Tag: staples

March 24, 2024 Recipe, Staples

HxH Staples: Roasted Garlic AND Garlic-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Garlic is my love language. If you also can’t get enough of it, here are two simple options to add more garlic into your life. Having these on hand is a non-negotiable in the Quinlan household. They’re SUPER easy to make and will make any meal feel gourmet! 

Ingredients

  • 2-3 heads of garlic
  • Roughly 2 c extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 225 degrees fahrenheit.
  2. While the oven is preheating, remove the peels from your heads of garlic. 
  3. Place the cloves of garlic in a loaf pan or small brownie pan. I try to use the smallest pan I have to use up less oil.
  4. Cover the garlic completely with oil. This is crucial for the quality of the roasted garlic.
  5. Cook in the oven for 2 hours. Your house will smell amazing – you’re welcome. 
  6. After 2 hours, remove from heat and let cool completely.
  7. Remove the roasted garlic (yum!) and place in an airtight glass container. Store in the fridge.
  8. Then, strain the oil to catch any garlic peel debris that may remain.
  9. Store the oil in a glass oil decanter at room temperature and use while cooking to your heart’s desire!
  10. Yay for no waste and yay for more garlicky recipes! 

Pro tip: If you don’t have time to peel the garlic before cooking, simply chop the bottom of the head of garlic off to allow the oil to infuse. Once it’s done roasting and cooling, the garlic cloves will squeeze out of the peel fairly effortlessly. Only two down-sides to this method. One – it’s messy! Two – you must use substantially more oil to cover the head of garlic completely while cooking. Make the decision that’s right for you! Either works!

March 14, 2024 Recipe, Staples

HxH Staples: Pickled Onions

Pickled onions are super easy to make, good for your gut, and delicious to throw into tons of recipes! I try to always have a jar on hand in my fridge to elevate even the quickest of tossed-together meals. Be sure to prep them in advance of needing them, as they’ll need time to chill in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 c white wine vinegar 
  • 2 tsp salt 

Directions

  1. Thinly slice the red onion. Peel the layers apart and stuff into a glass jar with an airtight lid (I use a mason jar). Set aside. 
  2. Next, simmer the white wine vinegar and salt on the stovetop. Whisk constantly until the salt fully dissolves. 
  3. When the salt is dissolved, remove the mixture from heat and pour over the onion in the jar. This should immediately start to break down the onion. Push the onion down with a fork to immerse it in the hot vinegar mixture. 
  4. Leave on the countertop to cool for about 20 min, or until the jar is fairly cool to touch.
  5. Screw on the airtight lid and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Ta da! You have easy, delish pickled onions ready to spice up your next meal.

What other fridge or pantry staples do you like having on hand to elevate your meals? Let me know in the comments below or on Instagram @healthbyhaven. 

July 6, 2022 Recipe, Staples

Homemade Almond Flour

Okay making my own almond flour with the leftover almond pulp from making my own almond milk is hands down the hippiest thing I have ever done in my life. BUT almonds and store-bought almond flour are so expensive. Be good to your wallet, your body, and the environment by using all parts of the almond!

Ingredients

Directions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees fahrenheit.
  2. After straining the pulp from your Homemade Almond Milk, make sure you ring out as much liquid as possible. 
  3. Don’t throw away the pulp! Instead, dump it onto a baking sheet and use a fork to break it up into super small pieces. Spread it thinly and evenly over the tray.
  4. Bake in the oven for 2 hours to completely dry out the pulp.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. 
  6. Once the pulp is cool, place it in a food processor and process it into a thin flour.
  7. Use for your next baking project! 

Did you make your own Homemade Almond Flour? I want to know! Send me a message over on Instagram @haven_quinlan or comment below! 

July 6, 2022 Beverages, Recipe, Staples

Homemade Almond Milk

I love a good almond milk. Mostly, I’m thankful for the alternative to cow’s milk, as it makes my tummy much happier. Luckily, there are tons of great almond milk options in the grocery stores these days, but many of them still have stabilizers and preservatives. On busy weeks, those store-bought almond milks work great for me, but when I have a few extra minutes, I love to make my own at home! It’s extra creamy and delicious, and I love knowing exactly what I’m putting into my body. 

Ingredients

  • 1 c raw almonds
  • 4 c cold, filtered water
  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Soak the almonds in water for 6 – 8 hours.
  2. After soaking, drain and rinse the almonds.
  3. Blend the almonds and water on high in a high-speed blender for 4 – 5 minutes (+ optional vanilla extract if you want vanilla almond milk).
  4. Place a straining bag in a large bowl. Pour the blended almond milk into the strainer, removing the almond pulp from the liquid. 
  5. Store the pulp-free almond milk in an air-tight container in the fridge (I use mason jars!) for up to 5 days. 
  6. Pro tip: make sure you shake your almond milk well before use, as separation is natural.
  7. Pro tip #2: DON’T THROW OUT YOUR ALMOND PULP!!! It can easily be used to make homemade almond flour! Check out my Homemade Almond Flour recipe to learn how! 

Did you try making your own almond milk? Let me know in the comments or on Instagram @haven_quinlan!