Showing posts with label Snacks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snacks. Show all posts

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Crispy Garlic, Herb & Parmesan Chickpeas

1 can chickpeas, drained and dried 1.5 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic, crushed ½ tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp parmesan, grated salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 400F
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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Mexican Corn

1 cup Corn
Thyme (آویشن)
Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Thousand Island Dressing
Lemon
Salt & Pepper
Olive oil

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Homemade Granola


2 cups raw, whole rolled oats (aka old fashion oats), preferably organic 
½ cup raw nuts, chopped 
¼ cup raw seeds (sunflower or pumpkin seeds are great) 
½ cup unsweetened dried fruit, chopped (optional) 
2-3 tablespoons grade-b maple syrup or raw honey (or a combo of both) 
2 tbsp virgin coconut oil or other healthy cooking oil 
½ tsp vanilla extract or almond extract 
1 large pinch fine sea salt

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Ice Cream

Philadelphia Style

3 cups of heavy cream
1 cup of whole milk
3/4 cup plain white sugar
teaspoon of vanilla extract
pinch of salt

(when sugar is dissolved, refrigerate for a few hours or overnight then put in the ice cream maker-then transfer quickly in container & freeze in the back of freezer for at least 6 hours)


Custard Style (French Style)

in a sauce pan

3/4 cups of sugar
1 cup of whole milk
6 egg yolks
2 cups of heavy cream
teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

(stir milk & sugar in medium heat
remove milk mixture from heat
add to egg yolks as whisking the yolks
(no air bubbles)
return all to medium-low heat sauce pan with spatula, till thicken up (dip a spoon, draw a line if it doesn't drip down, it's ready). put a fine mesh sieve on top of a bowl to catch cooked eggs
then add heavy cream & vanilla & salt
refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, put in ice cream maker
transfer quickly in container & freeze in the back of freezer for at least 6 hours)


(up to 10 for thicker texture, extra cream & decrease the milk
or for thinner texture, down to 2 eggs an increase the milk)

flavors: cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean, mint, saffron (add before cooking)
strawberries and fruits puree have water, add before churning & increase cream & decrease milk
nut butters like peanut butters must be added after the cooking an decrease the egg and cream and increase the milk
caramel & chocolate be added during the process (decrease sugar)
chunky pieces like nuts or chocolate be added at the end of churning

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls


Dough
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups whole milk, warm to the touch (110-115˚F) 
½ cup granulated sugar
1 pack active dry yeast
5 cups flour, divided 
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt

Filling
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese, softened 
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Friday, March 3, 2017

Kiwi-Strawberry Fruit Leathers

3 cups strawberries, halved
1 cup kiwi, cut into quarters
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice