Saturday, September 8, 2012

Sweet corn coup with peaches and Coconut oil biscuts

i made this for dinner tonight and Lenny said it was the best meal i have ever made.

Soup Ingredients:
  • 6 ears of sweet corn, husked ( i actually used frozen corn kernels) 
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • pinch cayenne
  • 3 ripe peaches
  • 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 12 basil leaves, sliced

Directions: 

(If using ears of corn)With a sharp, heavy knife, cut kernels from corn cobs and place cobs and kernels in a soup pot.  Add broth, water, miso, onion, garlic, and cayenne.  Peel, pit and finely chop 2 of the peaches and add to the pot.  Bring to a boil over high heat, lower heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until corn and peaches are very tender, about 30 minutes.

(is using cobs) Use tongs to remove and discard corn cobs; cool soup to room temp.  Puree half of the soup in a blender and return to pot.  Stir in almond mil. To serve soup hot, reheat gently over med. heat,  stirring frequently; do not allow to boil.  To serve cold, refrigerate until chilled.

Halve, pit and dice remaining peach; ladle soup into bowls and garnish with peach and basil.


Coconut oil biscuits ingredients:

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup solid refined coconut oil
3/4 cup canned light coconut milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.  Cut in coconut oil with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in coconut milk just until a dough forms. Pat together and flatten on a lightly floured work surface to a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.  Cut into 12 squares and arrange on the prepared baking sheet, about 1/2 inches apart.  Bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.  cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy!!

Monday, September 3, 2012

Vegan Blueberry Muffins!

My son LOVES blueberries  so i have been trying to think of other ways to give them to him and i found this recipe which is perfect because he can not have dairy, not because of our beliefs but for medical/health reasons and he loves them as do my Daughter and I!

  • 1/4 cup vegan margarine (soy or regular) 
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup soy milk ( i just used almond because we really don't buy soy milk)
  • 2 cups frozen blueberries

  • Preheat your oven to 350
  • Line your muffin pan with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray
  • Mix all ingredients together until moistened
  • Divide all batter evenly among the muffin cups, each should be 3/4 full
  • Bake foe 35 min or until the tops are firm
  • cool on wire rack

Enjoy! i might make this with peaches or raspberries next time!