Modern Novice http://modnov.com There's A Modern Novice in All of Us Tue, 08 May 2012 16:53:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Strawberry Butter http://modnov.com/strawberry-butter/ http://modnov.com/strawberry-butter/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 19:49:18 +0000 Mod Nov http://modnov.com/?p=384 Strawberry butter is something you don’t hear about on the regular. At first I thought is was something elaborate to make. But on the contrary, it’s quite simple. Plus it’s quick to make and you can use it on your toast, bagel, pancakes, waffles and warm yummy biscuits.   

Strawberry Butter

serving: 13.5 Tablespoons

 

Ingredients

4 oz (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, room temperature

1 oz (Roughly 2tbsp) Confectioner’s Sugar

1/8 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract

2 oz (1/4 Cup) Hulled (Top are removed) Fresh Strawberries

 

Instructions

1. In a food processor add Unsalted Butter, Confectioner’s Sugar, Salt, and Vanilla Extract.

2. Mix until smooth and well combined.

3. Add Hulled Strawberries.

4. Mix until strawberries are coarsely chopped.

5. Store in a glass jar or plastic container and place it in the fridge.

Note: This can also be stored in the freezer. Just place it on a piece of plastic wrap and form it into a log. Then roll it in the wrap and twist ends. Can be stored for up to 2 months.

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 13 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories  63                   Calories from Fat  55
                                               % Daily Value*
Total Fat      6.1g                         9%
Saturated Fat  3.9g                   19%
Cholesterol 16mg                       5%
Sodium   63mg                            3%
Total Carbohydrates  2.2g       1%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 0.1g
Vitamin A 4%         Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 0%             Iron 0%


 

 

 

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There are so many things to love about Spring. From the blooming flowers, the fresh vegetables and fruits that’s ready for the season. One in particular are strawberries and since May is the national month for strawberries, I’ve decided to buy 2 containers of strawberries and start celebrating.

With one of my recipes I’ve decided to make some Strawberry Buttermilk Muffins.  It was easy and delicious. I like to add less sugar to recipes that consist fruits, since the fruits itself carry their own natural sugars.  So where the brown sugar is 1 oz you can add an extra ounce if you like.

 

Strawberry Buttermilk Muffins 

Serving: 10 Muffins

Ingredients

2oz  Canola oil
4oz Reduced Fat Buttermilk
1 Egg
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Baking Powder
1oz Brown  Sugar
8oz Unbleached  All-Purpose Flour
6oz Chopped Strawberries

 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)

2. Prep muffin pan greasing the surface or inserting cupcake  liners.

3. In a small bowl, add the oil, milk, and egg. Beat lightly until well combined.

4.In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

5. Gently mix in the chopped strawberries until covered with flour.

6. Pour in the liquid mixture and stir together.

7. Fill the muffin cups and bake 25- 30 minutes, or until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.

8. After baking cool 15 minutes and remove from pans.

 

NUTRITION FACTS

Calories 189

Total Fat 6.5g

Saturated Fat  0.7g

Cholesterol 17mg

Sodium 136mg

Total Carbohydrates 29.7g

Dietary Fiber 1.0g

Sugar 11.5g

Protein 3.4g

 


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Why not just add the carrots to the cake mix. The first time I made it was gone that weekend. In the next batch I added the poppy seeds. Also the cake won’t taste like carrot cake and as a matter fact in the picture you can hardly tell that it’s there.

PS Poppy seeds are optional for those who have to take a drug test

Yellow Cake w. Carrots and Poppy Seeds
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Mod Nov
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 55 mins
Serves: 12
Healthy and reduced fat yellow cake with carrots and poppy seeds
Ingredients
  • 1 Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 2 Eggs
  • 6oz. Canola Oil
  • 3oz. Shredded Carrots
  • 1 Tbsp Poppy Seeds
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl add the Yellow Cake Mix
  2. Mix in the 2 Eggs, Water and Oil until mix is smooth
  3. Fold in the Poppy Seeds and Carrots
  4. Place batter in a lightly oiled baking pan of your choice
  5. Follow the company’s baking time
  6. When cake finish baking let it sit in the pan for a least 30 mins so it can cool.
  7. After the cooling process the cake is ready to be taken out and sliced.

Enjoy!

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I had another batch of herbs that I didn’t want to waste so I decide to blend it with some garlic. I was planning to make it as a marinade for chicken or fish.
Cilantro w. Garlic
Author: Mod Nov
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Cilantro with garlic that is freezable and can be add to pasta, meat and marinades.
  • 6oz Cilantro
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
Instructions
  1. Combine cilantro and garlic cloves in a food processor.
  2. Blend until finely chopped (15-30 sec)
  3. Place in a resealable bag and place in the freezer.

What are you think of making this with?

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Vegan Banana Bread

Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Mod Nov
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 8oz All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 4oz Canola Oil
  • 4oz Brown Sugar
  • 8oz Bananas (2 medium sized)
  • 2oz Cup Non Dairy Milk (ie Almond, Soy, Rice)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
  1. Directions
  2. Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl mix the oil, almond milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon
  4. Match the bananas into the oil, almond milk and sugar (it’s okay to leave little chunks of bananas)
  5. In another bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt
  6. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients
  7. Fold in the ingredients until well combined (folding it will avoid losing the chunks of the bananas)
  8. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 40 – 60 mins or until a toothpick is inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  9. Leave the bread in the pan for at least 15 min and the place on a cooling rack. Wait until the bread is fully cooled until sliced.
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