So I faced a dilemma on the Presto Diet: I love bread, and I learned to make 100% whole grain breads, but I couldn't put butter, jelly, or cheese on the bread. One day I noticed we had some extra ripe bananas. They were so ripe, that you could spread them on the … [Read more...] about Toast with Bananas, Peaches and Strawberries
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Indian Spiced Eggplant & Cauliflower Stew
I found this recipe at the Eating Well website (http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249483/indian-spiced-eggplant-cauliflower-stew/) and have made it a few times. I've made some modifications: more fresh garlic and ginger and I usually use home cooked chickpeas. Today I made this … [Read more...] about Indian Spiced Eggplant & Cauliflower Stew
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Preheat oven to 350˚ Cream together: 1 cup butter (112g) (softened to 68˚) 1 ½ cups (300g) firmly packed brown sugar Then beat in: 2 large eggs (68˚) 1 teaspoon vanilla Then stir in: 1 ½ teaspoons apple pie spice 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Three Day Caraway Rye
3 day with all 40% rye in starter. Hydration: 80% Day 1 Pinch of starter (5-10g) 100g rye 150g water Day 2 300g rye 150g water Day 3 500g water 600g Bread Flour Autolyse 5g yeast 25g caraway seed 5g anise seed 20g salt … [Read more...] about Three Day Caraway Rye
Munster Baked Ziti
This year we decided to have one more round of the Presto Diet starting after Labor Day weekend. We were trying to decide what to have for dinner, Since we were going to be fairly strictly vegan for the next 2-3 months, I wanted to use up any perishable cheese and I certainly … [Read more...] about Munster Baked Ziti