Saturday, August 29, 2015

Pesto Pull-Apart Bread


Ingredients:
  • 1 can refrigerator biscuits, plain
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Preparations:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cut each biscuit into quarters. Place in a greased oven safe baking dish.
  3. Spread the pesto over the top of the biscuits, being sure to distribute evenly.
  4. Spread the shredded cheese on top of the biscuits and pesto. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and cheese begins to brown.

Coconut Curry



Ingredients:
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • A pinch of crushed pepper flakes
  • 2 cans (14 oz) light coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 roma tomato, diced
  • Lemon juice (optional)
  • For the Coconut Quinoa:
    • 1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk
    • 1 cup quinoa    
Preparations:
  1. If serving with coconut quinoa, begin by washing thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer. Add to a medium saucepan over medium heat and toast for 3 minutes. Add 1 can light coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is light, fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside until serving.
  2. In the meantime, heat a large pot to medium heat and add olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, carrot, sweet potato, bell pepper, and a pinch each salt and pepper and stir. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened – about 10 minutes.
  3. Add curry powder, pepper flakes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, another healthy pinch of salt and stir. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat slightly and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes. Sample a bit of the sweet potato. If it is fully cooked, continue to the next step. 
  4. Add the tomatoes and cook another 5 minutes.
  5. Serve over coconut quinoa with a bit of lemon juice.