Berry Rhubarb Maple Crunch [P]

recipe from Paleo Parents

BERRY RHUBARB MAPLE CRUNCH

Filling:

1 tbsp coconut oil
2 cups diced rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups strawberries
2 cups blackberries
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp powdered ginger
1/2 cup maple syrup

Topping:
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup pecans
Dash of sea salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp maple syrup

• Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with coconut oil.
• Mix all the fillings, including the remaining coconut oil, and place in the slow cooker.
• Cook on high for 2 hours or until fruit is tender.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix all the toppings, stir to incorporate. The mixture should resemble crumbles.
• Spread the crumbles over the top of the filling and place stoneware of slow cooker into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until top is crisp. If your stoneware is not oven-safe, transfer to an over-safe dish.
• Let rest for 5 minutes then serve from the slow cooker stoneware.

recipe from Paleo Parents

Balsamic Steak with Fruit & Gorgonzola

BALSAMIC STEAK

with FRUIT & GORGONZOLA

(low calorie: about 222 per serving)

1-1/2 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into six 4-oz filets [or use a pre-cut lean beef steak]
1 tsp each kosher salt and black pepper
1 Tblsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tblso strawberry jam
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
6 Tblsp Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
2 Tblsp fresh basil, minced

• Season filets with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high. Add filets; sear 2-3 minutes per side for medium. Transfer filets to plate; tent with foil.
• Add vinegar to the pan; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 5 minutes. Whisk in jam; stir to dissolve.
• Serve steaks with balsamic sauce, strawberries, and Gorgonzola; garnish with basil.

recipe directly from CuisineLite, Spring 2013 edition

Christmas Smoothie

CHRISTMAS SMOOTHIE

10oz Frozen Strawberries, slightly thawed
1/4 cup water
2 cups vanilla frozen yogurt
1 candy cane, slightly crushed, and one to garnish
green food coloring gel

• In a blender, process strawberries and water. Move to another cup
• Placed crushed candy canes on a place. Cover rim of the glass with green food gel, then invert over crushed candy cane.
• Pour the strawberries in the glass at the same time as the frozen yogurt to create swirl.
• Garnish with candy cane and serve immediately. 

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Rosemary & Strawberry Shortcake Pizza

This is the best thing I've every had. Period. I would eat the entire pizza if no one else was around... I won't mention how many times I've actually made this... The bread is like a scone, and the honey with the strawberries accent the rosemary in perfect unison. Its the best right out of the oven, or the next day when the juices have soaked in completely. Don't go another day without trying this!

ROSEMARY & STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE PIZZA

1 Quart Strawberries, rinsed, then halved or quartered (4 cups)
¼ cup honey 
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
4 ½ tsp. baking powder
¾ tsp. salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
1 ¾ cups whipping cream
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. sugar
Sweetened whipped cream

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
• In large bowl, combine strawberries and honey. Let stand, stirring occasionally, while preparing shortcake.
• For shortcake, in food processor combine flour, ¼ cup sugar, rosemary, baking powder, and salt; pulse to mix (Or whisk together in large bowl.) Add butter to flour mixture; pulse several times. (Or cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives.) 
• While pulsing, add cream, pulsing until dough begins to come together. (Or make a well in center of flour mixture. Pour cream into well. Mix with fork until dough is evenly moistened.)Turn out dough in lightly floured surface. Knead quickly. Roll dough to 9x13 inch rectangle (1/2- inch thickness). 
• Transfer dough to large parchment-lined baking sheet. With sharp knife, score dough (cutting not quite through) in 1 ½ -inch squares. Brush dough with egg white; sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. sugar. 
• Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer shortcake and parchment to wooden board or platter. Spoon strawberries on shortcake. Drizzle with juices.

Recipe directly from ABC Chanel 7 News in Chicago, IL on June 7th, 2012

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FBF: 4th July Strawberries

This is a good one--and perfect timing for 4th July! These were a big hit and not to mention they are SOOOO easy to make! ENJOY!

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4th JULY STRAWBERRIES

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Sundae Smoothie

What more do you need than a favorite dessert in a drink?



1 medium banana, broken in thirds
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup unsweetened sliced strawberries (frozen is best)
4 small scoops of vanilla ice-cream
A few ice cubes if frozen strawberries weren't used
maraschino cherries for garnish
chocolate syrup for garnish 

In a blender, process until smooth. Serve immediately. Serves 4.