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Crusty Bread Recipe. There’s just something about the smell of fresh baked crusty bread that makes you feel at home. If you like fresh baked bread but don’t like all the elbow grease that goes into it then keep reading. Bread makers were all the rage a few years ago and took a lot of the work out of fresh homemade bread. But what if I told you you could get the best homemade crusty bread ever without needing any gadgets, machines or even kneading the dough? That’s correct, NO KNEADING! The trick is to let time do the work – 24 hours to be exact. This recipe is from an article in the New York Times from 2006. We’ve made it at home here a few times and it has been a success every time. Crusty Bread Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour, more for dusting ¼ teaspoon instant yeast 1¼ teaspoons salt Cornmeal or wheat bran (optional) Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.

Easy right? Oh and if you’re into frugal cooking check out Frugal Mom’s Guide to Cooking Once a Month. See also: Cupcake Wedding Cake Gratitude Journal. The Comfort of Eggs in a Basket | The Paupered Chef. Eggs in a basket was the first meal I ever cooked. I was in 5th grade, and it was a Sunday morning at my best friend's house after a sleepover. We woke up hungry, and for some reason his parents weren't home. This confused me--my parents would never do that--but more important than confusion was the fact that I was terribly hungry, and I didn't see how that problem was going to be solved, since his house never had any cereal in it.

"We'll make eggs in a basket," my friend said, pulling out a loaf of bread, a jug of oil, and a carton of eggs. The resulting breakfast was awesome: runny yolk and crisp bread dripping with oil (we filled the skillet so much oil it was basically deep-fried). Ideally, make this with slices of toast cut thick. I guess I have a fondness for very fast and simple eggs + bread dishes, my love of "eggy bread" evidence of this, which is basically French toast without sweetness or spices. What are your go-to quick meals when hunger looms? Eggs in the Basket. Blackened Brussels Sprouts - Mountain Mama Cooks. Before we dig into brussels sprouts, I need to give a gigantic shout out to Erin and Melissa for the redesign of Mountain Mama Cooks.

I’ve been wanting to update my look and implement some new features for awhile now but held off until the timing was right. I knew right after meeting these two, that they were the gals to do the job. Together, they run Wooden Spoons Kitchen, a boutique web design and hosting company and if I do say so myself, they knocked it out of the park! Thank you doesn’t seem like enough. You know a recipe is good when you make it six times in two weeks. I hosted a small brunch on Easter and since I was only a few days into my 21 day sugar detox, the menu was a ham cooked in the slow cooker, a veggie frittata, a spinach and avocado salad and these awesome pan seared brussels sprouts that my friend, Melissa made.

Crispy and garlic loaded on one side, steamed to perfection, these are nuggets of veggie gold. Blackened Brussels Sprouts Ingredients Instructions. The Tortilla Pizza Mash Up | Easy Food. Posted by admin on Apr 26, 2013 in Food Preparation | 0 comments The guys from Quick Dish Tablespoon did a great job mixing together the famous Mexican and famous Italian dishes. When tortillas and pizza mix together in muffin tin will be perfect finger food for any party or event you will prepare for your friends. Let’s start with mini tortillas making process, then pack them into muffin tin and season them with various toppings. Bake them in oven and eat them all. For the full recipe visit the autors website from the start of post and feel free to let us know how they taste down in comments…

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Appetizers. Brownie-Filled Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Buttercream | Bake It in a Cake. Your brownie-loving dreams have come true—a rich, gooey brownie is baked into the center of a vanilla cupcake and topped with heap of cookies and cream frosting. There’s the moist brownie, the crunchy cookie crumbs, the creamy frosting… it tastes amazing. This will make about 22 cupcakes. For the brownies you’ll need: 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter2 c. granulated sugar3 eggs2 t. vanilla1 c. flour For the cupcakes you’ll need: 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 3 eggs2 t. baking powder1/2 t. baking soda1/4 t. salt2 t. vanilla 2 1/2 c. flour1 1/3 c. whole milk For the buttercream you’ll need: 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature2 c. powdered sugar2 t. vanilla extract about 10 chocolate cookies (or Oreos!)

Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees (F). Butter a 9x13 pan and line it with parchment paper, then set aside. For the cupcake batter, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Common Ingredient Substitutions Article. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Recipes. Best Steak Marinade in Existence Recipe.

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