Eggless Strawberry Scones

Strawberry perfection!!  These scones will make your whole house smell delicious.  And get this, they're eggless!!   Try this recipe next time you're craving home-baked goodness.  Or next time you have a bunch of berries to get rid of before they go bad. :)

Time: 1 hour

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (I froze mine overnight for easier handling)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick cold unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
3. Cut the cold butter into small dices, add it to the flour mixture.  Then use your hands to incorporate the butter into the flour.  It will look grainy.  
4. Add the small pieces of frozen strawberries to the mixture.
5. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream and applesauce until smooth.  Add this to your medium bowl, and stir until a large dough form. (Use your hands to form it into a ball.)
6. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and shape it into a 7- to 8-inch circle (about 3/4-inch thick). 
7. Use a sharp knife to cut the scones into small triangles (or desired shape) and place them on a cookie sheet (spray with PAM first).
8. Sprinkle the scones with 1/2 teaspoon white sugar if you like (I did!)
9. Bake on 400 degrees until golden, about 15 minutes.
10. Let cool for 3-5 minutes and enjoy!

Eggball

Hard-boiled eggs covered in seasoned mashed potatoes & a homemade batter then fried to golden perfection! Try this delicious Guyanese recipe for breakfast, an easy snack, or appetizer.

Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:  

• 6 hard-boiled eggs  
• 2.5 cups vegetable oil for frying  

Potato mixture: 

• 3 potatoes, washed & scrubbed
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons ground onion  
• Salt to taste  

Batter:

• 4 tablespoons ground split peas 
• 4 tablespoons all purpose flour  
• 1/2 cup water (or more, added slowly to create batter consistency) 
• Salt to taste

Recipe:

1. Boil potatoes for 15 mins.
2. Mash them in a bowl with all the potato spices above, set aside.
3. Peel the hard-boiled eggs.
4. Use your hands to cover the eggs one by one with the mashed potatoes, creating a large ball.
5. Dip the ball into the batter so it's evenly coated.
6. Place the ball into the hot oil & fry for about 1 minute (or until golden).
7. Place on a paper towel to drain off any excess oil.

Serve with some homemade mango chutney or sauce of your choice!

Soft-boiled eggs, Avocado, Pumpernickel Toast

Quick, hearty breakfast! 

Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• two slices of pumpernickel bread
• 1 avocado
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• salt/pepper as desired

Recipe:

1. Soft-boil the eggs (add them to boiling water for 5-7 mins)
2. Lightly toast the pumpernickel toast
3. Mix avocado in a bowl with lime juice, paprika, salt and pepper 
4. Spread avocado mixture on toast
5. Strain and peal shell off the eggs - cut in half and lay on the avocado mixture open-faced
6. Enjoy!