Whole Wheat Beer Bread Mix
This whole wheat beer bread is one of the best recipes I’ve discovered in a long time. I happened across it when I was brainstorming ideas for a food swap on Monday. I needed something shelf-stable and inexpensive to take to the swap, and this simple, savory quick bread fit the bill. I stayed true to BLChrisman’s simple, original recipe and packed the dry ingredients into white paper bags for the swap. The resulting beer bread “mix” made for a popular, easy swap item. I think it was popular because the recipe will be easy for the foodies in attendance to adapt...
Read MoreAustin Beer Week: Texas Chili Pie
I made this chili pie in support of the Rangers’ first ever World Series appearance and so far it is working! (We’re winning game one of the series as I type.) The idea for this recipe came from the concession food I liked to eat at Rangers games when I was a kid: frito pie! This healthier, non-processed version combines a spicy chili with hearty jalapeno cheddar corn bread. Pure Texan comfort food! If tomatoes and fresh beans were in season, I probably would have added them to the chili. However, this version will satisfy the most picky Texas Chili enthusiasts since it...
Read MoreRosemary Apple Braid
I made this easy apple danish for a friend’s baby shower at the office today. It’s a great choice for special occasions because the pretty presentation and sophisticated rosemary apple filling will make you seem like a gourmet chef! Local box favorites Golden Apples from Apple Country Orchards and Rosemary from Pure Luck Farms are the rock stars of this recipe. Although the braid looks tricky, it’s actually one of the easiest pastry shapes to master. This recipe is adapted from Dorothea Ladd’s Easy Apple Danish on Allrecipes.com. I used a food processor and...
Read MoreHomemade Hamburger Buns
When I was shopping for tailgate ingredients I noticed how expensive organic hamburger buns are. A package of six, locally made whole wheat organic buns at the market costs about $6. Although the rolls looked delicious, I put them right back on the shelf. Who can spend $6 on bread when you’ve gotta buy beer, too?* I knew I could make some buns at home for much cheaper. I had all the basic dough ingredients on hand in my pantry, plus some leftover sweet potatoes and rosemary from my pesto roll party earlier this week. The bun recipe I created is a spin-off from my pesto...
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