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Candied Espresso Walnuts
From Epicurious
Ingredients:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely ground espresso coffee beans
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 large egg white
4 cups walnut halves (about 12 ounces)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Whisk sugar and next 4 ingredients in small bowl.
Banana Walnut French Toast
Next time you want to whip up something healthy for breakfast try this recipe.
Serves: 4 - 6 Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 13 minutes
Ingredients:
4 large eggs, preferably organic, beaten
½ cup lowfat milk, preferably organic
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tbsp butter or oil (for skillet)
1 one-pound loaf of freshly-baked whole wheat bread from a local bakery
2 ripe bananas, preferably organic, sliced
¾ cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl and mix well.
Slice bread to medium thickness.
Copy Cat Recipe: Applebee's - White Chocolate Walnut Blondie
Doesn't this look delish??? Found at: www.cdkitchen.com
Ingredients:
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg -- beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Maple butter sauce:
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º.
Sift flour, add baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Roasted Wild Mushroom, Lentil and Walnut Pate
This is from Totally Dairy-Free Cooking by Louis Lanza and although I haven't actually tried it yet, it sounds delicious! I have enjoyed most of the recipes from this book, so I'll try it soon, but in the meantime, if anyone's brave enough to try it, be sure to let us know how it is! 3 cups cremini mushrooms 1 Tbs minced garlic 1 Tbs minced shallots 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar Salt and black pepper 1 cup green lentils 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tsp ground bay leaves 1 Tbs umeboshi plum paste (optional) http://www.simply-natural.biz/Mitoku-Ume-Paste.php 2 tsp barley miso 3 Tbs olive oil Toasted pita wedges, rice cakes, or Belgian endive, for serving Preheat oven to 350.Winter Walnuts and Dried Figs
Baciame, soy Italiana.
In winter, its been a tradition in my house (and at my grandparents) to grab some dried figs from the store and some whole walnuts. When you get home from school/work and before dinner, you just crack open some walnuts and enjoy a dried fig or five.
Creamy Banana Walnut Oatmeal
Makes 1 servings
Prep Time: 3 min
Cook Time: 3 min
Ingredients
1 cup fat free skim or 1% lowfat milk
2 packets instant oatmeal
1/2 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
In a small bowl, combine milk and packets of oatmeal; Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until steaming hot, but not boiling. Stir until creamy. Stir in mashed banana.
Cherry Walnut Granola
My boyfriend and I decided to try our hands at homemade granola as a holiday gift instead of baked goods or sweets. I was really happy with how it turned out; in fact, I'd like to make homemade granola more often.
We used rolled oats, dried cherries, coconut, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and other assorted ingredients.
Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Black Pepper
This weekend my friend April was having an appetizer potluck birthday party in the park. I wasn't sure what I was going to make, so I got up early and went to the farmer's market to see if I could find something that inspired me. I ended up getting sidetracked on my way to the market and ended up not having too much time.
Snack Attack: Nutty Craisin Cottage Cheese
If you're looking for a snack that'll fill you up, give you energy, and also satisfy your need for something creamy, crunchy, or sweet, then have I got the snack for you. It's made with only three ingredients, so it's super simple to whip up, and has become my new favorite afternoon snack.
To learn how this snack is made and find out how many calories and grams of protein it contains keep reading
Snack Attack: Nutty Craisin Cottage Cheese
If you're looking for a snack that'll fill you up, give you energy, and also satisfy your need for something creamy, crunchy, or sweet, then have I got the snack for you. It's made with only three ingredients, so it's super simple to whip up, and has become my new favorite afternoon snack.
To learn how this snack is made and find out how many calories and grams of protein it contains keep reading
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