Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Saturday, 7 April 2012

Naughty Fruit Tarts -- Passover extravaganza











If you are naughty this may be the recipe for you. It's passover, and we're doing our usually potluck style family dinner where everyone brings something and no one leaves empty handed -- or empty bellied. If you've never been to a passover dinner you may not realize the extent of the eating. Believe me when I tell you -- it is extensive ...

I generally like to trot out something special for passover desserts -- seems like a fun time to experiment. So, I've settled on these naughty little fruit tarts. The nectarines looked nice, but I think plum would have rocked, too. 


ingredients for the crust:

2 cups blanched almond meal
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup coconut sugar
3 tsp cinnamon (I used 1 tsp each of korintje, saigon, and ceylon)
1 tsp ground vanilla bean
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp water




directions for crust:

1. combine the ingredients for the crust
2. scoop the mixture evenly into 24 small tart cups  (I use the silicone muffin cups)
3. press very firmly into individual tart cups
4. bake at 345 for 20 minutes, until the crust are nice and toasty


ingredients for filling:

6 nectarines, cut into pieces
pinch sea salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tbsp arrowroot powder

1/4 cup blueberries (I used frozen) -- optional. I did this purely for visual appeal


directions for filling:

1. toss the nectarine pieces with sea salt, lemon juice, and honey
2. add the arrowroot powder and stir well
3. add the frozen blueberries (still frozen) if using and toss well

directions for combining the two:

1. spoon the filling evenly into all the muffin cups, drizzling any remaining liquid over each tart
2. bake at 345 for 45 minutes
3. cool and then chill
4. remove the tarts from cups before serving

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