4/13/10

i like to cook

Raw Curry Macaroni and Cheese
1 cup Macadamia nuts or Cashews (I used mostly macadamia nuts and threw in about 1/4 cup cashews)
½ cup raw sunflower seeds
1 cup water
¼ cup soft sundried tomatoes (soak if necessary)
Scant ¼ cup white miso
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon curry powder
2 Zucchinis cut into tiny bite size pieces (you can make spaghetti noodles from the zucchini too if you’d like)

1. Put all ingredients except the zucchini together in the food processor. Process until smooth. Add more water to thin if desired.
2. Toss the zucchini noodles in just enough of the sauce so that the pieces are coated. Serve and enjoy.


Bacon Cheesecake Brownies
1. Ingredients
One box of brownie mix -- I prefer the "family size" versions which can go into a 9"x13" pan Ingredients to make the brownie batter according to the box (I like to use an extra egg for "cake-like" brownies, but that's personal preference) Bacon bits -- Use about 1/4 cup pre-packaged bacon bits or cook about 4 strips of bacon until very crisp. Crumble or mince the b…

2. A Tale of Two Batters

Brownie Prepare your pan according to brownie package instructions. Mix the batter according to package instructions*. Fold in the bacon bits. *For more bacony goodness, you replace a little of the required oil with bacon grease. Cheesecake Place softened cream cheese in a bowl and beat until smooth. Beat in sugar, egg, and vanilla.

3. Filling The Pans

Pour your bacon brownie batter into the prepared pan. Add the cheesecake batter using one of the following methods: Dolloping (No Pastry Bag) Swirled Method Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake batter all over the bacon brownie batter. Aim to distribute your dollops of the cheesecake filling evenly in the brownie batter.. Once the cheesecake filling is all added, us…

4. Baking

Bake brownies as usual. You may have to extend the baking time because of the added ingredients. Test for brownie doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. When it comes out clean, the brownies are done.
Consume!