‘Tis the season for snow, repletion foods and family gatherings! I don’t know well-nigh you, but this time of year is one of my favorites. It’s the second month in a row where you are presented with yummy supplies and succulent treats. The holidays squint variegated for everyone but for me, it is the perfect excuse to dig out those warm holiday spices and explore variegated creations. When I mention “holiday spices”, I am referring to things like allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, sage and rosemary. Not only do they infuse your kitchen with memorable scents, but some of them moreover unhook several health benefits when consumed.
Cinnamon is a very versatile spice. It can be used in sweet and savory foods as well as herbal teas. This spice is rich in antioxidants which can help support thoroughbred sugar levels, protect versus heart disease and may moreover reduce overall inflammation in the body. Cinnamon has been used and known for its medicinal components for thousands of years. One of my favorite ways to use cinnamon during the holiday’s is fresh cinnamon rolls with surf cheese frosting on Christmas morning. Although this isn’t the healthiest use of cinnamon, it is the perfect treat for the holidays. Perhaps a lighter way to enjoy cinnamon is by simply subtracting a cinnamon stick to your favorite hot tea or plane sprinkle some on top of yogurt or oatmeal. The possibilities are endless!
Ginger moreover holds significant nutritional benefits and many uses. Like cinnamon, this spice has been widely known for its medicinal properties. It is often used to soothe upset stomachs, relieve nausea and fight versus the flu. Additionally, it has been said to help with osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps and may help to lower cholesterol levels. Ginger is misogynist in scrutinizingly every grocery store and can be purchased whole, ground or dried. This spice is potent and can very hands overpower other spices so use circumspection when making recipes!
Sage originates from the herb family. This herb is weightier consumed in a savory dish and houses several benefits due to its upper levels of nutrients and antioxidants such as vitamin K, magnesium and zinc. It may relieve menopause symptoms, reduce thoroughbred sugar levels, support memory and smart-ass health and could moreover aid in lowering LDL cholesterol, which is the cholesterol we don’t want too much of in our bodies. Sage may be a little intimidating to work with, so I have included one of my favorite ways to use sage in the recipe at the end of this page.
Rosemary moreover comes from the herb family and is typically found in savory dishes. Although rosemary is a vibrant herb, it can be used to help bring out flavors of other spices in your dish. This herb is known for its unpolluted and antiviral properties which help our body’s immune system fight off infection when consumed. According to the National Library of Medicine, rosemary leaves contain carnosol, carnosic acid, rosmadial, caffeic wounding and several other antioxidants which are substantial for viral pathogen formation. Rosemary is typically purchased as zestless leaves but can moreover be found fresh in the produce section of your grocery store. The most worldwide ways to use this herb are sprinkling on top roasted veggies, subtracting fresh leaves as a garnish to mashed potatoes or a poultry dish.
I hope this gets you just as eager to get in the kitchen and use these spices as it does to me! Check out a few of my favorite ways to use some of these spices during the holiday season below.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: (Servings: 9)
For the dough:
¾ c. whole milk, warmed
2 ¼ tsp. yeast (quick rise or active)
¼ c. granulated sugar
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
¼ c. unsalted butter, melted
3 c. specie flour, plus uneaten for dusting*
¾ tsp. salt
¼ c. unsalted butter, softened
For the filling:
2/3 c. light brown sugar, packed
1 ½ Tbsp. ground cinnamon
For the surf cheese frosting:
4 oz. surf cheese, softened
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
¾ c. powdered sugar
½ tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the dough:
1) Place milk in microwave unscratched bowl, heat well-nigh 40-45 seconds depending on your microwave or until it reaches well-nigh 110 degrees F. Sprinkle yeast on top of milk, add in sugar, egg, egg yolk and ¼ cup melted butter. Beat until well combined.
2) Stir in flour and salt with sturdy wooden spoon until dough forms.
3) Place dough on stand mixer and knead on medium speed for 8 minutes until wittiness forms and mixture is slightly sticky. If dough sticks to marrow of mixer, add in 2 Tbsp. specie flour). If no stand mixer, use hands to knead dough for 8-10 minutes on floured surface.
4) Transfer dough to well-oiled bowl, imbricate with plastic wrap and warm towel. Allow dough to rise for 1-1.5 hours or until double in size.
5) Transfer dough to floured surface, roll out into a 14x9 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter on top of dough, leaving ¼ in. margin at the far end.
For the filling:
1) In small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over buttered dough then rub into the butter.
2) Tightly roll up dough starting from the 9-inch side, seam side down.
3) Cut into 9, 1-inch sections with pocketknife or dental floss.
4) Place cinnamon rolls into greased 9x9 inch sultry pan. Imbricate with plastic wrap and a warm towel, permitting to rise for 30-45 minutes.
5) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove plastic wrap and towel, torch for 20-25 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 5-10 minutes surpassing frosting.
For the frosting:
1) In a bowl, combine surf cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
2) Spread frosting over cinnamon rolls, serving immediately. Enjoy!
*Bread flour is made from spring wheat which has a higher protein content than all-purpose flour. This strengthens the dough and allows specie to rise higher.
Brown Butter and Sage Roasted Vegetables: (Servings: 4)
For the vegetables:
2 c. broccoli florets (fresh or frozen) *
2 c. cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen) *
2 c. victual carrots (fresh) (carrot coins if using frozen) *
Olive oil
For the sauce:
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
10 fresh sage leaves (¾ tsp. ground)
¼ tsp. salt
Instructions:
For the vegetables:
1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2) Line 9x13 inch sultry sheet with foil. Place broccoli, cauliflower and carrots in single layer on sheet and drizzle with olive oil until evenly coated, toss to combine.
3) Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
For the sauce:
1) Place butter in small skillet over medium heat, swirling the plan until butter begins to brown, well-nigh 3 minutes.
2) Add the sage leaves and fry well-nigh 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3) Stir in salt until dissolved.
4) Drizzle the sauce and sage leaves over roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
*If using frozen vegetables, thaw thoroughly surpassing roasting.
Cinnamon is a very versatile spice. It can be used in sweet and savory foods as well as herbal teas. This spice is rich in antioxidants which can help support thoroughbred sugar levels, protect versus heart disease and may moreover reduce overall inflammation in the body. Cinnamon has been used and known for its medicinal components for thousands of years. One of my favorite ways to use cinnamon during the holiday’s is fresh cinnamon rolls with surf cheese frosting on Christmas morning. Although this isn’t the healthiest use of cinnamon, it is the perfect treat for the holidays. Perhaps a lighter way to enjoy cinnamon is by simply subtracting a cinnamon stick to your favorite hot tea or plane sprinkle some on top of yogurt or oatmeal. The possibilities are endless!
Ginger moreover holds significant nutritional benefits and many uses. Like cinnamon, this spice has been widely known for its medicinal properties. It is often used to soothe upset stomachs, relieve nausea and fight versus the flu. Additionally, it has been said to help with osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps and may help to lower cholesterol levels. Ginger is misogynist in scrutinizingly every grocery store and can be purchased whole, ground or dried. This spice is potent and can very hands overpower other spices so use circumspection when making recipes!
Sage originates from the herb family. This herb is weightier consumed in a savory dish and houses several benefits due to its upper levels of nutrients and antioxidants such as vitamin K, magnesium and zinc. It may relieve menopause symptoms, reduce thoroughbred sugar levels, support memory and smart-ass health and could moreover aid in lowering LDL cholesterol, which is the cholesterol we don’t want too much of in our bodies. Sage may be a little intimidating to work with, so I have included one of my favorite ways to use sage in the recipe at the end of this page.
Rosemary moreover comes from the herb family and is typically found in savory dishes. Although rosemary is a vibrant herb, it can be used to help bring out flavors of other spices in your dish. This herb is known for its unpolluted and antiviral properties which help our body’s immune system fight off infection when consumed. According to the National Library of Medicine, rosemary leaves contain carnosol, carnosic acid, rosmadial, caffeic wounding and several other antioxidants which are substantial for viral pathogen formation. Rosemary is typically purchased as zestless leaves but can moreover be found fresh in the produce section of your grocery store. The most worldwide ways to use this herb are sprinkling on top roasted veggies, subtracting fresh leaves as a garnish to mashed potatoes or a poultry dish.
I hope this gets you just as eager to get in the kitchen and use these spices as it does to me! Check out a few of my favorite ways to use some of these spices during the holiday season below.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: (Servings: 9)
For the dough:
¾ c. whole milk, warmed
2 ¼ tsp. yeast (quick rise or active)
¼ c. granulated sugar
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
¼ c. unsalted butter, melted
3 c. specie flour, plus uneaten for dusting*
¾ tsp. salt
¼ c. unsalted butter, softened
For the filling:
2/3 c. light brown sugar, packed
1 ½ Tbsp. ground cinnamon
For the surf cheese frosting:
4 oz. surf cheese, softened
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
¾ c. powdered sugar
½ tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the dough:
1) Place milk in microwave unscratched bowl, heat well-nigh 40-45 seconds depending on your microwave or until it reaches well-nigh 110 degrees F. Sprinkle yeast on top of milk, add in sugar, egg, egg yolk and ¼ cup melted butter. Beat until well combined.
2) Stir in flour and salt with sturdy wooden spoon until dough forms.
3) Place dough on stand mixer and knead on medium speed for 8 minutes until wittiness forms and mixture is slightly sticky. If dough sticks to marrow of mixer, add in 2 Tbsp. specie flour). If no stand mixer, use hands to knead dough for 8-10 minutes on floured surface.
4) Transfer dough to well-oiled bowl, imbricate with plastic wrap and warm towel. Allow dough to rise for 1-1.5 hours or until double in size.
5) Transfer dough to floured surface, roll out into a 14x9 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter on top of dough, leaving ¼ in. margin at the far end.
For the filling:
1) In small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over buttered dough then rub into the butter.
2) Tightly roll up dough starting from the 9-inch side, seam side down.
3) Cut into 9, 1-inch sections with pocketknife or dental floss.
4) Place cinnamon rolls into greased 9x9 inch sultry pan. Imbricate with plastic wrap and a warm towel, permitting to rise for 30-45 minutes.
5) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove plastic wrap and towel, torch for 20-25 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 5-10 minutes surpassing frosting.
For the frosting:
1) In a bowl, combine surf cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
2) Spread frosting over cinnamon rolls, serving immediately. Enjoy!
*Bread flour is made from spring wheat which has a higher protein content than all-purpose flour. This strengthens the dough and allows specie to rise higher.
Brown Butter and Sage Roasted Vegetables: (Servings: 4)
For the vegetables:
2 c. broccoli florets (fresh or frozen) *
2 c. cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen) *
2 c. victual carrots (fresh) (carrot coins if using frozen) *
Olive oil
For the sauce:
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
10 fresh sage leaves (¾ tsp. ground)
¼ tsp. salt
Instructions:
For the vegetables:
1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2) Line 9x13 inch sultry sheet with foil. Place broccoli, cauliflower and carrots in single layer on sheet and drizzle with olive oil until evenly coated, toss to combine.
3) Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
For the sauce:
1) Place butter in small skillet over medium heat, swirling the plan until butter begins to brown, well-nigh 3 minutes.
2) Add the sage leaves and fry well-nigh 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3) Stir in salt until dissolved.
4) Drizzle the sauce and sage leaves over roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
*If using frozen vegetables, thaw thoroughly surpassing roasting.
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