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Sunday, S’mores + Summer Recipes Galore

July 18, 2010 by Hillary 18 Comments

I know, I know… I said I would have my half-marathon training plan up yesterday, but frankly, I wasn’t interested in taking the time to write it all up. Instead, I did normal summer activities like go on a 40-minute run with my bestie/half-marathon partner, followed by a walk downtown to the Saturday farmers’ market, and lunch at the local bagel shop.

After dinner, my 6-year-old neighbor came knocking on our door to invite us to make s’mores in their backyard. Despite the fact that I’d just polished off a bowl of homemade banana soft serve, I gladly accepted his adorable offer.

You can read more about our Saturday night s’mores here: CLassic S’mores Fit for the Healthy Co-Ed

I did write a post yesterday… for College Lifestyles. I had been struggling all day to find writing inspiration, and it wasn’t ‘til 10:00pm – saturated with s’more smoke – when I had an ‘ah ha’ moment. You can’t force writing. It doesn’t work that way. ‘Ah ha’ moments have a reason behind their scheduling.

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Today’s a different story… as it should be. I declared today ‘a day in the kitchen’. I had three things that needed to be dealt with: 1. ripe bananas, 2. garlic scapes, and 3. fresh basil from the market.

3 individual ingredients = 3 individual recipes. In between recipes, I cleaned; I guess it was a Sunday of cookin’ and cleanin’. Mama Hill is too accurate of an alias.

Recipe #1: Blue Ribbon Banana Chocolate Coconut Muffins

Since my Summer Bliss Bread was such a success, I decided to make the recipe a second time [in the same week!], subbing bananas for zucchini + a couple other alterations*.

  • 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut*
  • 1/3 c. rolled oats
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon*
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 c. canola oil
  • 1/2 c. organic cane sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 T non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed *
  • 1/2 c. pecans, toasted & chopped*
  • 1/4 c. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 banana, sliced thinly
  • unsweetened coconut

In a smallish bowl, mix together dry ingredients. In a medium-large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time. Add yogurt, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Add flour mixture, mixing minimally. Fold in nuts and chips. Plop 1/3 c. of batter into each paper-lined muffin tin. Top with 1 piece of sliced banana and a light sprinkle of coconut. Bake @ 375* for approx. 22-24 minutes. Makes 12-14 muffins.

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Recipe #2: Garlic Scape Bean Dip

[recipe courtesy of The Edible Perspective]

  • 4 chopped garlic scapes, flowery end removed
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 can of white beans – I used Great Northern
  • 1/4 c. olive oil

Add chopped garlic scapes and lemon to your food processor. Process until finely grated, scraping the bowl as needed. Add the beans, salt + pepper and blend away. Stream in olive oil 1T at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Blend, scraping down bowl as needed. Add more salt + pepper to taste.

*I followed Ashley’s recipe exactly, except I did not add any water. I was pleased with its consistency and did not want to dilute the flavor. Speaking of flavor, garlic scapes are spicy! And yes… they leave you with garlic breath. I intend to use it in my lunchtime sprouted wheat wraps, and as a dip for my favorite chips.

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Recipe #3: Green Goddess Summer Pesto

  • 1 bunch of fresh basil, about 1 c.
  • handful of homegrown parsley, about 1/4 c.
  • 1/2 c. romano cheese, finely grated
  • 1/4 c. walnuts
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • salt + pepper

Place all ingredients, except the olive oil, into a food processor. Whirl away, scrapping the bowl as necessary. Stream in olive oil and blend until you have your desired consistency. It’s a 3-minute recipe, I swear!

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When you have fresh basil pesto at your fingertips, you don’t put it away… you use it!

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Have I mentioned that I’ve been on a [homemade] pizza kick this summer?

  • Alvarado Street sprouted wheat pizza crust
  • pesto – fresh off the press
  • sautéed shitakes + yellow onion in olive oil and white wine
  • steamed zucchini
  • black pepper chevre + romano

Yes, Mom – you’re reading that correctly: I ate mushrooms! Crazy things happen when you leave town.

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Dry contacts. Time to sleep. More cooking tomorrow, but this time I’m getting paid for it.

I hope y’all have a lovely week!

Hillary

 

Oh, and I promise I will post my training plan in the near future. Three months ‘til race day!

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  1. Lauren says

    July 19, 2010 at 4:00 am

    Aww, when an adorable little 6-year-old comes knocking on your door for homemade s’mores, you don’t turn down that offer! ;)

    I just made muffins yesterday and they actually turned out great but yours take rank! As does that pizza. I don’t think I can ever go back to take out pizza again!

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  2. Autumn @ Good Eats Girl says

    July 19, 2010 at 5:32 am

    I agree…you can’t force writing! It never works out when you don’t want it too!

    All of your cooking looks great! I have yet to use garlic scapes, but I’m keeping my eye out for some!

    Reply
  3. Heather C says

    July 19, 2010 at 6:05 am

    If I had fresh basil I would use it EVERY day – no joke ;) We’re moving soon and that is the *first* thing I’m setting up on our deck: herb garden!

    Homemade pizza must be a summer trend (that I hope does not fade w/ Fall…) – we’ve made it at least once per week for months now! YUM. That looks delicious :)

    Reply
  4. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    July 19, 2010 at 6:33 am

    I’m totally on a pizza kick this summer too… do you ever make your own crust? If so, do you have a whole wheat crust recipe you like? I haven’t been able to find one yet that tastes right…

    Reply
  5. Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says

    July 19, 2010 at 6:47 am

    That pesto pizza looks absolutely amazing!!

    I really want to make pizza from scratch, but I never seem to get around to it.

    Reply
  6. christina says

    July 19, 2010 at 6:49 am

    nice bunch of recipes! mmm to the bean dip.

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  7. Maura says

    July 19, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Those recipies look great! You were a busy bee this past weekend :) I have a work potluck on Thursday and I think I’m destined to make those Banana Chocolate Coconut Muffins!! People would be allll over those!

    Reply
  8. Lisa (bakebikeblog) says

    July 19, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Oh my – homemade pesto + homemade pizza = a perfect meal!!

    Reply
  9. Abby (Nibble, Nourish, Run) says

    July 19, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    Lady you’ve been busy in that kitchen! I kind of want all of those recipes on my plate right now…I’m on such a garlic scape kick but they’ve all of a sudden disappeared from the market…boo. Um and I love your neighbor! Who can ever say no to s’mores!?

    Reply
  10. Emily says

    July 19, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    I feel like everyone is making muffins lately – yours look amazing!

    Reply
  11. tanyasdaily says

    July 19, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    The pizza looks really good!

    Reply
  12. Angela (the diet book junkie) says

    July 19, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    i think muffins are my favourite food group. thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. katie says

    July 19, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    gah girl you are GETTING AT IT in the kitchen!! LOVE it! those muffins look AWESOME, too!

    Reply
  14. Alex @ IEatAsphalt says

    July 20, 2010 at 5:39 am

    You never get too old for s’mores. Since camp fires + big cities don’t really mix, I’ve made them over small charcoal grills before. They really are a crowd pleaser.

    Reply
  15. BostonRunner says

    July 20, 2010 at 9:58 am

    S’mores are so much fun! I s’mored this weekend too : )
    Love that website you linked us too – thanks!

    Reply
  16. Lisa @ 14 Months to 50 says

    July 20, 2010 at 10:54 am

    Wow – I really love all these recipes. I’ll be making those muffins asap. Great pics, too!

    Reply
  17. Kelly says

    July 20, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    Blogs give me almost the daily reminder to make pesto now! :) haha. Thanks for the reminder. The basil in my fridge is calling my name. Your recipe looks amazing!

    Reply
  18. Casey (The Hippie Health Nut) says

    July 20, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I’ve never made pesto, but that sounds too easy not to try! :) I hate dry contacts!

    Reply

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