Blueberry and Maple Granola Bars
Thursday, February 16, 2012Recipe: Blueberry and Maple Granola Bars
Summary: Blueberries and oats lightly sweetened with maple syrup are my favorite breakfast combination, and they translate beautifully into wholesome granola bars. Dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins may be substituted for the dried blueberries if you like. Look for unsalted sunfl ower seeds in the natural foods store or the health food section of your supermarket. Makes 16 bars.
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
- 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1⁄2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1⁄2 cup canola oil
- 1⁄4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, making sure the foil is tucked into all the corners and there is at least 1 inch overhanging the top of the...
Baked Cheese Grits
Wednesday, February 15, 2012Recipe: Baked Cheese Grits
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup yellow or white quick (regular) grits
- 2 cups freshly grated Cheddar cheese
- 1⁄4 cup (1⁄ 2 stick) butter
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1⁄ 2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon Tabasco brand pepper sauce
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 1 1⁄2-quart casserole or baking dish and set aside.
- 2. Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan. Stir in the grits and return to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3. Add the cheese and butter to the cooked grits and stir until both melt completely. Stir in the eggs, salt, garlic powder, and Tabasco and blend well. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole and bake until it sets, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
Number of servings (yield): 6
Short Rib Jambalaya
Wednesday, February 15, 2012Recipe: Short Rib Jambalaya
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pounds pork short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄ 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1⁄ 2 teaspoon Accent seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Tabasco brand pepper sauce
- 1 1⁄2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup seeded and chopped bell peppers (green, red, and yellow mixed or just green)
- 3⁄4 cup canned seeded and chopped tomatoes
- 4 cups water
- 1⁄ 3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1⁄ 2 cup finely chopped green onions (green and white parts)
- 3 cups raw long-grain white rice
Instructions
- 1. Oil a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven with the vegetable oil and place over medium heat. Season the ribs with 2 teaspoons of the salt, 1⁄4 teaspoon of the black pepper, the Accent, and 1 teaspoon of the Tabasco. When the oil is hot, add the ribs and cover the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the browned bits from the bottom of...
Roasted Summer Fruits
Tuesday, February 14, 2012Recipe: Roasted Summer Fruits
Summary: When the fruits of summer (peaches, nectarines, plums, raspberries) are in season, you don’t need to do anything to them if you want a delicious treat. But it can be fun to play around with them just a bit. One of my favorite simple things to make for dinner is roasted seasonal vegetables—just toss whatever’s fresh with a little oil, salt, and pepper and roast them in the oven. Why not do something similar with fruit? The result is warm, luscious, and simply good. The measurements and specifi c fruits listed here are just guidelines—feel free to use whatever looks good at your local farm stand or farmers’ market. Serve the roasted fruit with ice cream, whipped cream, or a lemon cake.
Ingredients
- 4 nectarines, pitted and cut into sixths
- 4 peaches, pitted and cut into sixths
- 4 plums, pitted and quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1⁄⁄4 cup...
