The Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round, sometimes flaky, crusty cakes. The beauty of galette is that you can fill it with all kinds of fillings, sweet or savory. I love them all! It’s one of those desserts or pastries that are incredibly tempting and very pretty.

If your galette dough is too thick, the crust will be gummy and chewy, rather than flaky. It does not have to be perfect. Actually, I like it very much when it comes out rustic and in-prefect, but still looks like a taste of home, and beautiful.

What is your favorite galette?
I will have in the next few months more galette recipes, again sweet and savory. This one is sweet, and have that sour and tart taste due to the berries and a gentle squeeze of the lime. If you love that exact taste with a dollop of butter pecan ice cream or vanilla, then you will love this guilty pleasure galette!!!
Now let’s get to this delicious, summer delight, berrilicious recipe.

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Triple Berry Galette

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword pie, sweet, dessert

Author Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 Pie Crust or make your own.

Homemade Galette Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter cut into pieces
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1 tbsp. Sugar
• 1/3 cup ice cold water

Filling:

• 1 tablespoon Strawberry or Raspberry Jam
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 1 cup Blackberries
• 5-6 Strawberries or 1 cup raspberries or both
• 1/2 Lime

Addition:

• 1 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

Crust

1. You MAY USE Store bought Crust. Just defrost overnight in the fridge, or 30 minutes on the countertop before using it.

HOMEMADE CRUST

1. Rub the cold, diced butter into the flour, salt, and sugar with your fingers until it’s pretty well combined and looks like breadcrumbs. Mix in the ice cold water and bring the dough together into one lump. Wrap it in plastic wrap or large ziplock bag and store in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Rolling:

1. Preheat an oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the pastry on a floured surface, roll out into a circle about 16-by-18-inch and 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick. Spread 1 tablespoon of peach or plum jam all around. Transfer the crust in the well greased and floured circular pie pan, or line the pan with a parchment paper. Spread evenly Strawberry or Raspberry jam.  Scatter a spoon of the flour and sugar over the rolled out pastry, leaving a border of about 3-4 inches all around the edge - This will help, so your galette bottom won't become soggy during baking and the game will give a nice flavor, and sweetness.

Filling:

1. Wash and pat dry berries with kitchen paper towel, very gently. Place it in the middle of the disk and over the all-purpose flour and sugar combo. Close the crust over the fruit. Brush the edges of the pastry with melted butter or beaten egg. Add about 1 tablespoon of cubed butter or just use chunks or butter all around the berries, squeeze half of the lime on top over the berries and then dust it all with granulated sugar or any sweetener that you use.

Bake:

1. Bake the Galette in the middle of the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the crust looks nicely golden brown. Allow it to cool down for a bit and enjoy it with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Oh! Hey! Hello… How are you, my friends? I hope you had an amazing long weekend. Today, I am sharing a very powerful smoothie.

I wanted to name it “Sexy” green smoothie, but my kids went bananas, telling me I am completely insane for even considering. So, for them, I renamed this smoothie into “Super Green Smoothie”.

The smoothie is still delicious and helps you with all kinds of things that you might not even know -But, doesn’t it look sexy without even trying, huh?

If you read my post you will learn that this smoothie helps you boost your sex drive… Not that you need it, but just in case if you need a little push, I wanted you to know. #WinkWink(I totally did hashtag while talking, ahem! Writing! -That’s like talking in my head)  Anyhoo…

Before I began, I’d like to say: Check with your doctor if it is alright for you to consume this smoothie or any ingredients that might cause you side effects due to taking certain medications or if you have any medical condition.

Please, just omit if you do not feel safe consuming it. I am not using anything bad here, everything is natural, healthy and organic, but some people could be allergic or it may interact with medication, so check before you make any changes in your diet.

For example, I love, love grapefruit, but it causes my medication to almost triple in my blood if I consume it, so I avoid grapefruit.

OK! Now, that the warning is disclosed, the next thing for me is to say that it takes time before you see any progress, such as mood, skin, hair, your energy level, etc., but if you change your lifestyle, you will see body improvement and feel a greater impact when you, for example, drink smoothies like this or similar, every other day.

In a short few weeks, you will look healthier, and feel absolutely amazing if you just include delicious, homemade smoothies into your diet.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

GREEN APPLES:

Apples are amazing for us. Not only that they contain Vitamins like C, A, and K, but they are packed with fiber and they have plenty of minerals that are necessary for our body, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and potassium, etc. In particular, Granny Smith apples can help stabilize your blood sugar levels, which is very important if you have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. 

Green apples are slightly higher potassium content than other types of apples.  Potassium is an electrolyte that keeps fluid, balanced in and round cells.  This process is critical to everyday electrical flow through your body, a function that makes your heart beat. They also contain both flavonoid and polyphenol — all sorts of antioxidants. Because of this, they can prevent various kinds of cancer.

PEACH:

Did you know that one peach contains 10 different vitamins? I love peaches -their smell, the taste, and just about any dessert made from them. Peaches are considered to be an aphrodisiac fruit and stress-reliever that helps reduce anxiety. They keep your skin healthy, because of the vitamin E, K (essential to your body’s blood clotting capabilities.), C, and vitamin A, which is of course also important for maintaining a healthy vision. 

Peaches are also a source of thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, niacin, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. Peaches provide some magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, iron and calcium as well.  These minerals act to support red blood cell, bone, and nervous system health. Fiber is essential to smooth and healthy digestion, preventing constipation and ensuring digestive health.  Fiber may also play a purpose in regulating your cholesterol levels, helping to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

BANANA:

The fiber, potassium, vitamin C and B6 content in bananas all support heart health. An increase in potassium intake along with a decrease in sodium intake is the most important dietary change that a person can make to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.

KALE:

Like many dark leafy greens, Kale is a sexual wonder food. The high vitamin A content in kale is essential for normal reproduction and production of sex hormones. So, having the vitamin A that kale offers can help keep you sexually healthy.

The high vitamin C level in kale helps the body to absorb iron, form blood cells and assist the metabolism of the adrenal gland, all of which contributes to better “sexual performance”. Also, chlorophyll, vitamin B6, potassium that kale contains increases sex drive, making this vegetable a sexual powerhouse. One cup of Kale has nearly 3 grams of protein.

GINGER:

Ginger is well known as a natural remedy for centuries reliving motion and morning sickness to helping cancer patients, especially after chemotherapy.
Of course, like many homemade natural remedies, it always takes longer for you to feel better using alternative way, and it will not cure any diseases but certainty will help protect you by making your immune system stronger.

This root has natural anti-inflammatory effects-it is commonly used for cold and flu, menstrual cramps, stomach nausea, and other gastrointestinal disorders. Antioxidants protect the cells from aging-related diseases and toxins that can lead to cancers.
An efficient anti-depressant, Ginger smooths mind and gives a brain calmness and relief.

CHIA SEEDS:

Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fiber, and even a little bit of protein, these tiny seeds can turn just about any snack or breakfast into a nutritional powerhouse. Chia seeds are high in antioxidants.

Full of calcium, iron, zinc, fiber, and antioxidants, chia seeds will give you the stamina to burn, improve circulation and increase your body’s ability to feel stimulated.  Almost all of the carbs in Chia seeds are fiber. This gives them the ability to absorb about 10 times their weight in water and they are much higher in protein than most plant foods.

Source: whfoods.com, livestrong.com, healthiestfoods.co.uk, webMD.com

Other Smoothie Recipes that you might like HERE

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Super Green Smoothie

Healthy and easy green goodness beverage 

Course beverage, Drinks

Cuisine Healthy Choices

Keyword healthy, smoothie, breakfast, drink,

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 2

Author Sandra | Sandra’s Easy Cooking

Ingredients

• Granny Smith Apple
• 1/2 Peach
• 1 Banana
• 1 1/2 cup Kale
• 1 inch Ginger or 1/2 teaspoon powder ginger.
• 1 tbsp.  Chia Seeds
• 1 cup Water You can use coconut water, coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, etc.
• 6-7 Ice cubes approximately
• Sweeten to taste

Instructions

1. Wash all the ingredients, peel, and slice. Add into a blender.
2. If you have a larger blender, then add ice with the ingredients. Since mine is not as big, I add after the fruits/veggies are smooth enough, so my ice cubes could fit in.
3. Add any sweetener that you like or have, to taste.
4. You can keep it in the bottle with a lid overnight for the next morning fuss-free, nutritious breakfast.

Recipe Notes

I DO NOT add any supplements in my smoothies, nor do I add sugar. I kinda think why to add when you have so, so much nutrition in the fresh fruits and vegetables.

I just love the fall time and all the aroma in the air. Pumpkin spice cookies, lattes, and apple pies.

When my kids smell cookies baking in my oven they have this amazingly happy expression on their faces.

I think, or better said, I hope they will never grow out of making that happy expression when cookies are baking. It makes my heart melt.

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While they were picking the leaves outside, and cleaning our backyard on this chilly day, I surprise them with warm milk and pumpkin spice cookies.

Their red and smiley cheeks were all I needed to fulfill my day. These are pretty simple. Not much mess; combine, mix, bake.

If you cannot find “pumpkin pie spice”, it basically contains an equal amount of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice. I used USDA Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice by Simply Organic.

Yield: Makes 18 Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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These are pretty simple. Not much mess; combine, mix, bake. You can personalize them by adding nuts or dried fruit or perhaps chocolate chips.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted Butter, Softened
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In the bowl combine together by mixing butter and both types of sugar until creamy, then add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until smooth. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and oats together.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed. Stir until well incorporated.
5. After combining all the ingredients, place in the fridge for about 10 minutes just for you to easier scoop on the baking dish.
6. Place cookie dough balls (I use a 2 tablespoon sized scoop) on a baking sheet. This is completely optional. but I like adding sugar marks on the top of the cookies just like you would on peanut butter cookies. So I dip my fork into water then sugar and pressing it onto cookies. This is just gives a bit extra taste or texture and sweetness. Then I sprinkle with some more oats. Like I said, it is completely optional.
7. Bake for about 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, and then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Notes

You may add raisins or even chocolate chips if you like.

Chopped nuts, as well as seeds, are always amazing in cookies.

A few of my Recommendations from Amazon Store:

Wildone Baking Sheet with Silicone Mat Set, Set of 4 (2 Sheets + 2 Mats) Click HERE

Measuring Cup and Scale

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 208Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 181mgCarbohydrates: 25.4gFiber: 1gSugar: 13.7gProtein: 2.4g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate due to automatic calculation, however, we try our best. Thank you!

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