Thursday, August 29, 2019

Rice & Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

Suggested Piece: 2 Qt. Saucepan/Small Skillet

Ingredients
2/3 c. quinoa
½ c. long grain brown rice
3-4 c. almond milk, unsweetened
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. honey
1 tbsp, + 1 tsp. unrefined organic brown sugar
1 ¼ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla extract, or more to taste
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Directions
Pour the quinoa & rice into saucepan. Level it out and place your index finger so that it is touching the surface of the rice. Add enough water so that it comes up to your first knuckle — use the crease on the palm-side of your finger. Cover with lid and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve™ clicks rapidly, then reduce heat to low for approximately 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile combine almond milk, chia seeds, honey, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice in separate bowl; allowing chia seeds to expand in milk mixture. Stir in milk mixture with cooked quinoa and brown rice. Serve immediately! 

Stone Fruit Crisp

Suggested Piece: 12” Chef Gourmet Skillet

Ingredients
6 c. *peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, etc.
½ tsp. orange zest
1 tsp. cinnamon
1-2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 ½ c. oats
1 ½ c. ground almonds or ground flour
½ c. sliced almonds (opt.)
½ c. **sunflower seeds, chopped
¾ c. natural unrefined organic brown sugar
6 tbsp organic butter or coconut oil, melted

Directions
Combine sliced fruits, orange zest, ground cinnamon and sugar in bowl and stir to combine.
Place fruit mixture in skillet and set aside. For topping, place oats, almond flour, sunflower seeds, sugar and butter in bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Place topping over fruit mixture to cover fruit in skillet. Place skillet on stove, turn heat to medium and cover with the 12" Electric Skillet cover. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes or until fruit inside softens and get bubbly. When ready to serve, remove handles and place gourmet skillet in 375°F/190°C oven and cook, uncovered for 10 minutes until top becomes golden and crispy. Serve crisp warm.

Tips: Top warm crisp with ice cream or other topping of choice. Adjust sweetener in fruit mixture according to sweetness of fruits being used. Bake this Stone Fruit Crisp recipe ahead of time, then reheat in the oven and crisp up the top right before serving.  

*Use juicy stone fruits: peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and others should be available in your local markets and farms for this tasty warm sweet treat.

**Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of protein, calcium and iron. 


Sweet Corn & Cheddar Pancakes

Suggested Piece: 11” Square Griddle

Ingredients
1 c. gluten free pancake mix
2 eggs
2 c. corn, cut off the cob (2-3 ears)
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. cumin
3 scallions, finely chopped
½ c. milk or dairy-free alternative
½ c. cheddar cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Preheat griddle over medium heat. When several drops of water sprinkled on griddle skitter and dissipate, pour a few tablespoons of pancake mixture onto griddle for each pancake; do not overcrowd. Cook pancakes for about 2 minutes, or until bubbles begin to form on the edges, and they can easily be flipped over with metal turner. Cook pancakes for 2 more minutes on other side until golden brown.
Continue cooking remaining batter. Serve pancakes warm, or at room temperature, as they are or topped with chopped seasoned tomato, salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream.


Lemon Butter Shrimp and Zoodles

Suggested Piece: 10" Deep Skillet with Utility Rack Ingredients 12 large shrimp 1 lemon 2-4 tbsp butter 2-3 zucchini (#3 cone) F...