Metrobilly Eats

totally vegan GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

totally vegan GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

That annoying family member from out of town who insists on ONLY eating plant based this Holiday Season is no longer an issue - we traverse all the Thanksgiving acrimony by taking the high road with this totally vegan GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE. The secret is in the FRESH green beans - and truth be told, I actually prefer this recipe to the classic version - but don’t tell anyone!

CARDAMOM SPICED BLACKBERRY PEACH CRUMBLE

CARDAMOM-SPICED BLACKBERRY PEACH CRUMBLE

SERVES 6 TO 8 | PREP, COOK TIME: 1 HOUR

INGREDIENTS

THE TOPPING:

8 OZ.  CINNAMON GRAHAM CRACKERS

2 TABLERSPOONS AP FLOUR

2 TABLESPOONS WHITE SUGAR

SALT, PINCH

6 TABLESPOONS BUTTER (MELTED)

THE FILLING:

2 ½ POUNDS FRESH PEACHES, SLICED

3 TABLESPOONS HONEY

1 TABLESPOON CARDAMOM

LEMON ZEST, LEMON JUICE FROM 2 LEMONS

SALT

1 POUND FRESH BLACKBERRY

 

TECHNIQUE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES.

THE TOPPING:

IN A FOOD PROCESSOR ADD GRAHAM CRACKERS, FLOUR, SUGAR, AND SALT; SLOWLY ADD MELTED BUTTER UNTIL MIXTURE IS CRUMBLY.  SET ASIDE.

THE FILLING:

IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL, TOSS TOGETHER PEACHES, HONEY, CARDAMOM, LEMON ZEST, LEMON JUICE, AND SALT – NEXT, WITH YOUR HANDS, SQUEEZE THE BLACKBERRIES INTO THE MIXTURE, TOSS TO COAT. 

PLACE THE FRUIT MIXTURE IN A CAST IRON SKILLET OR CERMAIC BAKING DISH, TOP WITH CRUMBLE MIXTURE, THEN BAKE IN 375 DEGREE OVEN FOR 45 MINUTES OR UNTIL BUBBLING AND JAMMY.  SERVE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM OR FRESH WHIPPED CREAM.  

FRIDA PUMPKIN SEED DIP

FRIDA PUMPKIN SEED DIP

This FRIDA KAHLO inspired dip is one of our Spring and Summer favorites - the complexity of earthy, smoky pepitas give even the best hummus or guacamole a run for their money - especially while drinking cerveza and mezcal margs on the back porch…at the beach…or as a new twist on dips at your next swanky cocktail party.

THE ESSENTIAL CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

THE ESSENTIAL CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

Schnitzel, Milanese…the techniques are similar, separated only by slight techniques based on locale. The Germans call it schnitzel, served with roast potatoes and fresh lemon; the Italian call it Milanese, fried with olive oil and smothered with fresh tomatoes, basil, syrupy olive oil, and cheek tightening balsamic vinegar; and Texans call it chicken fried chicken, served with mashed potatoes and creamy white gravy…delectable.

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