Test Kitchen: High Protein Cookies

I decided to try out a recipe I thought looked really interesting  on Spoonful of Sugarfree and to let you all know how I got on.  The High Protein Cookies recipe looked really interesting because, if they're nice, then they could be a great before/after event or long run option. 

They looked great coming out of the oven!

Read on for my version and verdict ...

Life Hack: Fried Shallots

If you don't know about these yet - get prepared to be using these on everything!  They're delicious, they're crunchy, they're not enormously bad for you ... no downsides.  Fried dried shallots!

Most international style supermarkets stock them.  They're pretty cheap ($3-$4 for a medium sized bag).  Just sprinkle over your casserole, curry or stew for a sweet crunchy lift.

They're really, really good added last to chicken and corn noodle soup just before serving.  Just as sensational on tomato and bacon soup, added with parmesan and croutons (of course!).

Once you start, you're going to be hooked.

Post ways you use them in comments ...

 

Life Hack: Coloured Rice

Here's an ingredient we've only recently discovered:  coloured rice.  Specifically, red and black rice.  These are a really great way to boost the nutrition and flavour of a rice based meal.

Life Hack: Cooking without Sugar (Savoury)

Our family is on a one-year sugar free challenge.  This has meant we've had to create and adapt recipes for this post-sugar reality. 

It might surprise you, but sugar is used a reasonable amount in savoury cooking:  especially in curries and sometimes stews.  Many dishes involve a tablespoon or so of brown sugar at the onion-browning stage.  How do you substitute another ingredient without compromising taste?