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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Wake me up, I must be dreaming... Keto Bagels


Delicious, chewy, toasted to perfection outer crunch, flavorful, no guilt 
low carb KETO BAGELS. Let's just say...YUM.

What I absolutely love about these ketogenic bagels is that they are so simple to throw together, just a few simple ingredients swirled together create an outstandingly flavorful bagel.  The crunchy texture leaves you wondering if it is actually a low carb / keto recipe?  No worries, when you see the list of ingredients on the recipe you will have no doubts AND when you taste the final product you may just scream at the top of your lungs... "Wake me up, I must be dreaming!" 


INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup                  coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 
  • 2 oz                          cubed cream cheese 
  • 2 large beaten eggs
  •  Everything but the Bagel - sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper 
or use stoneware greased with coconut oil.

2. Stir together the almond flour, coconut flour and baking powder. Set to the side.

3. Combine the shredded mozzarella and cubed cream cheese in a large bowl. 

4. Microwave for 2 minutes, stop and stir halfway through. Stir briskly & thoroughly 
once completed.

5. Stir the flour mixture and the eggs into the melted cheese mixture.

6. Knead with your hands until a soft dough forms. The dough will be very sticky, 
but just keep kneading. If the dough becomes too firm before fully mixed, 
or is too difficult to mix, you can microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften it.

7. Divide the dough into 6 parts. Form a long log with each part, then press the 
ends together to make a bagel shape on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the 
remaining dough. 

8. If using the delicious sesame seeds, sprinkle them over the bagels and gently 
press into the dough.

Bake for approx. 12 minutes, until the bagels are golden and firm. Serve warm or 
toast just before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g43%
Total Carbohydrates 8g3%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 1g
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A9%
Calcium42%
Iron9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Net carbs each: 5g - or can make smaller bagels to lower net carbs. 

Topping the bagels with these delicious sprinkles takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness. 


 My family,  keto eaters (or the carb inhaling others) all gobble these down in no time. 
If you are looking for something that is delicious, crunchy-chewy as close as you can get bagel-licious than this is the recipe for you. When you bite into this you simply will not believe it is low carb. Who knew gluten free could be so delish. Kid you not.



Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Making a Custom Gingerbread House from Scratch: Elf Movie Theme

If you have been around this blog very long, you have heard about our wacky group of moms and kids that get together once a week at our Homeschool Co-op. At the end of each quarter our motley crew has a celebration of sorts. The themes have a wide range from crazy to cozy but all manage to stay grounded in the element of a rootin' good time.  You may recall last year a couple friends joined me in planning the Redneck Hootenanny end of quarter party {that has since become the #1 blog post favorite}. This year it was a Christmas Party Extravaganza - gingerbread house contest, gift exchange and good grub included! SO.MUCH.FUN.

Well, give us a craft challenge and we will jiggety jump. It had been two years since our last gingerbread creation and we needed some inspiration to get our creative juices flowing freely. A suggestion of all thing ELF was made by the dear hub and we were bursting with ideas. 

First, we needed to create a model of what we would be building. I grabbed an old, used (yes Mr. Postman,,, I didn't break a federal law... it was used and headed to recycling) box and formed the buildings and a liner to fit within my tray base. The kids and I talked about where things should go and what parts of the movie we felt was most important to present in the small space we were limited with. I drew a very primitive plot plan.

Next we whipped up the gingerbread dough. I wanted to make a gingerbread that would be hard enough for the buildings but yummy enough to eat the scraps. I decided on a recipe that was once used (may still be) at the White House. Here is the recipe for the White House Gingerbread Recipe.

It was originally published in Mailbox News (a cake decorating magazine), and is the actual White House gingerbread house recipe used by then White House Pastry Chef Hans Raffert.
We rolled out the dough and disassembled our cardboard to use as patterns. Baked them - and trimmed to sharp edges while the building pieces were still on the baking pan (before they had a chance to cool). 

Turned out great! 


Then it came time to figure out the glue. I decided to go with the basic royal icing recipe that comes on the Wilton's Meringue Powder tub. I made a double batch.


Got my pastry tubes filled with the proper decorator tips and we got to work assembling.  Then, we let the building set for a day before embellishing with sweet goodness.


Needless to say - we finished so far ahead of time, we just kept adding more day, by day. The signage ended up being my favorite addition.

As we probably all know, Elf starts at the North Pole and passes Narwhal on his way to the Candy Cane Forest, on to the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gumdrops and through the Lincoln Tunnel. Arriving in New York he seeks his Dad out at Gimbels Dept. Store, Spins in the rotating doors (different building but we added it to Gimbels) and discovers the Worlds Best Cup of Coffee.  His route was marked by some sweet tart candy stepping stones throughout the whole scene we created.

We had such a blast! Everyone was able to contribute and feel proud with the end result of our combined efforts. The great news is we have a month to appreciate this labor of love.

Oh, and we did win the competition. ;)


I wish I would have thought of doing this last year for our Family Christmas Countdown Party Series: Elf Movie Night! 


 -Simply Sublime

Friday, March 14, 2014

St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Traditional Irish Recipe Ideas

Having a dear hub belonging to the  Ryan Clan, and some Irish in me' lines as well, I have spent quite a bit o' time over the years seeking out some traditional Irish grub. Ya know, the kind that leaves my man talking with an Irish accent at the end of the meal. Haha. 

With St. Patrick's Day just a couple days out I know you all are dying to get your hands on some great recipes. I have posted some photos and links to quite a few traditional Irish recipes below. Some we have tried and some are on our list to-do. Let me know if you have any other Irish recipe favorites that should have made the cut.

BREAKFAST:

Irish Scones
{Source: Sheknows.com}


Scotch egg with cheese, onions and English mustard
{Source: Jamioliver.com}


{Source: Sheeatslikeagirl.com}
This one is pretty much a must-have. There are different versions but if you want to experience traditional, this needs to be on your plate. 



{Source: Irishabroad.com}


Deluxe Corned Beef Hash Recipe
{source:allrecipes.com}


LUNCH:

Green Cheese Sandwiches
{Source:ivillage.com}
Fun for the kiddos


Ploughman's Lunch
{Source: foodnetwork.com} Ina Garten


DINNER:

Dublin Coddle - Irish Sausage, Bacon, Onion and Potato Hotpot. Photo by French Tart
{Source: Food.com}



Steak Guinness And Cheese Pie With A Puff Pastry Lid
{Source: JamieOliver.com}


homemade corned beef with vegetables
{Source: Delish.com}


SIDES:

\"The
{Source: irishcentral.com}
Traditional Potato Dish


{Source:Irishamericanmom.com}


Braised Red Cabbage
This is one of our family favorites. Our dear friends in England served us this when we were visiting ages ago.


Parsnip, potato & St Gall cheese gratin
{Source: bbcgoodfood.com}


{Source: couldntaskformore.com}
This is a recipe on one of my Besties Blogs. She is a fabulous Foodie!


DESSERT:

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{Source:homeiswheretheboatis.com}


{Source: europiancuisines.com}



Four Green Fields Caramel Sauce
{Source: ivillage.com}


Yellowman
{Source: eatlikeagirl.com}
A crisp, honeycombed toffee was served as a treat at Irish Fairs.


,Top these Guinness-spiked sweet treats with Irish cream liqueur icing.
{Source: foodnetwork.co.uk}


Okay this next recipe may not be completely traditional but they are so stinkin' cute!
Shamrock Sweets: 10 Irish Desserts for St. Patrick's Day
{Source: ivillage.com}

BEVERAGES:

Make green beer without artificial colors
{Source:organicauthority.com}
Make it green the natural way without food dye.



Irish Coffee
{Source: goodfoodireland.ie}


Now, that is an Irish feast! You may need to pick and choose - or plan
 a week to celebrate the luck-o-the-Irish. 

Happy Cooking!


Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Free GF (Gluten Free) Cookbook. CHECK.IT.OUT!


Check out this free Coconut Flour cookbook on Amazon. Here!



Not sure how long it will last - so head on over and grab it while you can!