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

Easy decision for Lunch on the go.

1. Spread the cream cheese on the toasted bagel. Layer the Cheddar cheese, pickle slices, carrot, and lettuce onto one half of the bagel, then top with the remaining bagel half. Cut the sandwich in half and wrap with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Rating 4.5 out of 5 this is sure to fill the empty stomach at work and leave you feeling superb for the rest of the afternoon.

Original recipe makes 1 sandwich Change Servings

• 1 tablespoon herb and garlic flavored cream cheese
• 1 multigrain bagel, split and toasted
• 2 thin slices Cheddar cheese

• 2 slices dill pickle
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1 leaf lettuce
  
  
  Allrecipes.com 

 

Perfect Crepes

The Perfect Breakfast before work

Thin and elegant crepes filled with a smooth, pureed nutrient-rich, low-fat yogurt, vanilla and honey mixture, and fresh sliced bananas. Yogurt contains lactose, but its live and active cultures help with digestion, making this recipe a friendly option for those who are lactose intolerant.
Keeping the calories low yet keeping the taste delicious. This signature dish is called Rich, Thin and Creamy.

 

1. Whisk together fat-free or low-fat lactose-free milk, flour, egg, egg whites and 1 tablespoon of honey in a medium bowl. Allow batter to rest 5 minutes at room temperature. Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter into skillet; quickly tilt and swirl batter to coat bottom of skillet. When crepe is lightly browned at edges, use a thin spatula to loosen and turn over. Cook turned crepe about 20 seconds or until lightly browned; slide onto plate to cool. Continue making crepes with remaining batter. To prevent sticking, place a piece of wax paper between each crepe.
2. Puree yogurt, vanilla and remaining honey in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add diced banana. Spread each crepe with about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture. Roll crepes into cylinders. Place 2 crepes on each serving plate and garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

I have made these numerous times and they are by far the best Crepes I have ever cooked-up.
 http://allrecipes.com/recipe/banana-and-yogurt-crepes/detail.aspx

Honey when will you be home?

Easy Guide to Happy Wives
The starting touch to master elegant, delicious and simple gourmet meals.

Hi everyone,

To start off I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to view my blog and believe it or not, this could save your relationship or atleast add some "flavour" to your night.

The first recipe we are going to work on is called;

"Honey" when will you be home?

Things that are needed to begin:

• Medium Sized Mixing Bowl
• Large Whisk
• Baking Sheet with Foil
• Stove

Ingredients that you will need:

• Juice and zest a large lemon (3 tablespoons juice)

• 3 tablespoons honey

• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin on (about 2-1/4 pounds)

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees line a baking sheet with foil. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and zest,1/2 cup of the olive oil honey, garlic, oregano. Place the chicken breasts in a glass dish that holds them snugly in a single layer and add the marinade. Plastic wrap and marinate for 45 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning over the chicken occasionally.
2. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Pat the chicken dry, season with salt and pepper and place, skin side down, in the skillet. Cook until the skin is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken, skin side up, to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.

Hope this meal is tasty and delicious. Keep coming back for more recipe's to help keep your wives Happy and Impressed.

Add questions and posts if I can help recommend and blog another recipe of your choice. Stay tuned for the weekly posts from Easy Guide to Happy Wives.

Chef,

M.Ferris