Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #202

Welcome to another fun Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party!

Please share your recipes, crafts and DIY projects with our friends!

Before we get started let’s say, “Congratulations” to last week’s winners!

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You can find the links to our Host Favorite Picks here at Daily Dish Magazine!

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On to the Party!

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Spicy Peach Oatmeal Bread #BreadBakers

Spicy Peach Oatmeal Bread turns up flavor with a bit of cayenne and cinnamon peach compote. Bits of peaches in every bite.

Spicy Peach Oatmeal Bread

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Celebrating seasons by its fruits is always welcome around here. Berries start us off in spring. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, all pop up in stores starting already in late February.
Next come the stone fruits. Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and pluots first season picks mean summer is just around the corner.

Welcome to another delicious edition of #BreadBakers.
BreadBakers

This month’s recipe challenge:
Use any kind of stone fruit – bread can include peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, mangos, etc. – in any form – juice, fresh fruit or dried fruit. P.S. Making jam to spread on your bread AFTER it’s cooked doesn’t count! It’s gotta be in or on the bread dough.

Thank you, Mireille  from The Schizo Chef http://www.theschizochef.com/ for hosting this event!
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Spicy Peach Oatmeal Bread

Yield: 1 loaf

Serving Size: 8 to 10

Ingredients

    Peach Compote makes 1/2 cup
  • 1 cup diced peaches, fresh or unsweetened frozen
  • 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Bread
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • 1/2 cup bread flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup peach compote
  • 1/2 cup diced peaches

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
  • Peach Compote
  • Bring diced peaches, apple juice concentrate, water, brown sugar and spices to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until peaches are soft and sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Bread
  • In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, eggs, oil and orange extract.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flours, oats, baking powder and soda, salt and cinnamon, and add 1/2 at a time to the wet ingredients in the bowl.
  • Add peach compote, and diced peaches.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake the bread for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the bread and cool for 15 minutes on wire rack before removing from pan.
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BreadBakers

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.

We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.

If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

Do you have a favorite stone fruit? Which ones find their way into your kitchen, peaches, plums, apricots? What is your favorite recipe for stone fruits? Please leave a comment below. I’d love to hear your ideas!

Enjoy all these delicious stone fruit inspired breads from the Bread Bakers!

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Celebrate the Herb Lover in You #FreshHerbsAnytime Recipes @GourmetGardenUS #Giveaway #ad

Gourmet Garden sample

How would this herb assortment look in your kitchen? Pretty tasty, right? Yes herb lovers are drooling everywhere.

gourmet garden herb pack

I was given a collection of Gourmet Garden Herb products to try and a set to give away. All opinions are my own.

I love having fresh tasting herbs at my fingertips. Sometimes a herb garden isn’t a practical solution. Growing some herbs at home can be out of the question. Ginger and lemongrass take extra care.
A few years ago I fell in love with Gourmet Garden herb pastes and fresh dried herbs. These easy-to-use tubes and resealable containers keep the product fresh for up to month. If it lasts that long!
Gourmet Garden also does a great job with blending herbs in perfect proportions for you.
Their Thai Seasoning blend offers a balance of cilantro, ginger, lemongrass, chili pepper and more that can be used alone or mixed with standard Thai seasonings including soy, fish sauce and coconut milk.
Get ready to elevate your recipes with true Italian flavor. Gourmet Garden Italian Herbs blends oregano, parsley, thyme and rosemary and more into an easy to use paste. Use it in pasta dishes, soups, spread on bread and more.
Did I mention that Gourmet Garden Herb products are ORGANIC! That means that Gourmet Garden uses certified herbs and spices from the best producers available.
Enjoy these tasty ideas for using Gourmet Garden herb pastes and fresh dried herbs to kick up everyday favorites to the next level.

Thai Turkey Meatballs

Thai Turkey Meatballs

Mix a tablespoon of Gourmet Garden Thai Seasoning into 1/2 pound of ground turkey or other ground meat. Form loose mini meatballs and brown in a skillet. Finish off in the oven. Top with a sauce made from Gourmet Garden Thai Seasoning and soy sauce.

Lemon Dill Shrimp

Lemon Dill Shrimp

Lemon and dill are a perfect match. Use Gourmet Garden Dill with lemon juice and olive oil to create a delicious marinade for shrimp or even a sauce for your favorite fish.

Lemongrass Ginger Potatoes

Lemongrass Ginger Potatoes

Coat yukon gold, red or white potatoes Gourmet Garden Lemongrass, Fresh Dried Ginger and olive oil for a zesty side dish.

Italian Tortellini Salad

Italian Tortellini Salad

Let’s not forget about cold dishes. Add Gourmet Garden Italian Herb blend to tortellini, chopped red peppers, Parmesan cheese, oil and vinegar for a great addition to any picnic.

Did you notice the rice? Yes, you guessed it. You can create dozens of new rice dishes with a just squeeze or sprinkle of Gourmet Garden herbs.

 

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Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars #SundaySupper

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bar

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars layered creamy ice cream between blueberry packed shortbread cookies! Not too sweet, just like Dad! 😉

blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars
I remember my Dad as a fun-loving guy who was not too sweet and gushy all the time. He ran he own his own construction business. A naturally hard-working, hands on kind of man. He’d eat hard-boiled eggs by the dozen and gloves were for sissies.
When it came to food, the simpler the better. Spaghetti with meat sauce could have been served every meal and that would have been fine. In fact he loved cold spaghetti in the morning. Maybe the carbs jump started his day?
He was a vanilla ice cream lover. I remember I had to beg for Mom to get chocolate. Best case scenario was Napoleons. A strip of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
So in honor of him, I created a simple ice cream sandwich. Plain vanilla ice cream slathered between two not-so-sweet blueberry shortbread cookies.

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars
Of course you need to start with a good cookie.

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bar cookies

This cookie sandwich teases your taste buds with tangy dried blueberries, vanilla cookie and cold, creamy ice cream.
A manly or womanly treat for sure!

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bar

 

Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars #SundaySupper

Ingredients

    Shortbread
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup dried wild blueberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

    Shortbread
  • Cream together butter and powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Mix together flour, cornstarch, blueberries. Add to creamed mixture.
  • Spread mixture evenly in a 8x8-inch ungreased pan. Press into a single layer.
  • Bake at 350 about 20 to 25 minutes until light brown on top and firmly baked.
  • Cool a few minutes, but while still warm, cut to desired size.
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Thank you Sarah of The Chef Next Door for hosting and Shelby of  Grumpy’s Honeybunchfor organizing this fun Father’s Day Favorites event!

What’s Dad’s favorite thing to do on his day?

Enjoy all these great ideas to serve up a special Father’s Day tribute from Sunday Supper!

Appetizers & Snacks:

Beverage:

Breakfast:

Condiments & Sauces:

Desserts:

Main Dishes:

Side Dishes:

Plus What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day from Sunday Supper Movement

Sunday Supper MovementJoin the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

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