What Do You Want From Me?

That Adam Lambert song seems to be on the radio all the time.  Don't dislike the song, but not in love with it either... but hear pieces of it so often that I can't seem to shake it.  So, now that I have planted that ear-worm, what do you want from me?  Recipe-wise, that is!

Looking at the recipes I've posted in the past few months, a good chunk of them are sweet - desserts or baked goods.  So, I'm thinking of posting something savory.  Here are just a few of my newbies for you to choose from:

Eggplant Hot Off the Grill!

Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad
KaleSlaw with Curry-Almond Dressing
Walnut-Apple Lentil Burgers
Chickpea Sunflower Burgers
Nutty Burgers (made with walnuts, almonds, pecans) (oops, no photo)
Chickpea Sunflower Burgers
Lemon Infused Mediterranean Lentils 
Soy-Free Veggie Loaf 
Fab Cakes with Smarter Sauce
Baked Macaroni in a Creamy Walnut Sauce with Broccolini (again, photo?)
Fit-tucine Alfredo
Creamy, Smoky Grilled Eggplant Dip (like Baba Ghanoush, but better!)
Moroccan Bean Stew
White Chili

I know, the soups don't seem well placed for this time of year... unless you're having a rainy day as we are in Vancouver.  It's okay, we need the rain, it's been well over a month.  Makes me think about soup season... not all that far away.  And, there I go off on a tangent.  Okay, getting back on track, shout out what you'd like!

New Recipes!

After getting your requests on which new recipe to post, seems to be a bit of a toss up between the Strawberry-Gogi Muffins and the Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Croquettes.  What to do, what to do?  

What can I say, I'm a softie, so I'll be posting both!  I'll start with the croquettes, and will post the muffins later. I would like someone to test out the Strawberry-Goji Muffins first before I post them.  Reason is that I've tested the blended mixture in my beloved Blendtec, and I'd like to know how the mix would turn out with a standard blender.  So, if you want to test run the muffins (they will need to be tested as is, not with substitutions, so you will need oat flour and spelt flour).  E-mail me at dreenaburton@gmail.com.  (I will only be able to take 2 or 3 testers.)

In the meantime, thought I'd give you some photos of other recipes that I've been up to: 

Proper Healthy Granola Bars

Most granola bars are not that healthy.  There are healthier varieties, but still, some of us want to create our own healthy granola bars that aren't too sweet and that we can customize with some additions of spices or switch up of dried fruit, etc.  I've been asked numerous times for a proper granola bar, and so here you have it!


Raw Lemon-Lime Cheesecake with Fresh Mango Sauce 
Raw cheesecakes trump any tofu/tofutti version (imo), and I wanted to come up with my own signature raw cheesecake.  This one combines the tang and flavor of both lemon and lime juice, and has a tropical twist with coconut in the crust and a fresh mango sauce for serving.  It is heavenly, without an ounce of dessert guilt!


 
Lemon Infused Mediterranean Lentils 
Lentils, I love thee!  Beans are the staple of our diet, along with whole grains.  Lentils are a favorite of mine, they cook quickly, taste fresh and clean, and are easy to digest.  What makes these lentils even better is infusing them with fresh lemon and herbs during cooking, and finishing the dish off with tomatoes, pine nuts, and dry olives.  Delish!

Boulangerie Potatoes with Sauteed Fennel and White Beans

Thinly sliced potatoes bake golden and tender on top of sweet sauteed fennel and white beans simmering in a white wine broth.  This is a personal favorite - yes - because of the fennel.  But, come on, those golden potatoes.

Any of you wishing you could change your recipe vote now?  Hee.  I know, I'm a teensy bit wicked.  ;)

Okay, so let's get started with the recipe for the Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Croquettes with Pumpkin Seed Chipotle Cream.   Hope you enjoy - let me know!