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Archive for July, 2008

My Pantry

I thought it would be fun to write about what I generally have in my pantry – that way I am able to come up with something for any occasion.
Baking:

Unbleached all purpose flour
Whole wheat flour
Cake and pastry flour
12-grain (or multi grain) cereal
Bran cereal
Flax seed
Wheat bran
Rice flour (for my gluten free friend)
Custard powder
Baking powder
Yeast (kept in [...]

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This is a fantastically delicious appi/hd that’s not too complicated to make and presents beautifully!
Grilled Scallop Bruschetta with Avocado Paste (adapted from Longos Magazine, 2007?)
3 tbsp coconut milk*
1/2 tsp grated lime rind
2 tbsp lime juice
1 small garlic clove
1/4 tsp asian chili garlic sauce (or hot sauce)
12 large scallops (about 1 lb)
1/2 baguette
2 tbsp extra virgin [...]

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1 bosc pear, halved and cored
Water to cover
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 medium sized endive (separated into 12 spears)
3 whole walnuts roughly chopped (or 3 tbsp)
2 tbsp maple syrup (not a mistake)
2 ounces of crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
Balsamic vinegar reduction

Poach pears in water and 2 tbsp maple syrup (about 10 minutes).
Pan fry walnuts in 2 [...]

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I developed this recipe because I wanted a tasty healthier treat. Use a pasta maker to get the dough really thin, and flavor as desired.
Check out my recipe on Foodista!

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup 12 grain cereal (choose one that doesn’t have large bits – or run it through a coffee [...]

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