. Traditionally the rice used in this dish is a risotto rice like Arborio rice, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano which are grown in Italy.

As mentioned in this Food & Wine recipe, it is said by the cooks in Venetia that "for each grain of rice there should be a pea"...I agree!

 Risi E Bisi (Rice and Peas)

Ingredients (serves 6 - 8)

• 6 - 8 cups vegetable broth OR water with 3 Repunzel Vegetable Bouillons
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, optional
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced OR one onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups sprouted brown rice, arborio or any medium grain rice of choice
• 4 cups fresh peas or thawed frozen peas 
• 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped and loosly packed
• mineral salt and pepper, to taste
• almond parmesan, for topping (not shown)

In a medium saucepan, place the stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Add in the bay leaves, nutritional yeast and keep broth warm. 

In a large stock pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until just softened, about five minutes (remove and set aside a few tablespoons of the leeks for topping if desired). Add garlic and rice, toss until rice is nicely coated, about 3 minutes. 

Add in warm broth, one cup at a time, the stock should be bubbly. Stir often allowing the broth to be just absorbed. Add in another cup of broth, repeat. Add in peas, more stock and continue the process for another 15 minutes or so, or until the rice is al dente, tender but chewy. The whole process should be about 25 minutes or so. Note: Using the sprouted brown rice, at the end I covered my rice and peas and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes until rice was ready to my liking.

Add in more broth and stir. Your rice and peas should be a little soupy. Remove from heat, taste for seasoning and stir in parsley. Remove any bay leaves that made it into the rice and peas. Serve topped with a nice dusting of almond parmesan and freshly cracked pepper. 

Quick method: After sauteing the leeks and rice as above. Add at least 7 cups broth, peas, bay leaves and nutritional yeast, bring to a boil, cover and cook for 20 - 30 minutes until rice is tender. Remove from heat add in parsley. Let set a few minutes and serve as desired.

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And if you were thinking about subbing quinoa for the rice, go ahead, it's delicious too as pictured below (this is actually my preferred grain, I love everything about it...but then this dish isn't called Risi E Bisi). Top with Almond Parmesan like shown and your good to go. Truly wonderful!

How to make using quinoa...

In large pot, heat oil and saute leeks, about five minutes. Add 2 cups rinsed quinoa and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently. 

Add 7 cups broth, bay leaves, nutritional yeast, bring to a boil. Add in peas, do not stir, cover and simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes. Test quinoa for tenderness by tasting. Turn of heat, uncover and let set for about 10 - 15 minutes until broth is mostly absorbed. It will thicken upon standing, add more warm broth as needed for desired soupiness. Remove bay leaves. Toss in parsley, taste for seasoning and serve. 

This method with the quinoa will leave you with wonderful leftovers. Quinoa holds up well and reheats beautifully the next day. 

Enjoy!

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