Huminara Sauce

Posted on March 22, 2011 by kissmybroccoli

Hey guys! Hope you are all having a fantastic night. I loved reading all of your ideas for your own homemade peanut butters! I can’t wait to try out some of your combos!

Also, the recipe page got a majorly needed update last night. Feel free to take a gander! 😉

So I’m sure you’re looking at the title of this post and thinking…huma-wha?!

Please, let me enlighten you. You see, there once was a collection of white beans and chickpeas that didn’t make the final cut in the dessert hummus auditions. All those little beans dreamt that someday they would become a smooth and creamy hummus…and (on the other side of the refrigerator) there lived a container of tomato puree that envisioned a future as a perfectly seasoned marinara sauce.

*Insert lightbulb!*

I introduce to you huminara (hummus + marinara) sauce!

Huminara Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup white kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning {edited, originally typed 1 tablespoon…oops!}
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • salt to taste

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until creamy.
2. Enjoy as a pasta sauce, pizza sauce, dip for bread sticks, or on a spoon!

I made this from scratch and it was super easy, but for all my Sandra Lee lovers out there, you could always use pre-made hummus and marinara sauce. Which would be helpful if you do not own a food processor. Also, I think the addition of fresh basil would take this to a whole new level!

So what does one do with such a fabuloso creation? You make spaghetti of course!

 

Whole wheat linguine topped with” huminara” and freshly grated parmesan cheese served with a side of steamed broccoli sprinkled with Garlic Gold nuggets.

And FYI, it reheats very well…I had this for my lunch today and it was just as tasty as the day I made it!

Well, I’m off to finish up my Dexter oogling watching so I can get it back to Netflix before the craziness of the move sets in! 3 more days! Ahhhh!

What’s your favorite Italian dish?
I love manicotti…well, anything stuffed with mounds of cheese is alright in my book!  🙂

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Homemade Maple Cinnamon Peanut Butter

Posted on March 21, 2011 by kissmybroccoli

Hello peanut butter lovers! Thank you all for the comments on yesterdays postage…let me know if any of you try the pancakes, I’d love to hear what you think!

Today I had a craving, and since I listened to my craving yesterday and the results were “fruitful” (pun totally intended), I thought I’d do the same today.

Remember that tin of mix nuts I was grazing on the other day?

Well, this is what I was left with today…

That’s just (pea)nuts!

Now they’re naked nuts! 😯

Now they’re in the food processor…muhahahaha!

Now they look like mushy couscous…

Now they have friends…

And now they look like perfection!

Hmm, what to do…what to do…what to do…

Told ya that rubber spatula comes in handy! 😉

Maple Cinnamon Peanut Butter: (yields just over 1/2 cup)

  • 1 cup roasted and salted peanuts
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 tablespoon canola oil (without it, your peanut butter will not be creamy)

1. Process the peanuts in a food processor until smooth, occasionally scraping down the         sides.
2. Once mixture is smooth, add syrup, cinnamon, and oil and process just to combine.
3. Enjoy!

I made a small batch due to the amount of nuts I had on hand, but feel free to double the recipe for more peanut butter lovin’!

Well, I’m off to take my peanut-butterful belly to bed! Hope you guys have a great rest of the night…oh, and Happy First Day of Spring! Yay! 🙂

What would your homemade peanut butter have in it?

 

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Coconut Pancakes with Raspberry Maple Sauce

Posted on March 20, 2011 by kissmybroccoli

Good evening loves! Hope you are all having a marvelous Sunday! I figured I’d post a little earlier than usual since I can already tell that it is going to be an early night for me!

First and foremost…Happy Pancake Sunday!

You know what makes today even more special? It is officially the last Pancake Sunday in the old kitchen…if all goes well, next week, I’ll be pancake flippin in my BRAND NEW HOUSE!

Ok, so I’m starting to get a little anxious, but who can blame me? You saw the size of that kitchen! Oh, how I wish I could invite all of you guys over! We’d have a pancake FEAST for sure!

Anywho! I had a huge craving for coconut this morning…must’ve been the tropical protein ice cream before bed last night…so I tore through searched the cabinets, did a little thinking, and whipped up some of these:

Coconut Pancakes with Raspberry Maple Sauce: (serves 1)

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 chia egg (1 tablespoon chia seeds + 3 tablespoons warm water, allow to set)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (carton, not can)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

1. Combine flours and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
2. Combine chia egg, vanilla extract, and coconut milk in a separate bowl.
3. Mix wet and dry ingredients and then stir in shredded coconut.
4. Pour batter into greased non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook for about 6-7           minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides.

Raspberry Maple Sauce: (serves 2)

  • 1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (to thicken)

Combine raspberries, water, and syrup and cook over medium-high heat until slightly thickened. Stir in gum and set aside (sauce will thicken even more).

Don’t you just want to stick your finger in that sauce?

After breakfast, I got to work on packing up the kitch, where I was quickly reminded that I have a borderline obsession with cute plates, bowls, and mugs…ahem, box #5!

The kitchen is now officially a mess packed and it looks like I only lack a few odds and ends around the house (I’m trying my best not to pack anything I need for the week). The only thing that’s left is the dreaded task of hauling things down from the attic…which is on the agenda after finishing this post…oy!

Along with packing, I also changed my oil, did 3 loads of laundry, and cleaned the kitchen…TWICE! Hence the reason for the break right now!

As soon as I finish tackling the attic, I think I’m going to chill for the rest of the night and maybe do a little baking…it’s been a while since I’ve treated the guys at work! Plus, it gives me an excuse to make Caitlin’s Gluten Free Pumpkin Coconut Cookies!

I hope you all have a great rest of the night! Ciao for now! 😉

What have you been craving lately?

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