My gluten-free buddy Averie made some crackers the other day, and I had to try her recipe. I had recently tried these store-bought gluten-free crackers:
My main issue with them is they have a little soy in the form of soy sauce (soybeans only), but I try to avoid it. I was feeling snacky though and wanted crackers and they were out of Mary's the day I got them... The were good enough that hubby loved them! He ate them with hummus. Of course, I made a few tweaks ;) Hers were a sweet cracker, and I went the savory route - I used her measurements on chia, flax & sunflower seeds, then added a squirt of agave (about a tablespoon), a few tablespoons of Southwest Chipotle Mrs. Dash, a few grinds of the salt & pepper grinders, a *lot* of nooch (because I like it cheezy :), maybe 1/3 cup or so, a few shakes of cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes for spice, and cumin. Here's the dough spread on a silpat, ready for the oven:
and a close-up:
I just baked them at 300*F and skipped the dehydrator. I was feeling eager to try them and too impatient to wait ;) I baked them for about 25 minutes per side. Note that they will harden up as they cool! So take them out when they seem chewier and they'll get crispy. Here's the crackers straight from the oven:
and all cut up:
a comparison to the store bought cracker:
What was interesting was they didn't smell southwestern while they were baking -- they smelled like pizza! Like sundried tomato and oregano. It was crazy. So good though :) I had one with a little avocado for a snack:
It hit the spot! Creamy, cool avocado with a crispy, spicy cracker! Total comfort food.
Dinner tonight was cheezy massaged kale:
Dressing was fresh squeezed orange & lemon juice, Whole Foods German mustard, salt, pepper, Mrs. Dash lemon pepper, squirt agave, dash cayenne, shake crushed red pepper flakes, raw apple cider vinegar, all whisked together and massaged into kale with nooch and 1/4 avocado. So good!
It has been super hot and humid here. It's like a free sauna outside right? But I got the go-ahead from my physical therapist to resume some cardio (no running yet, but elliptical and bike are okay) and I've been doing some upper body strength training (awesome arms, abs & chest workout today after work). How do you deal with the heat (if it's hot where you are)? Do you shove your hair in a messy ponytail everyday? haha, that's what I do! I want to chop my hair all off, but my husband loves it long :) and to be honest, I do to... but it gets so unmanageable since it's naturally curly, and with the Florida humidity it never really seems to dry after I wash it. Any good hair tips?
The weekend will be here soon! Enjoy the rest of your week!
2 comments:
loving the new watercolor layout Kat! So pretty!
And glad you made the crackers! and you made your own spin on em! cool! My next up in nooch in them, too! you're defi look dryer than mine did going into your oven. You only use 1 Tbsp Agave whereas I used about 4-5 (1/4 c or so). Mrs Dash. Love that stuff and use it in my hummus seasoning. I can see how it would smell pizza-ish! yum!
have a great nite and as always thanks for your supportive comments you leave me :)
Hey Averie! Thanks for your always sweet comments about the layout :) I was in the mood for pink!
My crackers for sure came out crunchy... you know how seeds in the oven go - they get crispy crunchy *fast*!
I am thinking of trying a savory cinnamon-raisin cracker next...
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