Living Better Cafe is a food blog, for people who deal with food sensitivity. All the recipes are quick fix with a substitute ingredient. Its also about how to live inexpensively while staying on a budget... eating healthy can become expensive.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Doughnut pops
Serves: 8
1 tube biscuit dough
8 c. Vegetable oil
Semi sweet chocolate (melted)
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a wok on medium high heat until oil reaches 350. Oil should be at 1- to 1/2 inch deep.
Gently pat the dough out to evenly rounds, then cut out doughnut holes.
2. Place half of the doughnut holes and fry them until the bottoms turn golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, turn the doughnut holes and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
3. Remove from the wok, and places onto a paper towel- lined plate to cool.
Dip each doughnut hole into melted chocolate, then poke each with a lollipop stick.
4. Into a floral foam to suspend the doughnut pops until chocolate sets.
Freezes for 30 to 60 minutes or until they are from.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Key lime cookies
Serves:12 dozens
2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. Butter
1/3 c. Organic sugar
3/8 egg
3/8 egg yolks
1/2 c. Organic all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. Baking powder
1/8 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. Grated lime zest
Direction:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs until smooth. Add in lime juice, lime zest and stir.
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, blend into creamed mixture. Form dough to 1/2 inch balls, and lay them onto prepared cookie sheet.
3. Bake for 8- 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown, lay on a cooling rack to cool.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Cherry root beer smoothie
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
pineapple mango salsa
Serves: 8
1 1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 c. + 2 tsp. Shallots, Julienned
1/4 c. + 1 tsp. Chopped green pepper
1/4 c. + 1 tsp. Chopped red pepper
1/4 c. + 1 tsp. Chopped fresh mango
2 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. Chopped cherry tomatoes
1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
1 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. Minced fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp. Cumin
2 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. Fresh lime juice
Directions:
1. Mix the pineapples, shallots, green pepper, red pepper, mango, cherry tomatoes, habanero pepper, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice together in a bowl; and serve after 2 hours in refrigerator.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Breakfast sandwich
* Note: great for leftover pancakes
Serves: 1
2 pancakes *
3/4 c. Shredded Provolone cheese
3/4 c. Shredded smoked Gouda cheese
3/4 c. Shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs
4 slice Turkey
2 Tbsp. Maple syrup
Directions:
1. Crack an egg into a frying pan, and allow to fry until you're desired texture.
2. Place pancakes into a panini press, with shredded cheese, sliced turkey, eggs, and maple syrup.
3. Leave in until the cheese is melted slightly, slice, and enjoy!
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Nasal decongestant tea
Serves: 1
1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. Manuka honey
1 tea bag * (preferably Ginger)
1 to 1 1/2 c. Water * (depends on the cup size)
Directions:
1. Pour water into a small pot, and allow to come to a boil.
2. Pour the water into the cup over the tea bag, and allow to steep for 3- 5 minutes.
3. Add 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. Honey .
4. Stir and sip.
BENEFICIAL FACT:
* Ginger
Helps with decongestant, just like Cayenne pepper.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Orange zucchini pancakes
Serves: 8
3/4 c. Milk
1 c. Flour
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Baking powder
1/2 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 egg
2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
2- 4 c. Grated zucchini
1/4 c. Orange juice
Oil
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg, zucchini, and blend well using a whisk. Add flour, sugar, salt, and butter, orange juice and blend well.
Add baking powder, and baking soda and blend with a wooden spoon.
2. Spoon batter onto a hot griddle pan, and cook until you bubbles form on the side . Then flip the pancake over, and cook until completed.
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