Saturday, November 9, 2013

The Grinch's Crispy Muffins

Mix:
1 egg
1 c. orange juice
4 T. oil
Add:
½ c. finely ground walnuts
½ c. finely ground hazelnuts
1 T. carob powder
1/4 c. raw sugar
1½ c. whole wheat flour
1 t. baking soda
1 c. blueberries

Put in greased muffin tin and make a face with almond eyes and raisin nose and bake at 350 F or 200 C. for about 25- 30 min.

The Grinch says: These muffins will make you smile!                                                                 
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Monday, November 4, 2013

Hula Pineapple and Catball's Aloha Dinner

Make thin onion breads for bottom:
Start with a sponge:
1½ c. lukewarm water
1 t. yeast
enough whole wheat flour to make a porridge consistency. Let stand at least one hour.
Then add:
3 T. olive oil
1 t. salt
1 small onion, finely grated
enough whole grain spelt flour and whole wheat flour to make a dough. Knead and shape as flat breads with a little edge. Brush with olive oil, and bake at 350 F or 200 C right away for 25- 30 min.
Filling:
Boil 3,5 oz (100g) whole grain noodles. Drain and add 1 T. olive oil and 2 t. curry
Cut 11,5 oz (325 g) chicken filet into bite size pieces.
Make 3 plates- one with 3T. curry and 3T. flour mixed together, second with a beaten egg and third with bread crumbs. Dip the chicken in each plate in order and fry until crispy in olive oil.
Sauté:
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
½ yellow pepper, diced
2 carrots, grated  
                                                                                    1 t. grated lemon peel                                       
                                                                                         1½ c. frozen peas
                                                                                         5 canned pineapple rings cut in pieces
                                                                                         Add 3 t. curry
Add noodles and crispy chicken and serve on top on the onion breads.

Hula Pineapple and Catball say: Don't be overwhelmed by this recipe, since it is so delicious in the end!