My Favourite Chocolate Cake

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook Recipe

Page #84

2 cups blanched almond flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup agave nectar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract 

 

 For more details go to: 

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/books/promos/Chocolate_Cake.pdf

Green Beans with Feta topping

Wait its healthy and tastes great?

Yes indeed, a must try and a great side dish for steak, chicken or fish.

Ingredients

1

lb fresh green beans, trimmed

2

tablespoons vegetable or olive oil

1

tablespoon tarragon vinegar

2

tablespoons chopped red onion

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2

cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)

 

 Cooking Steps

• In 6-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water and beans to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• In large bowl, place beans. Add remaining ingredients except feta cheese; toss to coat.
• Top with feta cheese; serve warm.

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/green-beans-with-feta/c96e82ae-0800-4359-a423-dbf94309c68e 

Loaded au Gratin Potato

These potatoes are a must try!!
So delicious and prepared in less the 2 hours.

Ingredients

1

box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker® au gratin potatoes

2

cups boiling water

1

cup half-and-half

2

tablespoons margarine or butter

6

slices bacon, cooked, crumbled

1

cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

1/4

cup sliced green onions (4 medium)

1/4

tsp coarse ground black pepper 

 

              Topping

1/2

cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs

2

tablespoons butter, melted

1

tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

 

 

•   Heat oven to 400°F.
•   In 2-quart casserole, mix Potatoes, Sauce Mix, boiling water, half-and-half and butter. Stir in remaining potato ingredients. Bake uncovered 35 minutes.
•   In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake 8 minutes longer or until topping is golden. Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands). 

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/loaded-au-gratin-potatoes/0dc105f9-1135-4d29-b89c-515dc393b9d3 

Hope you enjoy, 

This would be great for Easter Weekend with the family.

Surprise them with your cooking skills. 

 

 

 

Recipes Guide

I have linked in 5 of the cook books that I currently use when I don't create from scratch. They are all reasonably priced and will keep you on your game in the kitchen. Please take some time to read through and let me know what you would like to see in the future.

1. http://www.outofthefryingpan.com/cookbooks/frugal.gourmet.shtml 
2. http://www.outofthefryingpan.com/cookbooks/look.and.cook.chicken.shtml 
3. http://www.outofthefryingpan.com/cookbooks/street.food.shtml 
4. http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2011/11/30/dining/30COOKBKSUB-INLINE5.html 
5.  http://www.soupsisters.org/cookbook.php

Check out all the links for the cook books that work for me. Great prices and exceptional recipes.


Cheers,



Chef Mac F.

Grilled Cheese Supreme

The Grilled Cheese Supreme is an easy to prepare, full of protein and overall great tasting sandwich. Not to mention, it is made in minutes...
It is a simple snack or meal with using only a few ingredients.
The meal can be changed according to your preferences but this is a very yummy choice for a sweet and elaborate treat.

Needed:
Handful of Cranberries (per sandwich)
Brie Cheese (sliced thin)
Two Pieces of bread (per sandwich)
Non-Stick Frying Pan (Microwave works but doesn't taste quite the same)
Spatula

 The finished product will look something like this...

Enjoy hope everything turns out great for you.

Cheers,

Chef Mac F.

Irresistible Omelet

Irresistible Omelet

• An omelet is easy to prepare and a very healthy choice. 

• Mix 2 eggs in a bowl and add a little milk, cheese, peppers, diced tomatoes, diced mushrooms and anything else you want. 

• Mix all the ingredients together in the bowl, while the pan is heating up to 300 degrees. 

• Drizzle oil into the pan and then pour the eggs and mixture into the pan. 

• Cook the mixture on until it is not runny. 

• Fold the egg mixture over half-way and the cook for 2 minutes more on each side.

• Add some sea salt on top and there you will have the perfect omelet. 

• To top off your healthy choice breakfast, slice a whole orange and lay on the side of the plate next to the omelet.  

Pancakes

For the morning to be truly special, Pancakes must be made!

To give a little sweet to your breakfast, add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut.
All you will need is:

• 3 Cups White Flour
• 2 Cups Water (Milk to be thicker)
• 2 Eggs
• 2 TBSP Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut (Optional)
• Maple Syrup
• Beater 
• Large Bowl
• Pan
• Stove
• Flipper 

Steps to a great breakfast:

1. Pour all the ingredients into the large bowl
2. Beat on level high for 2 minutes and then 1 minute on medium. (or until no chunks)
3. Heat pan to 275 degrees and pour 1tbsp of olive oil to grease the pan
4. Once the pan is heated up, pour 1/2 cup batter into the pan 
5. Cook until golden brown on each side
6. Pour on the maple syrup and its ready to serve