Barbarelismus: June 2014

Monday, June 30, 2014

Vanilla Puffs

I LOVED THIS PICTURE SO MUCH!

I used potato + rice flours as the gluten-free flour combination for the puffs. They were super crunchy and absolutely delicious! You can add them to yogurts, ice creams, or whatever. I need to try their chocolate version, too!

Although the Food and Drug Administration recently published new figures on arsenic contamination and says consumers shouldn't freak out, I am limiting my rice intake to twice a week (including flours, cookies and any rice products).

From the incredible Purely Twins
Recipe: http://purelytwins.com/2013/08/09/gluten-free-vanilla-puffs-cereal-recipe/

Vanilla Puff Cereal Yogurt Beet Fudge Parfait

And that was some nice breakfast! I used Kefir instead of yogurt and the vanilla puffs, featured on this blog. This recipe takes beets to a whole new level. The twins Michelle and Lori at their best!

From Purely Twins
Recipe from Purelytwins: http://purelytwins.com/2014/02/14/healthy-breakfast-to-go-in-mason-jar/

Lactose-free Coconut Mocha

What about something special for your mornings? I haven’t had a Mocha for AGES due to my (mostly) L-free lifestyle!

Tips:

‒ Use FULL-FAT coconut milk for a super creamy mocha (low fat coconut milk is crap, it tastes like dirty water).
‒ Next time I’ll make half of the recipe. 350 ml of coffee was way too much. I saved the rest for a couple of hours later and reheated in the microwave ‒ shame on me, I know!
‒ I always use maple syrup/coconut sugar in recipes that need heating. I’ve heard honey should always be taken raw (if you’re interested in the topic: http://www.mockingbirdmeadows.com/2013/11/19/reasons-you-should-never-cook-with-honey/).

From Amazing Paleo
Recipe: http://www.amazingpaleo.com/2012/07/18/paleo-mochaccino/

Colorful Pasta with Cashew Vegan Mayo

It was suppose to serve 2, but I ate it all... With an incredibly delicious vegan mayo; super refreshing and made with cashews, the "good for everything" ingredient of vegan foods.

I used dehydrated peppers, olives, carrots, lettuce and served with gluten-free pasta. Personal note on the mayo recipe: I cheated... used 100% cashew butter instead of having to work on the raw cashews hehe.

THE SMALL BOWL WAS JUST FOR THE PICTURE :p

Based on a recipe from Veganana, my favorite Brazilian vegan blog!!! Click the link and scroll down for English version. Veganana is now gradually updating her blog with recipes in English, you’ll soon be able to enjoy everything she has to offer!

(BRASIL: A Veganana é o máximo para quem gosta de receitas vegetarianas/veganas! Sigam o blog dela! Aliás, ela vende Nutritional Yeast para quem quiser, basta encomendar lá.)

From my cute friend Veganana

Recipe: http://blog.veganana.com.br/2012/08/maionese-de-castanhas-de-caju.html

Gluten & Sugar-free plantain waffles

SOMEONE IS CRAZY ABOUT PLANTAINS

Thanks to BINGO during our vacation now I can make heart-shaped waffles \o/ And finally found plantains here...

From Purely Twins
Recipe: http://purelytwins.com/2014/03/22/nikkis-coconut-butter-best-savory-waffle-plaintain-sandwich/)

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Halloumi Cheese Sandwich

When I learned Halloumi was lactose-free I immediately put it on my groceries list.

Perfectly goldened on our Multifunction Grill!

Dehydrated Curried Potato Chips

There's nothing like a healthy and crunchy snack in front of the TV! Sweet potatoes dehydrated with curry at 37ºC for 6 hours.

From How Stuff Works
Recipe: http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/curried-potato-chips-recipe.htm

MY DEHYDRATOR, GIFT FROM
MY LOVELY HUSBAND. HE DOESN'T EAT
ANYTHING I COOK BUT IS VERY SUPPORTIVE :p

Five Minute Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Gluten-free, sugar-free (you can always use maple syrup or any other calorie-free sweetener of choice), with good-old-man Avocado.

I was in a hurry and had no intention of making a huge amount of sweets. I'm actually craving much more for salty foods these days... but, there you go, a tasty & quick recipe for one!

TIPS:
1 - Add some vanilla drops!
2 - I used coconut milk instead of normal milk, but this is up to you.

From Kirbie's Cravings

Recipe: http://kirbiecravings.com/2012/05/five-minute-avocado-chocolate-pudding.html

Classic Raw Cheesecake

And this is my first cheesecake, I have the feeling there will be tons more... The crust is a litte "kaputt" hehe

Added my twist with Chia Jam.

From The Detoxinista, her blog is a MUST.

Recipe: http://detoxinista.com/2010/08/let-them-eat-cheesecake/

Homemade Sugar-free White Chocolate

(Can be lactose-free and vegan also if you have soy or ricemilk powder at hand)

White chocolate was my favourite when I was a kid. Later I acknowledged that white chocolate is no chocolate at all :S

According to the FDA, to be called "chocolate", a product must contain chocolate liquor, and this little guy here is based on cocoa butter -- the fat from cocoa beans. But it's delicious and that's what's important! It’s so EASY and fast – it takes less than 3 minutes to get everything ready. I used Xylitol and also added a tiny half tsp of normal skim milk powder because that was what I could find in our supermarkets/bio shops around with no sugar added.

From Chocolat Covered Katie
Recipe: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/11/06/how-to-make-your-own-white-chocolate-chips/

Coconut Oil Chocolate

FEATURING MITZE KATZE, OUR CAT :)

I tell you: why buy chocolate full of additives and bad sugar when you can make one at home that tastes EXACTLY the same?

Also perfect for any kind of icing.

From the lovely Coconut Mama
Recipe: http://thecoconutmama.com/2012/12/coconut-oil-chocolate-bars/

Bio-Turkey Egg Cups

We had them for breakfast some days ago. I made myself 2 turkey ones and for Mr. Barbarelismus I made the original recipe with bacon :P

FRESH EGGS

FREE-RANGE HENS,
HOPEFULLY HAPPY ONES!

From Urban Paleo Chef
Recipe: http://urbanpaleochef.com/2013/10/07/whats-for-breakfast-bacon-egg-cups/

Almond Vegan Cheese with Herbs

I was crazy to share this recipe! So there it is I just discovered the magic of using Agar powder to make vegan cheese.

Personal note: I would HIGHLY recommend the use of Nutritional Yeast because it is responsible for the "cheezy" taste.

BRASIL: A Veganana é o máximo para quem gosta de receitas vegetarianas/veganas! Aliás, ela vende Nutritional Yeast para quem quiser, basta encomendar.

From Veganana
Recipe: http://blog.veganana.com.br/2014/04/queijo-de-avelas-com-ervas.html