Homemade by Leona

Instant Pot Coconut Yogurt

2017-05-27T08:34:00.001-04:00

Ingredients • 2 cans (1 L) coconut cream (or 1 L of the cream portion of the Aroy-D coconut milk ~about 3 cans worth) • 1 package yogurt starter with live cultures *note: this starter contains skim milk powder, so to be absolutely dairy free look for a vegan starter, like this brand* • 1 tbsp grass-fed gelatin • 3 half pint jars and lids • (optional) Whatever yogurt toppings you love Put the coconut cream into your Instant Pot liner, press "Yogurt", then "Adjust". This will bring it to a boil. When the readout switches to "Yogurt", remove the liner from the pot, turn off the Instant Pot. Let the now liquid coconut cream cool, either on the counter or fridge so the temperature drops to below 100F. This is an important step, too hot, and your yogurt won't culture and be tangy, you need the correct temperature so you don't kill the live cultures! Too cold, and they won't grow, so the 100F is important. Once the coconut milk is the right temperature, whisk in the starter a little at a time, no lumps. You want it nice and smooth. Press the "Yogurt" button and adjust the time, the longer you set the timer, the tangier it will be. 8 hours is just how I like it, I turn it on before bed, it's ready by morning! While it is still warm, whisk in the gelatin a little at a time, again you don't want clumps. Pour equally into the jars leaving room for the desired toppings, (you can put the topping on the bottom of course and pour the warm yogurt over top). Put on the lid and refrigerate 4-6 hours, it will set up to a thick tangy geek style coconut yogurt. Mix well before serving.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

2017-04-30T09:49:00.001-04:00

cream:
1 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar

add:
2 eggs
2tsp vanilla

Blend in blender to grind pecans and add to wet:
1 cup gluten free flour
1/2 tapioca starch
1 cup pecans
1 tsp x gum
1 1/2 baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Stir in:
3 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 chocolate chips

Form into balls
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes

Chovocado Pudding

2014-03-15T15:11:00.001-04:00

Chovocado Pudding
vegan, gluten-free
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup raw agave nectar
1/4 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peel and quarter a ripe avocado.

Apple Coffee Cake

2014-01-22T21:54:00.001-05:00

1 1/2 c. flour
2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. oil
1 1/2 c. chopped apples, raw

STREUSEL TOPPING:

1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Sift flour, measure and resift with baking powder, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Beat egg, milk and oil; pour into dry ingredients; then add apples and mix. Turn into a well greased 8 x 8-inch pan.

Mix together topping to make a crumbly mixture and sprinkle on top batter.

Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for approximately 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean.

Weed killer

2013-04-16T15:14:00.000-04:00

Dandelion Season ==>> NON-toxic Weed Killer Recipe ==>> Good to use in yards with Pets & Children roaming around 1/2 gallon of Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 c table salt 1/2 tsp Dawn liquid dish soap Mix above ingredients in a spray bottle. Spray weeds thoroughly. 1/2 gallon for around $6.40 Works better than Round Up - kills weeds on 1st application. The Dawn dish soap strips the weed of its protective oils so the vinegar can work with deadly force. Safe to use a yard used by pets

Old Fashioned Porridge Bread

2013-01-17T15:36:00.001-05:00

Pour 3 cups boiling water over 2cups Rolled Oats, 1/4C Margarine and stir until Marg. melts.
Let stand about 20min. stir occasionally.

Dissolve2tsp. Sugar in 1cup of lukewarm water & sprinkle in 4 1/2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
Let stand 10 min. stir with fork.

Stir in partially cooled Oat mixture 2/3cup Molasses, 2tsp Salt and cool until lukewarm.
Add Yeast to Oat mixture then stir.
Stir in 2 1/2cups of flour then add 5 to 6 cups more of flour or whatever you need until its kneaded and not sticky.
Let rise.
Put in pans let rise again.
Bake in 350 to 400 oven for 30 to 35 min.

Brownies

2012-07-09T10:12:00.001-04:00

Ingredients:
3/4 coco powder
3/4 cup organic coconut oil
1 cup agava
1/2 cup almond meal
1/4 cup brown rice flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 organic free-range eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon bourbon vanilla*

Optional:

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired
Dark chocolate chips for the top, if desired

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with foil and lightly oil the bottom.

Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat, gently stirring. (Or melt in a microwave safe measuring cup and stir together to combine.)

In a mixing bowl whisk together the brown sugar, almond meal, brown rice flour, fine sea salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center and add the beaten eggs, vanilla extract and melted dark chocolate mixture. Beat on low-medium for two minutes, until the batter begins to come together. At first it will seem thin, like cake batter, but keep beating until it thickens and becomes smooth and glossy.

If you are adding nuts, stir in the nuts by hand and spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Even out the batter with a silicone spatula.

Stud the top with some dark chocolate chips and press in slightly.

Bake in the center of a preheated 350ºF oven for 32 to 35 minutes, or until the brownies are set. The top will crack, like a flourless chocolate cake.

Cool on a wire rack; and remove the cooled brownies from the pan by gripping the foil edges and lifting the brownies out as a whole.

Chill for an hour before cutting.

White Bread / Rolls / Focaccia / Pizza Crust

2012-07-04T20:40:00.001-04:00

1 tbsp yeast
1 tsp sugar or honey
3/4 cup wrist temperature water

1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch
2 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinder vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 eggs

2-3 tbsp sweet rice flour

1. Proof yeast: In a small bowl place honey and wrist temperature water. Stir and sprinkle the yeast on top. Stir and let sit for about 10 minutes until a nice foam has developed on top.
2. Sift next 4 ingredience well.
3. In mixer combine vinegar, oil and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes or until batter is lighter in colour and smooth.
4. Grease and lightly flour (sweet rice) your baking pan.

Rolls: Drop dough in large tablespoons into greased /floured muffin tins.

Focaccia: 9 * 13 pan

Curried Quinoa

2012-06-14T21:06:00.001-04:00

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon chile powder
salt and pepper to taste

Added a can a chickpeas. Yummy!

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes; add quinoa and cook and stir until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
Pour broth into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add curry and chile powders; cover and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Chocolate Nutella Milk

2012-06-14T20:59:00.001-04:00

1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts (or raw) (Other nuts will work too.)
2 tsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
1/16 tsp salt
1/4 plus 1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup water or milk of choice (or more if a thinner drink is desired. This also gets much thicker as it sits in the fridge.)
sweetener to taste (such as stevia, sugar, maple syrup, or even a banana!)
Optional: roast hazelnuts 6-8 minutes at 400F. In a bowl, soak the nuts in water for at least 8 hours (or overnight), then drain. I didn’t bother to skin, but you can if desired. Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender (like a Vita-Mix), and blend thoroughly until super-smooth. If you have cheesecloth, I highly recommend pouring the milk through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. But if you don’t mind a gritty-textured drink, you can skip this step. Before serving, it’s best to fridge until chilled, as it will be hot from blending.

Dairy Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding

2012-03-31T16:37:00.001-04:00

I ate it all before I remembered to take a pic. Oops ...

1 cup almond milk
1 cup full fat coconut milk
1/3 cup agava
1/3 cup natural cocoa powder
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt

Combine all ingredience in sauce pan.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and stir until thick.
Pour into cups.
Refrigerate 4 hours.
Enjoy.

Gluten Free Bread

2012-03-03T09:08:00.001-05:00

This is sooooo yummy

Makes one loaf

1 1/2 cups sorghum flour
1 cup tapioca starch
1/2 cup millet flour
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1/ 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water (at 110 to 115ºF)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 organic free-range eggs.

Crock Pot Beans

2012-01-23T19:04:00.001-05:00

Molasses baked beans were once a common Saturday night meal in many Maritime homes. Economical, healthy and delicious, baked beans are perfect as a comfort food after a day of fresh winter air, or as a source of energy before a skiing or skating excursion. Beans are also an excellent source of protein. And if you really want a traditional maritime meal, serve your baked beans accompanied by piping hot home-baked biscuits... dripping with more molasses!

Equipment
Large pot - Slow cooker - Bowl

Ingredients
1 lb
dry white pea or navy beans
454 g
1
large onion, chopped
1
1 can (5.5 oz)
tomato paste
1 can (156 mL)
3/4 cup
ketchup
175 mL
3/4 cup
molasses
175 mL
2
garlic cloves, minced
2
1/4 cup
brown sugar, packed
60 mL
2 tsp
dry mustard
10 mL
1/2 tsp
salt
2 mL
1/2 tsp
black pepper
2 mL
* do not add extra molasses: it will make the beans hard instead of tender

Instructions
Rinse beans and soak overnight in water. Drain.

Place beans in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse beans.

Transfer the beans to a slow cooker and add enough water to completely cover them (about 6 cups). Set the temperature to LOW and cook, covered for 10 to 12 hours (or until skins split and beans are tender). Drain, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid.

In a separate bowl, combine onion, tomato paste, ketchup, molasses, garlic, sugar, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in reserved liquid and mix well.Pour over beans in slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.

Serves 4-6.

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Gluten Free English Muffins

2012-01-04T14:05:00.001-05:00

Butter 16 english muffin rings and place them on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle a little cornmeal inside the rings.

Combine dry ingredients:

2 cup sorghum flour
2 cup tapioca starch
1 cup millet flour
4 teaspoons xanthan gum
2 1/2 tsp salt

Proof your yeast.

3 cup water (110 to 115 degrees f)
1 tsp honey
5 tsp dry active yeast

Mix the warm water and honey. Add the yeast and stir. Set aside until the yeast begins to get poofy.

Add the proofed yeast and liquid into the dry ingredients.

Add:

8 tablespoons light olive oil
4 tablespoons honey
4 eggs

Mix thoroughly, spoon into tins and allow the dough to rest for a few minutes. Should double in height ... About 15 minutes.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes

Roasted Chestnuts

2011-12-31T19:37:00.001-05:00

This is Nathan's project. Rinse nuts, pat dry.

Cut X on flat side of nut with paring knife

Place X up in cookie sheet to prevent explosion while roasting!!!!

Bake at 400•C for 20-25mins, flip after 10 minutes.

Cool to touch, peel while warm, lightly salt and enjoy.

White Cake

2011-12-29T21:29:00.001-05:00

Great birthday cake with cherries on top. Yummy!

Could also make white cake with frosting.

2 cups brown rice flour
1 1/2 cups tapioca starch
1 cup corn starch
2 1/4 tsp xanthum gum
4 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups butter
1 1/2 cups maple syrup
9 eggs
2 1/4 tsp vanilla
3 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup milk substitute

Bake at 350 until ready.

Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins

2011-12-29T14:33:00.001-05:00

These are Owen's favorites. :)

3 c. oats
2 c. rice flour
1/2 c. tapioca starch
1 tsp. xanthum gum
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 c. applesauce
2 c. mashed ripe bananas
3 tbsp. coconut oil
4 eggs
1 1/3 c. maple syrup

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups. Combine oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda and xanthum gum. Add applesauce, bananas, milk, maple syrup, oil, and egg. Mix. Fill muffin cups almost full.
Bake 18 minutes.

Ginger Loaf/Muffins

2011-05-16T16:51:00.000-04:00

Ginger Loaf
3 cups sorghum flour
1 1/2 cups tapoica starch
2 tsp x gum
3 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp cinammon
1 cup butter
1/4 cup black strap malassas
4 eggs
1 cup agave syrup
rind from 1 orange
1/2 orange juice
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups pumpkin
1 tsp apple cider vingar
Bake at 350 for ...

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

2011-01-14T09:16:00.006-05:00

Servings: 24 cookies

Preheat the oven to 350

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon honey
2 eggs
1 cup buckwheatbuckwheat flour
1 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch
1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons rice milk
chocolate chips

1. Whisk together the flours, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, baking soda and sea salt in a big mixing bowl.

2. Beat the shortening, brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined. Add beaten eggs and beat to combine.

3. Add in the dry ingredients a little bit at a time and rice milk, beat to combine.

4. Add in the chocolate chips by hand.

5. Spoon dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.

6. Bake 10 minutes or until a light golden brown.

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Biscuits

2011-01-08T10:58:00.022-05:00

This is my all time favourite recipe ... and it is gluten free!! These beautiful moist biscuits are unbelievably delicious served warm with butter!! Yummy! Added bonus ... they are low in fat compared to your typical biscuits. They are a staple at our house!

Servings: 24
Preheat oven to 350.

Ingredients:

4 cup brown rice flour
1 cup gluten-free cornstarch
4 tsp gluten free baking powder
2 tsp xanthan gum
2 tsp baking soda
3 tsp salt
4 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup butter (chilled)
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
¼ cup rice or almond milk
3 1/2 cups cooked and pureed sweet potato
sweet rice (glutinous rice) flour to prevent sticking

Method:

1. Sift the dry ingredients together to add air – gluten free flours are not pre-sifted like wheat flours
2. Cut in butter with mixer or pastry blender until it resembles coarse meal.
3. Mix maple syrup, milk, sweet potato puree, apple cider vinegar and add it to the other ingredients.
4. Turn dough on a (sweet rice) floured surface and roll to 3/4 inch thickness using sweet rice flour to prevent sticking.
5. Cut biscuits with a biscuit-cutter and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. I use a tiny pizza sauce can with the top and bottom cut out .
7. If desired brush top with egg to for glossy top.
8. Place in preheated oven and cook until risen and slightly brown. 17 minutes in my convection oven.