| How to Replace Nuts Posted: 16 Sep 2020 01:00 AM PDT You may be looking to replace nuts because of an allergy or simply because you want to broaden your culinary horizons. Whatever the reason, you'll hopefully find a substitute that leaves you satisfied rather than still hungry! As always, if you're dealing with an allergy and are trying a new kind of seed or soy substitution, check with your doctor or allergist first to make sure it's a safe alternative. [Edit]Using Alternatives in Savory Meals - Use seeds instead of nuts to add crunch. Swap in seeds for nuts on salads, in trail mix, in granola, on yogurt, tossed with sautéd veggies, or even sprinkled on ice cream or frozen yogurt. Here are some seeds you might be interested in trying:[1]
- Sunflower seeds are small and have a slightly nutty flavor; you can buy them salted or unsalted.
- Pumpkin seeds are a little chewy and sweet; they're a bit bigger, making them a great option if you want to roast them with various seasonings.
- Chia seeds are quite small and have a great crunch. They have a light nutty flavor and are similar in size to a poppy seed.
- Flax seeds are earthy and nutty in flavor. The seeds are small, about the same size as sesame seeds. They have a light, yet still crunchy, texture.
- Add texture to salads and other dishes with crispy chickpeas. Open up a can of chickpeas and blot them with a paper towel so they're as dry as possible. Spread them out on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Roast them in the oven at for 20-30 minutes, giving the pan a shake every 10 minutes. Season them with salt, pepper, or other spices before using them as a topping or enjoying them as a crunchy snack.[2]
- Turmeric, cumin, and paprika are great spices to add to your roasted chickpeas.
- Get a little more adventurous and top them with chili powder, cinnamon, ginger, or a drizzle of lime juice.
- Chickpeas are high in fiber, iron, fatty acids, and a variety of vitamins.[3]
- Top your dishes with a small handful of dried fruit for added fiber. Dried fruit is also a great source of potassium, and it adds a chewy texture to food. Find raisins, cranberries, apricots, figs, and other dried fruits at your local grocery store. Try them on salads, yogurt, or even mixed in with rice pilaf or couscous.[4]
- For a crunchier option, use freeze-dried fruit.
- Swap out nuts for panko crumbs to create a nut-free crust on fish. When you think of a crusted fish, you probably imagine pistachios, walnuts, or even macadamia nuts, making this delicious dish out-of-bounds if you have a nut allergy. Try swapping out the same amount of nuts for panko crumbs and cooking the fish as the recipe states for delicious results.[5]
- For even more flavor, try using seasoned panko crumbs, which you can purchase at your local grocery store.
- Make pesto with roasted sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts or pistachios. Purchase roasted sunflower seeds from your local grocery store. Swap them out for the same amount of pine nuts that the recipe calls for.[6]
- Seeds are generally safe for nut allergies, though you should always listen to a doctor or allergist's advice when dealing with food sensitivities.
- To save money on seeds, try buying them in bulk if possible.
[Edit]Swapping Nuts in Sweet Treats - Top ice cream with crushed pretzels for a bit of crunch. To get the same crunch without the potential risk, toss a handful of pretzels into a resealable plastic bag. Seal it while pushing out all the excess air. Gently tap the pretzels with a can or rolling pin to break them up, then sprinkle them on your ice cream.[7]
- Bonus points if you're using chocolate-covered pretzels!
- Replace nuts with an equal amount of chocolate chips in cookie recipes. Rather than just omitting the nuts, increase how many chocolate chips you put into the recipe. If you simply leave them out, the dough ratio will change and the cookies will likely spread out too far while they're baking.[8]
- If you want, try using another type of sweet chip, like white chocolate, caramel, cinnamon, or butterscotch.
- Use alternative flours to bake nut-free breads and sweets. This can be an especially challenging obstacle if you're following a diet that doesn't allow you to have traditional flours or if you're unable to eat gluten. Explore recipes that use one of these nut-free options:[9]
- Coconut flour does taste a bit like coconut, so use it to complement other ingredients, like coffee, chocolate, or banana.
- Tapioca starch is a great alternative to thicken pies, puddings, and sauces; it's also an excellent ingredient for crusts and will make them crisp yet chewy.
- Potato starch handles high heat well, making it a good option for baked goods that need to cook at a high temperature.
- Arrowroot powder can thicken custards, puddings, or jellies or create light and fluffy baked goods.
- Toast and grind pumpkin seeds to replace almond flour in baking recipes. Layer the pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and roast them at for about 7 minutes, or until they're beginning to get brown and crispy. Let them cool down, then grind them to a fine powder with a coffee grinder or something similar. Substitute equal amounts of pumpkin-seed flour for almond flour in your recipe.[10]
- To make sure there are no chunks of seeds leftover, sieve the ground pumpkin seeds before using it in your recipe.
- This is a great hack that can open up the world of macarons to those who have nut allergies!
[Edit]Finding Substitutes for Peanut Butter - Use toasty, smooth sunflower seed butter as a delicious topping. Whether you spread it on a sandwich or use it as a dip for crackers or apples, sunflower seed butter is a lovely, nut-free alternative to nut butter. You could even spread some on a warm muffin and drizzle it with honey for a delicious breakfast option.[11]
- Lots of brands sell pre-made sunflower seed butter that you can buy at the grocery store, or you could try your hand at making your own.
- Savor a spread reminiscent of peanut butter with soynut butter. Soynut butter has a similar consistency to peanut butter, with a slightly sweeter taste. It's made from roasted soy nuts, and you can find commercially prepared varieties at your local grocery store.[12]
- Some people with nut allergies may also be allergic to soy, so always make sure to double-check with a doctor.
- Enjoy a savory alternative by swapping peanut butter for hummus. Hummus might not go so well with jam or jelly, but it's a wonderful alternative as a dip for veggies and crackers. It's also great spread on a piece of toast and topped with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.[13]
- Like peanut butter and other nut butters, hummus is an excellent source of protein.
- Spread apple butter on fruits or toasted bread for a sweet treat. Try stirring it into oatmeal or yogurt, drizzling it over ice cream, or using it as the sauce on a dessert pizza. Buy it from your local grocery store or see if you have a friend who makes it—it's a popular fall-time staple in many pantries![14]
- Apple butter is made by slow-cooking a batch of peeled and cored apples until they caramelize and change color to a deep brown.
- Make a creamy, rich, sweet potato spread to add to your sandwich. Simply peel a sweet potato and cut it into large chunks before steaming it for about 15 minutes, or until it's fork-tender. Let it cool, and then mash it to a smooth consistency with a fork or put it into a food processor. Spread it onto a piece of wheat bread and pair it with your favorite jam or jelly for a unique interpretation on a classic sandwich.[15]
- For an even easier swap, use a can of pureed sweet potato!
- Add some texture to your sandwich with roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. You could even layer some sliced apple for an added crunch.
- Use cookie butter for a decadent, nut-free treat. Cookie butter is probably a bit too sweet and high in sugar to use as an everyday sandwich topping, but as an occasional treat, it's a great choice. It's very similar in consistency to peanut butter and has a delicious flavor. You can find it at some grocery stores or online.[16]
- You can spread cookie butter on toast, use it as a spread for fruits, add it to waffles and pancakes, or even use to make buckeyes instead of peanut butter.
[Edit]Trying Different Snacks - Enjoy a salty snack with a handful of olives. There is a huge variety of olives you can choose from, from green olives to black olives to olives stuffed with cheeses or pickled vegetables! While they aren't crunchy, they'll satisfy that craving for something salty while also adding some healthy fats and vitamin E to your diet.[17]
- Because olives tend to have a high-sodium content, be careful not to eat more than 5-6 in a day.[18]
- Eat a hardboiled egg for an easy, high-protein snack. Pack one in your lunch or grab one from the fridge when you feel hunger pains strike. They may not be crunchy or have the same flavor as nuts, but they're very nutrient-dense.[19]
- Hardboiled eggs still in their shells will last in the fridge for about a week. Make a batch on the weekends to enjoy all week long.[20]
- Keep yourself fuller for longer with snacks that are high in protein. One of the benefits of nuts is that they can help you stay satisfied longer because of their high-fat and -protein content. Add some of these other foods to your daily meal plan for added protein and energy:[21]
- Greek yogurt
- Cottage cheese
- Edamame
- Tuna salad
- Hummus
- Jerky
- Turkey and cheese rollups
- Crispy peas and beans also make great toppings or snacks if you're looking for a crunchy nut alternative.
[Edit]Warnings - Food allergies are a very serious thing, so always check with a doctor, pediatrician, or allergist to make sure a new nut substitute is safe to introduce to your diet.
- If you have a nut allergy and are buying replacement products from the store, always check the labeling to make sure they're processed in a nut-free facility.
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| How to Tie Laces in a Double Knot Posted: 15 Sep 2020 05:00 PM PDT A double knot is a great way to keep your shoelaces tied, so you don't have to worry about them coming undone and potentially tripping on them. You can also use a double knot when your shoelaces are too long to keep them from dragging or getting caught on something accidentally. To tie your laces in a double knot, start with a standard shoelace bow knot. Note that it will be difficult to make a double knot if your laces are very short after you tie them in a regular shoelace bow. [Edit]Making a Standard Double Knot - Tie your shoelaces in a standard bow knot. Make a loop with 1 end of the laces by doubling it back over itself. Wrap the other end of the laces around the base of the loop you made, then push it through the hole you just made by wrapping it and pull it into another loop. Pull both the loops in opposite directions to tighten the bow knot.[1]
- For the best results when tying a double knot, make sure the loops and laces are even on both sides of your bow knot.
- Use this method if you're having problems with your laces coming undone all the time or if they're too long and you want to keep the excess length out of the way.
- Pass the left loop over top of the right loop and wrap it around the back. Pinch the right loop between the thumb and forefinger of your right hand. Grab the left loop with the thumb and forefinger of your left hand, then wrap it on top of and around the back of the right loop.[2]
- This is basically the same thing you did when you created the second loop for your standard bow knot, except this time you're doing it with the loop you already made.
- Put the tip of the left loop through the hole created between the loops. Slip the left loop into the little hole that you made by wrapping it over and around the right loop. Push the tip of the loop through the hole until you can grab it from the other side.[3]
- When you pull the left loop through the hole, you will be pulling it towards the right.
- Pull the loops in opposite directions to tighten the double knot. Grab the left loop, which is now going to the right, with your right hand and the right loop, which is now going to the left, with your left hand. Pull them firmly until the knot is tight.[4]
- To untie this standard double knot, just work your fingertips in between the knotted loops to loosen them up and pull them apart. After that, you can untie the standard bow knot as normal by pulling on the straight loose ends of the laces.
[Edit]Creating an Easy-Release Double Knot - Make an overhand knot like you would to start a standard bow knot. Wrap the right lace over and under the left lace or vice versa. This is exactly the same as the first step of tying your laces into a normal bow knot.[5]
- Use this method if you want a double knot that you can untie quickly by pulling on the laces instead of picking at them to loosen them.
- Loop 1 end of the lace over the other end again in another overhand knot. Wrap the right lace over the left lace again or the left lace over the right lace again, depending on which way you wrapped them to start with. This is exactly the same as making the first overhand knot.[6]
- Your laces will now look like a simple overhand knot with 3 loops in it, instead of the normal 2 loops.
- Make 2 bow loops just as if you're tying a normal bow in your laces. Pinch the right end of the lace into a loop and wrap the left lace around it. Push the left lace though the space between the laces that you created by wrapping it, then pull it unto a second loop.[7]
- This is exactly the same process as when you tie a standard bow knot.
- Wrap the left loop around the right loop and pull it through the hole it creates. Pass the left loop over the right loop and pull it around the back. Push it through the space between the 2 loops and pull it through to make a double knot.[8]
- This is the same as tying a standard double knot. The thing that makes it quick-release is the additional overhand knot at the beginning.
- Tighten the easy-release double knot by pulling on both loops. Grab the loops, 1 in each hand, and pull them in opposite directions. Stop pulling when the knot is all the way tight.[9]
- To untie this quick-release double knot, just pull firmly on one of the loose straight ends of the laces.
- A double knot is pretty bulky, so it's great if you want to tie up some lengthy laces on something like a pair of hiking boots to keep them from dragging or prevent them from getting snagged on something in the woods.[10]
[Edit]Warnings - Keep in mind that the standard double knot is not as fast to untie as a bow knot. If you want to be able to untie your laces and take off your shoes more quickly, go for an easy-release double knot.[11]
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| How to Sew an Invisible Zipper with Lining Posted: 15 Sep 2020 09:00 AM PDT Give your handmade garment a professional fit by attaching an invisible zipper. This creates a seamless look so there aren't gaps near the closure. As long as you use an invisible zipper foot on your sewing machine, it's easy to attach the zipper to your dress, skirt, or shirt fabric. Once the zipper is in place, you can slip stitch the lining to the sides of the zipper. [Edit]Attaching the Zipper - Sew a basting stitch along both sides of your garment's closure. Lay your garment right-side up and locate where you want to sew the zipper. Then, thread your sewing machine with a contrasting thread color and sew long, straight basting stitches about from the side edge of the opening where you'll put the zipper. Do this for the opposite side, too.[1]
- If you prefer, sew the basting stitches by hand.
- Since the basting stitch lines are simply guidelines, you're not actually sewing the fabric edges together. The lines just help you position the zipper so you sew it in straight.
- Unzip the zipper and arrange the teeth of the left zipper to the left basting line. Take an invisible zipper that matches the color of your garment and unzip it all the way. Then, place the left zipper tape on the left side of your garment so the zipper teeth run directly on the basting stitch line.[2] from the top of your garment, so you can tuck under and sew the top of the zipper.}}
- The flat side of the zipper should be laying flat on the right side of your garment.
- If the zipper is bent or curled, lay it flat on an ironing board. Heat your iron to the synthetic setting and run it over the zipper tape to smooth it.
- Pin the left zipper tape to your garment. Push a sewing pin through the tape horizontally so it secures the zipper to the edge of your garment. Keep checking to see that the zipper teeth line up on the basting stitch line as you go. Pin all the way to the bottom of the left zipper.[3]
- Don't pin the right side of the zipper at this point. You'll attach the right-side zipper after you've finished sewing the left side in place.
- Attach an invisible zipper foot and set the groove into the zipper teeth. Take the standard presser foot off of your sewing machine and push an invisible zipper foot onto the presser foot holder. Then, slide your fabric under the foot so the left groove fits onto the zipper teeth.[4]
- You'll see 2 grooves on the invisible zipper foot and your sewing needle will stitch in between them.
- Make straight stitches from the top down to the zipper stop. Set your machine to make standard straight stitches and begin sewing from the top of the left-side zipper. Stitch straight down until the invisible zipper foot reaches the zipper stop. Then, cut the thread and tie it off.[5]
- The invisible zipper foot glides along the zipper teeth as you sew, so this should only take a few seconds.
- Repeat this for the opposite side of the zipper. Once you've sewn 1 side of the zipper in place, lay the other side of the zipper on the opposite edge of the garment. Arrange the zipper tape so the zipper's teeth line up with the basting stitch. Then, position your invisible zipper foot so right groove sits on the teeth and the needle is to the left. Sew straight stitches down to the zipper stop.[6]
- Zip the zipper and sew raw ends of the zipper tape. Tuck the top ends of the zipper tape under to hide the raw edges and sew them in place by hand. Then, use a needle and thread or your machine to sew the bottom tape end to the garment's seam allowance.[7]
- Avoid sewing the bottom tape end to the fabric of the garment or your stitches will be visible.
- If you can see the basting stitches when you turn your garment right-side-out, pull the basting stitches out.
[Edit]Sewing Lining to an Invisible Zipper - Turn the garment inside out so the zipper tape is visible. Once you've sewn the zipper to your garment, turn it inside out and lay it flat. This gives you easy access to the zipper tape, which is what you'll sew the lining onto.[8]
- Remember that the fabric side next to the zipper teeth is called the zipper tape.
- Fold your lining by and iron the crease flat. Take the lining that you've assembled for your item and read the pattern to find the seam allowance for the zipper opening. If the pattern doesn't specify, fold the part of the liner that fits around the zipper by . Then, use your iron to press the folded edges flat to make a crease.[9]
- Fold the pattern-side of the lining over towards the wrong side.
- Arrange the lining right-side-up on the wrong side of your garment. Position the liner so the V-shaped zipper opening fits around the actual zipper. Line up the bottom of the zipper with the point of the liner where the edges meet.[10]
- This gives your garment straight, professional-looking seams.
- Pin both sides of the lining to the zipper tape. Hold the creased edge of the liner next to the zipper's teeth so the liner covers the zipper tape. Then, insert sewing pins horizontally along both sides of the zipper so the liner stays in place.[11]
- Ensure that you don't pin the liner over the teeth or your zipper will snag.
- Slip stitch the liner to the zipper tape. To create invisible stitches, thread a sewing needle. Insert it through through the top edge of the zipper tape and bring the needle through the folded edge of the lining to make a stitch. Pull the thread and insert the needle back into the lining. Keep slip stitching between the folded lining and the zipper tape until you reach the bottom of the zipper.[12]
- Sew with the same thread that you used to sew the zipper to the garment.
- Make your stitches about long, so they're short and strong.
- Sew slip stitches on the other side of the zipper tape and tie off the thread. Once you've secured the lining to 1 side of the zipper, start sewing along the other side. Work from the bottom of the liner at the base of the zipper up to the top. Then, tie off the thread and trim the excess.[13]
- To make your zipper blend into your garment, pick a zipper that matches the color of the fabric.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Skirt, trousers, or dress
- Zipper
- Iron and ironing board
- Scissors
- Sewing needle
- Sewing machine with an invisible zipper foot
- Sewing pins
- Liner fabric
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