Oh My Goodness! When I saw this…. I had to share. It’s from the Food Network. Love the description: Not a pot pie, not a deep-dish pizza, this dish is its own tasty entity. Enjoy!
Lady E Cooper
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How to Eat an Avocado Seed
Among all the goodness within each avocado seed is said to be:
- 70% of the antioxidants found in the whole avocado, which help to regulate intestinal function
- More soluble fiber than most other rich sources
- Oils that increase the collagen in our skin, assisting with wrinkles and keeps our hair shiny
Unfortunately, though, it usually does end up in the garbage. It’s extremely bitter taste probably has a lot to do with that… but there’s so much benefit to be had by eating it, so it’s worth investigating how we might go about it.
Eating the avocado seed is not only a great way to get extra nutrients in to your diet, but also a great way to minimize waste – I love the idea of using more of a food in cooking than what gets thrown away!
Read more about how awesome the avocado seed is here.
Ok then… how on earth do I eat it?
The easiest way to eat the seed is to dehydrate it (to increase it’s shelf life), and then grind it in to a powder to be added to smoothies and juices.
That way, we can add lots of lovely strong flavors to mask the bitterness of the seed. Good choices to do this are tart berries, ginger and citrus.
How do I make the powder?
- Remove the seed as you normally would – tap a sharp knife into it, and twist.
- Rinse the seed, then place in an oven pan and dehydrate the seed at 120C for 1.5 – 2 hours.
- Once the seed has cooled to the touch, discard the dry outer skin. Then find the seam created by your knife when you removed your seed, and gently press your knife down in to it. The seed should pop into two halves. Be sure to spread your fingers on your free hand when you do this, in case the seed rolls.
- Using a sharp knife, dice the seed halves. Still ensure your fingers are kept away, just in case.
- Using a high powdered blender (a Vitamix is ideal), blitz the diced seed into a fine powder.
- Store in the fridge in an air tight container, and use a tablespoon at a time for your smoothies and juices.
Read the full article at: http://www.nourishmewhole.com/how-to-eat-an-avocado-seed/
RV Kitchen Appliances
RV Kitchen Appliances
Must Have List vs. Wish List
Equates to: 30 Amps vs. 50 Amps
How much electrical power is needed for those small appliances planned for your RV kitchen?
- Make two lists – Label one ‘Must Have’ and the other ‘Wish’ list. Coffee pot, crockpot, electric skillet, hand mixer, toaster – you’ll find these lists will add up quickly.
- Things to know – There are two measurements of power for RVs.
– 30 amps delivers 3600 watts of power
– 50 amps delivers 12,000 watts of power
3. Located on the back of each appliance is an electrical data plate. This information is telling us of the amount of power (electricity) required.
4. To measure the complete electrical requirement need’s for an RV – we will allocate watts for one air conditioner (2400 watts on startup) and the water heater element (1500 watts). Both of these appliances will cycle on and off which means the demand on the watts are not constant. Watts total – 3900.
When adding the watts needed from our lists, the 3600 watts of power given by a 30 amp power cord is depleted, even before getting started.
Ask yourself – What is my lifestyle? A minimalist will require less and the 30 amps could be sufficient. Are the ‘must have’ and ‘wish’ lists vital to you? 50 amps power is probably the way to go.
Your perfect RV kitchen should be able to handle the electrical power needs of your small appliance ‘must haves’ and ‘wish’ lists, so shop wise.
Jalapeno Corn Dip
I have served this recipe many times in my restaurant days. Now, it is served for just a few… gathered around the campfire …to a large potluck group – this recipe will always be…. a real crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (the real stuff)
- 1/2 cup salsa (or picante)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 14.5oz can sweet kernel corn, drained
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- Tortilla chips
Instructions:
Jalapeno Corn Dip
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for several hours to let flavors combine. Like a little less spice? Take out the jalapeno. Like a little more? Add more jalapeno and a spicier salsa! Serve with tortilla chips.
This recipe comes from: ShugarySweets.com
Reuben Sandwich Recipe
Let’s make GREAT Reuben sandwiches together!!
Photo Source – Google
This is my personal Reuben sandwich Recipe from the deli that I owned and still make them this way today. If you have a nice size flat solid surface griddle for your outside grill, that’s perfect! Or for inside – use an electric griddle.
- Reuben sandwiches are typically made with rye bread. I like to use the marble rye but you can use any type of bread you would like. (2 slices per sandwich)
- My favorite meats to use are: Thinly sliced Peppered pastrami and lean corned beef – Using one or both – using a ¼ to 1/3 lb per sandwich (I like piling the meats high!)
- American Swiss Cheese (2 slices per sandwich) Regular Swiss can be used, too.
- Sauerkraut -½ cup or a little more– the type of sauerkraut is going to be your personal choice. Mine is Bavarian which has a touch of sweetness with the tart and has caraway seeds. (Yummy!)
- My favorite dressing is Thousand Island dressing (if you like a little sweet) or Brown Spicy Mustard (if you like it on the tart side) each works well on the Reuben.
On a bigger sized (325 degree) hot griddle….brush with a light coat of oil of your choice (so nothing will stick). Visually, we are dividing the griddle in thirds. Making one sandwich at a time, place your sauerkraut on first one-third, meat(s) on the middle third and the 2 slices of rye bread on the outer third. Getting everything piping hot and your bread lightly toasted is our objected.
For assembly: lay a slice of cheese on one slice of grilled bread. Place your HOT sauerkraut down first (on top of the cheese) then add the dressing of choice (my dressings are kept in a squeeze bottle so I can easily apply). Next, add your HOT grilled meats, and then top with the remaining slice of cheese…then another slice of grilled bread. Leaving the sandwich on the grill a little longer, turning once…allows the cheese to melt into the meat(s) and sauerkraut. (This forces the moisture from the sauerkraut to stay inside the sandwich and away from the bread) This assembly will need to go fast…so be prepared. If you see your bread getting too dark then move it off to the side and assemble there…but put back on the grill when totally assembled to heat the cheese. Slice in half and serve. You will find that this is a tasty way to make Reuben sandwiches …and you will want to serve them often. Adds chips and a pickle spear and you have a great meal.
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