Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Zuccini Bread

 **this recipe has already been adjusted so it is only mildly sweet and has extra veggies in it**

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar (originally 2)
  • 3 cups zuccini (originally 2)
  • 3/4 cup coconut oil (originally 1)
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:

(makes 2 loaves)
  • beat eggs till foamy
  • stir in sugar, zucchini, oil, and vanilla
  • gradually add dry ingredients and spices
  • stir in nuts
  • bake at 325 for 60-80 minutes
  • cool 10 min




Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos

  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion

  • 2 cloves (or more) garlic , optional

  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 2 Jalapeño or serrano peppers , stemmed, seeded and chopped (you can use whole for more heat if you want)

  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse well
  2. Cut the tomatillos in half and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Add a few garlic cloves in their skin (if using) Place under a broiler for about 5-7 minutes to lightly blacken the skins of the tomatillos.
  3. Place the cooked tomatillos, lime juice, onions, garlic (if using), cilantro, chili peppers in a blender or food processor and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed.
  4. Season to taste with salt.
  5. Cool in refrigerator.
  6. Serve with chips or as a salsa accompaniment to Mexican dishes.