tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65463574116536337632024-03-13T03:03:56.375-07:00Kitchen CheetahsJournaling our test kitchen culinary adventuresLeilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-38706127393380655152021-12-01T22:53:00.000-08:002024-02-11T23:54:23.213-08:00Chunky Guacamole Dip<p>This fresh and easy to prepare dip offers lots of flavor as well as healthy fats. Try this on top of a taco salad, or in a wrap, along with grilled chicken or fish.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4bxgwPUEBQjuhIVhHqbVOrLhyphenhyphenP9me-yHrJMn_3tan6ad8X42AfpRW6OxY44hJp4AUq1O7pgC9VaOR2GsPUpI4Gn4HwcfHkHFwOG7MtG3gJquwEfRtLkcnU2GOAOBCa6GmDjb44Lu2Fmu/s4032/94FA739C-009C-4076-8936-BFC28DC726E9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4bxgwPUEBQjuhIVhHqbVOrLhyphenhyphenP9me-yHrJMn_3tan6ad8X42AfpRW6OxY44hJp4AUq1O7pgC9VaOR2GsPUpI4Gn4HwcfHkHFwOG7MtG3gJquwEfRtLkcnU2GOAOBCa6GmDjb44Lu2Fmu/s320/94FA739C-009C-4076-8936-BFC28DC726E9.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />INGREDIENTS:<p></p><p>2 large ripe avocados</p><p>1/4th lime, juiced</p><p>1 clove garlic, mashed to a paste in a mortar & pestle (or dash granulated garlic)</p><p>2 vine-ripe tomatoes, diced</p><p>1/4 C minced red onion</p><p>1/4 C minced fresh cilantro</p><p>1/4 t. Onion salt, to taste</p><p><br /></p><p>METHOD:</p><p>In a small bowl combine the avocado flesh with the lime juice and lightly mash together.</p><p>Add the garlic and stir well.</p><p>Add red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro, stirring to combine.</p><p>Season with onion salt to taste.</p><p>Serve immediately.</p><p>This is a perfect dip for organic blue corn chips!</p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy,</p><p>Leila.</p><p>www.kitchencheetahs.com</p><p><br /></p>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-28558263495000677582020-10-04T15:06:00.001-07:002021-11-29T09:17:01.787-08:00Healthy Green Apple SorbetGreen drinks are now popular as a health promoting drink, but often they disappoint in the taste category. What if you could quickly blend up a healthy green sorbet or slushee that is seriously crave-worthy? Trust me, this is awesome! My kids love them. My family asks me to make them. My youngest daughter has started making green slushees for all of us, and has even created her own variations.<br /><div><div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></u></b><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiItazzRmP-pfjHwJe-cGUiUUkJb8XJUiJ_mfJTxicLCOk-EVHjL8SOKHAAxLsepf3r7Ub4V3CsMOIaFZuED-XyRzRqnAENMisFeZbVqlf6opNqj7XKAWdyfu3T30Q2jgYR-Gl38I1w2Z/s543/ED2282D7-1E06-4796-AAA1-F18E0B19AF73.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="386" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiItazzRmP-pfjHwJe-cGUiUUkJb8XJUiJ_mfJTxicLCOk-EVHjL8SOKHAAxLsepf3r7Ub4V3CsMOIaFZuED-XyRzRqnAENMisFeZbVqlf6opNqj7XKAWdyfu3T30Q2jgYR-Gl38I1w2Z/s320/ED2282D7-1E06-4796-AAA1-F18E0B19AF73.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div><div><b><u><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Easy Green Apple Blender Sorbet Recipe:</span></u></b><br /><br />6 ounces apple juice concentrate<br />1 banana<br />1 1/2 c. spinach, packed<br />3 to 4 cups ice<br />1 scoop plain or vanilla protein drink mix<br /></div><div>1 T. agave nectar </div></div><div>Stevia glycerite, to taste</div><div>1 T. chia seeds, optional</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>METHOD</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Place first 6 ingredients in a high powered blender.</div><div><br /></div><div>Blend until uniform and icy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Taste to check for sweetness, adding stevia glycerite, drop by drop, to obtain your desired sweetness level. Blend in well.</div><div><br /></div><div>Add chia seeds, if using, and barely blend in.</div><div><br /></div><div>Serve immediately.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy,</div><div><br /></div><div>Leila. </div><div><br /></div><div>MyYouTube channel: <a href="https://youtu.be/pjGI_i_dFRk">https://youtu.be/pjGI_i_dFRk</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-3706855366608273662020-10-03T19:45:00.000-07:002020-10-03T19:45:07.069-07:00Classic Mustard Potato Salad - Deli Style<br />
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I’ve been on a potato salad kick this summer. I like variety, so you are getting a delicious array of potato salad recipes on this blog. They are easy to make and store well in the refrigerator, and best of all are available for quick meals, which is great for active summers.<br />
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This classic version is an improved deli-style mustard potato salad. It is savory, slightly sweet, and has a pleasant hint of mustard. I actually like this much better than what you will find at a deli.<br />
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One of my potato salad pet peeves is a bland, pasty potato salad. None of my posted potato salad recipes fall into that category (are there enough 'P's in this paragraph?). <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLpiUImdOX8rDDEg52d-xsRLCuvysWv3A4K6fH_2IwJMFygNC2i54yBwDvLuJl1MajOVNzLb8cAi-SuIqSLj3GV_Jx_kPXqETJFnHaypP4Qw1jsm38izjKKhr5iZQtJs23B201Wjv63tcP/s1025/463C0E65-2389-401F-B322-3280D6EAB5BB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="777" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLpiUImdOX8rDDEg52d-xsRLCuvysWv3A4K6fH_2IwJMFygNC2i54yBwDvLuJl1MajOVNzLb8cAi-SuIqSLj3GV_Jx_kPXqETJFnHaypP4Qw1jsm38izjKKhr5iZQtJs23B201Wjv63tcP/s320/463C0E65-2389-401F-B322-3280D6EAB5BB.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br />
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10 Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed<br />
4 eggs, hard boiled<br />
1/2 c. Best Foods mayonnaise<br />
1 T. Heinz yellow mustard<br />
1/4 c. sweet pickle relish (sugar free and chemical free, if you can find it)<br />
1 T. sweet pickle juice (from sugar-free sweetened pickles, if you can find them)<br />
1 t. sugar (or xylitol)<br />
1/2 c. sweet onion, finely diced<br />
1 1/2 t. sea salt<br />
50 grinds fresh black pepper<br />
3 scallions, diced for garnish<br />
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Dice the scrubbed potatoes into about 1-inch cubes (you may peel if you want to).<br />
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Boil the potatoes in a large pot of water until just soft enough to pierce with a knife, about 7-8 minutes. You want the potatoes still a bit firm, not mushy.<br />
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Peel and dice the hard boiled eggs.<br />
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In a large serving bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, relish, pickle juice, and sugar, making sure you stir until the sugar is dissolved.<br />
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Add the minced sweet onion and salt and pepper, to taste. Season it well because potatoes seem to eat up a lot of the flavor, leaving you with a bland potato salad a few hours later, if you don't watch it.<br />
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Once the potatoes are done cooking, drain them, and add to the dressing, along with the eggs. mix gently and taste for seasoning.<br />
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Chill the potato salad until completely cold, to let the flavors meld. Taste for seasoning again before serving, and adjust if needed.<br />
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Serve garnished with the diced scallions.<br />
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Enjoy,<br />
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Leila.<br />
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These Beef Carnitas are very tender and mildly sweet and spicy. If you use raw or fresh (not cooked or pasteurized) pineapple juice, it will tenderize your meat further by the bromelain content that pineapples contain. This recipe is very similar to my Pork Carnitas, I just added a bit more garlic to the beef version. See my Pork Carnitas recipe on my other blog called <a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/">BeauteandtheFeast.blogspot.com</a>.<br />
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You can make these carnitas in advance but it is super easy to make 4 hours before you plan on eating dinner. You will have a lot of leftover meat, unless you are feeding quite a large family. The left over meat is perfect for filling chimichangas, burritos or tacos, or use in a Mexican-style casserole, or as a Mexican salad topper, ... Yum.<br />
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What I love about meats that have been simmered in well-flavored broths or sauces, is that it usually keeps the meat from tasting oxidized when the meat is reheated as leftovers. Oxidation is prevented by the use of herbs and spices. Adequate salt in the cooking liquid helps all the flavors to permeate the meat, bringing the flavor throughout nicely. Reheating the meat on the stove instead of in the microwave keeps the leftover meat tasting fresh.<br />
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I am one of the unusual (weird?) people who can taste that oxidized off-flavor in meat. Rarely have I ever met people who can taste that like I can. It's been really annoying actually, because I can't stand leftover roast beef, chicken (strangely, Costco's rotisserie chicken, boned and packaged air-tight has tasted great), turkey (bleh, although brining it with herbs has helped), pork, let alone game meat. Microwaved meat is the worst! I see other people enjoying their leftover reheated whatever, and I can't eat it with out feeling sick, and I have to pick the meat out. It makes it hard for me to get the protein I want. I can usually eat meat if its freshly prepared with out a problem, unless it's old, improperly stored meat. Believe it or not, I do not like being a vegetarian. I will eat that way a lot, but I listen to my body in it's requests for good meat. It took me until I was in my late 30's to even figure out what that yucky "taste" was. I was doing research on professional food manufacturing and how a company was attempting to deal with the off-flavors of oxidized meat, extending it's shelf life. I found out I wasn't crazy after all....I'm just a "<b>Super Taster</b>." I should have a Super Hero cape made for that.<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Beef Carnitas Recipe:</span></b></u><br />
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2 t. chili powder (gluten-free)<br />
1 t. ground cumin<br />
1 t. <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/01/recipe-for-biosalt-sodium-and-potassium.html">BioSalt </a>or sea salt<br />
1/2 t. onion powder<br />
1/2 t. garlic powder (or granulated garlic)<br />
1/2 t. fresh ground black pepper<br />
3 to 4 pound beef roast, fresh or thawed<br />
1 to 2 T. deodorized coconut oil<br />
24 ounces unsweetened pineapple juice (can use 6 oz frozen concentrate plus 18 oz water)<br />
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Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F.<br />
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Mix the spices and salt together. Rub onto the entire surface of the meat.<br />
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Heat a large dutch oven (with a tight-fitting lid) on medium-high, add the coconut oil and sear the roast on all sides until brown, about 2 minutes per side.<br />
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Pour the pineapple juice over the roast, cover and place in the preheated oven for about 4 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.<br />
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Shred the meat in the pot with 2 forks, stir into the juice and cover to keep warm.<br />
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Use in your favorite Mexican-style recipes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Serve hot with your favorite Mexican meal (this salad is dairy-free and grain-free).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy,</span></b></div>
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Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-58599426783296375742016-03-09T13:41:00.003-08:002020-10-03T20:35:07.103-07:00Copy Cat Kneader's Autumn Bisque Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thick, rich, slightly sweet, and perfectly spiced = Decadent <span style="text-align: center;">- that's what this soup is...</span><br />
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This soup reminds me of pumpkin pie. Pie you can drink! Actually, it's not nearly as sweet as pumpkin pie, but I do think it is richer. A good friend of mine loves this soup from Kneader's Cafe in Utah. Because it is so rich, she orders in in a small 1/2-cup size and enjoys a salad with it. That's all you need, trust me! She, knowing I love to cook, has commented a few times about this delicious soup. I told her I wanted to taste it because I thought I could duplicate the recipe if I did. On our next visit, she brought me some. So I made my own version of this soup, tasting and comparing it with Kneader's soup as I went.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tVYeOIHmYpOjx2DTq7Bj6s1DaQ6ChTGOszeGe_KO6f-XnsZsIkIWUtIub7PILBS-S2-v2_vrVNuJoAq1luXkPd8XNB6PRNsBoVtVuvT5QqA7lEV6vtEaF84a3d50bcHMQ5AQd2m8P2-S/s1600/IMG_7229.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tVYeOIHmYpOjx2DTq7Bj6s1DaQ6ChTGOszeGe_KO6f-XnsZsIkIWUtIub7PILBS-S2-v2_vrVNuJoAq1luXkPd8XNB6PRNsBoVtVuvT5QqA7lEV6vtEaF84a3d50bcHMQ5AQd2m8P2-S/s320/IMG_7229.JPG" width="320" /></a>I am very pleased with the outcome. I used plain canned pumpkin instead of butternut squash, because it is super convenient. Either kind of squash works, just make sure it is a smooth puree. The sweetness level is identical. The spices are right on. The texture is also a match. You can use half organic milk and half heavy cream if you want to lighten the soup up a touch. If you want to lower the carbs, use 1/2 c. cream and 1/2 c. water instead.<br />
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I have not tried it yet, but I think rich coconut milk would work great in this recipe, for a dairy-free option. Coconut oil instead of butter could be used as well, but butter tastes better!<br />
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This is an autumn and winter soup, good enough to serve company. The fact that it is so easy to make is a bonus. I hope you like it!<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Copy Cat Kneader's Autumn Bisque Soup Recipe:</span></u></b><br />
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1 T. Flour (or gluten-free flour)<br />
2 T. butter<br />
3 T. coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar) (use Golden Lakanto or brown 'Just Like Sugar' for a sugar-free version)<br />
3/4 t. pumpkin pie spice<br />
1 c. butternut squash puree (or plain canned pumpkin)<br />
1 1/2 c. purified water<br />
1/16 t. onion powder<br />
1/2 t. organic chicken base<br />
1/2 t. sea salt<br />
1 c. cream<br />
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In a medium sized soup pot melt the butter over medium heat until it sizzles. Add the flour and make a roux, letting the butter brown for flavor.<br />
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Add the coconut palm sugar and let it caramelize a little for rich caramel flavor notes. Do not burn.<br />
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Add the pumpkin pie spice and let it sizzle a few seconds to bloom the spice blend's flavor.<br />
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Add some of the water (carefully) and stir in until all the palm sugar is dissolved.<br />
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Add the butternut squash or pumpkin puree and the rest of the water, stirring to blend.<br />
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Add the onion powder and chicken base and then turn down the heat to a gentle simmer.<br />
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Add the cream and let it simmer about 5 minutes, Do not let it boil.<br />
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Check for consistency before serving. Add more water if it is too thick. It should not be thin and running off the spoon, but it shouldn't be falling off the spoon in blobs either.<br />
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Serve hot in 1/3rd to 1/2 cup portions.<br />
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Garnish with butter toasted pecans that have been dusted with a mixture of cinnamon and coconut palm fruit sugar (replacing regular white sugar)<br />
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This is a very rich, decadent soup!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Notes: </span></b><br />
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For the pecans I would chop them, saute then in just a bit of butter or coconut oil, then dust with cinnamon sugar. You can mix 'Just Like Sugar' (natural sugar substitute) with cinnamon for a sugar-free version. You may use organic coconut palm sugar for a healthier sugar (not sugar-free).<br />
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For the croutons I would use gluten-free bread cubes tossed with a bit of melted coconut oil and then toasted until crisp in the oven. While they are still hot, sprinklecroutons with your desired cinnamon sugar mixture and let cool.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what Kneader's Autumn Bisque Soup looks like. They top it with cinnamon pecans and a cinnamon sugar crouton.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pecans seem like they are lightly sauteed in butter then sprinkled with a tiny bit of cinnamon sugar.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kneader's soup in the plastic cup compared to my version on the plate. They look very similar.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My finished copy cat version.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cinnamon toast would be nice on the side, or make your own sugar-free cinnamon sugar GF croutons. </td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila.</span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-71488580117438676822016-01-31T21:59:00.002-08:002016-01-31T21:59:37.470-08:00South African Sour Cream Green Beans - A Quick & Easy side dish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the creamy tang the sauce lends to the green beans. The sauce is seasoned perfectly, just make sure you use enough salt to bring out all the flavor. Using our BioSalt recipe on this blog is a healthier version to commercial table salt.<br />
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Make sure you do not overcook the green beans. they should still be bright green and firm.<br />
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This makes a great side dish and is good served with a variety of meats or vegetarian fare. Gently heat any leftovers,<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sour Cream Green Beans Recipe:</span></b><br />
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2 packages frozen green beans<br />
2 onions, diced<br />
2 T. butter or olive oil<br />
1/2 c. organic sour cream<br />
1/2 c.plain yogurt<br />
1 t. red wine vinegar<br />
1/4 t. coconut palm sugar (or sugar)<br />
2 t. sweet paprika<br />
garlic, to taste<br />
onion powder, to taste<br />
<a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/01/recipe-for-biosalt-sodium-and-potassium.html">BioSalt</a> or sea salt, to taste<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Method:</span></b><br />
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Steam the green beans until tender-crisp. Set aside and keep warm.<br />
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In a large skillet, saute the onion in the butter or olive oil until translucent.<br />
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Add the sour cream and yogurt to the onions and turn heat down to a low simmer to avoid curdling the sour cream. Do not let it boil. Stir together well.<br />
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Add vinegar, sugar, and paprika. Season to taste with garlic, onion powder, and salt.<br />
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Mix in hot steamed green beans. Stir and serve immediately.<br />
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<i><b>Notes:</b> </i><br />
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<i>Alternately, you may cook raw, trimmed green beans in lightly salted water, covered, for about 8 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain in a colander and keep warm.</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/01/french-creme-fraiche-creme-fraiche-is.html"><b>French Creme Fraiche</b></a> is a great substitute for the sour cream, and it does not curdle when heated like sour cream does!</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy,</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila.</span></b><br />
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<br />Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-86080003043098267272016-01-26T13:18:00.001-08:002016-01-26T13:18:08.897-08:00Refreshing Lime Quinoa Salad - Gluten Free & Healthy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This healthy, vibrant salad is very fresh tasting and delicious. It's an easy keeper in the fridge and is a nice staple to have around for quick meals.<br />
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The lime makes the salad bright tasting and the maple syrup tempers the acidity perfectly.<br />
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You may serve this with gluten-free corn chips, served over top romaine lettuce or baby spinach, as a lettuce wrap filling, or eat it as-is. It's all good.<br />
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You can omit any salt in the recipe so that the salad stores well in your refrigerator a few days without getting watery. Add a touch of salt, to taste, to the portion that is served.<br />
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I hope you enjoy this nutritious, easy to make salad as much as we do!<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Refreshing Lime Quinoa Salad Recipe:</span></u></b><br />
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<b>Salad:</b><br />
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1 c. quinoa<br />
2 c. water<br />
1 can black beans, rinsed well<br />
2 large tomatoes, diced small<br />
4 small scallions, including the green tops, minced (or 2 large)<br />
1/2 c. chopped cilantro leaves<br />
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<b>Dressing:</b><br />
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zest of 2 large limes (about 1 heaping T.)<br />
1/4 c. fresh lime juice (about 2 large limes)<br />
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil (or rice bran oil)<br />
2 T. real maple syrup<br />
1/2 to 1 t. BioSalt or sea salt<br />
1 to 2 t. salt-free seasoning of choice, optional<br />
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Place the quinoa in a large fine mesh strainer. Rinse the quinoa and soak at least 15 minutes in a bowl of water, and rinse again.<br />
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Simmer the quinoa and the 2 cups water in a pot, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let stand on the burner for another 10 minutes.<br />
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Strain off any excess water, then let cool as you prepare the rest of the salad.<br />
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Combine the dressing ingredients together in a serving bowl, to taste.<br />
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Add the cooked quinoa to the salad dressing and toss well.<br />
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Add the drained black beans, tomato, scallions, and fresh cilantro and toss well.<br />
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Serve warm or chill and serve cold.<br />
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<i>If you plan on storing in the fridge for 2 to 3 days, only add salt at serving time, as you eat it. This prevents the tomatoes from releasing as much juice, eliminating liquid at the bottom of the bowl. If liquid does accumulate, no worries, just stir and serve.</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila.</span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-48367628822981659422016-01-09T19:57:00.003-08:002016-01-09T20:02:32.089-08:00Rosemary Roasted Chicken & Winter Vegetables<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCrzvcMZ4qR2sLskuilx_AObTNpTydCiwdZlJ6waEyKKdCvIZOoFQmGu6sVCGISiOrY18k70f_UyNUmkZcFzYy21HL6zh6mH9Fy29l2Oef5CxwbMgpJi3zLVozjlKZbCEKeP-551cBa7V5/s1600/IMG_7576.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCrzvcMZ4qR2sLskuilx_AObTNpTydCiwdZlJ6waEyKKdCvIZOoFQmGu6sVCGISiOrY18k70f_UyNUmkZcFzYy21HL6zh6mH9Fy29l2Oef5CxwbMgpJi3zLVozjlKZbCEKeP-551cBa7V5/s640/IMG_7576.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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The chicken is juicy and perfectly seasoned. The roasted vegetables are buttery and tender and compliment the chicken nicely. The sweet potatoes add a delicious touch of sweetness and the rosemary's fragrance perfumes the whole dish. This is a satisfying meal that will be enjoyed often.<br />
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This easy meal is inspired by our <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/02/easy-roast-chicken-better-than-costcos.html">EASY JUICY ROAST CHICKEN</a> recipe also on this blog.<br />
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4 large organic chicken breasts, brined and cut into large chunks<br />
2 T. deodorized coconut oil for oiling the baking pan<br />
1 onion, cubed<br />
10 to 12 organic carrots, peeled and cut into chunks<br />
3 large organic russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into chunks<br />
1 to 2 large organic sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into chunks<br />
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and mashed with 1/2 t. sea salt<br />
1/2 cup melted organic butter or ghee<br />
1 t. seasoned salt<br />
1/2 t. fresh ground black pepper<br />
1/2 t. onion powder<br />
1 t, dried rosemary, crumbled<br />
Sweet paprika, to sprinkle on top as a garnish<br />
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Thaw and brine skinless, boneless chicken breasts in water that has 2 T. sea salt dissolved into it. Let the meat soak completely covered in the brine 30 to 45 minutes. Rinse and cut meat into about 2-inch x 2-inch chunks. Set aside.<br />
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Oil an extra large casserole dish with deodorized coconut oil (otherwise you will taste coconut).<br />
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Wash and prepare the raw vegetables and place in the oiled baking dish.<br />
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Place the raw chunks of chicken on top of the raw vegetables. Sprinkle the meat with the seasoned salt and onion powder. toss the meat to coat with the seasonings evenly.<br />
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Sprinkle pepper and rosemary over everything in the baking dish.<br />
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Mash the garlic with the salt.<br />
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Melt the butter, then add the mashed garlic. Pour the garlic butter over top and toss everything together well to evenly coat.<br />
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Sprinkle with paprika and dot with more butter, if desired.<br />
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Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F, for 60 minutes.<br />
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Uncover, toss, and bake an additional 15 minutes at 400 degrees F.<br />
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Serve hot with a fresh green salad and fruit on the side. Have seasoned salt at the table too.<br />
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<b>Note:</b> <i>For a dairy-free version, replace the butter with a total of 1/4 c. deodorized coconut oil.</i><br />
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<br />Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-40336275263481955492015-12-01T22:07:00.002-08:002023-05-23T15:17:29.933-07:00Vegan Lemon Jello<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We are very excited to bring this recipe to you. We have been thinking about creating this for a few years... it was one of those back burner projects. This is an excellent recipe. It's like real jello!<br />
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Have you ever had vegan jello before? No? Well, I will tell you about it... It is typically a harder gel than traditional gelatin jello. It's pretty tough and stiff actually. Not excellent to eat. It doesn't really jiggle either, which is half the fun. You miss the tender, bouncy mouth-feel of traditional jello.<br />
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Well, we worked out all those issues for you! My mom did actually on her first attempt. This original recipe was created by my mother, Nancy Glazier on July 14, 2015. We will be creating more versions of jello in the future, just so you know.<br />
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We also got rid of all the sugar, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors, and artificial colors. Very cool, right? Now we can all eat a healthy, low carb, chemical free jello, and kids will love it too.<br />
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In formulating, taste is king, and texture is queen. That means if a healthy food doesn't first, taste good, and second, have an agreeable texture, the healthy food is “Right OUT”. (If that doesn’t ring a bell, it’s time to watch The Holy Grail again.) People will not eat it (Well, maybe 2 people will eat it), Which means if the product sells once and misses the mark, consumers will not buy the product again. That's not good for business.<br />
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Taste and texture is our specialty here at the Kitchen Cheetahs Test Kitchens. Part of our job when we professionally formulate is to make healthy foods taste good and have nice texture. We create a lot of delicious and unique formulas that are not commercially manufactured, which is a bonus for your family and ours. That's why we do it, so we can all benefit (and we love the creative challenge too).<br />
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So this is one of those recipes we created because we wanted a much better option than what is available in stores, or found from online recipe searches.<br />
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Follow the directions in the order given, so the texture turns out perfectly, it's worth the effort.<br />
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We hope you love this recipe like we do!<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Tangy Vegan Lemon Jello:</span></b></u><br />
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2 1/2 c. plus 2 T. water, divided<br />
3/4 t. tapioca starch<br />
1/2 c. boiling water<br />
2 t. agar agar powder<br />
1 small pinch tumeric powder<br />
3/4 c. white Lakanto zero-calorie sweetener, powder<br />
3 T. strained lemon juice<br />
1 T. vegetable glycerine<br />
1 drop organic lemon essential oil<br />
<a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/01/stevia-glycerite-recipe-now-brand-copy.html">Stevia Glycerite</a>, to taste<br />
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Dissolve 3/4 t. tapioca starch into 2 T. water. Set aside.<br />
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Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add the tapioca starch slurry to the boiling water while stirring. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.<br />
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Mix 2 t. agar agar powder into 1/4 cup water and blend until smooth. Whisk in 1 3/4 cup more water and let sit 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir the agar agar mixture until it comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute. The solution should reach 190 to 195 degrees F, to fully dissolve the agar agar.<br />
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Mix the thickened tapioca water into the agar agar solution.<br />
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After mixing together well add 1 small pinch of tumeric powder (for color), and 3/4 cup powdered white Lakanto.<br />
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Stir in 3 T. Strained fresh lemon juice (you can add up to 1/4 cup for a very tart lemon jello).<br />
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Stir in 1 T. vegetable glycerine, 1 drop lemon essential oil, and <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/01/stevia-glycerite-recipe-now-brand-copy.html">stevia glycerite</a> to taste.<br />
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Reheat the mixture, stirring occasionally, to 190 degrees F. Let sit 5 minutes.<br />
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Pour into molds and allow to set UNDISTURBED for at least one hour (up to 3 hours).<br />
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Chill before serving. Unmold jello by setting molds in very hot water for about 30 seconds.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Try this Kitchen Cheetahs original recipe! We L-O-V-E this easy to make Pear Sorbet...</span></b></div>
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This sorbet is truly refreshing. delicious and has an amazing frosty texture. The sweet pear flavor is so bright and perfectly balanced with fresh tart lemon juice. It doesn't melt too quickly, so you have longer to savor it. Serve it for lunch. Serve it a a snack. Serve it to cleanse the palate at a dinner party. Serve it in the heat of summer. Serve it for dessert. Just serve it! You'll love it.<br />
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It's sugar free (except for the naturally occurring fruit sugar from the pear), it's rich in vitamin C, which is good for your immune system, and it is protein enriched!<br />
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We offer you a healthy, good for you sorbet. It feels like you are cheating, but your'e NOT. <br />
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If you live a clean eating life style, want to control your blood sugar, are avoiding dairy, or are on a low carb diet, This is the clean, low carb frozen treat for you!<br />
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We much prefer to use collagen powder instead of egg white protein powder in this recipe. The texture is better and the flavor is cleaner with the collagen. Adding egg white protein is an OK alternative though, in case you do not have collagen powder in your pantry yet (get some).<br />
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We also do not recommend adding any plant-based protein powder to this recipe because the sorbet's flavor is so delicate, the color is so white, and the texture is so perfect as it is.<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Fragrant Pear Protein-Fortified Sorbet (or Slushie):</span></b></u><br />
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1/2 c. cold water (you may need up to 3/4 c.)<br />
1/2 t. unflavored gelatin powder<br />
1 c. frozen pear cubes (1 large pear, peeled, cubed, and frozen)<br />
1 T. vegetable glycerine<br />
2 to 3 t. fresh lemon juice, to taste<br />
1/2 t. vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid)<br />
2 T. <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/05/table-top-sugar-substitute-preferred.html">KC Sugar Substitute</a>, to taste<br />
1 T. collagen powder (or egg white powder as a 2nd choice)<br />
8 to 10 ice cubes (8 to 10 ounces ice)<br />
<a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/01/stevia-glycerite-recipe-now-brand-copy.html">Stevia Glycerite</a>, to taste<br />
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Sprinkle 1/2 t. gelatin onto the cold water and set aside 5 minutes. Heat to melt the gelatin. Cool then chill the gelatin mixture until it sets up. See note below.<br />
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Peel, core, and dice ripe pears and then freeze in individual pieces.<br />
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Put into a high powered blender (we prefer the VitaMix):<br />
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The chilled gelatin mixture<br />
1/4 c. cold water (you may need more water to process)<br />
1 heaping c. frozen ripe pear (1 large pear)<br />
2 T. vegetable glycerine<br />
1/2 vitamin C powder<br />
2 T KC sugar substitute<br />
1 T. lemon juice<br />
1 T. collagen<br />
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Puree using the tamper until smoothly integrated, then begin adding ice cubes, two at a time. Use a total of 8 to 10 ice cubes.<br />
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Blend until thick.<br />
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Add stevia glycerite to taste.<br />
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Serve immediately in frozen glasses.<br />
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You may prepare a quart of this gelatin gel and keep in the fridge for convenience. In a quart jar add 2 cups of cold water. Add 2 T. plus 2 t. plain gelatin powder to the jar of water. let it sit 5 minutes then heat to melt the gelatin in the microwave. Add 2 cups more water to the jar. Stir and chill the mixture in the refrigerator. Measure out 1/2 cup of this gel per batch of pear sorbet.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Leila & Nancy.</i></span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-46127288769427391692015-11-30T21:20:00.000-08:002015-11-30T21:20:10.678-08:00Salsa Fresca - A La Casita Restaurant Copy-Cat Recipe<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Try this addictive salsa recipe inspired from the restaurant called La Casita, in Springville Utah.</span></b></div>
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La Casita is famous for their Salsa Fresca. Customers take it home by the quart.<br />
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It is quite tomato-y and hot, with visible cubes of white onion in it. I have not tasted garlic in it and it isn't in their description, so I don't think La Casita uses it here.<br />
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I recreated their salsa at home, since I do not have access to the restaurant anymore. Tis is a simple reipe, yet a lot of people find this salsa addictive. Try it and see what you think!<br />
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See this post about La Casita and a recipe for their <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/05/copy-cat-la-casita-chicken-salad.html">chicken salad</a>: <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/05/copy-cat-la-casita-chicken-salad.html">http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/05/copy-cat-la-casita-chicken-salad.html</a><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">La Casita Salsa Fresca Copy Cat Recipe:</span></u></b><br />
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1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes<br />
1/2 c. minced white onion<br />
1 t. sea salt<br />
1/4 to 1/2 t. hot pepper flakes, to taste<br />
1 tomato, diced<br />
1 yellow chili, minced (or green)<br />
1 t. fresh cilantro leaves, minced<br />
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Mince the onions and chili pepper in a food processor. Quarter the tomato and add to the food processor, pulse until chopped. Add the cilantro and pulse.<br />
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Add the seasonings and canned tomato. Pulse just to barely chop.<br />
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Check for seasoning. Eat immediately or chill before serving.<br />
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This is best the day that it is made.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila.</span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-23978681213019047872015-11-15T19:34:00.002-08:002015-11-15T19:34:18.441-08:00Family Style Chili - A much better copy-cat of Stagg Classic Chili! Plus a note about nightshades...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This makes a big pot of delicious chili that is great to serve at family gatherings. It can easily be made ahead and reheated if needed. The flavor is well-rounded yet mild enough that kids love it too. Our recipe is reminiscent of a commercial brand of chili called Stagg Classic Chili. Homemade is always better, and this chili is no exception. I did not set out to re-create Stagg's chili, it just happened.<br />
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Our recipe is easier to digest than some chilis, and is nice and tomato-ey as well. It is also less acidic than most tomato-based chilis, due to a touch healthy sweetener being added.<br />
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Note that green peppers assault some people's taste buds. If you are one of these people or have a family member who is, just replace the green pepper with a red bell pepper, or even a yellow one. Green bells are technically unripe anyway, and are the most bitter tasting of the three. Red bells are usually the sweetest.<br />
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Bell peppers are also a member of the nightshade plant family, and some people are sensitive to that, if so, omit the bell peppers (and the tomatoes for that matter!). By sensitive, I mean, some folks experience arthritic-type symptoms when they consume members of the night shade family. Maybe I should just call this nightshade chili! Uh, OK, don't eat this chili if you want to avoid vegetables from the nightshade family.<br />
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Other members of the night shade family are: chili peppers (all), potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams), tomatoes, tomatillos, eggplant, goji berries, cape gooseberries... Just so you know.<br />
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So, back to the chili recipe! It makes a hearty, delicious meal and I think you will love it.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Family Style Chili Recipe:</span></u></b><br />
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2 pounds organic ground beef or turkey<br />
1 medium onion, diced small (about 1 cup)<br />
3 stalks celery, diced small (about 1 cup)<br />
1 green bell pepper, diced small (about 1 cup)<br />
3 cloves garlic, smashed with some of the salt<br />
1 1/2 T. chili powder, to taste<br />
1/2 t. cumin powder<br />
1/2 t. garlic powder<br />
2 15-ounce cans organic kidney beans, undrained<br />
1 15-ounce can organic great northern white beans, undrained (or a 3rd can of kidney beans)<br />
1 6-ounce can organic tomato paste<br />
1 28-ounce can organic diced tomatoes<br />
1 15-ounce can organic crushed tomatoes<br />
1 cup organic chicken stock<br />
1 t. organic beef base<br />
1 c. purified water<br />
3 T. Golden Lakanto zero-cal sweetener or <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/05/new-ingredient-organic-dehydrated.html">organic coconut palm flower sugar</a> (replaces brown sugar)<br />
2 t. sea salt or <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/01/recipe-for-biosalt-sodium-and-potassium.html">BioSalt</a>, to taste<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Method:</span></b><br />
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In a soup pot, saute the ground beef with the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic until the vegetables are tender, breaking up the meat and stirring frequently.<br />
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Add the remaining ingredients, mixing together well.<br />
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Simmer, covered for about 90 minutes, to blend the flavors well.<br />
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Check for seasoning and adjust if needed before serving.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Serving Ideas:</span></b><br />
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Serve over buttered and seasoned baked potatoes for a gluten-free meal.<br />
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Serve over steamed and buttered summer squash for a low-carb meal.<br />
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Serve in a bowl with gluten free organic corn chips, cheese, and sour cream on top.<br />
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Serve with homemade organic corn bread and raw honey butter.<br />
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Serve over homemade gluten-free macaroni and cheese.<br />
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Serve over steamed tamales.<br />
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Serve in a bread bowl topped with cheese.<br />
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Serve any way you please!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Photos of the process:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Enjoy,</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Leila.</b></span>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-42541043816771023842015-11-02T09:54:00.000-08:002015-11-02T09:54:19.211-08:00Easy Beef or Buffalo Mexican Taco Meat (No commercial flavor packet used!)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Here is our family's favorite taco meat. it is incredibly easy to make and it tastes so much better than taco meat made with those commercial flavor packets you can buy at the store. I actually hate the taste of those flavor packets, but my mom always made hers from scratch...Yes, I know I'm spoiled.<br />
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You can make this taco meat with either organic ground beef, ground buffalo, or beefalo. Even ground turkey works.<br />
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At times, I have also added up to 30% of a soy protein meat substitute into the mix, to extend the meat. I pre-hydrate the meat substitute first before adding it to the rest of the meat. Then I add the onion, garlic, and seasonings and saute it all together. I do prefer the 100% meat version, but my family hasn't seemed to notice the difference.<br />
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I like to make a big batch of taco meat and keep the leftovers in the refrigerator for quick meals later in the week. This meat also freezes well.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Best Taco Meat Recipe:</span></u></b><br />
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2 pounds organic free-range ground beef or buffalo<br />
2 onions, minced<br />
8 cloves garlic, smashed with the salt<br />
1 t. sea salt or <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/01/recipe-for-biosalt-sodium-and-potassium.html">BioSalt</a><br />
1 t. onion salt<br />
2 t. Ancho chili pepper powder<br />
2 t. ground cumin<br />
1/2 t. paprika<br />
1 t. organic beef base<br />
40 grinds black pepper<br />
1/4 t. psyllium husk powder<br />
1/4 c. purified water<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Method:</span></b><br />
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Brown the meat with the onions and garlic over medium-high heat in a large skillet, until the onions are translucent and the meat is cooked through. Break the meat up as it cooks.<br />
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Add all of the seasonings, psyllium, and water and simmer until thickened.<br />
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Taste for seasoning and serve while hot.<br />
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Serve as a topping for a taco salad, inside organic corn tortillas, or gluten-free flour tortillas.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The finished taco meat- beef in this case.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A piece of corn tortilla sizzling away...</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy,</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila.</span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-46495773150767151662015-11-01T23:31:00.002-08:002015-11-01T23:31:58.366-08:00I've changed my mind...about changing my mind. (Expanded recipe collection at Kitchen Cheetahs now modified)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This is an update on this post I made a while back...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am removing some very tasty (although "naughty") recipes from Kitchen Cheetahs. The white flour/white sugar recipes have found a new home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please visit my new blog: <b><a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/">beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com</a></b> for recipes for </span><span style="font-size: large;">my:</span><br />
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Magleby's Incredible Chocolate Cake<br />
Perfect Hot Fudge Pudding Cake<br />
Copy Cat Tiger's Milk Bars<br />
Positively Evil Cinnamon Rolls<br />
The Best Amazingly Chocolaty Texas Sheet Cake<br />
German Puff Pancake<br />
Superior Chicago-Style Cheesecake<br />
Super Moist & Easy Poppy Seed Bundt Cake<br />
Garlic Parmesan Bread Twists (Pizza Factory Copy Cat Recipe)<br />
Moist Mississippi Mud Cake<br />
Best Moist Banana Bread<br />
Elegant Orange Blossom Crepes<br />
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AND MUCH MORE...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I will also be posting articles about beauty, aromatherapy, mind stuff, and more. I have been contemplating this move for quite a while. Both blogs will be active and I hope you enjoy them.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the previous post below:</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Kitchen Cheetahs will focus solely on Healthy Clean Eating.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/p/our-philosophy.html">I originally said</a> that I would not post any recipes containing white flour or white granulated cane or beet sugar on Kitchen Cheetahs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I changed my mind. I may change it back. I'm not sure yet...</span></div>
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I thought about having a "NICE" blog (Kitchen Cheetahs) and a separate "NAUGHTY" blog for the OTHER recipes. You know the ones...sinfully delicious, hopelessly tempting, sugar-laden... foods on most people's NO-FLY-ZONE list.<br />
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Well, You get to make your own food decisions. I'm not here to tell you what to do.<br />
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After much contemplating, I decided I want all our treasured recipes on one blog. I trust you can sort through this growing recipe collection and find what fits you best at this time. And times change. Our dietary choices evolve as we do.<br />
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This food lifestyle blog has something for everyone at any stage of life.<br />
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I have noticed in my almost 2 months of blogging on Kitchen Cheetahs, that people are looking more at the traditional and familiar recipes than they are at the 'healthiest' <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/02/neat-loaf-6th-in-series-of-excellent.html">raw food</a> ones. My recent posts for my <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/03/best-easy-spaghetti-sauce-recipe-and.html">BEST Easy Spaghetti Sauce</a> recipe and my <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/02/copy-cat-costco-rotisserie-chicken.html">Copy-Cat Costco Rotisserie Chicken Salad</a> recipe are good examples of this.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Our favorite protein-packed bean sprout mix.</span></i></td></tr>
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It also appears that 'healthified' versions of favorite familiar recipes are great as long as they don't cross over the line of being too weird tasting (as in, don't call carob <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/search?q=chocolate">chocolate</a>).<br />
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<b>I get it.</b> Our comfort foods are the foods we were raised on, not that we don't ever get adventurous with our palate, we do. It's just that we generally get cravings for those foods from our childhood, something to think about as we are feeding our own young and growing children.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">My daughter who has learned to eat healthy from a very young age.</span></i></td></tr>
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I believe there is a time and a place for everything.<br />
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I also believe in moderation in all things.<br />
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I feel that if I take great care of my body on a daily basis, there is room in my life for an occasional piece of <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-best-amazing-chocolaty-texas-sheet.html">Texas Sheet Cake</a>, chocolate mousse, buttery garlic Parmesan bread twists, or chocolate chip cookies, real ones.<br />
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I am fortunate in that I do not have any allergies to foods or otherwise. I am blessed with good health and I am very grateful for it. I choose to educate myself and live a healthful life. It has been my personal decision to occasionally partake of those foods some people label as evil or fattening. I decided not to feel bad about that.<br />
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I do not think it is healthy to lay guilt trips on yourself. </div>
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Make your choice and then ENJOY your choice.<br />
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There is to be joy in life.<br />
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If you decide the choice you made doesn't work, make another choice.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Choose wisely</b>.</span><br />
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Kitchen Cheetahs will still focus on delicious healthy foods and provide you with better alternatives. We continue to experiment in our test kitchens and look forward to sharing our discoveries with you. It is easy to find the types of foods you are looking for here.</div>
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Kitchen Cheetahs has several food categories to choose from, like:<br />
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<b>Gluten-Free</b><br />
<b>Sugar-Free</b><br />
<b>Dairy-Free</b><br />
<b>Nut-Free</b><br />
<b>Low-Carb</b><br />
<b>High-Fiber</b><br />
<b>Raw-Foods</b><br />
<b>Vegan</b><br />
<b>Paleo</b><br />
<b>and more...</b><br />
<b><br /></b><span style="font-size: large;">Kitchen Cheetah's goal is to provide the BEST recipes. PERIOD</span><br />
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<i>Your comments and feedback on this topic will be appreciated. Tell us what you want to see more of.</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Thank you,</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i> Leila.</i><br />
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<b>Meet Moki, our health conscious mini </b><b>dachshund...</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Moki is hoping for one of his favorite treats: RAW CARROTS! (He loves the bean sprout mix too.)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: small;">"What's that you say?"</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Your'e putting <b>White Flour</b> and <b>White Sugar</b> recipes on <b>THIS</b> blog?!"<br /><br />"</span><span style="font-size: small;">Yes Moki, I am. People can listen to their own inner body wisdom. We have no need to worry."</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /><br /><br />Author, Leila (and Moki).</span></td></tr>
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Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-950317319881535912015-10-31T22:33:00.000-07:002015-10-31T22:33:20.451-07:00Leila's Smoky Mexican Chicken Soup - Easy and Delicious!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I created this soup after I made a bunch of chicken stock from a couple of Costco rotisserie chickens. I wanted a Mexican-style soup that was loaded with healthy vegetables, had a hit of smoky flavor and was not creamy.<br />
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This soup turned out super! our family loves it and we have really enjoyed the leftovers. It is warming for these cool fall evenings we are having.<br />
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I really like the zucchini in this soup. I used a huge tough zucchini from our garden for this soup. I peeled it and then removed all the seeds. I then chopped it into small cubes. The older zucchini stay nicely firm in simmered soups. If you have tender zucchini, add it towards the end of cooking time, so that you don't turn it into mush.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Leila's Smoky Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe:</span></u></b><br />
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1/2 pound bacon<br />
1 extra-large onion, minced<br />
6 large cloves garlic, smashed<br />
2 stalks celery with tops, minced<br />
3 large mild chiles, fire roasted and then cored, seeded and minced<br />
4 tomatillos, minced<br />
4 roma tomatoes, diced<br />
1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes with chipotle chiles<br />
1 7-ounce can La Victoria Fire Roasted diced green chiles (this brand has the best roasted flavor)<br />
3 quarts chicken stock (home made is best)<br />
1 bay leaf<br />
1 t. ground cumin<br />
2 14.8-ounce cans Great Northern beans, drained<br />
1 29-ounce can Mexican-style hominy, drained<br />
2 zucchini, cubed<br />
1 T. sea salt, to taste<br />
35 grinds fresh ground pepper, to taste<br />
2 to 4 cups shredded cooked chicken meat<br />
Smokey paprika, optional, to taste<br />
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Over a gas flame, char the whole chiles, then remove stem and seeds and mince. Set aside.<br />
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In a large soup pot, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and crumble, then set aside.<br />
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With the bacon fat left in the pot, saute on medium-high heat, the onion, garlic, celery, chilies, and tomatillos, until the onion becomes transparent.<br />
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Add the canned tomatoes and canned green chiles. then add the chicken stock.<br />
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Add the bay leaf, cumin, canned beans, hominy, and diced zucchini. Bring up to a boil. Once boiling, turn down to a simmer and let it simmer about 30 minutes.<br />
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Season the soup with the salt and pepper, to taste. Add the crumbled bacon and shredded cooked chicken meat. let simmer a few more minutes before serving. Check the seasoning.<br />
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Garnish the soup with sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, corn chips, as desired.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Notes:</span></b><br />
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Use gluten-free corn chips if desired.<br />
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If avoiding corn, omit the hominy and corn chips.<br />
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If dairy-free, omit the cheese and sour cream garnishes.<br />
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For a vegan option, omit bacon and saute the vegetables in deodorized coconut oil. Add smokey paprika to give a nice smoky flavor. Use vegetable broth in place of the chicken stock. add an extra can of beans in place of the shredded chicken.<br />
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In place of the canned petite diced tomatoes with chipotle chiles, use regular diced Mexican or plain diced tomatoes. Add these additional seasonings: 1/4 t. Mexican oregano, 1/4 t. dried chipotle powder, 1/4 t. additional cumin, to taste.<br />
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<br />Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-11758965458022445302015-10-13T12:06:00.000-07:002015-10-13T12:06:05.408-07:00Speedy Thai Turkey Snacks - Low Carb, Gluten-Free<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Try this quick tasty snack next time the munchies hit - You will be doing yourself a favor with this high-protein, low-carb treat.</span></b></div>
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This is a very tasty and very quick use for canned turkey or chicken. Our low-carb, sweet <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/07/super-low-carb-fiji-sweet-hot-sauce.html">Fiji Hot Sauc</a>e is the perfect accompaniment to this mayonnaise based meat mixture. Topping with fresh basil leaves adds a little cheer and flavor dimension. Use Thai basil if you have it!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbUMmIyuQDg-4FRCbyd1D51v4XtvB94aOsXWlPBgnVxTkFtpfqBhzw-7B3sQSWOPVlr0eF0hXfdTESttDe2_FkraZ9iaI-FHwLBjaUgJlUwdycardlaxnoi7x1j8d2c2ImPNxlwur0u6YC/s1600/IMG_5795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbUMmIyuQDg-4FRCbyd1D51v4XtvB94aOsXWlPBgnVxTkFtpfqBhzw-7B3sQSWOPVlr0eF0hXfdTESttDe2_FkraZ9iaI-FHwLBjaUgJlUwdycardlaxnoi7x1j8d2c2ImPNxlwur0u6YC/s320/IMG_5795.JPG" width="320" /></a>I like this as a quick lunch, served along side some fresh sliced fruit. I love that it's so low-carb when used to top cucumber slices. I do love the taste of sesame rice crackers though...<br />
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If you are short on ingredients, you can omit the Fiji Sauce and basil, but that kinda takes all the fun out of it. Don't get me wrong, it's still good though.<br />
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Try this for a lunch at work, or take on a picnic and serve with a salad and fruit. Serve this to your kids as an afternoon snack. When you get the munchies before bed, eat this in a romaine lettuce leaf, or on top of cucumbers, and you will have avoided the tempting high-carb snacks most people reach for. It's SO easy to make, it's hard not to try this recipe :)<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Thai Turkey Snacks:</span></u></b><br />
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1 can turkey or chicken meat<br />
1/4 c. mayonnaise, to taste<br />
fresh ground pepper, to taste<br />
seasoned salt, to taste<br />
cucumber slices or artisan GF sesame seed rice crackers<br />
<a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/07/super-low-carb-fiji-sweet-hot-sauce.html">Fiji Sauce</a> (Thai chili sauce) See recipe on this blog<br />
fresh basil leaves<br />
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Drain the juice from the canned turkey or chicken and place the meat in a small bowl.<br />
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Add a dollop of your favorite mayonnaise, to taste. Mix together well.<br />
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Season the meat mixture with ground black pepper and seasoned salt to taste.<br />
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Portion the meat mixture on top of the cucumber slices or crackers.<br />
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Drizzle the tops with Fiji Sauce and place a basil leaf on top.<br />
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Serve immediately.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doesn't that <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/07/super-low-carb-fiji-sweet-hot-sauce.html">FIJI SAUCE</a> look good?</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Leila</b></span>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-14643636617978435662015-10-12T22:36:00.003-07:002015-11-01T16:11:33.389-08:00Flower Child Carrot Raisin Salad - Healthy & Fresh! Plus a Chef Secret Revealed...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This is not your ordinary carrot raisin salad.</span></b></div>
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Try this fresh tasting, healthy, high fiber, easy to make salad for lunch or as a side for dinner.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fK7RmjtGGDErq0SjSjaaC3F3WvHqsOtD0Z3RFMN27XpdyQuOheBTPOmAU_OdaMw5AtgQSF15FJ0P6ynkYJzUjhJbSNM-Lt-ISPutbf_SnIBS0AHVXdCYi63u1_TCUyy9G8BrmfgrtEqf/s1600/IMG_5788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fK7RmjtGGDErq0SjSjaaC3F3WvHqsOtD0Z3RFMN27XpdyQuOheBTPOmAU_OdaMw5AtgQSF15FJ0P6ynkYJzUjhJbSNM-Lt-ISPutbf_SnIBS0AHVXdCYi63u1_TCUyy9G8BrmfgrtEqf/s320/IMG_5788.JPG" width="320" /></a>I am a flower child, it's true. My mom made this for me a lot while I was growing up. I loved it. I still do, I just do not add the rice polish (an health food ingredient from the 70's).<br />
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There are versions of this salad served at buffets, which have soggy raisins, wilted carrots, sweetened coconut shreds and canned pineapple tidbits added - YUK. This is not that salad.<br />
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This salad is fresh, with crunchy seeds and chewy raisins, a little sweet, with just the right amount of tang to make things interesting.<br />
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The dressing is healthy too. It has a nice protein content from the yogurt and sunnies (sun flower seeds). Please make sure your sunnies are fresh. Rancid seeds will ruin your salad.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am going to reveal a excellent chef's secret to you now...</span><br />
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Add a PINCH of ground cinnamon - just a pinch! If wisely done, you don't taste the cinnamon, but my-O-my what it does to lift the flavor! This is an "extra-super chef's secret" (to quote my mother, Nancy Glazier), to use an "under the radar" pinch of cinnamon in many sweet recipes.<br />
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Now you know.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Flower Child Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe:</u></b></span><br />
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1 quart (packed) peeled and grated organic carrots<br />
1 c. plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt<br />
1/3 c. Best Foods or Hellman's Mayonnaise (or your favorite brand)<br />
3 T. raw honey, or more to taste<br />
1 to 2 T. raw apple cider vinegar, to taste<br />
1/2 t. sea salt<br />
1 pinch ground cinnamon<br />
1 1/4 t. rice polish, optional<br />
1/2 c. organic raw shelled sunflower seeds<br />
1/2 c. (packed) organic raisins<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Method:</b></span><br />
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Wash, trim, and peel the carrots. Grate in a Cusinart food processor, or by hand.<br />
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In a serving bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together to taste. It should be tangy and sweet.<br />
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Mix in the rice polish powder, if using<br />
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Add the grated carrots to the dressing, and add the sunflower seeds and raisins.<br />
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Mix well to coat and serve immediately.<br />
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<i>If you plan on serving the salad later, add the raisins at serving time, that way they are chewy instead of mushy.</i><br />
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LeilaLeilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-43304981685206728032015-10-12T19:57:00.000-07:002015-10-12T20:00:29.813-07:00Favorite Rosemary Lemon Chicken - Italian Restaurant Copy-Cat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Flavor-packed Rosemary Lemon Chicken that is better than any restaurant! </span></b></div>
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This recipe is now one of our family favorites. It is so juicy and bright tasting. It's also easy!<br />
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My daughter Naomi is a foodie too. She was inspired last month to make this dish. She felt like creating a zippy skillet chicken featuring rosemary and lemon. I offered her the ideas of adding fresh garlic, brining the meat beforehand for more rosemary flavor, and making a tasty glaze at the end. I let Naomi take the lead on this one, which was fun. I brined the meat. she cooked and seasoned it, then I made the final glaze, with her watching me so I could teach her how to do it. She seasoned it perfectly (proud mom smiling). I have told all of my children that a secret to being a great cook is just knowing what good food tastes like! It's kinda like knowing your destination before you get there, so then you will know when you have arrived.<br />
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We made this dish again together last night. Naomi says we have to put this on our blog, and I definitely agree. So now I'm sharing our recipe with you!<br />
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I highly recommend brining your chicken, so plan ahead a bit. Fresh rosemary is wonderful here, although dried will work OK. If you must use dried rosemary, boil your 1 cup of water and pour it over the rosemary, cover and steep like you would when making an herbal tea. This will infuse your chicken with a stronger rosemary flavor more quickly. This dish is supposed to have a big hit of rosemary. YUM.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Rosemary Lemon Chicken Recipe:</span></u></b><br />
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Serves: 6<br />
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BRINE:<br />
1 c. hot water<br />
2 T. sea salt<br />
1 t. Lakanto sweetener (erythritol + monk fruit)<br />
1 clove garlic, smashed into a paste with some of the sea salt<br />
20 grinds black pepper<br />
1 t. fresh rosemary leaves, smashed with some of the sea salt<br />
cold water, to cover the chicken<br />
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CHICKEN:<br />
6 skinless boneless organic chicken breasts, thawed<br />
2 T. organic butter or ghee<br />
2 T. deodorized coconut oil<br />
4 cloves garlic<br />
1/2 lemon, juiced<br />
2 sprigs fresh rosemary<br />
1/2 t. lemon pepper seasoning<br />
1/4 t. dried basil<br />
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GLAZE:<br />
1/2 c. water<br />
1 t. organic chicken base<br />
1 t. tapioca starch<br />
1 T. butter, optional<br />
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GARNISH:<br />
Rosemary sprigs<br />
Thin sliced lemon<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Method:</span></b><br />
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BRINE:<br />
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Dissolve the sea salt and Lakanto sweetener into the cup of hot water. Add the garlic, rosemary, and black pepper. Stir together and let steep together a few minutes while you prep the chicken meat.<br />
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Thaw the chicken meat and trim off any excess fat. Place in a large shallow bowl.<br />
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Pour the salt water mixture over the chicken. Add enough cold water to completely immerse the meat. Let the chicken marinate in the brine for 2 hours. May also marinate in a large (1-gallon) zip-lock bag.<br />
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When you are ready to cook the chicken, remove chicken from the brine and let drain. Heat the butter and coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 4 cloves of smashed garlic and place the chicken in the pan. Lower the heat to medium.<br />
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Squeeze half of the lemon juice over top and sprinkle with half of the rosemary, which has been stripped off it's stem. Sprinkle the chicken with the lemon pepper and basil.<br />
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Cook uncovered until the chicken starts to look golden brown underneath.<br />
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Flip the chicken over and sprinkle with the remaining rosemary leaves. cook until golden brown on the other side. Check meat to make sure it is cooked through (you should see no pink in the center).<br />
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Remove the meat to a serving platter and set aside. Leave the drippings in the pan.<br />
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GLAZE:<br />
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For the glaze, mix the chicken base and tapioca starch into the 1/2 cup water.<br />
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Heat the frying pan with the drippings to medium-high. Pour the starch mixture into the pan and whisk until thickened and bubbly. Add additional butter, if desired.<br />
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Squeeze the rest of the lemon juice over top the glaze and whisk in. taste for seasoning.<br />
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Pour glaze over the hot chicken and serve immediately.<br />
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Garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary leaves and lemon slices if desired.<br />
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You may add the zest from the half lemon, if desired (use an organic lemon for this).<br />
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The brined chicken stays very moist and does not need additional salt added. It is forgiving if you accidentally over-cook it. Make sure that you have added enough fresh lemon juice at the end. The flavor should be robust with rosemary, yet bright from the citrus, and not too tart.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila </span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-30806378409177299782015-09-29T08:38:00.000-07:002015-10-04T17:16:13.413-07:00Crazy Good Vegetarian Taco Meat (Nut-Free, Gluten-Free)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meaty, savory, chewy & perfectly salty - that's what this taco meat is! This is a new favorite recipe of ours!</span></div>
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A couple of my daughters took a road trip to go visit my parents. Lucky them, they got to eat grandma's food! My mom created this terrific vegetarian meat substitute on the 25th of this month. Mom will flavor this meat various ways. This recipe is for a taco meat flavor, and it is SO GOOD.<br />
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My daughter Lexi has been a vegetarian for a few years. Lexi has recently introduced a little meat to her diet, but is still generally vegetarian. As long as she remains healthy, we support her in her choice. Grandma and Lexi created this recipe together, so it is now officially named "LexiBurger".<br />
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This meat is high protein from the tofu and egg, and high fiber due to the perfectly chewy brown rice. You do not need to tell your family that they are eating tofu, because you cant tell it's in there! Freezing extra-firm tofu is a trick our family has used for years. When you thaw it and press the excess water out, it has an awesome meaty texture when you crumble it. Just buy some extra-firm tofu and throw it in your freezer just for this purpose.<br />
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The egg helps to bind everything together perfectly, just so you know.<br />
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Are you wondering what the "Umami" is mentioned below??? It's another flavor profile that they know about in Japan. It gives amazing full-bodied, rich, complex flavors to savory foods. MSG enhances umami, for example. Umami flavors are found in slow-roasted stews, and sauces made with fond which have been reduced to concentrate the flavors, mushrooms, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, etc. It's a mysterious flavor that you can't quite put your finger on, but you really notice when it's there because the food tastes so amazing, you just want to stuff your face! Look "umami" up online for a more detailed description.<br />
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Put this delicious taco "meat" in tacos, burritos, with or without re-fried beans and cheese, on top of nachos, or on top of a taco salad. Lexi brought some of this meat to my house and we made nachos for a tasty filling treat. YUM. I have pictures of our nachos in this post.<br />
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Look at this meat, it tastes even better than it looks!<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Vegetarian Lexi Burger:</span></u></b><br />
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1 package organic extra-firm tofu<br />
1 1/4 to 1 1/3 c. chewy cooked organic short grain brown rice<br />
1/4 to 1/3 c. soaked chopped dried onion<br />
2 T. rice oil<br />
1 T soy sauce (Tamari for gluten-free)<br />
1 to 2 T. hot taco sauce, to taste<br />
2 t. sunbutter (sunflower seed butter), up to 3 t., for richness<br />
1 small beaten organic egg<br />
2 t. organic paprika (or ground chili)<br />
2 t. onion powder<br />
1/2 t. garlic salt<br />
1/2 t. mushroom powder (to add full-bodied complex "Umami" flavor)<br />
1/4 to 1/2 t. cumin powder<br />
Chipotle powder, to taste<br />
1/2 c. or more deodorized coconut oil, for browning the mixture.<br />
Fresh ground pepper, to taste<br />
Seasonall seasoned salt, to taste<br />
Garlic salt, to taste<br />
1/2 c. more cooked rice, if needed<br />
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<b>Do ahead of time:</b><br />
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1. Slice and freeze the box of tofu for at least 24 hours. THAW. Press firm to remove excess water and crumble finely.<br />
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2. Cook the short grain brown rice only until it's nice and chewy, then chill at least overnight for best results (over-cooking makes the rice mushy).<br />
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<b>The day of making the Vegetarian Taco Meat:</b><br />
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Mix the crumbled tofu with the 1 1/4 to 1 1/3 c. cooked brown rice and soaked dried onion flakes in a medium mixing bowl.<br />
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Add the rice oil, soy sauce, hot sauce, and sunbutter, and toss well to combine.<br />
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Add the beaten egg and toss well to coat completely.<br />
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Toss with the paprika, onion powder, garlic salt, mushroom powder, cumin, and chipotle.<br />
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Heat 1/2 c. coconut oil in a large skillet, when starting to sizzle, dump in the tofu mixture and stir-fry it like you would fried rice. You want to brown it a little, but do not over-brown or it can get a little dry. Add more oil if needed.<br />
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Season to taste with pepper, Seasonall, garlic salt, etc.<br />
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If the vegetarian meat mixture turns out too rich and oily, just work in another 1/2 cup or so of cooked rice.<br />
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For the nachos, we melted cheddar and jack cheese over gluten-free tortilla chips. Topped the nachos with the warm "meat mixture, drizzled on salsa and topped with a dollop of sour cream. I was too lazy to go get a can of olives, but we would of loved some along with fresh guacamole!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila & Nancy.</span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-10597307266330420482015-09-27T17:27:00.000-07:002015-11-15T20:59:00.857-08:00Kettle Turkey Pot Roast - Copy Cat Chuck-A-Rama Recipe<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Imagine tender chunks of savory turkey that fool you into thinking you are eating slow simmered roast beef! </span></b></div>
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I LOVE this recipe. My family loves this recipe. I think you will love it too.<br />
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Chuck-A-Rama does a great job of making their kettle turkey pot roast. Have you had it? It's by the roast beef, you must try it. It tastes like very tender roast beef with yummy carrots and potatoes, swimming in a tasty broth.<br />
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I have also had another version of this at a restaurant I can't remember the name of, that was equally delicious. This version version had a delicious thicker gravy and a ton of black pepper - zowie! A bit much for tender mouths. Chuck-A-Rama's Kettle Turkey has a much thinner brothy sauce that is delicious, but makes a lousy gravy, since it just runs off everything.<br />
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I decided it was time for me to recreate a version at home that is the best of both worlds. I wanted a thicker gravy-like sauce that wasn't quite so peppery. I wanted the big chunks of tender fall-apart meat. I wanted it to taste beefy, not like turkey. And I wanted lots of carrot and potato chunks too.<br />
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I'm thrilled with the results and my family loves it. I created this recipe around 2008,and I have made it when ever I see turkey thighs being sold at my local market. It's great that you do not have to thaw the meat first. This recipe is very forgiving, as you will see with the 2 variations I have listed below the recipe.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Crock Pot Turkey Pot Roast:</span></u></b><br />
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1 large onion, diced into cubes<br />
2-3 turkey thighs (about 3 to 4 lbs, frozen)<br />
1 t. seasoned salt, to taste<br />
60 grinds fresh black pepper<br />
2 cloves garlic, mashed<br />
1 envelope dry Lipton Onion Soup Mix<br />
1-2 t. organic beef base<br />
1/4 c. sherry cooking wine, optional<br />
1 t. Worcestershire sauce<br />
1/2 t. Herbs de Province<br />
1 bay leaf, optional<br />
2 3/4 c. water<br />
1 3-ounce package brown gravy mix (or mushroom)<br />
12 carrots, peeled and cut into big chunks<br />
6 to 8 potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into big chunks<br />
4 to 6 ribs celery, cut into big chunks, optional<br />
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Place the cubed onion in the bottom of a large oval shaped crock pot.<br />
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Season the frozen or thawed turkey thighs with seasoned salt and pepper. Place in the crock pot on top of the onions.<br />
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Add to the crock pot the garlic, onion soup mix, beef base, sherry, Worcestershire, Herbs de Province, bay leaf, and water.<br />
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Cover and cook 3 or more hours (until the meat is fall-of-the-bones tender).<br />
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Lift meat out of the crock pot and remove skin and bones, leaving big chunks of meat. Set aside.<br />
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To the crock pot add the package of brown gravy mix. Stir to combine with the hot liquid remaining in the crock pot.<br />
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Add all of the chunked carrots, potatoes, and celery to the crock pot. Toss to coat with the sauce.<br />
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Return the boned turkey to the crock pot. Lay the meat on top and gently spoon some of the sauce over top.<br />
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Place lid on crock pot and cook another hour or so, until the vegetables are tender.<br />
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Add more water as desired. Check for salt before serving.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Methods:</span></u></b><br />
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<u>Alternate Method # 1</u> (Use this if you want to cook the meat ahead of time, my favorite method):<br />
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Right before you go to bed: Place the diced onions in the bottom of the crock pot. Lay the frozen turkey thighs on top. Season the meat with the salt and pepper. Pour in about 1 cup of water and put on the lid. Cook on low while you sleep. In the morning, remove the meat and remove the skin and bones and set aside. Mix the rest of the ingredient listed together, tossing the vegetables well to coat. Lay the big chunks of turkey on top. Spoon sauce over the meat. Cover and cook on lowest setting until the vegetables are tender. Add water as desired. Taste for salt before serving.<br />
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<u>Alternate Method # 2</u> (use this method is you are going to be gone all day):<br />
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Dump all of the sauce ingredients and into the crock pot, starting with the water, onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, beef base, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, Herbs de Province, bay leaf, onions, and garlic. Stir well. Season the frozen or thawed turkey thighs with the seasoned salt and pepper and nestle into the sauce, spooning sauce over top. Lay all the vegetable chunks on top. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender. Remove the meat and skin and de-bone. Place back into the crock pot and gently stir before serving.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moki is hoping for a turkey treat! Please mom???</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moki has been such a good patient boy...</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila</span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-74883952322967264042015-09-01T18:32:00.000-07:002015-11-01T17:21:35.561-08:00Copy Cat Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing - Formulated and tasted side-by-side for accuracy! Fresher tasting than the original.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">This is not just another average copy cat recipe. This dressing actually tastes like the real deal!</span></div>
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This is the best copy cat version of Olive Garden's Italian salad dressing that I have tasted so far. I actually like this better than Olive Garden's bottled version. Their bottled version does not taste as fresh as my version does. Their soybean oil tastes a bit funky (usually rancid) and has some other off-taste in there that I'm not sure of where it is coming from...<br />
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Anyway, I have tasted many copy-cat versions of Olive Garden's dressing. There are a lot of versions online. They are not it. Most of them are too sour (too much vinegar), or are flat tasting, or are too runny, or have too much mayonnaise in them... They just aren't right.<br />
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My version has a zesty punch, but is balanced with all the other flavors. You need to have a hint of sweet to tame the vinegar, and enough salt to blend all the flavors and keep the dressing rich and tasty when it is actually dressing your salad. This dressing is thick and creamy enough to cling to the lettuce and not just end up as a watery mess at the bottom of your salad bowl.<br />
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I like my blend of seasonings but I may actually smash a clove of fresh garlic with the salt called for in my recipe next time. I do not taste fresh garlic in Olive Garden's version, but I think it would taste better with fresh garlic.<br />
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I used a blend of both Parmesan and Romano cheeses. I may just go back to using only Romano, increasing the portion to 3 T. (21 grams). Romano is stronger tasting, so you decide what you'd like.<br />
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The xanthan gum is critical to my recipe. The dressing will be very runny without it. Notice that the first ingredient in Olive Garden's version is WATER. That is why water is the first ingredient in my dressing too. It is much too vinegary if you do not add the water. Olive Garden's trick to thicken their dressing is adding the xanthan gum. Go get yourself some xanthan gum, I use it in almost all of my salad dressing recipes. Guar gum is an alternate option to using the xanthan gum. Look in your local health food stores or in the gluten free baking section of grocery stores to find it.<br />
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The annatto powder is used to give a richer color to the salad dressing, omit it if you choose to.<br />
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<u><b>Olive Garden's ingredient listing on their salad dressing bottle:</b></u><br />
water<br />
distilled vinegar<br />
soybean oil<br />
high fructose corn syrup<br />
salt<br />
eggs<br />
Romano cheese<br />
garlic<br />
sugar<br />
xanthan gum<br />
spice and spice extracts<br />
parsley<br />
lemon juice concentrate<br />
calcium disodium EDTA (to protect freshness)<br />
extractives of annatto.<br />
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I used my formulating background to recreate this dressing for my family and for yours. I hope you enjoy it! I conducted side-by-side taste test comparisons. I also compared ingredient lists. My version is healthier, although not sugar-free. I may formulate a sugar-free version later. My goal for this recipe was to as closely duplicate the original as I possibly could at this time. Let me know your thoughts on this recipe after you try it for yourself.<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila's Copy Cat Version of Olive Garden's Italian Dressing:</span></b></u><br />
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1/2 c. (100 grams) purified water<br />
1/2 c. (128 grams) Best Food's Mayonnaise (contains eggs)<br />
about 1/2 c. (87 grams) white distilled vinegar (I prefer white wine vinegar)<br />
1/4 c. (60 grams) extra-light olive oil (regular olive oil tastes too strong)<br />
2 T. (36 grams) IMO syrup to replace corn syrup<br />
2 T. (16 grams) Parmesan cheese<br />
2 T. (14 grams) Romano cheese<br />
1 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice<br />
2 t. sea salt<br />
2 t. xylitol, or slightly more, to taste<br />
1/2 t. + 1/8 to 1/4 t. xanthan gum (3/4 t. xanthan gum makes dressing thicker than Olive Garden's)<br />
1/2 t. Italian seasoning<br />
1/2 t. parsley flakes<br />
20 grinds fresh ground black pepper<br />
1/4 t. granulated garlic<br />
1/16 t. red pepper flakes<br />
1/16 t. annatto powder (Mexican foods section of grocery store)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Method:</span></b><br />
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Mix the water, mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, and IMO syrup together until fully combined with a stick blender (or blend by hand).<br />
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Add the cheeses and lemon juice.<br />
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In a small bowl, mix together the salt, xylitol, xanthan gum, Italian seasoning, parsley,black pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, and annatto powder.<br />
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Sprinkle the dry seasoning blend over the liquid and mix until well combined.<br />
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Chill in a jar with a tight fitting lid to allow the flavors to blend.<br />
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Serve over a salad of romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, vidalia onion slices, black olives, pickled pepperoncini, garlic croutons, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Leila.</span>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-23399526348226674852015-08-08T20:43:00.001-07:002015-11-02T15:10:35.533-08:00Copy Cat Tiger's Milk Bars in 2 flavors - Part 3 - How I refine my formulas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peanut Butter & Jelly Tiger's Milk Bars!</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Tiger Test Batch No. 2 is in the house!</span></b></div>
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I'm impatiently waiting for the chocolate coating to set up on this newest batch of Tiger's Milk protein bars. I made a few subtle changes to formula No. 1, we will soon see how it went.<br />
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See Tiger's Milk bar formula No. 1 <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/08/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-part-2-how-i.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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See my first post about Tiger's Milk bars <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/08/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-how-i.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>ATTENTION MY DEAR VIEWERS:</i></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></b>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>This post on my copy-cat Tiger's Milk bars has been given a new home due to the sugars they contain. If you want to see my formulas for these bars, please visit my blog called <a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/">Beaute and the Feast</a>. Thank you. </i></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Part 1: </i></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-part-1-how-i.html">http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-part-1-how-i.html</a></i></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Part 2: <a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-part-2-how-i.html">http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-part-2-how-i.html</a></i></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Part 3: </i></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-in-2-flavors.html">http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-in-2-flavors.html</a></i></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Please note that my goal was to first copy the original...THEN remake them into a healthy and tasty protein bar! The healthy improvements are coming.</i></span></b><br />
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...Well, lets see what formulating round 3 yields! Who's gonna eat all these protein bar experiments???<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila Cheetah Girl.</span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-78500449461815780902015-08-08T17:48:00.000-07:002015-11-02T15:14:37.906-08:00Copy Cat Tiger's Milk Bars - Part 2 - How I engineer Copy-Cat Formulas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copy-Cat Tiger's Milk Bar - TRIAL # 1.</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Trial No. 1 for my Copy-Cat Tiger's Milk Bars Now completed! See my formula below.</span></b></div>
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See my first post about Tiger's Milk bars <a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/08/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-how-i.html"><b>HERE</b></a>. As I have researched this project, I have found that there is quite a cult following for these Tiger's Milk protein bars. They are a guilty pleasure for many. I frequently hear comments about protein bars in general, that are like, "No one eats protein bars because they want to or because they like them, they choke them down just to get a quick dose of protein and curb their appetite fast." I pretty much agree with that.<br />
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However, that is not the case for me and Tiger's Milk bars. I discipline myself when it comes to eating these though, they aren't exactly health food anymore. I will buy 4 to 6 every year or so and I hide them from my kids. With out fail they find my stash and eat them all. Do you have any idea of what that torture is like? You're sitting there, you remember your tiger bar stash. You get all pumped about the idea of eating one. You go to your stash - and it's totally wiped out! My kids got smarter and figured out that it was a good idea to leave me at least one. They do not enjoy seeing their mother act like a tiger because she was denied her Tiger's Milk bar! Seriously.<br />
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I could not find ANYTHING even remotely close to a Tiger's Milk Bar knock-off anywhere. I saw comments online that others are searching for how to make them too - all dead ends. Grrrrr (like a tiger), now I'm getting stubborn. Watch out, when that happens, I actually figure stuff out!<br />
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I did see that there was also a Tiger's Milk Nutrition Booster drink powder that people are still pining away for. Like at this website <a href="http://www.inthe70s.com/food/tigersmilkpowderdrink0.shtml">HERE</a>. Hmmmm... I don't remember if I ever tried the drink mix as a child, but it was so highly praised, I'm tempted to figure out a recipe for that too! There is also a highly sought after Tiger Cookie recipe on the back of the old Tiger's Milk tin. I researched and found the original recipe for those tiger cookies. I will be posting it soon.<br />
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When I reverse-engineer foodstuffs, I go to the actual product ingredient label and nutrition facts panel. Thank you for those, then I don't have to go by just taste and texture alone.<br />
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I write down their ingredient list in order, like a recipe card (it helps to clearly see each ingredient). Then I look at the nutrition facts. How much in carbs, sugars, fats, proteins, etc... I look at which of the ingredients on the list fit into each category (like soy protein isolate fits into the protein category). I look up any "mystery " ingredients and what section they fit into on the nutrition facts panel.<br />
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I most definitely look at what is in the commercial product ingredient list that I DON'T want in my formula (a lot of the "mystery" ingredients, sugar, starch, etc.).<br />
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Here, I must point out a pet peeve of mine: It bugs me when people automatically assume that any ingredient that is lengthy in spelling, or is unfamiliar to them, is deemed automatically as bad. It's just not the case. I hate it even more when these same misinformed people negatively blast the ingredient online. My point is, please educate yourself. Check your sources (do any of them have an "agenda"?). It does take a little time but it is so worth it.<br />
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I do research on the foods that are like my chosen project, if there are any. I think of what I know from past formulating and cooking experience. I ponder and brainstorm for a while... Then I "wing it" and start writing guesstimate proportions.<br />
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When it comes time to make my trial formula, I get out my ingredients and line them up in the order I will use them. I have my notes handy along with a good scale. I measure and weigh everything, writing it down immediately. I document the processes used as well. Then I write down my results and include details like taste, sweetness level, texture, moisture, after-tastes, etc... I then write down what I would like to change and my ideas for doing that. REPEAT...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>ATTENTION MY DEAR VIEWERS:</i></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></b>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>This post on my copy-cat Tiger's Milk bars has been given a new home due to the sugars they contain. If you want to see my formulas for these bars, please visit my blog called <a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/">Beaute and the Feast</a>. Thank you. </i></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></b>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Part 1: </i></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-part-1-how-i.html">http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-part-1-how-i.html</a></i></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Part 2: <a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-part-2-how-i.html">http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-part-2-how-i.html</a></i></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Part 3: </i></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-in-2-flavors.html">http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/2015/11/copy-cat-tigers-milk-bars-in-2-flavors.html</a></i></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Please note that my goal was to first copy the original...THEN remake them into a healthy and tasty protein bar! The healthy improvements are coming.</i></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Have fun!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leila (Kitchen Cheetah Tigress).</span></b>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-88994191239125944512015-08-06T01:00:00.002-07:002015-11-02T15:00:25.104-08:00Copy Cat Tiger's Milk Bars - Part 1 - How I incubate a formulating idea<div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have a confession. I love Tiger's Milk Bars.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But as a Kitchen Cheetah (which is in the cat family), and considering the fact that I am a LEO, I guess I should not be surprised.</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">My mom would shop at health food stores when I was little (she still shops at health food stores) and would often let me pick out a treat there. I would often select one of these Tiger's milk Bars. I love the chewy texture they have. They used to make a flavor called Peanut Butter & Jelly that I absolutely loved. They stopped making this flavor many years ago. A sad day. My mom did not have candy, chips or soda pop in the house. We rarely had desserts either. We did eat fruit, and I remember pulling homemade buttery honey taffy with my mom. My tiny hands could hardly pull that slippery warm taffy. I sure loved eating it though! Anyway, she did us a favor in keeping junk food out of the house.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">As I look at a Tiger's Milk Bar ingredient label, I'm now inclined to think that Tiger's Milk Bars are not much elevated above junk food status. Hmmmm, I don't think the ingredients were exactly the same as when I was a child. No matter, I want to remake them. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><b>So here is what I'm thinkin'...</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">I think I will keep the carob coating. this is one of the rare places where I would actually choose carob coating over chocolate... It's a nostalgia thing. About the only other time I like carob is over bananas,which are then rolled in sunflower seeds and frozen (another treat my mom made me when I was little). Carob pods grew (on trees) in Southern California where I grew up. I remember a friend of my moms picked some and told me I could eat the carob pods. I did, and soon after got sick and threw up. Let's just say I never ate carob pods again.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Anyway, </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">I will start with an organic smooth salted peanut butter.Tiger's Milk Bars also list peanut butter powder. I do not have any of that right now, so ill just pour off the oil that floats on top of my peanut butter, and call it good for now.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">For the protein component, I will experiment with a combination of non-fat dry milk powder, soy protein isolate (or whey protein isolate), and a touch of calcium caseinate (which is also in my <b><a href="http://kitchencheetahs.blogspot.com/2015/08/diy-high-protein-coffee-creamer-sugar.html">homemade healthy High Protein Coffee Creamer Powder</a></b>). Maybe I will even add collagen powder! Good idea.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Then I think I will make a binding syrup of IMO syrup, raw honey, a little vegetable glycerine, a touch of stevia extract powder, and gums for added soluble fiber and binding power. I'll heat it up gently, adding the raw honey last.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">I may use inulin or IMO powder in place of the maltodextrin and use Hi-Maize resistant starch (a dietary fiber) instead of the rice flour they use.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">And I'll add a little calcium/magnesium powder for good measure.</span></span></span><br />
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Last, I'll melt down some some naturally sweetened carob coating from the health food store and en-robe the formed protein bars.<br />
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Sounds like a good rough sketch to me.<br />
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I included the ingredient labels for the Protein Rich and peanut butter & honey flavor. I like these too.<br />
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I'll let you know how it goes!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Author, Leila.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>P.S. This post on Tiger's Milk Bars and the 2 subsequent trials that follow are being moved to my new blog called <a href="http://beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com/">beauteandthefeast.blogspot.com</a>. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Due to the brown sugar and corn syrup these copy-cat recipes contain, they do not belong on Kitchen Cheetahs, which is a clean eating blog.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>When I remake these bars using healthy sweeteners like IMO, Erythritol, Stevia, and such, I will post the healthified Tiger's Milk bar recipes here on Kitchen Cheetahs. T-T-F-N!</i></span><br />
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Tiger's Milk Nutrition Bars, Protein Rich Flavor</h1>
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<tr><td>Serving Size:</td><td align="right" colspan="2" valign="bottom">1 bar (35 g)</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2">Servings Per Container:</td><td align="right" valign="top">24</td></tr>
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<tr><td><strong>Calories</strong> Total</td><td align="right" valign="top">140</td></tr>
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<tr><td> from Fat</td><td align="right" valign="top">45</td></tr>
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<tr><td><strong>Total Fat</strong></td><td align="right" valign="top"> 5 g</td><td align="right" valign="top">8%</td></tr>
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<tr><td> Saturated Fat</td><td align="right" valign="top"> 2 g</td><td align="right" valign="top">9%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><strong>Cholesterol</strong></td><td align="right" valign="top"> 0 mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">0%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><strong>Sodium</strong></td><td align="right" valign="top"> 60 mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">2%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><strong>Potassium</strong></td><td align="right" valign="top"> 105 mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">3%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><strong>Total Carbohydrate</strong></td><td align="right" valign="top"> 18 g</td><td align="right" valign="top">6%</td></tr>
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<tr><td> Dietary fiber</td><td align="right" valign="top"> <1 g</td><td align="right" valign="top"></td></tr>
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<tr><td> Sugars</td><td align="right" valign="top"> 13 g</td><td align="right" valign="top"></td></tr>
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<tr><td><strong>Protein</strong></td><td align="right" valign="top"> 6 g</td><td align="right" valign="top"></td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Vitamin A</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> IU</td><td align="right" valign="top">15%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Vitamin C</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">10%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Thiamin (B1)</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">35%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Riboflavin (B2)</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">40%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Niacin (B3)</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">20%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Vitamin B6</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">30%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Vitamin B12</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mcg</td><td align="right" valign="top">25%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Biotin</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mcg</td><td align="right" valign="top">6%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Pantothenic acid</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">15%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Calcium</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">15%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Iron</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">20%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Phosphorus</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">20%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Magnesium</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">30%</td></tr>
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<tr><td><b>Copper</b></td><td align="right" valign="top"> mg</td><td align="right" valign="top">20%</td></tr>
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Serving Size 1 Bar (35 g)<br />
Servings Per Container 24<br />
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<tr style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0023994445801px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="indent0" style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: top;">Total Carbohydrate</td><td style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 60px;">19g</td><td style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 48px;"><b>6</b>%</td></tr>
<tr style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0023994445801px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="indent1" style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px 2px 10px; vertical-align: top;">Dietary Fiber</td><td style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 60px;">1g</td><td style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 48px;">4%</td></tr>
<tr style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0023994445801px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="indent1" style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px 2px 10px; vertical-align: top;">Sugars</td><td style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 60px;">14g</td><td style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 48px;"></td></tr>
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<tr style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0023994445801px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="indent0" style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: top;">Vitamin C</td><td style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 60px;"></td><td style="border-top-color: black; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0036001205444px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 48px;">10%</td></tr>
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.</div>
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Ingredients: Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts, Salt), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Honey, Carob Coating [Sugar, Palm Kernel and Palm Oil, Carob Powder, Whey Powder, Milk, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin (as an emulsifier), Salt, Natural Flavor], Nonfat Dry Milk, Peanut Flour, Maltodextrin, Corn Syrup, Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, contains less than 1.5% of Brown Sugar, Calcium Caseinate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Dextrose, Natural Flavors, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Ferrous Fumarate, Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Niacinamide, Calcium d-Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Copper Gluconate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Salt.</div>
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Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546357411653633763.post-68980203651271938092015-08-04T23:08:00.001-07:002015-08-05T23:37:23.471-07:00DIY High Protein Coffee Creamer - Sugar-Free, Low-Carb & Healthier than Coffee Mate!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> High-Protein, Low-Carb Coffee Creamer Powder.</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Replace unhealthy sugar-filled creamer with this great tasting protein packed creamer!</span></b></div>
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This is a really cool formula and I have not seen anything out there like it anywhere. I have been thinking about making a healthy creamer for a long time. Creamer manufacturers make a liquid slurry and then spray dry it into a powder form - Not something we can do at home. Quite a conundrum....<br />
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Plus, I wanted a creamer powder that would enhance my diet, not take away from it! Commercial creamers are as bad for you (or worse?) than margarine. This creamer is a delicious and healthy way to include more protein in your diet. You also avoid all the empty carbohydrates and unhealthy fats too. It is wonderful added to herbal chai, herbal coffee substitutes, fruit smoothies, boba drinks, hot cocoas, protein drinks, herbal milk teas, herbal Thai tea etc...<br />
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It takes only a few minutes to make this super easy creamer powder. Now you have a better alternative to the corn syrup and chemical laden commercial creamer powders. PARTY.<br />
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<b>Here is the ingredient label to Coffee Mate creamer powder:</b><br />
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<i>Note: They say 1 tsp (2 grams) is a serving. Who ever uses only 1 tsp.?</i><br />
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<i>According to their label: <b>1 gram</b> is carbohydrates (sugar) + <b>.5 g</b> is saturated fat + <b>.5 g</b> is other stuff. </i><br />
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<i>That means Coffee Mate is 50% corn syrup solids (sugar), and 25% fat. The sodium caseinate is at least 15 % of the formula, probably a little bit more, because the rest of the ingredients are listed as being less than 2% (which would fall under 10% of the total).</i><br />
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<i>This is a cool way to read an ingredient label, huh?</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coffee Mate ingredient label.</td></tr>
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Personally, I can do without all the corn syrup solids (the main ingredient), unhealthy hydrogenated fats, and aluminosilicate (aluminum), and artificial flavors. What about you?<br />
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Did you notice that the protein content per serving was a big fat ZERO?<br />
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I'm good with the sodium caseinate (milk derived protein) and natural annatto coloring (annatto is a brick red colored spice and colorant used in Mexican cooking). I find the lecithin powder colors this enough to make it look like Coffee Mate's creamer powder. If you are against all dairy, this creamer is not for you. I personally find these proteins agreeable to me and they have a much nicer texture than gritty vegetable proteins.<br />
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Our creamer dissolves nicely in liquids, and gives a milky look to them. This is low in lactose, due to the type of milk proteins used. Note that this is not a dairy-free creamer. Making a non-dairy creamer powder will be a project for later...<br />
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I noticed that if your beverage sits a while (as in, it's starting to get cold), the protein in this creamer settles to the bottom of the glass a bit. I just give it a stir, and it's fine.<br />
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The <b>coconut oil</b> I use here does not add a coconut oil flavor and adding it makes the creamer dissolve easily in liquids (hot or cold). My formula is lower in fat than Coffee Mate's, although I don't mind fat from coconut oil, since it is so good for you. The lecithin helps to emulsify the coconut oil into the water-based beverage. Lecithin is also really good for you and it helps your body digest fats in your diet, among other things.<br />
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The <b>sweeteners</b> I use here do not negatively impact your blood sugar levels. The IMO powder (related to inulin) is a mildly sweet tasting fiber. You could omit the IMO and just add a bit more erythritol, however, erythritol is a cooling sugar and is slow to dissolve, IMO is warming and dissolves easily, so they balance each other out. F.Y.I.<br />
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I also added <b>Collagen (Collagen hydrolysate) powder</b>. Why? Because it is a very clean and bio-available protein, with many health benefits! It dissolves quickly and seems to disappear into what ever you add it to. Collagen is like gelatin, except that it does not set up like gelatin (think Jell-O). At Kitchen Cheetahs, we like to add it to protein drinks, hot chocolate, soups, stews and gravies, gluten free baked goods, and of course desserts!<br />
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Here is a link to a very interesting article about gelatin (collagen) and why it is so important to our health. It's called "<b><a href="http://raypeat.com/articles/articles/gelatin.shtml">Gelatin, Stress, and Longevity</a></b>", by <b>Dr. Ray Peat</b>. He discusses how collagen impacts our hormones, sleep patterns, thyroid, stomach issues, heart arrhythmia, body inflammation, aging, and lots of other cool stuff. I hope you take the time to read it. The take away? Eat collagen.<br />
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I also have special organic <b>flavor powders</b> that enhance the cream flavor of my creamer beautifully. Unfortunately, the public does not have access to these flavor powders, since they are made available to us because we are professional food formulators. I would recommend you add some vanilla flavor powder instead.<br />
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I really enjoy this creamer with my home made herbal chai tea, and home made boba drinks and smoothies. It is a wonderful substitute that leaves your beverages tasting rich and creamy.<br />
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I will be tweaking this recipe further...because I can't leave well enough alone. But this first recipe is definitely worth posting now. This formula is so much better than just mixing powdered milk with powdered sugar and calling that creamer - YUK. Hold out and get the needed ingredients to make this instead, you will be happy you did.<br />
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<b>What may I do when I decide to tweak this recipe?</b><br />
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I will add another T. or more of melted deodorized coconut oil.<br />
I will add at least another 2 T. of healthful collagen powder. (a T. of collagen a day is a good dose)<br />
I may add another T. of lecithin powder.<br />
I may lower the whey pro isolate to 1 1/4 cup and add another 1/4 cup calcium caseinate<br />
Then I may need to up the sweeteners a bit, say, IMO to 40 grams and erythritol to 64 grams?<br />
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Anyway, here is the yummy recipe I am using now...<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">High Protein Coffee Creamer Recipe:</span></u></b><br />
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1 1/2 c. ( 120 g) plain 100% whey protein isolate<br />
1 c. (80 g) calcium caseinate<br />
6 T. (48 g) finely powdered erythritol<br />
4 T. (32 g) IMO powder<br />
3 T. (24 g) lecithin granules<br />
2 T. (12 g) collagen powder<br />
1 T. (8 g) Hi-Maize resistant starch, optional<br />
Vanila flavor powder, to taste, optional<br />
2 T. (26 g) melted deodorized coconut oil<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Method:</span></b><br />
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Grind the erythritol with the Hi-Maize until finely powdered. The Hi-Maize is an added fiber that also acts as a processing aid for grinding the erythritol without it getting overly sticky. I use a small coffee mill to do this.<br />
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Weigh out all of the ingredients, except the coconut oil into a medium sized bowl. whisk to blend.<br />
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Process the powder in batches in a small food processor until all is a fine powder.<br />
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With the powder still in the food processor, drizzle the coconut oil over top of the powder. Place the lid on the food processor and pulse to blend very thoroughly. The powder will start to cling together nicely.<br />
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Transfer the creamer to an air-tight container and store in your pantry.<br />
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To use: spoon the desired amount into a hot beverage and stir to dissolve. I use 1 T. for a mug of herbal chai, or 2 T. for a big smoothie. Add to taste freely - It's healthy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Assemble your ingredients.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whisk the powdered erythritol with the other dry ingredients.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the creamer after the coconut oil has been well blended in,</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to put in my pantry.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Leila.</span>Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336017728896577503noreply@blogger.com3