Super Silky Peanut Butter Recipe

Living in Prague has opened our eyes to the foods we take for granted back home. One of these is Peanut Butter...sweet, delicious Peanut Butter.
I CANNOT live without my occasional spoonfuls of peanut butter or the coveted 'perfect' peanut butter and jelly sandwich, so I began experimenting with my own homemade peanut butter recipe.
We tried different oils, different sugar and salt mixtures, chunky to silky smooth and even different nut combinations and we have finally hit the jackpot.
After we started making our own, we ended up finding good ol' U.S. of A peanut butter and it no longer does it for us. Aside from tasting "artificial", the sugar content, caloric intake and all the other "unknowns" makes it a little scary to eat.
In addition, the peanuts used are treated with artificial pesticides and agricultural chemicals before they hit your jar. For those who enjoy clean/organic eating, this is not a good thing.

Here is our recipe for Healthy Super Silky Peanut Butter Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Organic Roasted Peanuts (salted or unsalted...it's your choice)
• 2 1/2 Tablespoon of Grapeseed Oil
• Pinch of Salt (Omit this if you chose Salted Peanuts or Salt to taste afterwards)

Directions:

1. Place all your ingredients in a Food Processor. We own a Magic Bullet , so it is a quick press of a button (or jar) for us.
2. Process until you have the perfect consistency and BOOM! Instant, homemade peanut butter.

I prefer my peanut butter extra smooth, if you prefer chunky add more peanuts or/and less grape seed oil until you reach your preferred consistency.

Note:

• Why use Grapeseed oil? Grapeseed oil is my 'use it in everything possible' ingredient. It's odorless, ever so slightly nutty but other than that, flavorless. It has been found to be healthier than olive oil and GREAT for your skin. Research it and try substituting your olive oil for grapeseed oil. It truly is fantastic. 
• I usually keep my PB in the fridge. I usually make PB in small batches. Since they are no preservatives in the Peanut Butter, it usually has a shelf life of about 7-9 days. 

Want to have a healthy snack? Try your homemade peanut butter with some saltine crackers or better yet...freshly sliced strawberries dipped in peanut butter....YUMMMMY! 

Want to be different?

• Instead of using all peanuts, try a blend of 1/2 a cup of organic roasted cashews and 1/2 of roasted peanuts for a unique and explosive combo of flavors in your mouth. 
• Craving a sweeter flavor? Add a 1 1/2 teaspoons of honey in your mixture. Taste like sweet delicious honey roasted peanuts. 

Have fun creating your own mixture. 

Recipe for Homemade Pea Soup in 10 Easy Steps

It's cold outside, you want something warm and quick and that Cup-of-Noodles does not look that appetizing.
How about some delicious, filling, yummy, tasty pea soup. It's also healthy but I won't tell if you won't.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 teaspoons of  Olive Oil (preferably Extra Virgin)
• 4 Garlic Cloves 
• 1 Whole Onion (Red or White)
• 2 teaspoons of salt (Kosher or Sea Salt recommended)
• 1 cup of peas (1can=1 cup)
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
• 2 cups of boiling water
• 1 chicken bouillon 
• Pepper to taste

So your ingredients should look like this:

Directions:

1. Boil your 2 cups of water and add your chicken bouillon. Once it starts boiling, VOILA!...You have chicken stock.
2. Dice your onions 

   3. Dice your garlic

   4. Add your olive oil to a pot. Add your onions to sautee for 5 minutes then add your garlic. Stir

        until edges are golden brown. Smells good doesn't it. We really LOVE garlic in our home, 

       so we usually add a few extra cloves.    

   5. Lower the heat and then add your peas. Stir all the ingredients together. Oh yeah, that looks yummy 

       already.

   6. By now your chicken stock should be ready and boiling. Add to your pea pot. *Note: Depending on 

       how thick you want your soup, you can add more or less until you get the consistency you like after 

       you blend it. 

   7.  Add your salt and garlic powder.

   8. Boil all this deliciousness for about 10 minutes. 

   9. Place all this yummy goodness into a blender and BLEND AWAY!

So...from this:

    

To this:

10. Bring soup back to pot and heat for about 5 minutes.

ENJOY!!!!

Want to be different?

*Enjoy with some Naan Bread instead of plain ol' bread

* Add some heavy cream (about 1/2 cup) for a silky finish

*Garnish with some cheese, or better yet, some freshly grated Parmesan Cheese on top.

This is ridiculously good!

Welcome to my Little Corner in the Internet World

Hiya!

Welcome to Homemade Goodies for Foodies. Simply put, a little haven for those who enjoy eating.

My husband and I enjoy traveling and currently live abroad so, needless to say, a lot of the foods that we are used to back home and non-existent here. Taking on the challenge of cooking delicious foods in a country where their staple meal is pork and bread, my husband and I have gotten very creative with our meals.

My name is Michelle, and I'll be your showing how to make some yummy plates with a few simple ingredients.
From single and eating out every night to married and cooking at home, I had to learn a few things...ASAP!
I think I've gotten pretty good at it.

So, I hope you enjoy and Bon Appetite!