Spelt, Spelt, Spelt!

I have been working with Spelt flour quite a bit lately...so for the next few days I thought I would talk all things Spelt and bring some more yummy recipes to the table too...here's one to get us started-

Spelt Quick Bread

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

3 c. fresh milled spelt flour (sprouted is best)

4 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder

1 1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 1/2 c. filtered water

1/4 c. olive oil

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees

-Combine all ingredients until quick dough is formed

- Pour into oiled 4x8 loaf pan

-Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes

-Cool in the pan for 10 minutes

-Remove to a cooling rack and cool completely

Perfect for slicing for sandwiches or toast!

Stay tuned more to come!

South of the Border Gazpacho

From Kristi's Kitchen

Featured on Beyond Organic's Facebook page this week

 

http://www.facebook.com/LiveBeyondOrganic

Ingredients:

3 c. spring mix

1/2 bunch cilantro

5 yellow mini sweet peppers

5 red or orange mini sweet peppers

1 large handful grape or cherry tomatoes

1/2 large avocado

2 garlic cloves

Juice of 1 lime

2 cups filtered water

1 1/4 tsp. sea salt

Garnish/Add ins:

Radish, thinly julienned

Jalapeno, thinly sliced or diced

Cucumber, diced

Cilantro leaves

Directions:

-Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth

-Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until nice and chilled

-Garnish with the garnishes of your preference and enjoy

Makes about 2 quarts 

Sweet & Saucy Green Beans

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

2 lbs. fresh whole green beans, blanched
2 tbsp. organic butter
4 tbsp. raw coconut palm crystals
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 lb. nitrate-free turkey bacon ( I like Applegate Farms brand)

Directions:

-Blanch the green beans in boiling water -about 5 minutes
-Drain the beans into a colander
-Combine all ingredients in a sauce pot and toss to coat
-Cook, stirring occasionally until tender

These will be a perfect compliment to the Thanksgiving Turkey -So yummy!

Candied Jalapenos

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 pint jar La Costena brand pickled jalapenos -this brand is just pickled and nothing added

8 oz. crushed pineapple with juice

2-3 tbsp. organic raw honey OR coconut palm crystals (maybe a bit more for balance)

1/8 teaspoon turmeric

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon celery seed OR 2 tablespoons finely diced celery

1 teaspoon mustard seed OR 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions:

-Drain the peppers of their juice and dump into sauce pot

-Stir in pineapple, sweetener and spices

-Bring to a slow boil and simmer for 15 minutes

-Pour into sterilized mason jar, lid and store in refrigerator

If making multiple recipes, you can use traditional canning method and store jars in the pantry for up to a year

This is delicious as a chili garnish or poured over organic cream cheese and served with your favorite dipper - a perfect party appetizer and great for holiday gatherings!

SIDENOTE:  -you can pickle your own jalapenos... its simple to do -maybe that will be tomorrow's post...

Sesame Cucumber Salad

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced longways

1 1/2 tbsp. sea salt (maybe a bit more in the end to taste)

2 green onion

2 tbsp, rice vinegar

1 1/2 tsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp. raw organic honey -more to taste

1/8 tsp. cayenne -more to taste

1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Bragg's Liquid Amino (soy sauce substitute) to taste

May also add a sprinkling of garlic powder and/or ground ginger to taste (optional)

Directions:

-Combine salt and cucumber slices in a colander 

-Let them marinade for 1 hour

- Rinse and drain

- Combine remaining ingredients and toss together with drained cucumber

- Chill and serve

This is an ideal do the day before side...

Stir in some Miracle Noodles for a heartier side

Down Right Delicious Chili

From Kristi's Kitchen

Featured on Beyond Organic's Facebook page this week

 

http://www.facebook.com/LiveBeyondOrganic

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground Green Finished Beef

1/2 medium onion, diced

28 oz. of pureed tomatoes

14 oz. diced plum tomatoes

14 oz. cooked light kidney beans (optional)

4 oz. diced green chiles OR  Habenaro hot sauce to taste (I like about 5 dashes)

3 tbsp. coconut palm crystals

1 tbsp. chili powder

1 1/4 tsp. cumin powder

1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

3 1/2 tsp. sea salt + 1/4 tsp. to finish (if needed to taste)

A pinch of ground cinnamon (don't skip this - it's the secret ingredient)

Directions:

-Brown the beef and onions with spices in chili pot

-Add tomatoes, chiles and beans

-Stir in coconut palm crystals, cinnamon

-Simmer for 20 minutes

-Adjust seasoning to taste

-Garish with Really Raw Cheddar Cheese, chopped green onion and Plain Amasi (instead of sour cream)

DELICIOUS!

Cherry Vanilla Pudding Cake

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

2 1/2 c. almond flour

1/2 tsp + 1/8 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 c. raw coconut palm crystals

2 organic eggs

1/4 c. grapeseed oil OR organic butter, melted

1 tbsp. sugar free vanilla

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1/2 c. organic heavy cream

1/2 c. diced fresh or frozen dark cherries

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees

-Butter and Line (parchment paper) an 8" cake pan

-Combine wet and dry ingredients separately

-Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir in cherries

-Tap filled cake pan on the counter to release any air bubbles

-Bake for 27-30 minutes, until toothpick come out clean

-Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes

-Turn out onto serving plate and cool completely before icing

Cherry Cream Cheese Icing:

Ingredients:

4 oz. organic cream cheese, softened

3 tbsp, organic butter

1 1/2 tbsp, raw organic honey

1/8 tsp. sugar free vanilla

pinch of sea salt

2 tbsp, diced fresh or frozen dark cherries

Directions:

-Whip cream cheese and butter with hand mixer until smooth and creamy

-Add honey, vanilla and salt and continue whipping

-Fold in cherries and continue whipping until until well combined

-Set in refrigerator for 20 minutes to set up

-Ice the top of the cake with icing spachula

So Yummy!

Makes 10 small wedges or 10 cup cakes