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[Amigoo]

Midnight Cacaophony
Impossibly bitter dark chocolate!
Refrigerate between uses.

Combine 1/3 cup 100% cacao powder
with 3 tbsp virgin olive oil.

What's the cacaophony?
Cacao powder mixes with oil!
at midnight! (when tested).

Super combo of antioxidants
for suggested rounded teaspoon
spread over anything sweet.


Midnight CCCacaophony
Impossibly bitter dark chocolate!
plus coconutty cranberries.

Combine 2/3 cup 100% cacao powder
with 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil (melted),
then stir in 1 1/3 cups dried cranberries.
Spread between plastic wrap, refrigerate,
then cut into bite-size pieces.


For seriously nutritional pucker power ...

Try a rounded teaspoon of Midnight Cacaophony
with 1/3 cup Aronia Berries. Upscale with raw walnut halves.

Re: https://www.aroniaberry.ca/blog/aronia- ... erberries/

"the Aronia berry is said to be more nutritional than the Elderberry due to its antioxidant-rich property and higher vitamin & mineral content. They are also able to improve blood circulation, particularly beneficial to those who suffer from high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Proanthocyanidin also helps support anti-inflammatory actions within the body, reducing the effects of autoimmune diseases caused by chronic inflammation such as arthritis."

Re: https://www.sawmillhollow.com/about

"This native superfood is a treasure trove of polyphonolic compounds including antioxidants, anthocyanins, resveratrol, and proanthocyanins. It is considered to be one of the most nutritionally dense fruits on the planet."

Re: https://brazilianskin.com/blogs/news/ac ... onia-berry

"The aronia berry has the ability to fight off bacteria and viruses in the body
... strengthens the immune system and cures flu and cold."


Rod

[Amigoo]

Salsa TPC
(brand mentioned for ingredients reference)

Thick salsa condiment with tomato paste attitude.

Combine 16oz jar Pace Chunky Mild Salsa,
6oz can Tomato Paste, 1/2 can water, 1/2 tsp garlic granules,
1 1/2 tbsp dried Cilantro, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar,
then refrigerate.

Try on a Tortilla Pizza (flour tortilla)
with other toppings, if desired.
(cheese comes to mind)

Rod

[Amigoo]

More about "tortilla pizza" ...

Re: https://madaboutfood.co/personal-tortilla-pizza/
"recipe to make a mini personal pizza in less than 15 minutes."

Rod

[Sandy]

Thanks Rod!

I aim to try the tortilla pizza in the next week or so.
Thanks for sharing the latest recipes.

xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Chick Pealé

Impromptu roundup of "day old" produce,
creating a nutrient-smart quick dish.

Ingredients:

Medium bunch spinach, coarsely chopped
2 xlg sweet onions, coarsely sliced
Medium bunch asparagus, coarsely chopped
15oz can chickpeas, drained

Directions:

Wash and chop veggies.

In a large stewpot, layer veggies
as listed, then spread on chickpeas;
sprinkle with garlic granules.

Add 1 cup water, cover pot,
and simmer 10-15 min.

To serve, drizzle on virgin olive oil
and sprinkle with salt & pepper.

Tip: Briefly microwaved broccoli stalks
(just below top of crown) can be included.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Ricotta Blues
(brand mentioned for ingredients reference)

Surprising taste/texture of a dessert cum side dish!

Ingredients:

16oz pkg frozen blueberries, thawed
1 cup hot green tea (or preferred tea)
1/3 cup dark chia seeds
Part-skim milk ricotta cheese

Directions:

Stir chia seeds into hot tea then stir into blueberries.
Refrigerate for several hours until seeds hydrate.

Stir briefly, then serve over/beside scoop of ricotta.

Xanthan, locust bean, and guar gums degrade good ice cream (IMO),
but are good nutrients in Walmart's "Part-Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese"
(and are nutritional complement to the whey protein).

Rod

[Amigoo]

To extend avocado freshness after cutting ...

Mash ripe avocados and mix with minced sweet onion, some garlic granules, and salt.
Press down into a bowl (with lid), then drench surface with distilled white vinegar.
Pour off excess, cover with lid, and refrigerate.

After each use, smooth surface, drench with vinegar,
pour off excess, then refrigerate.

... or just drench a cut avocado half with vinegar
and refrigerate in container with lid.


Re: https://sports.yahoo.com/eating-avocado ... 22674.html

"replacing half a serving per day of margarine, butter, egg, yoghurt, cheese or processed meats with the equivalent amount of avocado resulted in a 16-22 per cent lower risk of heart disease. Avocados contain dietary fibre and key vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C, E and K and magnesium. They are also a source of healthy monosaturated fats. These fats help protect the heart by maintaining levels of 'good' high-density lipoprotein cholesterol while reducing levels of 'bad' low-density lipoprotein cholesterol."

Since the daily norm for these other foods is more than a serving, replacing more than half a serving may be wise. Interestingly, eggs and yoghurt seem the only foods that need priority, considering the oft reported health risks of other foods in this group (especially margarine and processed meat).


Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.realsimple.com/health/nutri ... -nutrition
"macronutrient balance of edamame (balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat) is ideal."

Tips: Important balance for diabetic meals/snacks
since carbs alone immediately elevate blood sugar

Briefly boil frozen shelled edamame then rinse in cool water
and refrigerate for super convenient use in many dishes.

"Funky Freda's Furky Edamame" comes to mind!
I wonder what this could be?! Is this Funky Freda? ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUl3MliR7Co

"Funky Freda's Furky Edamame", quickly spoken,
could be a code to get into your private Furky party.
Try it! Sounds like mush until mastered!

"What's 'Furky' "? Borrowed from "Tofurky".
"What's 'Tofurky' "? Substitute after bird flu reduced supply.
"What's 'bird flu' "? The one without a new mRNA vaccine
... but I digress!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Goldenlocks Mustard

Not too mild - not too spicy (maybe a little).
Not too pasty - not too munchy (maybe a little).
Just right for some bites! (maybe some more).

Ingredients:

12oz container Stoneground Mustard
8oz container Yellow Mustard
4 tbsp water (to rinse containers)
1 tsp Turmeric Extract Powder
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1/4 cup dried parsley

Directions:

Stir together as listed,
then refrigerate overnight;
stir before first serving.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Abount monk fruit, a nutritional sweeterner ...

Re: https://foodinsight.org/everything-you- ... weeteners/

"Like other no-calorie sweeteners, monk fruit sweeteners are intensely sweet. Monk fruit sweeteners range from being 150-200 times sweeter than sugar, and as such only small amounts are needed in a product to equal the sweetness provided by sugar. Monk fruit sweeteners can be used in a wide range of beverages and foods like soft drinks, juices, dairy products, desserts, candies and condiments."

Tip: Try with Goldenlocks Mustard!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Speckled Cacao (aka "Speckled Cow",
proof of concept more than healthy recipe).

Re: A local brand of "Premium Homemade Vanilla"

"Ingredients:
Milk, Cream, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Nonfat Milk, Whey, Natural and Artificial Flavors,
Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Mono & Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Annatto Color."

Directions:
Melt this 48oz container of "premium ice cream" just enough
to stir in 1/3 cup 100% cacao powder, 1 tsp vanilla (optional),
and a bit of milk if mixture gets too thick. Freeze overnight.

"Ice cream" refers to ingredients atypical of gourmet ice cream,
but these permit its transition to a tasty, chewy, chilly cow.

"What's that?!" Just munch this cacaophony and see

"Speckled Nuts" came to mind next, but that's bull if this is cow!
"Say what?!" Top with raw walnuts and a unisex dollop.


Speckled Cow might become a new millennium flavor!
And Speckled Cow with Chips has "new pasture" appeal!

This minimally melted "ice cream" with its fillers
prevents cacao powder from quickly dissolving,
causing speckled appearance after re-freezing.

Note: Speckled Cow with Nuts may be an oxymoron
(therefore, a popular version in liberal academia
... or in controversial politics).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Applesauce with Nutritional Attitude

Combine 46oz container unsweetened natural applesauce,
2 tsp inulin powder (prebiotic for healthy microbiome),
1 tsp Vitamin C crystals, 2-3 diced red apples,
and 3/4 cup dried cranberries; refrigerate.
Serve with sliced almonds to upscale.

Notes: Fresh apples also have inulin!
Increase apples and cranberries for super chunky.

See also: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4488768/
"Apples and Cardiovascular Health - Is the Gut Microbiota a Core Consideration?"

"There is now considerable scientific evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
can improve human health and protect against chronic diseases."

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.liveeatlearn.com/black-bean-fudge-brownies/
"Fudgy Black Bean Brownies"

Amazing no-grains sweet treat

(IMO) Substitute 1/3 cup 100% cacao powder (not 1/4 cup)
and 1/2 cup sugar (not 2/3 cup) for healthier brownies
(but who expects brownies to be health food?)

Or reduce sugar to 1/3 cup and let topping
(chips, powdered sugar, icing provide more sweetness).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Camp Style Black Bean Brownies
(no electricity for preparation)

Ingredients:

1 29-oz can black beans, drained
2 x-large eggs, 1/4 cup egg whites
3 tbsp virgin olive oil
1/3 cup 100% cacao powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F degrees;
lightly oil 8" x 8" baking dish.

In large bowl, add beans, eggs, and oil;
mash very well with a potato masher,
then stir in remaining ingredients
(chocolate chips last).

Pour batter into baking dish,
reduce oven to 350F, bake 40 min.

Include 1/3 cup applesauce
to increase moisture or if no chips.

Tip: Without chocolate chips, these ingredients
suggest healthy breakfast food. Bon Appétit
(serve with raw walnuts to upscale)

"Breakfast Brownies Madder" comes to mind.
(maybe at Eleven Mad this year):

Try a warmed Black Bean Brownie, topped with shredded sweet onion
sauteed in butter with dried cranberries. Concept messes with your mind!
("brownie" is dessert, but ingredients shout "That was last century!")

Rod

[Sandy]

Thanks Rod!

Black bean brownies are just what I need to brighten another rainy day.

xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Oat Bran Breakfast Soufflé

Crunchy energy to plow the back forty
or even for wild surfin' online.

Ingredients:

1 cup water
1/2 cup light oat bran
2 xlarge eggs
1/4 cup egg whites
1/4 tsp garlic granules
2 tbsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp virgin olive oil
15oz can non-GMO corn, drained
1 large sweet onion, diced

Directions:

Lightly oil 2 1/2 quart baking dish,
pre-heat oven to 375F degrees.

In medium sauce pan, heat water to steaming,
then stir in oat bran and spices;
remove pan from heat.

Beat eggs, stir into oat bran mixture,
then stir in olive oil, then veggies.

Spoon mixture into baking dish,
reduce oven to 350F; bake 45 min.

Rod

[Amigoo]

OB Saucy Bedtime

Since many recipes are posted online for "Overnight Oats"
(rolled oats soaked in liquid for the morning's breakfast),
light oat bran soaked in applesauce is another option:

Stir 2 rounded tbsp oat bran into 1/2 cup chilled applesauce,
then cover dish and refrigerate overnight. Tasty served
with a sprinkle of cinnamon and raw walnut pieces,
even 1/4 cup more chilled applesauce.

Now it's OK for Granny to boast that
she gets her energy from Saucy Bedtimes.

Rod

[Amigoo]

OB Cacaophony Rounded
(morning complement to Saucy Bedtime)

Microwave 2/3 cup water in large mug until simmering,
then stir in 2 rounded tbsp light oat bran,
then 2 rounded tbsp sunflower seeds,
then 1 rounded tsp 100% cacao powder,
then 1 rounded tsp virgin coconut oil
and pinch of salt.

Cover mug and let soak 10 min.
Stir before serving; sweetener optional.

Rod

[Amigoo]

O'Bob Flatbread

Oven-baked oat bran flatbread,
often consumed like a pancake
with preferred topping.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup very hot water
1 cup light oat bran
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 cup egg whites
2 tbsp virgin olive oil

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 400F degrees;
place parchment paper on cookie sheet.

Stir ingredients into hot water,
olive oil last.

Spoon batter onto parchment paper,
then tap side of sheet to flatten.
Reduce oven to 375F, bake 35 min.

Turn flatbread over*, remove paper,
and continue baking 15 min.
* (use another cookie sheet)

Break into cracker-size pieces
before second bake for extra crispy.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Mighty Mustard II

Ingredients:

12oz container Stoneground Mustard
12oz container Yellow Mustard
1/4 cup cold water (also rinses containers)
4 600mg capsules Turmeric Extract Powder*
3/4 tsp garlic granules
1/4 cup dried parsley
1/3 cup dried chives
2/3 cup 2% plain yogurt
1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan (optional)

* twist capsules to empty

Directions:

Stir together as listed,
then refrigerate overnight;
stir before first serving.

Try with raw baby bellas!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.brighteon.com/
(search for: "HOMEMADE SURVIVAL ENERGY BARS")

This recipe suggests many combinations of ingredients
can be used to create these no-bake "survival energy bars".
Here's an impromptu no-sweetener version:

Combine 1/2 cup peanuts-only butter,
2 tbsp virgin coconut oil (melted),
1/4 cup white sesame seeds,
3 tbsp 100% cacao powder,
3/4 cup light oat bran,
1/8 tsp salt.

Mixture should be firm before pressing flat
between plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
Keep refrigerated between servings.

Tips: Include 1/2 cup currants (small dark raisins)
or dried cranberries for natural dried fruit sweetness.
Reduce moisture with more oat bran or coconut flour
(or dust with this flour after pieces are cut).

.. or dust pieces with coconut flour after refrigeration,
then store in container with raisins or cranberries.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Flaxy Falafella Fingers
to begin every season!

Pre-heat oven to 400F degrees.

Combine 2 cups preferred Falafel Mix
with 1 1/2 cups water, 1/3 cup flax seeds,
and 2 tbsp virgin olive oil; mix well.

Spoon onto parchment paper on cookie sheet,
top with more paper and press flat to 1/2",
then discard top paper.

Reduce oven to 375F and bake 35 min.,
then top with upside down cookie sheet;
flip over to remove first sheet/paper
(use oven mitts).

Score into long fingers and bake 15 min.

Serve warm with strong cheese dip and a Fa La La,
like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP37U8ROAzk

since every season can be be gay 'n jolly!
(try "vows of golly" for "boughs of holly")

Tip: Select any gay apparel from your closet,
but use guests' preferred pronouns.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6429205/
"Naturally Lignan-Rich Foods: A Dietary Tool for Health Promotion?"

"Plant-based foods confer considerable health benefits, partly attributable to their abundant micronutrient (e.g., polyphenol) content.
Interest in polyphenols is largely focused on the contribution of their antioxidant activity to the prevention of various disorders,
including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Polyphenols are classified into groups (stilbenes, flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans, etc.).

Lignans, which possess a steroid-like chemical structure and are defined as phytoestrogens, are of particular interest to researchers.
Traditionally, health benefits attributed to lignans have included a lowered risk of heart disease, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis
and breast cancer. However, the intake of naturally lignan-rich foods varies with the type of diet."

.... thus, lignan-rich flax seed oil comes to mind! (or that which I call a "mind")
Maybe Flaxy Falafellas dip their Fingers in such oil, but then lick privately.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Sunny OBOy Muffins (makes 12 muffin rounds)

Oat Bran Only (no flour!), sunflower seeds,
and just applesauce sweetness. OBOy!

Ingredients:

1 2/3 cups light oat bran
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup natural applesauce
1/2 cup egg whites
2 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 cup sunflower seeds, rinsed

Directions:

Place parchment paper on baking sheet;
pre-heat oven to 400F degrees.

In a medium bowl, combine ingredients as listed,
sunflower seeds last. Spoon batter onto paper,
creating muffin rounds. Reduce oven to 375F
and bake 40 min.

When cool, dust with powdered sugar,
if desired (or add sugar to batter).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/19/us/oreo- ... index.html
"Researchers at MIT explain how to make Oreo filling stick to one side"
(actually, they just explain what usually happens and why!)

A personal butter knife (or pocket knife but don't lick)
seems sufficient Oreo etiquette in public places;
just slide gently along one inside.

In some groups, a designated slider does this,
but needs monitoring to not lick the knife.

Rod