Garlic Butter

Made this one tonight, it was really good.  Husband says that it could of used a little more garlic but I thought it was just fine.

Garlic Butter
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/garlic-butter/?scale=8&ismetric=0

Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt

• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground paprika

Directions

NOTE: Recipe directions are for the original serving size of 16 so to make 16, you must double this.

1. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic and parmesan cheese. Season with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and paprika. Mix until smooth.

Jalapeno & Garbanzo Burgers

This sounds yummy and I have to find a good use for those garbanzo's other than hummus.  This is worth a try.

Jalapeno & Garbanzo Burgers

Jalapeno & Garbanzo Burgers (makes 4)

• 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
• 1 large jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 spring/green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp mayo
• 2 tbsps lime juice

1. Mash the beans until a smooth paste and season well with sea salt and black pepper.
2. Stir in the other ingredients then move the mixture to the fridge to chill for 20 minutes.
3. Scoop out a small handful, roll into a ball then flatten to make a burger. Repeat until the mixture is all used up (this got me 4 burgers).
4. Grill/broil for 20 minutes, turning halfway through so each side browns.

http://thingsmybellylikes.com/2013/11/08/jalapeno-garbanzo-burgers/#more-6549

Deviled Eggs with avocado (No Mayo)

I'm hungry for eggs!  I'd like to have regular deviled eggs but this sounds intriguing:

Deviled Eggs (makes 8 servings)

• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1 spring/green onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• dash of paprika
• sea salt and black pepper, to season

1. Boil the eggs for 6-7 minutes until hard. Immerse in cold water and let rest for a minute. Gently peel and slice horizontally.
2. Using a tsp, carefully scoop out the yolks into a mixing bowl. Set aside the empty egg whites.
3. Add the avocado, cumin, lemon juice, garlic and onion to the yolks and mash well until combined. Season generously and stir once more.
4. Scoop a tsp into each egg orifice (there’a sentence I never thought I’d type), and finish by lightly sprinkling each egg with paprika.

http://thingsmybellylikes.com/2013/12/16/christmas-devilled-eggs/#more-7844

Sweet Potato Falafel

Sweet Potato Falafel (makes 5)

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 spring/green onions, chopped finely
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander/cilantro leaf, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut flour, sieved
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 red chili, de-seeded and finely sliced (keep the seeds if you like your falafel spicy)
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

1. Place the sweet potato in a pot of water. Cover, bring to a boil and let simmer for 25-30 minutes until soft.
2. Drain the potato, season well and mash vigorously to a smooth mash.
3. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Scoop a generous tbsp of the mash and form into a patty shape. Place in the frying pan and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until brown. Repeat until the mash is used up.

http://thingsmybellylikes.com/2013/10/21/sweet-potato-falafel/

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Can you tell I have a severe sweet tooth going on?

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

 

Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Author:GI 365

Serves:1½ cups

Ingredients

• 2 avocados, pitted and peeled
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup honey or ½ cup Grade A maple syrup
• 2 Tablespoons cacao butter, melted

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor fitted with the chopping blade.
2. Process until smooth, scraping down a couple of times.
3. Frost your cookies, cake, or simply eat by the spoonful!

Read more:Chocolate Fudge Frosting - Food | GI 365 Gourmet InnovationsGI 365http://gi365.info/food/chocolate-fudge-frosting/#ixzz2pCMEPVyu

Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel No-Bake Cookies

No bake snack, looks and sounds delish.

Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel No-Bake Cookies

 

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Author:GI 365

Serves:15 cookies

Ingredients

• 1½ cups coconut sugar
• ½ cup coconut oil
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ Teaspoon sea salt
• 2½ cups finely shredded coconut
• 1 cup big flake coconut
• ⅔ cup dark chocolate chunks or chocolate chips (I used 80% dark chocolate)
• Optional: ½ cup almond or cashew butter
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Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the coconut sugar, coconut oil, and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, and boil for 2-3 minutes until the caramel thickens, stirring constantly to keep the caramel from sticking.
2. Remove the caramel from the heat and add the vanilla, sea salt, and coconut. Stir to combine. If you’re using the almond or cashew butter, mix it in thoroughly. Finally, add the chocolate chunks and combine, stirring as little as possible to keep the chunks intact.
3. Portion the cookie on a parchment lined baking sheet and let cool. This version of no-bakes takes a full 3-4 hours to fully set up, but you don’t have to wait that long because they’re really good warm and gooey.

Notes

To keep this recipe 100% dairy free and vegan, be sure to use a chocolate that is dairy free.

Courtesy: http://gi365.info/food/chocolate-chunk-salted-caramel-no-bake-cookies/