Parsnip Gratin

 

Today I am excited to bring you this recipe! It is a healthier alternative to my cheesy potato au gratin I usually make. The suprising part... The family likes it even better. I cut out 2/3rds of the heavy cream and switched it to healthy greek yogurt. The parsnips are a zero calorie food, which makes for a much healthier alternative to potatoes. I was so scared to serve this dish to my finicky family, but they loved it! 

Gluten-Free Parsnip Gratin
adapted from Feasting at Home

2 1/4 lbs Parsnips
1 med onion
2 Cups greek yogurt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp Fresh minced Thyme
3 large minced cloves garlic
6 ounces, grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Peel Parsnips. Using a mandolin, slice parsnips to 1/8 thin slices. If you don't have a mandolin, slice them as thinly as possible.

Dice the onion. Grate the cheese.Generously grease a 6x 9 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray for a healthier alternative.

In a bowl add greek yogurt, whipping cream, salt, nutmeg, thyme, pepper, and garlic.Stir. This is your cream mixture. 

Layer the parsnips and onion and a layer of the cream mixture, layer of the grated cheese sprinkle some of the thyme. 

Press down. Repeat, pressing down in between layers. Keep repeating until all the ingredients are used up. I put two sticks in mine before covering with foil to prevent the foil from sticking to the cheese.

Cover securely with a lid or foil and bake for 50 minutes on the middle rack. 

Bake another 15 minutes uncovered , or until golden and bubbly. It is important to let it sit at room temp for 10 - 15  minutes before serving, so it sets and thickens.

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Chocolate Cheesecake Bites #SundaySupper

 
I want to say a BIG welcome to all you #SundaySupper readers! I am excited to be a part of this amazing group of bloggers! This weeks theme is Cheesecake! As my husband would say: "BUMMER!". We are huge Cheesecake lovers. I love to make it every which way I can. One of my most popular blog posts ever is my Caramel Cheesecake bites. You can view the recipe HERE. Since it was so popular, I figured I would make a bunch of different cheesecake bites in the months to come. My husband wishes I would make a new set each day, but our waistlines cannot handle that, so it is a once in a while special treat. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!!!

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cheesecake Bites

Makes 6 Cheesecake bites

8 ounces cream cheese

2 eggs

1/8 cup sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

Chocolate Topping:

8 ounces good dark chocolate

2 ounces heavy whipping cream

crust:

1/2 cup almond meal flour

1/4 cup slivered almonds

1/4 cup sugar in the raw

1/8 teaspoon fine Sea Salt

1/8 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/8 cup melted butter

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Crush your slivered almonds.

In a mixing bowl whisk together the almond flour, almonds, baking soda, and salt. Add the butter and combine with a spoon.

Line a muffin tin with liners. Push the almond mixture into the bottom of the liners.

Bake for 10 minutes to set. Set aside.

Turn oven down to 300°.

In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, vanilla, sugar and eggs. 

Beat until light and fluffy.

Spoon mixture into the muffin tins with prepared almond crust.

Bake for 40 minutes.

Take cheesecakes out of the oven when they are done. Once cool, the middle will slightly fall and this is the perfect indent for the chocolate.

Melt chocolate and whipping cream in your microwave for 3 minutes at 50% power. Take out and stir until smooth.

Spoon about 1 tablespoon chocolate over each cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. 

If you love Cheese, Cakes, or Cheesecakes, for your pleasure there are a ton of great cheesecake recipes up today! Please visit the following sites for their recipes and show them some love!

Garlic and Goat by Supper for a Steal

Quick and Easy Homemade Cottage Cheese by The MeltAways

Homemade Velveeta Cheese by Juanitas Cocina

Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Parmesan Crisps by BigBearsWife

Irish Cheese Soufflés by girlichef

Paneer Tikka Masala by Kimchi Mom

Tres Fromage by Chattering Kitchen

Creamy Meyer Lemon Pasta with Homemade Ricotta and Broccoli by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen

Ricotta Croquettes by Basic n Delicious

Cheeseburger Soup by Dinners Dishes and Desserts

Cherry Blossom Crescents by The Ninja Baker

Saag Paneer ! Golden Roasted Ricotta In Savory Spinach Sauce by Sues Nutrition Buzz

Sourdough Cheese Crackers by Curious Cuisiniere

Basil Balsamic Strawberries & Whipped Feta Grilled Cheese by Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Lox and Cream Cheese Mini Omelettes by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Buffalo Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken by In The Kitchen With K P

Baked Mozzarella Sticks by Mama's Blissful Bites

Paneer Indian Cottage Cheese Pancake by Masala Herb

Crepes with Strawberry Mascarpone Cream Filling by Sonis Food

Roasted Pears with Pecorino by Happy Baking Days

Pan-Fried Halloumi Cheese Salad by Catholic Foodie

Chevre Torte with Mango and Sweet Pepper Salsa by Noshing with the Nolands

Cakes --Vegan Chocolate Avocado Cake by Mangoes and Chutney

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by Hezzi D’s Books & Cooks

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cake by Gourmet Drizzles

Dairyfree Ice Cream Cake by Galactosemia in PDX

KitKat Chocolate Cake by The Urban Mrs

Old Fashioned Caramel Cake by There and Back Again

Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake by Cripsy Bits n Burnt Ends

Peanut Butter Banana Bundt Cake with Chocolate Chips by Gotta Get Baked

Flourless Chocolate Bean Cake by Vintage Kitchen

Dense Chocolate Cherry Cake by What Smells So Good?

Tequila Lime Cupcakes by Mama, Mommy, Mom

Almond Polenta Cake by Shockingly Delicious

Salmon Cakes by Family Foodie

Banana Split Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze by Neighborfood

Cheesecakes--

Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cheese Tart by Country Girl In The Village

Kit Kat Cheesecake Brownies by Chocolate Moosey

Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake by Daily Dish Recipes

Nutella Cheesecake Brownies by The Foodie Army Wife

Individual Strawberry and White Chocolate Cheesecakes by Small Wallet Big Appetite

Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars by That Skinny Shick Can Bake

Chocolate Covered Cherry Cheesecake by Magnolia Days

Mini Toddler Cherry Cheesecakes by In the Kitchen with Audrey

Mocha Cheesecake by Lovely Pantry

Lime Cheesecake Bites by Peanut Butter and Peppers

No-Bake Banana Sundae Cheesecake by The Messy Baker

Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes with White Chocolate Crusts by Cupcakes and Pearls

Savory Shrimp Cheesecake with Herbs and Garlic by Food Lust People Love

Cheesecake au Baileys by Baker Street

Tiny Turtle Cheesecakes (No Bake) by Cravings of a Lunatic

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Mini Cheesecakes by Cookistry

Chocolate Cheesecake Bites by Mom, What's For Dinner?

Chocolate Mousse #SundaySupper

 
I am excited to be participating for the first time in #SundaySupper. This weeks theme is Valentines day!

Is everyone ready for Valentines day? What are your plans? I personally love this special day. I am so blessed to be with my one true love, and I love that there is a holiday where we can celebrate our love for one another. It is also a great excuse to make something sweet for the family. For me, this day is all about chocolate, love and kisses.

I used to think that Mousse was hard to make. It really isn't. You just have to pay attention to detail and be patient. If you do that, then it is really easy! I suggest making it the day before because it is best served cold. 

Just follow the steps in the recipe and you can have this wonderful dessert to serve to your family or your love. It takes time in between steps, but the amount of time you are actually working is very little.

This Chocolate Mousse is so smooth and decadent! It is definitely one of our favorites. Serve it to the kids with a big glass of milk and serve it to your hunny with a nice red wine. 

Chocolate Mousse
Adapted from Bon Appétit | February 2013

3/4 cup chilled heavy cream, divided
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
6 ounces semisweet chocolate (61-72% cacao), chopped
2 large egg whites

Beat 1/2 cup cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form; cover and chill.

Combine egg yolks, espresso, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large metal or double broiler. (do not allow bowl to touch water). Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is lighter in color and almost doubled in volume and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the mixture registers 160°F, about 1 minute.

Remove bowl from pan. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Let stand, until room temperature.

Beat egg whites in another medium bowl on medium speed until foamy. With mixer running, gradually beat in remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Increase speed to high and beat until firm peaks form.

Fold egg whites into chocolate in 2 additions; fold whipped cream into mixture just to blend.

Divide mousse among  4-ounce ramekins. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours

Before serving, whisk remaining 1/4 cup cream in a small bowl until soft peaks form; dollop over mousse.
Dig In!

Need more Valentines Day recipe ideas? Check out all these great posts:

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Breakfasts, Apps & Main Dishes:

Asparagus, Clam & Bay Shrimp Pasta from Galactopdx

Bacon Double Cheese Burger Bites from In the Kitchen with KP

Cheese Stuffed Cannelloni from Curious Cuisiniere

Fried Heart Pizza from Mooshu Jenne

Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta from MarocMama

Green Olive, Goat Cheese & Basil Crostini from Hip Foodie Mom

Indian Shrimp Pulao from Soni’s Food

Individual Beef “Phyll-ingtons” from Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Ranch, Bacon and Cheese Crisps from Daily Dish Recipes

Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Peanut Butter and Peppers

Rissóis de Camarão | Portuguese Shrimp Dumplings from Family Foodie

Spicy Red Cabbage Quiche | Veggie Quiche Recipe from Masala Herb

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Sweet Eats:

Banana Bourbon Blondies from The Messy Baker

Banana Cream Napoleon from Food Lust People Love

Brown Butter M&M Cookies from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts

Brown Butter Rolo Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies from Damn Delicious

Cherry Pie Hearts from Home Cooking Memories

Chocolate Baumkuchen from Webicurean

Chocolate Bread Pudding from La Cocina de Leslie

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Baileys Banana Cream Sauce from The Lovely Pantry

Chocolate Covered Bacon from I Run For Wine

Chocolate Covered Stuffed Strawberries from Country Girl in the Village

Chocolate Mousse from Mom, What’s For Dinner?

Chocolate Roll filled with Nutella Cream from Basic N Delicious

Chocolate Truffles from The Wimpy Vetegarian

Chocolate Velvet Ice Cream with Cherry Sauce from Vintage Kitchen Notes

Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas with Chocolate Sauce from The Roxx Box

Coconut Sweetheart Cookies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Coeur a la Creme from That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Cream Cheese Mints from Simply Gourmet

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mousse with Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte from Kelly Bakes

Deliciously Baked & Festively Glazed Mini-Donuts from Mangoes and Chutney

#GlutenFree Chocolate Almond Cloudless Cake from Cooking Underwriter

Heart Shaped White Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Cream from Noshing with the Nolands

Homemade Cherry Mash Candies from Juanita’s Cocina

Maple-Date Bars from Diabetic Foodie

Meyer Lemon Marmalade from Shockingly Delicious

Mini Samoa Bundt Cakes from She Likes Ruffles, He Likes Truffles

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake from Gotta Get Baked

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes from The Meltaways

Pistachio and Chocolate Souffle from Small Wallet Big Appetite

Raspberry Custard Tart from Kudos Kitchen

Raw Fudge Love from Mama’s Blissful Bites

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

Red Velvet French Macarons with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen

Red Velvet Fudge from What Smells So Good?

Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches from Cravings of a Lunatic

Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies from Magnolia Days

Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars from Chocolate Moosey

Red Wine Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting from The Urban Mrs.

Strawberry Shortcake! from The Foodie Army Wife

Strawberry Valentine Cake Hearts from Ninja Baking

Tres Leches Tea Cakes with Honey Riesling Soaked Fruit from Neighborfood

Valentine’s Bakewell Tarts from Happy Baking Days

Valentines Chocolate Apples from Big Bear’s Wife

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Drinks:

Blood Orange Vodka Martinis from The Catholic Foodie

Bloody Raspberry Cocktail from My Cute Bride

Strawberry Gin Fizz from girlichef

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Tablescape: A Romantic Table For Two Please fromAn Appealing Plan

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Gluten-Free Christmas Recipe Round-up

Gluten-Free Christmas Recipe Round-Up

It is time once again for the recipe round-up for Christmas. 
In an effort to help you all out, I have gathered my families favorite Holiday recipes for you. From appetizers to cocktails and desserts, you will find it here. I hope this helps make your Christmas bright!
Also with all this cooking, you might want to enter the giveaway for from Imprint Comfort Mats. 

Keep your feet comfy while feeding your family! Giveaway details are after the recipe round-up.

Appetizers and Cocktails:

Deviled Eggs	Mistletoe Cranberry Appetizers	Christmas Baked Brie
Pumpkin Hot Toddy	Gingerbread Martini	Gingerbread Latte
Egg Nog Martini	Cranberry Spritzer	Egg Nog

Main and Side Dishes

Potato Gratin	Mashed Potatoes	Sweet Potato Casserole
Latkes	Lemon Garlic Green Beans	HoneyBaked Ham
Turkey Dinner	Gluten-Free Baguette	Cheesy Garlic Cauliflower bread

Desserts

Santa hat brownies

Egg Nog Cookies	Pumpkin Pie	Gingerbread Bathers
Sugar Cookies	Gingerbread Doughnuts	Toffee
Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites	Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls	Gingerbread bars
Peppermint Bark	Caramel Apple Crisp	Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

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