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Baba Ghanoush & Kamut Flatbreads

August 18, 2012 By Courtney West Leave a Comment

Whoa, two posts in a row with 2 recipes each!  I’m on a roll!  Well, not really.  It’s just a matter of mere coincidence.  Though perhaps there aren’t coincidences at all…. it’s getting philosophical over here this morning.  Time to stop and change the subject before my brain explodes trying to ponder that one.

Soooo, baba ghanoush!  I’ve always secretly loved baba ghanoush more than it’s more famous friend hummus.  Hummus can be a bit too beany sometimes if it’s not done right (or rather the way I like it to be done).  Also, hummus tends to get way more attention, finding it’s way into grocery stores and restaurants everywhere.  It’s a bit…tired.  I think baba ghanoush deserves a chance in the sun.

When thinking about how to use up some baby eggplants from the farmer’s market, baba ghanoush automatically popped into my head.  And, since I couldn’t make a dip without something to eat it with, I made kamut flatbreads.  The flatbreads are super simple and somewhat similar to naan bread.  I’ve been experimenting with kamut flour lately (an ancient grain), and decided to make some flatbreads with it.  Try this super simple recipe and then let me know if you had enough will power not to finish all of it in one sitting….
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Filed Under: appetizer, bread, dip, savory, snack, spread, summer, vegan, vegetarian, wheat free, whole grain

Autumn Love: Spiced Pumpkin Butter

October 13, 2011 By Courtney West 1 Comment

When I was younger, one of my favorite things about Halloween (besides choosing a costume and eating candy) was carving pumpkins.  I loved scooping out the stringy pumpkin guts studded with seeds.  After completely gutting the pumkpin, I would start carving it while my mom washed and then roasted the seeds in the oven.  Dare I say they were more delicious than the candy that came home with me after a night of trick-or-treating?

I have always had a love for anything pumpkin which I can only imagine is somehow linked to my childhood fascination for carving pumpkins.  I think it also has to do with the fact that with pumpkins comes warm and comforting spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.  Since I already made some pumpkin scones, I decided to go a different route and make a thick and creamy spiced pumpkin butter.

Pumpkin butter is similar to apple butter, except it uses pumpkin puree and takes a lot less time to make.  If you are a fan of pumpkins, you will love this butter and find yourself thinking of things to slather it on.  The recipe makes enough to fill about 2 half pint (8-oz.) jars.  Make sure the spices you use are fresh or else the butter won’t have quite as pronounced of a flavor.

Spiced Pumpkin Butter

1 heaping cup of all natural pumpkin puree (I used close to 1 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup of apple juice (or apple cider if you have it)
3/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/3 cup raw sugar
fresh lemon juice (about 2 or so tsp.)

In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, apple juice, spices, and sugar.  Stir the mixture well and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.  After it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer it on low for about 30 minutes or until the mixture thickens.  Make sure to stir the mixture frequently or else it will begin to burn on the bottom.  At this point, you can taste the mixture and adjust the spices to your liking.  Stir in the fresh lemon juice and let the mixture cool completely before putting in jars  or an airtight container.  The pumpkin butter should be kept in the refrigerator when you aren’t busy slathering it on everything in sight.  Enjoy!

Filed Under: autumn, breakfast, dip, gluten free, snack, spread, vegan

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