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Crispy, Crunchy, Kale Chips in Two Flavors – Cheesy & Spicy

August 22, 2013 By Erin Kennedy 1 Comment

 

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Nothing beats the satisfying snap of a chip, the saltiness, the crunch; it’s tantalizing just to think about, and you know what they say, “be careful your thoughts for they become your actions.“  Well, no sooner have you thought about something crunchy then you find yourself devouring a bag of something not-so-good for you.   That is until you have discovered the secret of all secrets, the holy grail of snacking…. the Kale Chip.  Or, as my sister Nathalia Sciotto of Creatively Conscious calls it, “Kale Crack”.  The name is aptly given, for you will quickly become addicted to eating this “oh-so-simple” to make treat.

Now I know what you are thinking, but fear not readers, they are…wait for it…. good for you!  Seriously.  The other fantastic thing about Kale Chips is they have so many possibilities.  You can make them sweet, savory, salty, spicy or cheesy!  I mean listen to this possibility~ Lime Chili Kale Chips…is your mouth watering?  Well it should be!

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What makes this one of my favorite recipes to share is that many people have heard the good news of Kale Chips and have bought and devoured them, but those store bought chips, oh dear lord, are they pricey?! It seems strange considering a basic Kale Chip needs only kale, which is pretty darn cheap, olive oil, and salt; but it’s not unheard of to pay eight dollars for five ounces.  What is really insane about that price tag is how simple they are to make.  Let’s all be honest here: everything. I mean EVERYTHING, tastes better when it’s homemade, and this treat is so easy to make, it is just silly to buy it.   Let me put it like this; while you watch a thirty-minute sitcom you could make, bake and be eating these chips!

I know, I know! Shut up and let’s get to this recipe!  Here at MY Cooking Spot I am sharing my two favorites today: spicy and cheesy.

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Recipes, Snacks, The Skinny, Vegetarian

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Bars

August 20, 2013 By Erin Kennedy Leave a Comment

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Hey again! Welcome back to the second edition of Beyond Frosting on My Cooking Spot. I am excited to bring you something that is basically the totally opposite of my Peach and Macadamia Nut Muffins. These are Peanut Butter Cake Bars. They are just like a magic bar, but these use a cake mix instead of a graham cracker base. I really had no idea you could use a cake mix as a base for a bar, which in hindsight, I am not sure why I thought you couldn’t. If you mix an egg and some butter with a cake mix, it creates the perfect base for a bar.

However, this recipe brings you a little something else that’s special. Have you heard of Jif Whips? Basically, it is whipped peanut butter goodness and bonus, they have a chocolate version. I was totally hooked; like “forget the spoon and just use your finger” hooked. Mmmm; guilty. I mixed some Jif Whips into my cake mix base for an added layer of peanut butter in these bars.

You might also notice this bar is topped with brownie crumbs. I had a batch of leftover brownies, and well, I just thought it was appropriate to add some chocolate to these to offset the peanut butter. Whether you prefer chocolate or peanut butter, these bars are packed with both.

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate cake bar, Chocolate desserts, Peanut butter bars, peanut butter chocolate bars

Baked Eggplant Fries – Gluten Free

August 19, 2013 By Erin Kennedy Leave a Comment

Eggplant Fries
This month I’m thrilled to share my neighborhood’s farmers market with you. It was the first one I visited in Seattle and the one I now consider my home market. Every Sunday morning, the Ballard Farmers Market seems to draw much of the rest of the city to the neighborhood’s historic downtown core. This large market is my favorite for a well-rounded selection of fresh produce and other artisan foods – ideal if you’re looking to cook a special meal. It’s also just right for a weekly trip to stock up on staples like eggplant from Alvarez Family Farms.

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The funny thing about eggplant is that I hated it growing up, absolutely hated it – with just one exception; the eggplant fries my mom would make. The preparation is simple and the end product seems to please just about any palate. I prefer these crispy bites dipped in either ketchup or some tame sriracha however they are also tasty plain.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Recipes, The Skinny, Vegetarian

4 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake

August 17, 2013 By Erin Kennedy Leave a Comment

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I’ve been on a wheat and gluten-free kick lately.  Here’s why… I’ve spent the last 9 months getting back into shape after 2 back-to-back pregnancies and I just can’t seem to get rid of the excess belly fat.  I decided to give the whole wheat free thing a try to see if it helped.  I went a whole week without eating wheat and I still have this belly, so I don’t think it’s really working.  Now… on to the chocolate cake.  (Also that was sarcasm.)

Now, you might be asking “Why Kristy, why would I want to make a chocolate cake without flour?”  And here is my answer to you, “Because it is freaking delicious that’s why.”  While researching flourless chocolate cake recipes, I came across a doozy from the queen herself, Martha Stewart.  (Don’t worry; Oprah is still the other queen.)  I figured if it was a Martha recipe, how could I go wrong?  And boy was I right!

Ladies, I am not a baker by trade.  I don’t have a baking blog and I don’t have the baking genius to just whip up a recipe from things lying around in my kitchen.  I just really enjoy eating scrumptious things.  I am an accountant ok?  That means I can measure things well.  So when looking at this recipe, you might think that it is too difficult for you, but have faith!  If I can do it, you can do it.  I used to be intimidated with beating egg whites into stiff white peaks too… Wait!  Don’t go anywhere!  It’s easy I swear.

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free

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