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.

Cheddar Onion Buscuits

One more post for tonight.  I am a recipe freak, I may have an addiction.  Is there a 12 step for this?

Ok, so you need a biscuit?  Try these:

Cheddar and Onion Biscuits

Cheddar & Onion Biscuits (makes 8)

*adapted from Satisfying Eats

• 1/4 cup very finely ground almonds
• 2 green/spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsps coconut flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 egg, cold
• 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 tbsps butter, softened

1. Heat a tbsp of butter in a small pot and add the garlic and onion. Fry gently for a few minutes then remove from heat and let cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almonds, coconut flour, salt, baking powder and cheeses. Stir well. Add the butter, sour cream, onions and the egg. Stir together until it forms a sticky batter.
3. Drop about a tbsp on a baking tray lined with grease proof paper until mixture is all used up (spacing them about 2 inches apart) and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

http://thingsmybellylikes.com/2013/11/04/cheddar-onion-biscuits/#more-7441

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

Cheesy Mixed Greens

I am trying to add a serving of veggies and/or fruit and a healthy dose of good fat to each meal.  I find that I am not hungry as often...that's a good thing.  I'm think I'm going to try this with just the spinach leaving out the kale and collard greens as I don't really like them but I do love spinach:)  Looks yummy to me!

Cheesy Mixed Greens (serves 2)

• 5 oz baby spinach leaves
• 2 large leaves curly kale, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 2 collard green leaves, de-stemmed and shredded
• 2 spring/green onions, finely chopped
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temp
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella

1. Combine the greens in a steamer and steam for minutes until wilted (if you don’t have a steamer, briefly saute in a frying pan). Transfer to a sieve and drain well (I put something heavy on them and leave for about 5 minutes to make sure the spinach in particular is entirely dry).
2. Mix the greens together with the cream cheese, sour cream, onion and garlic. Spoon into a small casserole dish.
3. Sprinkle over the mozzarella, bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes until brown on top. Serve immediately.

http://thingsmybellylikes.com/2013/11/22/cheesy-mixed-greens/#more-7562

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