Waffle Supreme

Adapted From: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/17681/belgian-waffles/

Inspired by: Grilled Cheese

This is not like any other waffle you have ever tasted.The inspiration of a grilled cheese plus more, then you ever thought of.

Serves: 4

Waffle
1/2 (.25 oz.) Pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. Warm milk
1/4 c. Organic sugar
1 1/2 egg yolks
3/4 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1 tsp. Vanilla exact
2 c. all- purpose flour
1 1/2 egg whites
1 1/3 c. - 1 Tbsp. warm milk
1/4 c. - 2 Tbsp. Margarine, melted and cooled to lukewarm

Waffle Directions:

1. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in a 1/4 c warm milk. allow to stand until yeast becomes creamy, for about 10 minutes.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, 1/4 c warm milk and the melted margarine. Stirring in yeast mixture, sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Stir in the remaining 2 1/2 c. milk alternating with the flour, ending with the flour. Beat in the egg whites until they form soft peaks; folding into the batter. Cover the glass mixing bowl tightly with plastic wrap. allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, for about 1 hour.

Waffle Filling
6 oz. Chorizo Sausage
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:
1. Crumble the sausage into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly brown. Set aside.
2. Waffle assembly: Add cheese and chorizo to the waffle, and top with the waffle.
3. Place waffle on a griddle pan, until the cheese melt.

Oriental Thai Pasta Salad

Oriental Thai

Thai Beef 

Serves: 1

1 pkg. Ramen Noodles
1 - 2 Tbsp.Peanut Butter (Chunky or Creamy)
1- 2 piece(s) garlic clove,chopped thinly
1 pkg. Oriental seasoning package * (If making Thai Beef use the Beef Seasoning Package)
2 c. water
Directions:

1. Boil 2 c. water in a small sauce pot. Add noodles (I like to separate the noodles) because it makes it look like you have more. Cook for 3 minutes or how ever you like it, stirring occasionally.

2. Remove from heat, and drain the water. Then add in cold water to stop the cooking process and drain. Add in Peanut Butter, seasoning package and garlic. Stir until well incorporated, and serve.



Living Better Cafe Tip:

Ramen seasoning package's come in handy for other meal purposes also.

* Adds flavor to homemade soups,stews, Sauce's
* Making your own marinade
* Add flavor to other dishes as well. But, do pay close attention to the sodium content. 800 mg within one package alone, and 33% Daily Value.


Note:

Sorry if your looking for the Asian Pasta Salad with Oyster sauce dressing. Consider checking Asian Pasta Salad.

Coffee Talk.....Special episode 4

I Katrina Smith the creator/ Administrator of Living Better Cafe, and the host of Living Better Cafe present.... Coffee Talk. Want's to apologize for having camera difficulty here at the Living Better Cafe Kitchen."Coffee Talk" is still having a bit of a problem with, the camera. But, that is not going to stop "Coffee Talk" from bring you a positive insight on food. Coffee Talk is bring you another video straight from You Tube. from Dr. Josh Axe .

Admin Corner:
Coffee Talk is in the process of getting a new camera. Therefore, Coffee Talk can get back on the road. So, until then Coffee Talk will be bring you Special episodes from other people sources.

Fruit salad Taco

you will never think about having fruit salad, the ordinary way again. This salad will put a whole new spin to your original way, of eating.


Serves: 24

24 Hard Taco shells
4- 3/4 c. Strawberries, hulled and sliced
2- 1/2 lbs. Seedless grapes, halves
7-1/4 Kiwis, peeled and sliced
7- 1/4 Bananas, sliced
4- 3/4 c. Blueberries, cleaned and sliced
8 (11 oz.) cans Mandarin oranges, drained
4 (20 oz.) cans Pineapple chucks, drained
6 lbs. cottages cheese
24 Romaine lettuces leaves


Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine strawberries, grapes, kiwi, bananas,Mandarin oranges,Pineapples and blueberries. let chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour until ready to serve.

2. Add the lettuce at the base of the taco,and then top with fruit mixture. add on cottage cheese and serve.

Nutella Cobbler

Adapted from: http://thesnackbox.blogspot.com/2012/08/chocolate-peanut-butter-cobblerwhaaaat.html

Serves: Varies

1 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. Pure Organic sugar, divided
1/2 c. milk * (Almond, Rice, Soy)- theses will work well to.
1/2 c. Nutella
6 Tbsp. melted Margarine
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. Organic brown sugar, loosely packed
1 c. hot water

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 c sugar.

3. Stir in using a wooden spoon. milk, Nutella, Margarine and vanilla extract. Mixture should look like brownie mixture when blended.

4. Spread mixture out onto a prepared greased 8" baking dish and even mixture batter out with a spatula or wooden spoon.

5. In a small glass mixing bowl mix together 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/2 c. sugar.

6. Sprinkle sugar mixture over the batter evenly. Poring water over the top. DO NOT STIR! AT THIS POINT.

7. Bake in the oven for about 40-45 minutes until the center is slightly firm, but not fluid like liquid. Serve with Magic (Ice Cream of course)

Apple and cinnamon brown rice

This is a perfect breakfast option if you're looking for a different alternative to getting your daily dose of "Fiber" in.

Serves: 4

1 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. Brown rice
3 Tbsp. Margarine
2 Apples, cored and chopped
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. - 1 tsp. organic brown sugar

Directions:

1. In a saucepan bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil, add rice and apples. allow it to come back to a boil, cover the pot, and simmer for about 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

2. After about 20 minutes before the rice is completely finished cooking. Add in the Margarine, Cinnamon, and Sugar and stir until incorporated.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Second edition of money-saving tips for this April edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.

chocolate Key lime cookies

serves: 12

4 c. Margarine, softened
8 c. Pure organic sugar
8 lg. egg
8 lg. egg yolk
12 c. all-purpose flour
8 tsp. baking powder
4 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
2 c. Freshly squeezed lime juice
12 tsp. grated lime zest
6 c. Cacao nibs


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Cream together Margarine, sugar, egg and egg yolks into a large mixing bowl-- Add in the flour, baking powder ,salt, lime juice, lime zest and blend.

3. Work in the Cacao nibs and roll the dough into a walnut size shape.

4. Place cookie dough onto a prepared cookie sheet.

5. Place into oven and allow to bake for 8- 10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Cool on a cooling rack.