Liz Symon Arm Recipes

MISO CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
• For the miso chocolate cake: Prepare a 9-inch cake pan by spraying it with cooking spray, laying a parchment circle on the bottom and spraying it with cooking spray again.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the sugar, coconut oil and miso until smooth and no longer grainy. Add the eggs to a small bowl, pour the vanilla extract into the eggs and then add to the stand mixer. Mix until smooth, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl. Alternatively, use a hand mixer or just whisk by hand.
• In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda. Add to the mixer and mix until just combined, then add the buttermilk. Mix until incorporated. With the mixer on low, carefully add the boiling water to the cake batter until well combined. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Pick up and tap down to let out any air bubbles.
• Place the cake on the indirect side of the gill, close the lid and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before flipping it out of the pan and onto a serving platter.
• For the coconut whipped cream: Open the refrigerated cans of coconut milk. Scoop the coconut cream off of the top (totaling 3/4 cup) and add to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add the honey and vanilla and whip until light and airy, about 5 minutes.
• Once the cake is cool, spread the coconut cream on top and sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving.

LIZZIE'S GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the oats, coconut, almonds, cashews, oil, honey, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl, and toss together to coat. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake until golden, 30 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheet. Add the dried fruit and serve. If not using right away, store in an airtight container, adding the dried fruit to order.

BOOZY FROZEN CREAM BARS

Steps:

• Pour 1/3 cup of the coconut cream out of the can and reserve. Add the orange zest, remaining coconut cream, 2 tablespoons of the honey, the Campari and lemon juice to a blender. Slice the ends and rind off the oranges, cut into chunks and add to the blender. Purée until smooth.
• Fill 8 ice pop molds two-thirds of the way up with the mixture. Add the ice pop sticks and freeze until the pops begin to freeze but aren't frozen through, about 1 hour.
• In the meantime, whisk the reserved coconut cream and remaining honey together. Pour the coconut cream into the semi frozen molds, filling them the rest of the way. Place back in the freezer and freeze until solid, about 1 more hour. Unmold when ready and serve!

CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together the tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil and add the salt and pepper. To the dressing, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and scallions. Mix to combine. Adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve!