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January 14, 2021 by HipppieSrirachaGirl

Vegan Apple Tart

Tarts can be sweet or savoury, modern day tarts are filled with fruit or custards. Either you can prepare an open or closed tart and this post illustrate both options. A flaky outside with a golden sweet crust with a tangy and cinnamony inside filled with honey crisp apples. This simple dessert was made under an hour, which includes both the preparation and baking in the oven. This simple Vegan Tart can be for you alone or for your loved ones.

*Side Note: Prior to preparation for the Tart, take your Puff Pastry out of the freezer and allow it to thaw out for approximately 40-45 minutes.

Slice 5 Apples: choose your favorite apple; for either a sweet or tangy fruit Tart. Preheat oven for 400 degrees.
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Squeeze Lemon over the apples, thus preventing them from browning. The lemon also adds a slight tanginess to the sweet apples.
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Glistening sliced apples after squeezing the fresh lemon juice.
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After the Puff Pastry is evenly thawed out, roll it onto a sheet of Parchment Paper. Use one large brown egg and whisk into a small bowl. Now on the outer frame of the puff pastry, brush the egg wash on the outer edges, this adds a beautiful golden crust to the tart.
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Carefully align the sliced apples within the frame of the Puff Pastry. Lightly sprinkle the light brown sugar and roasted cinnamon mixture (1/2cup) over the apples. *Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.*
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As soon as you take the tart out of the oven, immediately drizzle Organic Apricot Jam over the dessert. Simply mix Apricot Jam and water for 15-20 seconds in the microwave to loosen up the jam. Slide the tart from the parchment paper and onto a hard surface, thus allow cooling before cutting the first slice.
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A closed Vegan Apple Tart – Layered in a flower-like design.
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Again lightly sprinkle the mixture of roasted cinnamon and light brown sugar over the apples.
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For the closed Vegan Puff Pastry, brush the rest of the egg wash on the outside of this tart.
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This is right out of the oven with a Golden brown crust, now glaze the Apricot Jam to add a hint of crust flavor and shimmer to the dessert.
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Quickly, add the Apricot Jam on top for a delectable golden-color and texture! Enjoy both an open and closed Vegan Apple Tart.
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This Vegan Apple Tart is just the right amount of sweetness, one slice of this treat will have your friends and family back at your front door and of course at a safe distance. Leave a comment below on how the dessert turned out for you in your kitchen!

Stay safe and viligant!

HippieSrirachaGirl

December 6, 2020 by HipppieSrirachaGirl

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie

This Holiday Season (2020) is very different in many ways but I have continued to push forth the envelope in my cooking skills. For this year’s Thanksgiving feast, I prepared a Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie and used the NuWave Air Fryer to bake my Sweet Potato Yams. The Fall Leaf toppers on the Sweet Potato Pie are also Gluten-Free. The Sweet Potatoes are baked beautifully with gushing caramelized juices from the sides of these root vegetables. From this point forward, this food blog will incorporate more Gluten-Free friendly meals.

Ingredients for the Fall Leaves (Pie Toppers)
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Fall Leaf Toppers: Almond and Coconut Flour
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Sandwich of Parchment paper
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Move cut-outs from Parchment paper to a sheet of foil
***Cookie Mold Cutters are from*** Amazon
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Ingredients for the Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie
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Sweet Potato Yams in ***NuWave Air Fryer*** Baked for 2 hours @ 385 degrees
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Yams. Coated in butter and roasted cinnamon.
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Sweet Potato Pie Filling
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Sweet Potato Filling with **Oat Creamer (Whole Foods)**
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Sweet Potato Filling in a Gluten-Free Pie Crust (Trader Joe’s)
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A fresh baked Sweet Potato Pie
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Fall Leaf Toppers added to the Baked Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie
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A Single Slice of Pie (Fall Season)
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It’s a Must, Whipped Cream on Top
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A Little slice of warm Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie during this Holiday Season is a necessity to keep the joy and strength amongst family and friends.

For the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer, check out Bed Bath & Beyond!

Stay safe and vigilant!

HippieSrirachaGirl

October 2, 2020 by HipppieSrirachaGirl

No Bake Nut Butter Bars

Mix Organic Agave and Almond Butter Together
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Nut Butter Bar Mix is from Trader Joe’s
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Cut Nut butter Bars into Squares
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Crunch, Sweetness and Flavor!
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Simple, Crunchy, Sweet and Family Friendly No Bake Nut Butter Bars!

Great for the Fall Season, especially with your Coffee or Tea in the morning or afternoon snack!

Stay Healthy and Vigilant!

HippieSrirachaGirl

July 3, 2020 by HipppieSrirachaGirl

BBQ & Grillin’

Summer is a great time to have a BBQ & Grillin’ experience in your backyard in the midst of Covid-19. If you’re the Grill Master, it’s best to wake up early in the morning to set up and get your charcoals started. It is critical to establish a placement of your charcoals by dividing the grill into three sections: hot, warm and cool. You must continue to rotate the food on the grill so it does not BURN. With over 3 years of experience, along with being taught the fundamentals of BBQ from my father, it is important to manage the temperature of the charcoals. The majority of the charcoals must turn white-gray, which signifies the temperature is between 240 to 300 Fahrenheit. Slip on that Cooking Glove with a TONG in hand, its Grillin’ Time!

Use your favorite Oil-based Marinade (easier to cook on the grill)
Side note: (Marinade both the vegetables and meat for 2 hours in the refrigerator)
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Coat the Vegetable Marinade evenly
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Use your favorite Dry-Rub for the meat
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Vegetable Skewers on the Grill
(Soak your skewers in water the night before use)
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BBQ Sauce added on top of the Grilled Chicken
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Find your favorite BBQ Sauce and get Grillin’. The sauce in the picture above is the Trader’s Joes Organic Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce along with the Trader’s Joe’s BBQ Rub and Seasoning with Coffee & Garlic.

Find out what works for your taste buds! Enjoy family time and Stay Safe and Vigilant!

Thanks,

HSG

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