Stumbleupon. How To Make Croissants [Chocolate Croissants, Pumpkin Spice Croissants, and Cinnamon Sugar Croissants] I hope you’re ready to see a billion underexposed photos of the same exact dough over and over and over again. Please say yes, because you will be rewarded with this. This was a… project. To say the least. I have been dying to try homemade croissants for ages, but after mention of them when I made almond joy scones, I could hardly wait.
I have a very nostalgic reason for loving croissants: since I was young, each summer my grandma would always pick up a croissant from the Bread Box Bakery in Boyne City. But I also have a superficial reason for loving croissants: It’s Complicated. Too bad they don’t mention that it takes like 14 hours to really make croissants. I’m not about to tell you “oh! Oh… and I made four flavors of croissants: traditional, chocolate, cinnamon sugar and pumpkin spice. Easy enough… it all starts with some yeast and flour. I know you have all of the ingredients in your kitchen, which means you should probably start right now.
No. Then you fold it up like a letter. 1. 2. 7 Crock Pot Recipes That Rock. Crock pot, slow cooker, call it what you will, but this convenient kitchen appliance is hotter than ever. No longer just for pot roast or some goopy dips (though there's nothing wrong with those either), you can make almost anything in your crock pot from breakfast to dinner, drinks and more. I just recently bought a crock pot because it seemed everywhere I turned someone was talking about something new and delicious they'd just whipped up in theirs. So I took the plunge and bought one. My only regret is that I didn't buy one sooner. It's so amazing to be able to throw a few ingredients in first thing in the morning then come home to a house filled with wonderful smells and a fully cooked dinner. 1.
This was one of the first dishes I made in mine, and it was amazing. 2 pounds of London broil cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 medium onion, chopped2-3 cloves of garlic, minced2 beef bouillon cubes or equivalent granules1 cup water1 cup sour cream (light works fine. 2. 3. 4. Rainbow Cake. For Cake: 2 1/4 cups cake flour (9 ounces) 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 6 large egg whites (3/4 cup), at room temperature 2 teaspoons almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (12 1/4 ounces) 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon table salt 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened but still cool Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple gel food coloring For Frosting/Filling: 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 10 large egg whites 2 pounds (8 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, softened 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 pound best-quality white chocolate, melted and cooled Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare your cake pans by first liberally buttering the pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds. Butter the rounds and set aside. Pour milk, egg whites, and extracts into 2-cup glass measure, and mix with fork until blended. Mix cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in bowl of electric mixer at slow speed. Raspberry and Serrano Sangría. © Jaymi HeimbuchPhotos by Jaymi Heimbuch It's no secret. I ♥ the combination of berries and chili peppers, much like the salsa I made earlier this week using just that. And after receiving some jalapeño-raspberry jam from Ann's Raspberry Farm, I was inspired to make an encore. Also, it's worth noting that Ann won a Good Food Award this year for their commitment to naturally grown food. But they could have won just on taste alone. It's that good. 1 small carton of raspberries1 small carton of strawberries1 lime2 apples, granny smith and a braeburn1 serrano pepper (more if you are daring)1 bottle of Viognier1/2 cup of white grape juice1/4 cup of sugar1 can of club sodaMint leaves for garnish 1.
. © Jaymi Heimbuch © Jaymi Heimbuch 2. 3. 4. 5. . © Jaymi Heimbuch 6. 7. Visit the Green Wine Guide for more vegetarian recipes and wine pairings. Strawberry Margarita Jell-O Shooters. Strawberry Margarita Jell-O Shooters Margarita Jell-O Shooters ~ A fun farewell to summer and a festive edition to your Sunday football tailgate party or gatherings. For another Jello shooter variation like this one, check out my Lemon Drop Jello Shooters cut into the shape of lemon wedges and my Rocky Candy Shooters shaped just like the rock candy you loved as a kid. Strawberry Margarita Jello Shooters As many of you know, my Lemon Drop Jell-O Shooters are my issued dish from my girlfriend who holds the annual tailgate kickoff amongst our friends. This year with Matt being in the hospital, I sent them forward to the gathering in our absence.
Now that we can finally make the next one in two weeks, she has again requested Jell-O shooters. But who wants to repeat a dish back-to-back, that’s like wearing the same dress to two functions that have the essentially the same invitees. That being the case, I opted to try what you see here. Besides how cute and fun are these? Printthis recipe. How to Make Peanut Butter S'Mores Turnovers. Peanut Butter- S’Mores Turnovers I’m not much of a camper. My husband often takes my son on camping trips, and I happily stay behind and thank the gods for our bug-free house, cozy bed and well-stocked kitchen. I always send them off in comfort… marinate a little meat for them to throw on the grill, pack up some convenience foods and bake a few goodies too. When they return from their camping weekends, I hear mostly about the evenings sitting around the campfire.
Story telling, snuggling in blankets, singing songs and roasting marshmallows for S’Mores seem to be recurring favorites. It all sounds great and everything, but it’s just not for me. Here’s the How To: Thaw out a box of Puff Pastry, and cut along the fold lines to make 6 large rectangles. Layer 1/4 of a whole graham cracker, a piece of milk chocolate bar and a spoonful of peanut butter on one side of the Puff Pastry.
Transfer filled turnovers to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and brush with egg wash. Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries. Call me easily amused, but these little torch-topped cupcakes delight me. Besides being a cute novelty item for a party, I think they would add a little drama to the end of a romantic meal. I've been looking for something different to serve for Valentine's dessert, and this is definitely different. The strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a bit of liquor, then ignited with a match. For the cake portion, I chose a One Bowl Chocolate Cupcake recipe because 1. it's quick 2. it is easy, and 3. it fits my prerequisite for a light ending on date night.
I should say, a light ending provided you don't eat too many. Which is really, really easy to do. The cakes are just sweet enough, and have a light, fluffy crumb - the perfect vehicle for rich chocolate buttercream. Notes for flaming strawberries:Any alcohol below 80 proof will not ignite well. Shaina made a margarita version of this on Babble Food.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tin with cupcake papers and set aside. Really Random Tips | You Grow Girl | Gardening for the People. Mom's Best Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe. Hummus « One Particular Kitchen. The first time I tried hummus? Not. A. Fan. I couldn’t even tell you now what I didn’t like about it (it was years and years ago) but I can for sure tell you I didn’t like it. Fast forward to this month when Kiddo’s BFF’s mom made it at her house. Seeing as how it’d been years and years I wanted to try it again, so I sort of held my breath and took a bite. YUM! Vanessa sent me her recipe so I made a big batch of this for last night. Ingredients Gather up: 1 can chick peas (drain, keep 1/3 c of liquid) 1/3 cup natural peanut butter (or tahini) 2 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled or a couple spoonfuls of jarred minced garlic Healthy pinch of salt Cayenne pepper to taste Instructions Put everything but the chickpeas in a food processor and process till garlic is well chopped Add in chickpeas and process till smooth and give it a taste -- adjust salt and cayenne as desired Chill; eat with pita chips and/or baby carrots.
Guide - Chestnuts. Chestnuts CHESTNUTS — From the COOKS.COM Culinary Archive. Introduction The chestnut ( Castanea spp., Fagaceae ) is said to have originally come from Lydia, an ancient kingdom in Asia Minor. It has been used for food since those times. The chestnut tree is related to the oak and can live for up to 500 years. It is the least oily of all the nuts, and the easiest of digestion. It contains 15 per cent of sugar, and a large proportion of starch. Chestnuts are enclosed in a prickly case, most of which hold three seperate small, smooth nuts. The tree called horse-chestnut is altogether different and its fruit is not suitable to eat. Table of Contents Remove shells from one pint chestnuts, put in a baking-dish, cover with Chicken Stock highly seasoned with salt and cayenne, and bake until soft, keeping covered until nearly done.
Remove the shells and cook in boiling water for ten minutes. 1 pint chestnuts 1 pint milk or white stock 1 cup cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 egg top of page. Le Creuset - Product Information: Heritage Collection - Bean Pot. Stoneware All items in the Le Creuset stoneware range are original designs and have been hand-crafted, making each piece unique. Due to this uniqueness, there may be slight variations from piece to piece. Le Creuset Stoneware is safe for use in the microwave, freezer, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and broiler.
The maximum oven-safe temperature is 500°F / 260°C. The enameled surface is easy to clean and scratch-resistant. The enamel is completely hygienic and will not absorb odors or flavors. Cleaning and care DO NOT use any Stoneware piece on the stovetop or any other direct heat source. OVEN: Maximum oven-safe temperature is 500°F / 260°C. BROILER: When using under a broiler allow a gap of no less than 2 ½ inches between the rim of the dish and the heat source. MICROWAVE: Handles may become hot during prolonged microwave use, especially if the handles are enclosed with plastic wrap. FREEZER-TO-OVEN USE: Do not place a frozen dish of food in a preheated oven. French Onion Mac & Cheese | Cake, Batter, and Bowl | Cake, Batter, and Bowl. Umm, so if you’re watching your weight, you may want to click back to the last page you viewed right about now…. I tend to cook healthy dishes most of the time, but decided to go all in on this one and it was so worth it!
I was in the mood for some comfort food this week, and my cute little French Onion Soup bowls were begging to be used again, so I dreamed up this French Onion Mac & Cheese! Uh huh, cavatappi pasta mixed with a creamy fontina, asiago, and mascarpone cheese sauce and a healthy dose of caramelized onions (which just make everything better!). I didn’t stop there though. In order to mimic the soup, I filled up the bowls with my mac & cheese and topped them with some croutons and grated gruyere cheese. So rich and indulgent and definitely my favorite mac & cheese recipe so far. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! French Onion Mac & Cheese Printable Recipe Directions: Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil over medium low heat in a large nonstick skillet.
How to Make Your Own Energy Bars | Fezzari.com. Being a frugal road biker is tricky. At times, it’s near impossible. So when I started training for LOTOJA last spring I instinctively shielded my wallet when the realization struck me of how much I would be eating, let alone pedaling, on my long training rides. Armed with the sum of human wisdom (Google) and a tough set of intestines, my homemade energy bars recipe experiment ended with this tasty number. At less than $.20 per 200 calorie bar, it satisfied my hunger and my budget. Energy Bars Ingredients List 1 1/4 cups store brand Crisp Rice (Rice Krispies) 1 cup uncooked quick oats 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal 1/4 cup chopped raisins 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Step One Stick your oats, flaxseed meal, raisins, cinnamon, and Rice Krispies in a semi-large mixing bowl.
Step TwoOn the stove, warm up the peanut butter and syrup. Step Three Pour your peanut butter goop into the bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Pumpkin Roundup. Pumpkin Roundup It’s time to whip up all those pumpkin treats you’ve been longing for all summer long! Ahhhh…pumpkin season has arrived! This is my favorite season to bake. Pumpkin anything and everything are always on my list.
Pumpkin bread, scones, pancakes, cakes, soup, muffins, cookies…the list goes on and on! Just thinking about pumpkin makes my mouth water! I was super excited to hear that the annual Morton Pumpkin Festival starts today and runs through Saturday. I want to share with you some of my favorite pumpkin recipes that I posted last fall before I start with a new round of pumpkin recipes.
Pumpkin Scones: Moist and delicious pumpkin scones, with the sweet taste of pumpkin and spices of fall, are brushed with a scrumptious powered sugar and drizzled with a spicy glaze. Spiced Pumpkin Buttermilk Biscuits: These tender, flaky Pumpkin Buttermilk Biscuits are wonderful for an autumn breakfast or even for Thanksgiving dinner!
Pumpkin Pancakes: Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Pumpkin Roll: Camping Recipes - Camping never tasted so good! Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe. There is nothing as good as a simple and easy Chinese chicken stir fry. As you know I am a huge fan of using a deep fryer to fry my Chinese food but nothing beats the convenience of stir frying in a wok. This is a very basic stir fry recipe; it uses few ingredients and will only take a little time to prepare for dinner. You can add any vegetables you want to this stir fry such a broccoli, green pepper, onion, mushrooms or just about anything you enjoy. This recipe uses chicken thighs but you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts as well.
The chicken is first marinated and then fried in the wok with the marinade. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1” pieces) ¼ cup honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (minced) 2 tablespoons fresh garlic (minced) ½ teaspoon sesame oil 1 pinch ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Cooking Instructions: The Hogwarts Celebration: Hogwarts and Honeydukes Recipes. Makes about 2 dozen miniature tarts. 9 oz pie crust pastry (enough for two single standard pie crusts) approximately 11 tablespoons black treacle (can use golden syrup if desired) 1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger, optional 4 oz unseasoned breadcrumbs After greasing the pan first, line each cup of a miniature muffin baking pan with the pastry, rolled as thin as possible. Warm the treacle in a saucepan. Add the ginger and stir in the breadcrumbs.
Spoon the breadcrumb mixture into each pastry cup only about 2/3rds full. Bake for 15-20 minutes, watching closely so the crust edges do not burn. (I found this Treacle Tart recipe online and adapted it to make miniature individual Treacle Tarts with the black treacle I found at my local British food shop. (back to the top) Makes about 3 dozen miniature pasties. 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup sugar 1 1 lb. can pumpkin (or 2 cups fresh, roasted in the oven then pressed through a strainer to save your Pumpkin Juice to drink!)
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