Featured Recipe
Easy M&M Banana Bread
Friday, July 28, 2023| |
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This is such a delicious and easy recipe that is great for any occasion. It's moist, flavourful, perfectly dense, filled with leftover white chocolate eggs, dried fruit and topped with lots of M&Ms. One of the keys to getting a natural, strong banana flavour and a tender texture is to use over ripe bananas. I used erythritol, a sugar alcohol which has a very similar taste to sugar, to sweeten the bread, feel free to use regular white sugar instead. Store any leftover banana bread slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Creamy Chanterelles
Wednesday, July 26, 2023| |
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With this simple recipe, the creamy chanterelles become particularly fine. The fragrant mushrooms in cream sauce taste mild yet very flavourful at the same time. The creamy chanterelle is very versatile and goes well with many dishes (pasta, dumplings, chicken or steak).
I usually use a brush and wet towel to clean the chanterelles. But if you pick them up in the woods, you might want to rinse them thoroughly under water, then use a salad spinner or gently pat them dry with towels. You can also wash the chanterelles, leave them in the fridge overnight to dry out and cook them the next day.
Raw Avocado Tart with Lime and Matcha
Monday, July 24, 2023| |
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Dairy-free, gluten-free, and so delicious-you simply have to try this avocado tart. With a base made with nuts, soft dates, Dutch-processed cocoa, coconut flakes, and coconut oil, and a filling with ripe creamy avocado, lime, maple syrup and coconut oil, it makes the perfect refreshing summer treat! If your dates are hard, place them in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes to soften before draining them and adding them to the food processor. I garnished the tart with matcha powder, freeze-dried raspberries and coconut chips, but it's completely optional. You can also just scatter some mini white chocolate chips and lime zest over.
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Saturday, July 22, 2023| |
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These 3-ingredient Zucchini Parmesan Crisps are so delicious and addictive. A tasty addition to salads or soups or to enjoy as a crunchy snack. To avoid soggy zucchini crisps, you have to squeeze the excess moisture out of the vegetables before mixing with Parmesan and baking. It's gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Icelandic Rye Bread
Thursday, July 20, 2023| |
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Icelandic rye bread, or rúgbrauð, a staple of Icelandic cuisine, is traditionally baked underground, buried in a bubbling geothermal pit for 24 hours. Since I don't have a hot spring in my back yard or live in a geothermal area, baking the bread in a simpler and more convenient modern oven is an ideal alternative way to get to taste this iconic Icelandic Rye Bread, which you would think it's healthy. Well, not this one as it contains a whole cup of honey and molasses in it, but it's DELICIOUS with a light caramel note and dense texture. Since it’s leavened with baking powder and baking soda, it’s very easy to throw together. This delicious traditional rye bread can be served in a variety of ways, topped with smoked fish / lamb, skyr, cheese or even just butter or simply with your favourite toppings. Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for several days or up to 3 months in the freezer.
I adapted the recipe from King Arthur Baking, as 2-hr-baking time seems reasonable for me. Other recipes suggested baking at 100C/200F for 6 hours. Alternatively you can make this in a slow cooker, covered with aluminum foil, for 4 hours. I haven't tried it myself yet, so if you do please let me know how it turns out!


