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Parmesan Crackers

2/18/2025

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INGREDIENTS
1 cup sourdough discard
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS
  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350° F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper* or a silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough discard, all-purpose flour, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Use your hands (or a food processor) to mix the ingredients together until a dough forms.
  4. If using silicone baking mats, turn half of the dough out onto mat and roll out to thin layer. Making sure there are limited high and low spots so it all bakes evenly. Using a pizza cutter cut dough into desired shapes and slide the mat onto the baking sheet.
  5. If using parchment paper, turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough as thin as you can make it - no more the 1/8" thick. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into your desired cracker shapes. Transfer the pieces onto a prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake the crackers for 20 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
  7. Allow crackers to cool on the baking sheet. Once completely cool, serve or store your crackers.

*I use silicone baking mats when it comes to crackers. It is so much easier to spread the dough out. I found that parchment paper is harder to use - especially when trying to roll out the dough. The parchment paper starts to curl with the dough on it. Never seen anything like it.

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Chili Lime & Cilantro Quinoa

4/1/2024

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INGREDIENTS
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp ground peppers (varies depending on your heat tolerance)
2 Tbsp fresh minced cilantro
Optional: for added protein I  have added 1/4 cup of hemp seeds  when adding the cilantro

DIRECTIONS
1. Cook quinoa to package instructions, once cooked - Optional: add a tsp of salt to the water.
2. Add cilantro, lime, and ground peppers to cooked quinoa. Stir and serve. Or let cool and add to salads.
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I make this recipe  a couple times a month and portion it into thirds. One third goes into the fridge to add to meals and salads. Two thirds get bagged separately and placed in the freezer for times when I need a quick snack or addition to meals and salads.

If you like quinoa recipes, check out:
  • Buffalo Chicken Quinoa
  • Lemony Chickpea Salad
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Trader Joe's Vegan Cream Cheese

12/28/2020

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Recently I was told that I am allergic to dairy. Finding this out at 45 is, for me, not the easiest change to make. I LOVE cheese, ice cream, large glasses of milk, yogurt, cream cheese on my bagels, etc. So this weekend I did a little bit of shopping to see what is out there for Dairy Free "cheeses".

First up is this Vegan Cream Cheese by Trader Joe's. I paid $2.99 for this 8 oz. container.
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Spreadability: Nice and creamy
Smell: Doesn't have much of a smell
Ingredients: Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Soy Protein Concentrate, Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Xanthum Gum, Guar Gum, Vegan Culture.
Flavor: Very mild and somewhat neutral.
Bagel Test: It spread on nicely and melted slightly on my freshly toasted bagel. When I bit into the bagel I didn't have any strong reactions to the flavor or texture. Overall it paired well with my plain, toasted bagel.
Husband Test: Liked it a lot, actually. He doesn't like anything coconut - so that will tell you that is doesn't have a coconut'y flavor.
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I give it 4 out of 5 Cheeses.
Would like to see a little more boldness and tang in the flavor.

FINE PRINT: This is not a paid review of any kind. I am documenting my own opinions of products that I paid for out of my own pocket.
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Chocolate Berry Granola

10/23/2020

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Ingredients
3 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds
3 tbsp Dutch Process Baking Cocoa
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Melted Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
3/4 cup Freeze Dried Raspberries or Freeze Dried Strawberries

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the old fashioned rolled oats, sliced toasted almonds, cocoa powder, In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together - oil, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Combine wet ingredients with oat mixture and stir until all of the ingredients are incorporated and coated evenly.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the lined sheet pan. Using a spatula or spoon, spread into an even thin layer.
  4. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing the granola halfway through, until the granola is lightly toasted and very fragrant.
  5. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Once completely cooled stir in the chocolate chips and dried raspberries or strawberries. Transfer the granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
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