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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Quinoa Recipe with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Leeks and Slivered Almonds

 

Gluten free spring side dish of quinoa with Brussels sproutsThis elegant and easy grain dish is vegan and gluten-free. Plump golden raisins add a burst of sweetness. Slivered almonds add some crunch.

First- make your quinoa.

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water

Sea salt, to taste

Add the quinoa and water to a pot (or do it my way- in a rice cooker- here's how) and season with sea salt, to taste. Cover, bring to a boil, and cook the quinoa until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa can be fluffed with a fork.

Meanwhile- preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a roasting pan, combine:

1 leek, washed, trimmed, sliced
1 lb. Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed, halved (or quartered, if large)
1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds
1/4 cup golden raisins, packed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons golden balsamic vinegar
Sea salt, to taste
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried dill

To serve:

2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste

Toss the prepared Brussels sprouts, almonds, and golden raisins in the olive oil. Sprinkle with golden balsamic vinegar. Season with sea salt, minced garlic and dill; and toss to coat. Roast for roughly 20 to 25 minutes, stirring at least once, until the Brussels sprouts are tender, and browned a bit. Remove the pan from the oven. Add in the fluffed cooked quinoa and chopped parsley. Drizzle with fruity extra virgin olive oil, to taste. Add sea salt and ground pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine the roasted Brussels sprouts and hot cooked quinoa. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
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Source: glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com

Make Your Own Edible Easter Bunny!


Many years ago, I owned a candy store in a mall. It was a bulk type candy store 200+ bins of candy. It was pure fun. We sold balloons, beanie babies, hand made fudge, sugar-free chocolates and darling gifts. My kids were young at the time - but they still talk about the candy store. I can honestly say our dentist loved our family:) We used to make these white chocolate bunnies at the candy store and sell them at Easter.


Technically, I need to explain that I've used the term white chocolate but they're really white candy melts. White chocolate needs to have 20% cocoa butter to be real... I've included instructions on how to make these adorable bunnies. This mold was purchased at Concepts in Candy (Northridge, CA) many years ago. Fortunately, they still make the bunny mold : ) UPDATE: The molds are shipped out within 1 -2 days (ask to see if it can ship out the same day). They ship out of So California -shipping on the west coast is 2-3 days and the east coast is 4-5 days. Here are other bunny molds.

Step 1:
Melt candy melts (Wiltons or similar brand) in the microwave. Melt at 50% power. When chocolate melts, it is ideally a smooth mixture. However, if it comes in contact with water, it will "seize" or turn into a grainy, clumpy mess. If you melt the candy too long (overheated), it will be thick and lumpy.


Step 2: Spoon melted candy into mold. Be careful not to overfill the mold.


Step 3: Let mold sit until candy is solid and easily removable. You can place it in the fridge to hurry it along. Pop candy out of mold. If candy doesn't pop out easily, that means it's not ready.

Steps 4 & 5: Fill box with candy such as Jelly Belly Beans. Use Super Pearl Dust and brush on the entire bunny face with a make-up brush. Pearl dust is an edible sparkle powder. Pearl dust can be purchased at Michaels in the confectionery section. Purchase a make-up brush at the dollar store - obviously you don't use this for your make-up : ) Dip the make-up brush in the pearl dust tap off any excess and brush lightly on the bunny face (make sure there is no moisture on the bunny. I used a q-tip to place the cotton candy sparkle dust on the ears, cheek and nose. Handle the candy as little as possible. Glue (use melted candy) the candy flowers (jumbo daisy sprinkles) on between the ears.

ast step: Place paper shred in bag and bag the bunnies. Tie a fun ribbon on and voila! Adorable. Cuteness. Don't leave these in a warm car - they get soft quickly. Also, if you need to make a lot of them just make the bunny face (lid only). You'll save time and money and still give a cute gift. Great gifts for teachers, neighbors and my girls church leaders. Somehow, I don't think my teenage sons church leaders would be too interested....

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Wilton White Candy Melts Gourmet Imported White Chocolate Wafers Wilton Jumbo Daisies Sprinkles

White Candy Melts Gourmet Imported White Chocolate Wilton Jumbo Daisies Sprinkles


CUTE BUNNY LOLLY Easter Candy Mold chocolate 3 3/4" x 6" Cello Bags Cellophane Chocolate Candy Bags 100 Count Super Pearl 43-1101 Dust 2g
Easter Bunny Mold Cello Bags Cellophane Super Pearl 43-1101 Dust
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