Stumblers Who Like Omnomicon makes » recipe: ice cream cake (but not like... If you’ve been following along, you’re probably aware that I collect cookbooks. Specifically, cookbooks created by New England civic organizations between 1950 and 1980 for fundraising purposes. With yard sale season in full swing, I find myself solvent with new recipe ideas, among them one I found in this vandalized and water-damaged collection. The picture on the cover somewhat suggests the architecture of Calvary Baptist Church in Easthampton, but I bought the book in Millbury and it has no date (I’ve never been to that Church, I just tried to do some due diligence in my googling). Nevertheless, it *does* include a chocolate cake recipe with a secret ingredient: ice cream. And hey, no cake flour or fancy measuring required, because we’re using cake mix. I let my ice cream soften by scooping it up into small chunks and letting it sit a few minutes. The recipe calls for greasing & flouring a tube pan. She was right. Preheat oven to 350o.
LaSaGnA TiMpAnO I went to see tUnE-yArDs on Monday night with some friends, and as always we wanted to cook a meal that somehow related to the show we were heading to. Sometimes this is hard to do, but other times it seems to come naturally. Finding culinary inspiration in Merrill's lyrics seemed like it would be tough, but my sister knew what she wanted to make without hesitation. "How about something layered, because of all the vocal and instrument layering in the music?" Start by making a lasagna crust. Finally got it together. Now it's easy, just start building the layers! Alfredo sauce with some salami goes first. After 3 alfredo layers, I switched to pesto. A cheese only layer, just for fun. Tomato sauce is last. It's important to press things down as you go. In my opinion, it can't be lasagna without at least a little ricotta! I painted on some alfredo at the end as a glue. All sealed up. After baking. The flip is always a scary moment. Unveiling. A thing of beauty. Cutting is another tense event. Glorious!
Red Velvet Cake Balls I first tasted these two years ago at a Christmas party and immediately had to have the recipe. It’s based on a mix, but I imagine you can follow the same directions substituting from scratch cake and frosting (I’ll try that one day). You can also try it with other cake combinations. Red Velvet Cake Balls1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)wax paper 1. I also only melt a few pieces of chocolate bark at a time because it starts to cool and thicken. Want to see how good they look in white chocolate?
3 Healthy Alternatives to Mashed Potatoes Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? They’re creamy, buttery, and oh-so-delicious. They’re also usually loaded with milk, butter, and cheese. The result? One big calorie bomb. If you’re looking to lighten up this classic comfort food in time for Turkey Day, we’ve got you covered. Ingredients: - 2 heads celery root - 4 tablespoons olive oil - ¾ cup skim milk - 10-15 sage leaves - salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: 1. Don’t be intimidated by this knobby root vegetable. Boil for 25-30 minutes, or until fork tender. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Spoon the mash into a bowl, and top with some fried sage leaves. Ingredients: - 1 large head cauliflower - ¼ cup Parmesan cheese - ¼ cup skim milk - 1 garlic clove - 2 teaspoons chives - 3 tablespoons olive oil - salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: 1. Chop the cauliflower, and boil for 6-8 minutes. Add chives, one clove of peeled garlic, and blend. Instructions: 1. Peel the parsnips.
The Gunny Sack: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies In A Jar I made these little beauties for my party on Monday and they were delicious! Over the top?? Sure, but delicious anyway! I purchased a 12 pack of 4 oz jelly jars and a brownie mix from Walmart. I baked the brownies for about 20 minutes at 350°F . Once the brownies were cool, I piped in store bought chocolate frosting. I cut a bunch of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into small chunks…sorry I didn’t count how many but I think you need a little more than 1 peanut butter cup per jar. Just put the peanut butter cup chunks on top of the chocolate frosting. To make the peanut butter frosting, I mixed together 1 container of store bought vanilla frosting and 1 cup of peanut butter. I piped the peanut butter frosting on top of the peanut butter cups. The last thing I did was stick 1/4 of a peanut butter cup into the peanut butter frosting. These were seriously delicious but very rich. by The Gunny Sack Brownies: 1 brownie mix ~water, eggs and oil that are called for on the box Preheat oven to 350°F.
20 brilliant things to make in a jar Via: mycakies.blogspot.com Start saving your old jam jars! From cakes to herb gardens, pies to photo frames, and even entire meals … here are 20 fantastic things you never knew you could make with a jar. (Above: red velvet cupcakes in a jar. Get the recipe here). Via: fatgirltrappedinaskinnybody.blogspot.com Word on the street: salad in a jar is all the rage. Via: bakerella.com Cookies in a jar – a great gift idea. Via: rikkihibbert.co.za For a rustic vintage look, display your photos inside glass jars and bottles. Via: goodfoodbreadandmuffins.blogspot.com Chocolate muffin bread cooked in a jar. Via: pizzazzerie.com Super sweet. Via: simplebites.net Bread, cooked in a jar? Via: marthastewart.com A fabulous visual reminder of your favourite holidays. Via: bigredkitchen.com So let’s just cut to the chase – what about making all your meals in a jar?! Via: runwithglitter.blogspot.com There isn’t a child on earth who wouldn’t be wowed by these: rainbow cupcakes baked in a jar. Via: flickr.com
How To Make Transparent Potato Chips There are two kinds of people in this world: the kind that open a bag of potato chips and indiscriminately start snacking on its contents without even looking down at them, and then there are those that look at a potato chip and ponder, what IS this? Who does it resemble? Could it ever be more than this? Now, we at The Creators Project are not exactly a pack of Emerils. We kicked the habit of eating shards of glass back when we were teenagers, but these transparent potato chips brought back sweet memories of those adventurous days. Now let’s make some invisi-food. For this project, you’ll need an oven preheated to 375 degrees (F), 8 Yukon Gold potatoes, high-quality finishing salt or Kosher Salt, 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 cups water, 4 tabelspoons potato starch, a squeeze bottle, and an Arduino. First, wash the potatoes and place a 1 cm deep slit into each one. Next, place the potatoes on a baking sheet and put them in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. [via Instructables] @ImYourKid
The Chic Site Cheesy. Garlic. Bread. Where do I sign up?! If you’re a Pinterest addict like me, (yes, I confess to spending a ridiculous amount of time looking at DIY crafts, photo styling ideas, and the sort) this is nothing new. I’ve seen so many variations on this pull-apart bread. I love, love, love garlic. I love how ooey-gooey and oh-so-delightful this garlic bread is fresh from the oven. Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread I loaf of country white bread (any hearty or crusty white bread) 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 Tbsp olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese freshly ground black pepper, to season Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. By Maryanne Cabrera, The Chic Site The Chic Site
100 Delicious, Dirt-Cheap Recipes for the Starving Student » Online College Search Most students don’t have a lot of cash to spend on food, but that doesn’t mean you have to go hungry. With the right recipes and some kitchen savvy, you can eat great even on a student’s budget. Here we’ll share 100 tasty recipes that you can make on the cheap. Breakfast Get a good start to your day with these cheap-o breakfasts. Hash browns: Hash browns are cheap and easy to make, and cheaper than a trip to IHOP.Puff pastry chicken and bacon: You can make bacon and chicken in puff pastry using this recipe.Microwave scrambled eggs: Make scrambled eggs in the microwave with this recipe.Breakfast burritos: You can make these burritos ahead for a quick microwave breakfast.Onion quiche: This quiche makes a delicious, incredibly cheap breakfast.Omelet in a bag: Boil eggs and some handy ingredients for this simple, cheap omelet.Frittata: Add eggs to cheese, vegetables, and herbs you have handy in your fridge to make a frittata. Ramen A college staple gets dressed up in these recipes. Sandwiches
How to prepare air-dried ham, prosciutto style Air-dried hams rely simply on salting and drying to produce their finished texture and taste. The basic procedure is a two-stage affair: curing, then drying. Find out how to do it yourself with this step-by-step guide from The River Cottage Cookbook. For the cure, the whole leg is completely packed in salt and pressed under a substantial weight to accelerate the moisture loss and salt penetration. This pressing also contributes to the dense texture of the ham. Once cured, the ham is hung to dry and mature in a cool airy place for several months. Air-dried hams are eaten 'raw', and at their best must rank as one of the greatest delicacies you can make with a pig. The Alpine hams of Haute Savoie and the Serrano hams of Spain can also be delectably distinctive, demonstrating that the taste and texture of an air-dried ham varies according to the diet and variety of the pig, and the length and conditions of the curing and hanging.
Homemade Gummi Candy Well the boys are back to school and Bella and I are finding plenty to do! Yesterday — homemade gummy bears! We decided that learning how to make gummy bears, would be a project. All we needed was 1 -3 oz box of flavored gelatin and 2 – 1/4 oz packages of unflavored gelatin, water and candy molds. Place 1/3 cup water in a small sauce pan. Place sauce pan over medium heat and stir until gelatin is dissolved, about 2-5 minutes. Fill molds. Allow to cool completely, about 20 minutes. Peel the gummi candy out of the molds. Enjoy! Make homemade stickers with the unused unflavored gelatin packets. Notes: My son felt the blue ones weren’t flavorful enough.