Open faced sandwiches feel more like lunch, put a poached egg on top and they feel like breakfast. But we had these for dinner. They created a completely balanced meal with carbs, vegetables and protein. They're also quick to make and look pretty. This is not a low Fodmap recipe. Feta Cheese, Arugula and Poached Egg Open Sandwich Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Ingredients Slices of rye or sourdough bread A packet of arugula Alfalfa sprouts Can of corn Olive oil Lemon juice Salt & pepper One egg for each sandwich Feta cheese Grated Parmesan Dried thyme A chilli - sliced finely Paprika Method Toast or grill the bread. Crumble the feta and mix with the Parmesan, thyme and a little lemon juice. Dress the arugula and sprouts with oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Poach the eggs. Assemble the sandwiches. First the salad mix, then the cheese mix, then the corn and the egg. Season the egg and sprinkle with paprika and the red chillies. 3.2.2807 … [Read more...] about Feta Cheese, Arugula and Poached Egg Open Sandwich
Hummingbird Cupcakes – Weekend Baking
Until the other day, I had never heard of hummingbird cake and now I see it all over the internet. It's weird how that happens. Anyway, the weekend is when I have time to bake and it was the turn of hummingbird cupcakes but I might give them a rest after this lot. I have done enough different cupcakes for a while and there are so many other types of baking to explore. This recipe is a traditional recipe of the southern states of the USA and I found it here. [print_this] Hummingbird Cupcakes 12 big cupcakes Ingredients: 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 & 1/3 cups mashed banana (2 to 3 large bananas) 2/3 cup crushed pineapple, drained 2/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 2/3 cup shredded coconut 1 & 1/3 cups granulated sugar 165g unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 2 eggs Icing: 340g cream cheese ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 … [Read more...] about Hummingbird Cupcakes – Weekend Baking
Banana Pecan Granola Bars
My last attempt at Granola bars was less than stellar. They were certainly palatable but quite crumbly and they didn't have enough fruit to make them sweet enough. These ones I made today are quite a different story. They have no added sugar and are sweet and totally delicious. These have it all - they are healthy and so moreish (is that a word? - it looks weird) that you will have more than one. I found this recipe here. This is not a low Fodmap recipe. 4.0 from 1 reviews Banana Pecan Granola Bars Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Ingredients 1½ cups regular rolled oats 1 cup coconut flakes ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon allspice ½ cup pecan nuts, chopped 1 cup dried fruit 3 ripe bananas, mashed ¼ cup canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Method Preheat oven to 175C. Line baking sheet with baking paper. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, pecan nuts and coconut flakes. Stir in allspice and cinnamon. Add … [Read more...] about Banana Pecan Granola Bars
Santa Fe Chicken Burritos
We visited Santa Fe some years ago when we discovered one of Adriano's relatives lived there. The altitude was high and the air dry so I had a headache for the duration, unfortunately, but we had a wonderful time staying with a generous couple and soaked up the atmosphere of a place seeped in history and with a very distinct culture and traditions. This recipe which I found at dainty-chef.com, reminds me of that time spent there in New Mexico. This is not a low Fodmap recipe. Sante Fe Chicken Salad Ingredients: For the Chicken Salad: 2/3 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1 - 2 tablespoon chopped coriander 2 – 3 spring onions, sliced thin 1 stalk celery, diced 2 cups poached, diced or shredded chicken 2/3 cup black beans 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper 1/3 cup corn kernels For the Wraps: Burrito sized tortillas Salad greens or baby spinach Avocado … [Read more...] about Santa Fe Chicken Burritos
Caramelized Onion & Vegetable Tart
When I visited Stirling with my family on a road trip around England, Scotland and Wales, we dined at a small restaurant on a back street and I had a totally delicious caramelized onion tart and I have never forgotten it. The tart I made tonight was different but just as good. The flavours are excellent. I adapted it from a recipe I found at My Tasty Curry. This is not a low Fodmap recipe. Caramelized Onion & Vegetable Tart Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Ingredients Frozen sheets of puff pastry Mushrooms - chopped Yellow bell pepper - chopped Cottage cheese 2 tomatoes 2 onions sliced salt & pepper 1 red chilli - sliced thinly 1 clove of garlic sliced 1 tbsp of tomato chutney Olive oil Parmesan Method Defrost three or four sheets of pastry - each one makes a tart. Cook the onions in oil and salt until caramelised. Add all the vegetables, seasoning and the cottage cheese and cook a few minutes to wilt the vegetables. Pile the vegetable mixture onto a sheet … [Read more...] about Caramelized Onion & Vegetable Tart
Chilli Sauce Hamburgers
Salad last night so hamburgers tonight - got to balance life out a little. Not that these could be categorized as unhealthy. I even made my own beef patties so I know what is in them. I did stack them a little high with goodies and it was a struggle to get my mouth around the whole burger, but it was worth it for the great flavour. This recipe is not low Fodmap. Chilli Sauce Hamburgers Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Ingredients 500g mince meat Cumin seeds Salt & pepper Edam cheese, sliced Avocado sliced Tomatoes sliced Alfalfa Sprouts Onions sliced Lettuce Burger buns Hummus Chilli sauce Plain yoghurt Method Mix the mince with cumin seeds, salt & pepper, form into patties and fry in a little oil. Fry onions slowly in a little olive oil until caramelised. When the patties are almost done, top them with a slice of cheese so that it melts. Mix the chilli sauce with the yoghurt to create the burger sauce. Toast the buns under the grill in the oven. Spread the … [Read more...] about Chilli Sauce Hamburgers
