Posts Tagged ‘pecans’
|Butternut Squash Flan with Pecan Crust
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Butternut Squash Flan
Fearless Creativity. Funny, I definitely don’t think of myself as fearless, but I will say that when it comes to cooking and baking, I get the closest to this sense of fearlessness. Maybe that is why I love cooking. Usually when I am feeling overwhelmed and stuck, I retreat to the kitchen to lighten my heart and work on releasing what binds me…
This week, I have been in serious need of some fearlessness, so I have been adding creativity here and there between the kitchen and my studio. I guess here is where I can fearlessly plug my newest jewelry designs which you can see in my etsy shop and get a preview of at the bottom of the page…
But back to the kitchen… This recipe was super easy, and I hope you will try it out! It was a total experiment and I will surely tweak it for next time, but after rave reviews last night (from my mother) I know it is ready for the world to taste!
Tags: butternut squash, eggs, pecans, rice milk, rosemary
Posted in alternative grain, dairy free, entree, gluten-free, indulgent, vegetarian, wheat-free | 2 Comments »
Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Monday, November 16th, 2009
Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Stress has gotten the better of me. Big changes are coming, the unknown is all around me, and overwhelm seems to be a common term in my vocabulary these days.
I find in situations like these, when my emotions get the better of me, my cravings for all sorts of foods come alive. Isn’t it convenient that when we are stressed and overwhelmed, we often do not have the time to cook healthy meals and provide balanced nourishment for ourselves?
Well I have been quite aware of my cravings lately and successfully resisted bringing home a pint of ice cream last night, but I did get some supplies from Trader Joe’s and the local health food store so that I would be able to make some yummy gluten-free cookies for myself. If I am going to indulge, I prefer to indulge knowing that my treats were made with quality ingredients and love.
I decided to take my Key West Cookie Creation recipe and try a new spin. I love these cookies and vary the recipe often, but this time I was inspired to try ground pecans as the flour! Wow! They were great. I don’t think they are going to last long, which is good because I look forward to making them again to fine-tune the recipe. They need a little more grip, but otherwise are absolutely delicious. If you try out the recipe, be sure to let me know what you think.
Tags: agave, almond butter, apple sauce, chocolate, oats, pecans
Posted in cookies, dessert, egg-free, gluten-free, indulgent, vegetarian, wheat-free | 3 Comments »