Bri's and the Foodies

What's your favorite dish? I'm trying a new Caramelized onion sausage stuffing this year with homemade bread! I see it easily becoming my favorite. Thanks Bon Appétit!

So the last bread I posted, I was watching how my mom did it and recorded the ingredients. This was my attempt solo! Amber Biddle no sinking!

Milled from wheat berry at home too!

Elk round steak with veggies and mashed potatoes

So smart!

Lemon zucchini pasta 😋

3 Tbls olive oil
1/2 onion (chopped)
4 cups grated zucchini (peel & all!)
4 cloves grated
2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 lemon juiced
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup pasta water
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 oz pasta or choice (linguine, spaghetti)
Lemon zest for garnish
Fresh basil or parsley finely chopped for garnish

1. In a pan heat the olive oil & sauté the onions until translucent

2. While the onions are cooking, grate the zucchini (skin and all). Set aside

3. Once the onions are done, add in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

4. Add in the zucchini and lemon juice then stir to combine

5. Add in the Parmesan cheese, pasta water and heavy cream.

6. Cook for 5 minutes then remove from heat slightly.

Optional: use an immersion blender to blend the mixture OR place in a blender to liquify slightly.

Place back in pan, then add in cooked noodles

To serve, top with additional Parmesan, lemon zest & fresh herbs

Enjoy! 😋

Healthy strawberry oatmeal bars

Ingredients:

For the Strawberry Bars:

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten free if needed
3/4 cup white whole wheat flour or substitute all-purpose flour or 1:1 baking flour to make gluten free
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (or substitute melted coconut oil to make vegan/dairy free)
2 cups small-diced strawberries about 10 ounces, divided
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 1/2 small lemon
1 tablespoon granulated sugar divided

Optional: add in 1 tsp chia seeds & 1 tsp ground flax to four mixture for extra boost

For the Vanilla Glaze (optional but delicious, especially if you prefer a sweeter bar):
1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk any kind you like

Instructions:

Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs two sides like handles.
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until it forms clumps and the dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Set aside 1/2 cup of the crumble mixture, then press the rest into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
Scatter half of the strawberries over the crust. Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the top, then sprinkle on the lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Scatter on the remaining berries, then the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top. You will have some fruit showing through.
Bake the bars for 35 to 40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly and the crumb topping smells toasty and looks golden. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely (you can speed this process along in the refrigerator).
While the bars cool, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, briskly whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Feel free to add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired. Using the parchment-paper handles, lift the bars from the pan. Drizzle with glaze, slice, and serve.

I indulged tonight.

Seared ahi tuna, grilled sea scallops, grilled sweet corn, homemade crab ragoon with mango sweet and sour sauce and sticky rice.

Preheat the grill
For the tuna:
pay dry once thawed and soaked in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ground red pepper or cayenne, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and salt to taste for 10 minutes
Grill each side for 2-3 minutes depending on thickness

For the corn:
Husk and grill for 10 minutes while rotating

For the sea scallops:
Pat dry then marinade them in olive oil and garlic for 10 minutes, add lime juice right before grilling (grill each side for 2 minutes)

For the crab ragoon:
6 ounces cream cheese softened, 5 ounces imitation crab, 1 green scallion sliced, 1/2 garlic powder... mix and add a teaspoon of mixture in each Wonton wrappers and fry in 1/2 " oil until done

Grilled chicken wrap.

Seasoning chicken tenderloins with seasoning salt, paprika and red pepper flakes and cook until done.

On a spinach tortilla, add 2 slices of provolone and toast until the cheese is melted.

Add guacamole, your favorite sandwich toppings, chicken on half -fold the other side and roll.

I served with potato salad. Mmm

Comforting & Hearty Peaches & Cream

1 cup milk of choice or water
1/2-3/4 old fashion oats (depending on your thickness liking)
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp chia seeds
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
2 Tbsp maple syrup (or more depending on your sweetness level liking)
1/2 cup chopped peaches (fresh or frozen)
2Tbsp heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped nuts of choice (I used sliced almonds)
Cinnamon

1. Warm milk or water in pot to a slight boil
2. Add in vanilla & oats.
3. Lightly boil for 5 minutes. Add in chia seeds, flaxseed and maple syrup
4. Remove from heat, add in peaches. Lastly drizzle over heavy cream & stir around gently.
5. Pour oatmeal into a bowl, then sprinkle over the nuts & cinnamon.

Enjoy! 😋 This is just something I came up with & it’s full of vitamins!! You can even sub the peaches for blueberries!

Simple grilled mahi mahi

Season with seafood shaker seasoning to your liking.
Grill thawed mahi mahi fillets for ~ 6 minutes on medium heat or until firm and flakey.

I felt a sweet heat would accompany the dish well today and it sure did!

It's that time! Summer Cucumber Feta salad. Light and bright for the warm weather.

1-2 English cucumbers thinly sliced and salted over a strainer to remove excess water
1 cup fresh feta diced / crumbled
2 tablespoons oregano
1 clove garlic
1 shallot minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil

Whisk together everything except cucumbers
Toss cucumbers with dressing when ready to serve

Enjoy!

My favorite spicy tuna bowl

This recipe is kinda up to how you like it but I’ll post as best I can in the comments 🙂

Great way to use canned tuna!

Homemade chicken pot pie.

Simply comforting & such a nice treat after a long day! Are you a fan?

Roasted veggies
Precook petite potatoes in the microwave and quarter
Put all your favorite roasted veggies into a gallon size ziplock and add a tablespoon or two of olive oil
Pour onto baking sheet
Cook at 400° for 20-25 minutes
Enjoy!

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