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July 2013

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Angel Scones

Written by , Posted in Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Fruit, Legacy, Snacks

 

Angel Scones
Recipe Type: Breakfast, Bread, Baking, Oven
Author: Susan Pries
Cook time:
Total time:
Ingredients
  • 1/2 C white flour
  • 1/4 C whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 t flax seed, ground
  • 1 1/2 t baking powder
  • 3/4 t quick rise yeast
  • 1/8 t salt
  • 1/4 t sugar or equivalent
  • 1/2 C buttermilk
  • 1/8 C butter, melted
  • For Sweet Scones: 1 T brown sugar
  • 2 T dried cranberries, chopped
  • 2 T pecans or almonds, chopped
  • 3/4 t lemon juice
  • dash t cinnamon
  • For Savory Scones: 2 T cheese, grated
  • 3/4 t chives
  • 1/4 t dill
  • 1 T cooked bacon, chopped (opt)
Instructions
  1. Stir together flours, flax seeds, baking powder, yeast, salt, and sugar.
  2. Mix buttermilk and butter and add to flour mixture.
  3. Add either sweet or savory ingredients.
  4. Mix and gently knead until dough holds together.
  5. Shape into 2″ diameter log, slice into 1/2″ slices.
  6. Let rise/rest 10 – 30 minutes.
  7. Bake on lightly greased baking sheet, at 350′ F for 8-15 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with butter & jam.

 

Wednesday

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July 2013

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Near and Far

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Jenn from Near and Far featured me on her blog last week. I was out of the country vacationing with family and am just now getting back into the swing of things… So go on over and have a look at what she’s doing (she just bought a house and is fixing it up – so fun… and a lot of work!)! She asked me some great questions and it made me think about why I love to do what I do. Read on…


Monday

22

July 2013

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Ratatouille Tower

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So you know eggplant, right? I just discovered something amazing about it. I know I can’t be the first. You probably already know this. But just in case you don’t, I have to tell you something… it is delicious when it’s fried!

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I’ve made Ratatouille plenty of times. It’s a great dish. I also love eggplant with some fresh pasta and lots of garlic. But, the other day I was kinda craving something with a little more crunch.

I fried the eggplant, guys. All it took was a quick dip in some egg and then in some seasoned flour. A little oil in a hot skillet crisps ’em up real quick. The other veggies that you’d normally see in a Ratatouille: bell pepper, summer squash, onion, and tomato, they’re left raw. Then for even more crunch, I toasted a few slices of bread.

Dig in!

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Happy Eating!

Fried Eggplant Ratatouille

Last modified on 2013-07-11 20:05:16 GMT. 2 comments. Top.

 

Fried Eggplant Ratatouille
Recipe Type: Main, Stove top, Dinner, Vegetarian
Cuisine: French
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2
A twist on a classic – the eggplant is fried, the other veggies are raw.
Ingredients
  • 1 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2″ thick
  • salt (for eggplant)
  • 1 to 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1/2 to 1 C AP flour
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch cayenne
  • olive oil, for frying
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 C red onion, diced
  • 1 summer squash, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 t thyme
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • pinch cayenne
  • 1/2 t honey
  • 1-2 T lemon juice
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 t dijon mustard
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 4 thin slices of bread
  • 1 ball mozzarella, in large chunks
  • fresh basil, chopped, for topping
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 200F. Place a baking sheet with a cooling rack in the middle in the oven.
  2. Sprinkle eggplant generously with salt. Let sit for 15-30 minutes to draw out some of the moisture (reducing bitterness). Rinse and pat dry.
  3. Whisk together garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, cayenne, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Combine bell pepper, onion, tomato, and summer squash with dressing.
  5. Toast bread.
  6. Mix flour with a bit of salt, pepper, and cayenne. Heat skillet and add oil. Dip eggplant in egg then in flour. When oil is hot, add eggplant to skillet and cook over medium to medium high heat for a few minutes on each side (they’re done when they’re crispy and slightly browned). Place cooked eggplants on the cooling rack on the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm.
  7. Top 2 slices of eggplant with a piece of bread, mozzarella, some of the veggie mixture, 2 more slices of eggplant, bread, mozzarella, and veggies. Top with fresh basil.

 

Monday

22

July 2013

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Fried Eggplant Ratatouille

Written by , Posted in Bread, Cheese, Dinner, Eggs, Fruit, Lunch, Main Dishes, Toasting, Vegetables, Vegetarian

 

Fried Eggplant Ratatouille
Recipe Type: Main, Stove top, Dinner, Vegetarian
Cuisine: French
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2
A twist on a classic – the eggplant is fried, the other veggies are raw.
Ingredients
  • 1 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2″ thick
  • salt (for eggplant)
  • 1 to 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1/2 to 1 C AP flour
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch cayenne
  • olive oil, for frying
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 C red onion, diced
  • 1 summer squash, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 t thyme
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • pinch cayenne
  • 1/2 t honey
  • 1-2 T lemon juice
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 t dijon mustard
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 4 thin slices of bread
  • 1 ball mozzarella, in large chunks
  • fresh basil, chopped, for topping
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 200F. Place a baking sheet with a cooling rack in the middle in the oven.
  2. Sprinkle eggplant generously with salt. Let sit for 15-30 minutes to draw out some of the moisture (reducing bitterness). Rinse and pat dry.
  3. Whisk together garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, cayenne, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Combine bell pepper, onion, tomato, and summer squash with dressing.
  5. Toast bread.
  6. Mix flour with a bit of salt, pepper, and cayenne. Heat skillet and add oil. Dip eggplant in egg then in flour. When oil is hot, add eggplant to skillet and cook over medium to medium high heat for a few minutes on each side (they’re done when they’re crispy and slightly browned). Place cooked eggplants on the cooling rack on the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm.
  7. Top 2 slices of eggplant with a piece of bread, mozzarella, some of the veggie mixture, 2 more slices of eggplant, bread, mozzarella, and veggies. Top with fresh basil.

 

Friday

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July 2013

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Simple Pizza Friday

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It’s the end of the work week. Are you tired? I am. And that’s ok. It was a busy week, but lots got done. Let’s celebrate that with a simple Pizza Friday meal.

All you’ll need are some tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella, and some herbs. Oh, and a pizza crust would be helpful here.

You can make your own, or buy a pre-made one at the store. I’ve done both. I like both. Mostly, I just like pizza.

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I know people who make cheese. I’m not one of them. Are you? I want to be. Maybe someday. For now, I will enjoy Pizza on Fridays (or any day really) and be thankful that our grocery store is always stocked with plenty of mozzarella!

Happy Eating!

Tomato and Onion Pizza

Last modified on 2013-07-11 23:51:04 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

 

Tomato and Onion Pizza
Recipe Type: Pizza, Main, Dinner, Baking, Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2-4
A simple pizza is the perfect way to end the week.
Ingredients
  • 1 pizza crust
  • olive oil or AP flour for the baking sheet
  • 1/2 C (or more) tomato sauce
  • 1 t dried basil
  • 1/4 t dried thyme
  • 1/2 t dried oregano
  • 1/2 t dried parsley
  • 1/4 t dried rosemary, chopped
  • 1/4 t red pepper flakes
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 ball mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1-2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1 t dried or fresh savory
  • lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 425F.
  2. Dust baking sheet with flour or grease with oil. Roll out or press out pizza crust. Bake crust for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir together tomato sauce and seasonings (except savory). Taste and adjust if needed.
  4. Top crust with sauce, cheese, tomatoes, onion, and savory. Bake for 7-10 minutes (or according to your crust’s baking instructions).
  5. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

 

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