POPCORN NOT MADE IN A KETTLE

POPCORN NOT MADE IN A KETTLE

Preparation time: 7 minutes

1 baking sheet pan

Yield: 4 individual servings

1/2-cup popcorn air-popped

1 1/2-tablespoon maple syrup

1/2-teaspoon salt

Place the hot popcorn in a large brown bag. 

Drizzle the popcorn with the maple syrup. 

Sprinkle with salt. 

Place popcorn on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to set the maple syrup to

prevent stickiness and serve.

LEMON BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

LEMON BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

Muffin pan with muffin cups

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Yield: 12 muffins

2/3-cups water

½-cup applesauce

½-cup agave nectar

1 lemon juiced and the zest

2-tablespoons white vinegar

2-cups whole-wheat flour

2-teaspoons baking powder

1-teaspoon-baking soda

¼--teaspoon salt

1-cup blueberries

In standing mixing bowl, mix together the water, applesauce, agave nectar, vinegar, and lemon juice. 

Use a different bowl to whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and zest from the lemon.

In a small bowl, mix the blue berries with 1/4-cup of the dry mixture to prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom.

Add the dry to the wet and mix until uniform.

Fold in the blueberries.

Pour into muffin cups or sprayed muffin pans until ¾ full. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minuets or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

BREAKFAST LOAF VARIATION-Pour in a non-stick bread pan, bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. 

PIZZA

PIZZA DOUGH

Parchment on baking sheets or a pizza stone

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Preparation time: 90 minutes

Yield: 2 large or 4 small individual pizzas

1¼-cup warm water

1-teaspoon agave nectar

3-teaspoons yeast

1-teaspoon salt

3-cup whole-wheat flour

½-cup gluten flour

Zap water in a cup for 30 seconds in the microwave.  In the standing mixer bowl, whisk together the water agave.  If comfortably warm to the touch, whisk in the yeast. 

Place the yeast mixture in a turned off microwave oven or oven on proof for 10 minutes. 

Add the flour, salt and knead with the dough hook for 10 minutes. 

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a wet cloth, and place in a turned off microwave oven or oven on proof for 40 minuets until double in size. 

Punch down the dough and knead by hand for a few minutes.  Divide dough in half.  Roll 2 large pizzas ½-inch thick or 4 rounds to go on a pizza stone or parchment on baking sheets. 

Top the dough with pasta sauce, basil, onions, peppers, mushrooms or any veggies of your choice.

Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes until crust is golden.

As the pizza bakes, make the WHITE MELTY CHEEZE

WHITE MELTY CHEEZE

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Yield: 3-cups

¼-cup oatmeal

¼-cup nutritional yeast flakes

2-tablespoons tahini or cashew butter (optional

1½-tablespoons arrowroot powder

3-teaspoons lemon juice

1-teaspoon onion powder

½-teaspoon garlic powder

1-teaspoon salt

2-cups water

optional: 1 teaspoon prepared mustard, for orange color add 1 jar (4 ounces) pimento

Blenderize all the ingredients. 

Pour the mixture into a pan over medium high heat.  Whisk until the cheese is very thick and smooth. 

Pour over pizza after baking, on top of chips for nachos, or over baked potatoes. 

MACARONI and CHEEZE

MACARONI and CHEEZE

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

1-pound whole-wheat elbow macaroni

1 recipe CHEEZE

1-teaspoon salt

5 quarts water

Cook the macaroni in boiling water following directions on the package.

As the macaroni cooks, make the Cheeze.

CHEEZE

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 3-cups

1-cup cashews

1-cup water

3-tablespoons lemon juice

2-tablespoons sesame seeds

¼-cup nutritional yeast flakes

1½-teaspoons salt

1-teaspoon paprika

1-teaspoon onion powder

1/8-teaspoon garlic powder

1 jar (4 ounce) pimento

Blenderize all the ingredients until smooth. 

Drain the cooked macaroni and place in a large serving bowl.

Add the hot Cheeze, stir, and serve. 

Stir and serve.