This past summer, we tried some Chickpea Fries, I had never heard of them and was very curious to try them. After my first bite, part of me was hoping the kids wouldn't like them so I could eat the rest...that never happened. They loved them too. I searched to find a recipe and came across Sara's Kitchen Blog. Simple to make, less than 5 mins to prepare and then it needs to be refrigerated for a few hours before you fry them up.
The main ingredient is chickpea flour, which more and more grocers are carrying these days, sometimes it is called garbanzo bean flour. Basically you boil some water, add the chickpea flour and whisk constantly for 1-2min. Add the remaining ingredients (i.e spices/herbs), stir a bit more, take off the heat and pour into an 8 x 8 pan, let cool for a few minutes, cover and refrigerate for a few hours or up to 24hours.
So easy, so good and gluten free! Great change from the boring regular french fries and better for you. I am going to try and bake the next batch as the frying part isn't the healthiest, but boy are they a good treat! Check out Sara's blog for the full recipe and enjoy!
http://saraskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/02/chickpea-fries.html
Update: I baked a batch and they turned out great! Brush each one with a bit of olive oil first, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10min each side. Easy to make! Kids and DH loved them!
I love to craft and discover new things, sometimes re-discovering neat old things too. I create and design cards for everyday occasions. Here, I like to share my thoughts, ideas and inspiration with anyone that is interested in reading about them. Oh and I have 3 kids that really keep me busy and always looking for new creative projects to keep them entertained.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Fun with playdough
How many times do I try to come up with something fun to do, that is quick, easy and won't make a huge mess! This happens on a daily basis. I am always thinking of what the next "art" project should be to keep my 3 monkeys entertained. I recently came across this great playdough recipe that I thought I would share, it is from my dd teacher and it meets the criteria noted above.
Kool-Aid Playdough
1 1/4 cup Flour
1/4 cup Salt
1pkg Unsweetened Kool-Aid (just the powder, don't mix it into juice :))
1 cup Boiling water
1 1/2 tsp Vegetable Oil
In a bowl, mix flour, salt and Kool-Aid, then stir in the boiling water and oil. Knead with hands for a out 5 mins (or put in your mixer using the dough handle). Voila! Kool-aid in a fun color that smells great! Store in a Ziploc bag for up to 2 months.
Successful recipe, happy mom and kids! Give it a try!
Kool-Aid Playdough
1 1/4 cup Flour
1/4 cup Salt
1pkg Unsweetened Kool-Aid (just the powder, don't mix it into juice :))
1 cup Boiling water
1 1/2 tsp Vegetable Oil
In a bowl, mix flour, salt and Kool-Aid, then stir in the boiling water and oil. Knead with hands for a out 5 mins (or put in your mixer using the dough handle). Voila! Kool-aid in a fun color that smells great! Store in a Ziploc bag for up to 2 months.
Successful recipe, happy mom and kids! Give it a try!
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