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Friday

27

June 2014

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Vegan Fruit Crisp

Written by , Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Dairy-Free, Dessert, Fruit, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian

 

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A few weeks ago we were invited to a barbecue at the house of some friends. I brought the dessert. The only dessert.

One of my favorite go-to desserts is fruit crisp. I like to make it because it’s easy and because my mom used to make it all the time when I was growing up, so I have a sentimental attachment to it.

For this particular evening, I chose to make it because the friends who hosted are vegans. I wasn’t sure about trying to make a vegan cake. So I went with simple, and adapted my crisp to suit them.

Their son, Theo, was not impressed. He was expecting dessert. To a three year old, dessert means cake.

Oops.

The still warm crisp was dished out. Generous helpings. I was anxious to know if they liked it. As Theo was handed his plate his little face just crumpled and the cutest three year old voice says, “That’s not desse-wrt! Where’s the cake?”

Thankfully his parents liked it. 😉

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It’s the perfect dessert for whatever fruit is in season. Spring and summer: berries and stone fruit. Fall and winter: apples, pears, persimmons, and grapes. And it makes a fabulous breakfast the next day. Cold with some Greek yogurt, that’s how I like it. Or just standing in front of the fridge with the door open, shoveling spoonfuls into my mouth as I try to decide what to make for dinner. (I know, I know, I’m not supposed to decide with the fridge door open… My mom has told me a thousand times…)

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Sugars and juice are whisked together. Sweet sweet. But, it’s honey, maple syrup, and coconut palm sugar. No refined white sugar here. You can use white or brown sugar if you prefer. This is how I like it though.

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Super sweet and juicy, the fruit is tossed with the liquid and poured into a greased baking dish.

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I opted for summer fruits, because that’s what’s in season. Aren’t the colors pretty?

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A slightly less sweet, oaty, crumbly mixture will top the fruit.

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Oats for hearty goodness. And to make this a perfectly acceptable next day breakfast.

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Invite your favorite people over, or bring this to a barbecue.

Just be sure to remind them that it’s not cake.

(Sorry Theo.)

Happy Eating!

Vegan Fruit Crisp
 
Recipe Type: Dessert, Vegan, Fruit
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 8-10
Perfect for any time of year, for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Ingredients
  • 2 C blueberries
  • 1 C strawberries (could sub blackberries), chopped
  • 2 C (heaping) nectarines (could sub apples, pears, plums, persimmons), chopped
  • 1/2 C apriums/apricots (could sub peaches), chopped
  • 1 T cornstarch
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 3 T orange juice
  • pinch salt
  • 1/3 C honey
  • 1/3 C coconut palm sugar (honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar will work too)
  • 1/3 C maple syrup (or honey)
  • 4 C oats
  • 1/3 C coconut palm sugar
  • 2 T whole wheat or Gluten-free flour
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • dash nutmeg
  • pinch allspice
  • 1/3 C maple syrup
  • 3 T coconut oil, melted
  • 2 T honey
  • 1 T coconut oil, plus more for greasing the pan
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F.
  2. Combine fruit in a bowl.
  3. Whisk together cornstarch, vanilla, orange juice, salt, honey, coconut palm sugar, and maple syrup. Toss with fruit.
  4. Combine oats, flour, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Add maple syrup, oil, and honey.
  5. Pour fruit into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with oat mixture. Press down slightly with a spatula. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until bubbly and hot.
  6. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving – it’s best just a little warmer than room temperature.
 
Notes
If you’d prefer a non-vegan crisp, use butter instead of coconut oil. If you have vegan friends who don’t eat honey, just use maple syrup. For gluten-free, use your favorite GF flour and oats.

Wednesday

16

April 2014

4

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Sweet and Savory Cornmeal Pancakes

Written by , Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Eggs, Gluten Free, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Pork, Quick and Easy, Vegetables

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These pancakes may be my weakness. I mean, there’s just something about the egg dripping down, the savory bacon-mushroom-greens, and the sweet maple syrup that gets me.

After I took pictures, I knelt on the floor in front of the photographing area and inhaled them. I literally couldn’t stop.

This isn’t the first time this has happened. 😉

SweetSavoryCornmealPancakes2The day begins with some mushrooms that are all happy and warm in a dry pan. I didn’t add any oil right away because the mushrooms just soak it up. I wait until after they’re cooked to add it. It’s better this way. Trust me.

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The oil is added along with some beet greens. Kale, chard, spinach… all acceptable substitutions. Buuuut, if you have beets, try it, it’s goooooood. (Tip: the more red stem you remove the less they will taste like beets, if you’re not as keen on the beet taste as some.)

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We’re also adding bacon. So, yeah.

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The batter is kinda like a polenta. In fact, in a pinch, if you had some leftover polenta, you could just slice it up, fry it and top it with the greens.

I felt like making these gluten-free, because I had some GF flour. Regular flour would be great too. Use what you have.

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The pancakes puff up a bit and get nice and golden brown. They have just a hint of maple syrup in them, so they’re not overly sweet. They also make for a perfect next morning breakfast, toasted and topped with peanut butter, yogurt, fresh fruit, and syrup.

Make a big batch, then freeze a bunch and pop them into the toaster when it’s too early to think. Homemade hot breakfast. Done.

I did this about four days in a row. I ate the entire batch on my own. (I’m not kidding.)

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And then, the best part (ok it’s all just the best part, let’s be honest), eggs are fried to a perfectly delicious doneness (a.k.a however you like them cooked, I prefer over-medium), and plomped on top of a big ole stack of pancakes.

Yes.

I’m so ready to eat this meal again.

I’ve been eating chocolate all afternoon and am ready for some sustenance.

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Happy Eating!

Sweet and Savory Cornmeal Pancakes
Recipe Type: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Pancakes, Vegetables
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1-8 oz. pkg. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 t coconut oil
  • 1 bunch (about 2 C) beet greens (or any other greens), chopped
  • pinch nutmeg
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 t maple syrup
  • pancakes: 2 t coconut oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 T maple syrup
  • 1/2 C buttermilk
  • 1 t baking powder
  • 2 t baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 1 C cornmeal
  • 1/4 C all purpose flour (GF is fine)
  • 4 eggs, for frying
  • maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200F (or less). Place a baking sheet with a cooling rack set on it in the oven.
  2. Cook bacon. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and set aside. When cool, crumble.
  3. Add mushrooms to a dry, hot skillet. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 t coconut oil, greens, bacon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and maple syrup, and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Whisk wet ingredients together (it’s ok if oil clumps a bit when it gets cold – try to break it into small pieces).
  5. Whisk dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  6. Mix wet ingredients with dry. Let stand for about 5 minutes (batter will be fairly thin).
  7. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low and add some coconut oil. When the oil is hot, pour about 1/8 C of batter onto the skillet, repeat until skillet has about 3 or 4 (depending on size of skillet and of pancakes), leaving a bit of room around each one. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side, or until bubbles form and do not pop. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes more. Place on the baking sheet in the warm oven. Repeat until all batter has been used.
  8. Fry eggs.
  9. Top a stack of pancakes with an egg, mushroom and greens mixture, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Serve warm.

 

Wednesday

19

March 2014

0

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Radish and Feta Toasts

Written by , Posted in Appetizers, Brunch, Cheese, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lunch, Quick and Easy, Sandwiches, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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It sure feels like spring here in LA. And our boxes of Abundant Harvest Organics goodness are telling the same story. We’re into the season of radishes, snap peas, and asparagus.

I love it!

Different varieties of radishes are sent to us year round it seems. I love using them in things like soups, frittatas, and Shepherd’s Pie.

Something these dishes all have in common: they hide the radishes well.

That’s ok. I mean, I figure that it’s great to get as many veggies into a dish as you can. But, how about if we highlight the radish a wee bit here, and enjoy a little bit of the bite.

You ready?

So that it’s not too strong, the radish is chopped small (diced or minced). Whatever kind of radish you have will do just fine.

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Mix away. This is going on some toast!

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Things get all fresh and bright and springlike when flavors like lemon, dill, and feta are combined together.

Can you taste it? Are you eating it for snack out on the porch, enjoying the spring weather?

Maybe you’re having it for dinner, along with some white fish that you’ve roasted in the oven. Mmm… I think that sounds lovely.

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If there are any leftovers, wrap it up in your favorite kind of tortilla with some snap peas and kale. You’ll be glad you saved some for lunch.

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Happy Eating!

Radish and Feta Toasts
Recipe Type: Side, Snack, Sandwich, Herbs, Cheese, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Dill
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 1/4 C radish, minced
  • 1/2 T salted butter, at room temperature/softened
  • 1/2 T olive oil
  • 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1/4 C spring onion, minced
  • 1/2 T fresh basil, minced
  • 1/2 to 1 T fresh dill, minced
  • 1/2 T fresh parsley, minced
  • to taste salt
  • 2-4 slices bread (sourdough, rye, French), toasted
Instructions
  1. Combined radish through salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  2. Spread on toasted bread.
  3. Enjoy.
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Wednesday

26

February 2014

1

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Mushroom and Prosciutto Flatbread – for AJ

Written by , Posted in Appetizers, Baking, Brunch, Cheese, Dinner, Fruit, Herbs, Lunch, Meat, Pizza, Pork, Quick and Easy, Sides, Snacks, Vegetables

MushroomProsciuttoFlatbread-4Alexandra Joy is a busy new mom. She has a four month old daughter named Clover (hello cutest name ever!) and is the owner of Pink & Honey Event Styling. Yet she still makes the time to love on friends like me and tell people about my work. So I thought, what better dish for a tired mama than a quick flatbread?!

You need some cheese, mushrooms, and prosciutto.

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Lemon, basil, and walnuts are a must. They transform this flatbread from “pretty great” to “putthisonthemenueveryweekforrealforrealforreal”.

It all goes onto a thin pizza crust that’s topped with some olive oil and salt. A tired mom could do that, right? (Seriously, I’m asking. I have no idea.)

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This can be an appetizer (hello Oscar party!), a snack (what I’ve been eating all day), or a light dinner (falling asleep at the table is totally allowed).

I made it this morning. I’d already eaten breakfast (ok, like two hours before, but still…) and I couldn’t stop eating. I only had two slices, but I’m confident that I could have devoured two or three more the entire thing. Seriously good food.

The only problem is that I don’t want to share… I guess it’s a good thing that AJ lives about 1,150 miles away (actually, I’d rather she lived closer – I’d share).

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I’m thankful for great friends and good food.

Happy Eating!

Mushroom and Prosciutto Flatbread
Recipe Type: Pizza, Flatbread, Oven, Appetizer, Dinner, Party Food
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 1 pizza crust
  • olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper (optional)
  • 3/4 C mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 C (3 slices) prosciutto, chopped
  • 1/2 C gruyere cheese, grated
  • 1/2 C Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 C walnuts, chopped
  • fresh basil, chiffonade (or sliced into ribbons), for serving
  • lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven according to pizza crust recipe (I cooked it at 450F).
  2. Thinly roll crust on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with cheese (reserving 1/4 C), mushrooms, prosciutto, walnuts, and remaining cheese.
  3. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until crust is to desired crispiness and cheese is melted.
  4. Serve topped with basil and a squeeze of lemon.

I used Alana’s crust from her The Homemade Pantry cookbook (p.172) and it was just perfect. I made it the night before and (as instructed) let it rise for about 15 hours. Fabulous!

Monday

24

February 2014

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Winter Frittata

Written by , Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Eggs, Fruit, Gluten Free, Herbs, Kid-Friendly, Leftovers, Lunch, Main Dishes, One Dish Dinners, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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When I have a lot of produce to use up, I usually make soup. But, another great way to get those veggies into a dish: FRITTATA!!

I like to change things up sometimes, and have breakfast-y foods for dinner. Last night we had this super frittata with some roasted brussels sprouts and cauliflower, that were drizzled with honey… mmm mmmmm… let’s not get distracted here, we’re all about the frittata right now… ooh, but you could add brussels and cauliflower to it too!

Back to what I was saying. Ahem… I like breakfast for dinner. It’s fun. It’s different. It’s easy.

Easy go-to’s are pancakes, french toast, bacon and eggs. You know, the usual. Sometimes I forget about the simple frittata.

It’s not an omelet, because there’s no flipping. It’s not a quiche, because there’s no crust. What it is: simple deliciousness.

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Veggies are sautéed. I chose seasonal produce, so used broccoli, black spanish radish, spinach, onion, garlic, and potato. I also used some not in season tomato, and some mushrooms. You could use whatever veggies you think would taste good together and with eggs.

Make it a mix and match kinda dish.

Just broccoli and spinach would be great, if you want to simplify. Once the spring veggies are here, asparagus could be substituted for broccoli. Kale, chard, collards, or mustard greens could be used instead of the spinach. Any kind of radish would be great.

Let’s get creative!

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My favorite eggs around are from Burroughs Family Farms. Thick brown shells and golden yolks. Best best best.

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Almond milk is added. You can use whatever kind of milk you prefer. And if you don’t want to use milk, water will work just fine too.

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Basil is cut into thin ribbons, or a chiffonade. If you don’t want to do this, chop chop chop it up.

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This frittata is full of veggies that are held together by some eggy goodness. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Leftovers can be halved and eaten on toast with some cheese, or frozen for another week.

If you hate leftovers, invite some friends over and share a meal. You could serve the Winter Frittata with some crostini topped with Parmesan cheese and honey, some slices of ripe melon, and some crispy bacon (if you’re so inclined).

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Happy Eating!

Winter Frittata
Recipe Type: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Main Dishes, One Dish Dinners, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Vegetables, Quick and Easy
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1-2 T olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 C broccoli, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 to 1/2 C radish, grated
  • 6 mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 1-2 C potatoes, cooked* and cubed (I used leftovers)
  • 1 stalk green garlic, chopped
  • 1 stalk spring onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 t red pepper flakes
  • 1 t fresh parsley
  • 1/4 t dried thyme
  • 1 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2-3 C spinach (or kale, chard, collards, mustard greens), roughly chopped
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 C almond milk
  • fresh basil, chiffonade-style or chopped, for topping
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375F.
  2. Heat an ovenproof skillet. When it’s hot, add oil. (*If using raw potatoes cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally, until they are fork tender, then proceed with next steps.) When oil is hot add onion through mushrooms and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add potatoes through thyme and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add vinegar, tomato, and greens and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Whisk eggs and milk together with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour eggs into skillet and stir. Cook for a minute or two, stir again, and cook for about 5 minutes more, or until eggs are beginning to set.
  6. Transfer skillet to oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until eggs are set and have come to an internal temperature of 160F.
  7. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
  8. Serve topped with basil.
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