Peach Pie

Who doesn't love peaches in the summer?  It is one fruit I look forward to each summer.  I love going to the farmer's market and buying a large batch of seconds.  I then get to spend some of the afternoon cleaning and preparing the peaches for use.  Some, I'll dry others freeze.  I also am able to make delicious peach desserts.  These fresh over ripe peaches are bursting with flavor and goodness.

My son made the peach pie this past weekend.  He started with a ready made gluten free pie crust.  They come two to a pack at Whole Foods.  They are a good homemade substitute.  Then fill the pie crust with pealed slices peaches.  The number it take depends on the peaches.  8- 10 peaches is not uncommon.  pour 1/3 cup honey and 1 T tapioca starch.   Gently stir around.  Use the second crust to make a top.  make sure that there are air hole is in it and bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes.  Thats it.  It is so easy.

I was unable to take a picture of the pie because it evaporated very fast.  Needless to say it was a very big hit.

Stir Fry Quinoa

This is a great end of the week recipe.  Basically, you can clean out your fridge and place a fantastic tasting meal before your eager family.

2 cups dried quinoa
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup chopped onions chopped
5-7 garlic chopped
1 parsnip chopped
1 large carrot or 4-5 small carrots
1 sweet pepper chopped
1/2 cup summer squash chopped
1/2 cup cabbage chopped
1 T fresh basil chopped
1/2T fresh oregano chopped
1/4 cup liquid aminos or coconut aminos
1 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup peanut sauce

Make the quinoa as directed by your box.  1 cup quinoa to 1 1/4 cups water.

In a separate pan place the onions, carrots, and parsnips and begin to brown.  then place the garlic, sweet peppers, fresh basil and oregano simmer on low heat.  After the vegetables are getting soft add the peanut sauce. 

Then toss the Quonea in with the vegetables, add the liquid amino and some pepper if you prefer.

Rice Crispy Treats

How often are the kids served these nasty sugarfill "treat?"  It seems that several times a year I am asked to make this snack.  As usual, I have placed a healthy and delicious spin on this treat.  This treat is VERY quick and easy to make.

1 cup brown rice syrup

1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, cashew or almond)

4 cups puffed brown rice

1/2 cups raw pecans

1/2 cup hemp seeds

1/2 cup raisins or barberries

In a small sauce pan boil the brown rice syrup, maple syrup, and nut butter for 10-15 minutes.  Stir so it doesn't burn on the bottom.

Oil a 9 x 9 pan and place the puffed rice,hemp seeds, nuts, and raisin or bar berries.  Mix up.  Pour the boiling syrup over the puffed rice mixture.  Stir to mix throughly. 

Let this sit over night or at least an hour.  Cut and serve.