Cake Duchess: Salted Caramel Apple Pie Is there any thing better than good ol’ American Apple Pie? I am a caramel addict. So when you throw on layers of sea salted caramel into my apple pie…that…THAT is what is better than good ol’ American Pie. I know I keep yapping about my mother-in-law Teresa. Well, she has been here for weeks and we both just love to bake. Teresa is the crostata QUEEN! I used Martha’s Perfect Pie Crust Recipe. The crust…ohhh…the CRUST! When you bake with another baker, it gets a little complicated. Teresa liked her lesson on American apple pie. Now we’re on to making Easter breads and eggplants sott’olio (eggplants marinated in olive oil). Salted Caramel Apple Pie slightly adapted from Four and 20 Blackbirds Ingredients Pie Crust 1 recipe your favorite (2-crust) butter pie crust – *I used Martha Stewart’s Perfect Pie Crust Recipe. Yield: Makes 1 double-crust for a 9-inch pie 2 cups all-purpose flour Directions Hand Method: In a large bowl, sift the flour and salt. To make the pie crust:
Detox Foods | Detox smoothies Toxins-free for life Looking to increase your energy levels, to lose weight, get clearer skin, prevent premature ageing and to help preventing diseases? Then look no further! This 5 days step-by-step detox will help you implement long-lasting healthy habits that yields results. Price: $47 Price: $27 Smoothies are a great way to boost your fruits and veggies daily intake. Flat Tummy Rich in digestion supporting ingredients, this smoothie will help prevent bloating and digestive stress that can sabotage your tummy flattening efforts. 3/4 c. papaya 3/4 c. sliced peaches 1/2 pear, sliced 1 tsp fresh ginger 2 mint leaves Water to thin Skin Saver Antioxidants in berries are known to help to fight wrinkles and other skin ageing signs. 3/4 c blueberries 3/4 c pitted cherries 5 strawberries 1/4 avocado, peeled and pitted 2 tsp wheat germ (optional) 2 tsp ground flaxseed Water, to thin Peanut Butter Energy Booster This protein-rich and minerals-filled smoothie will give you long-lasting energy. Bone Lover
50 Smoothies : Recipes and Cooking 1. Banana Blend 2 bananas, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 2. Strawberry-Banana Blend 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Until recently one of my favorite summer beverages was homemade lemonade. What could be better than a golden-hued glass of fresh, cold lemonade on a hot day? As it turns out, there is something better: strawberry lemonade. I love strawberries and I love lemonade, so why it took me this long to put the two together in my kitchen I’ll never know. The same goes for not adding other berries to my lemonade before – especially raspberries and blackberries. Strawberry lemonade is simple to make: after dissolving sugar in simmering water (hence enhancing its ability to evenly disperse throughout your drink), you only need add the juice and zest of 5 lemons, more water and a pint of pureed strawberries. And that’s it. 100% natural neon pink refreshment. Next time, we’re using raspberries. Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Strawberry lemonade is simple to make and oh so delicious. Author: Sweet Happy Life (Ariela Pelaia) Ingredients Instructions Dissolve the sugar in 2 cups simmering water.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups People tend to have this idea that everything in my kitchen turns out perfectly… That couldn’t be further from the truth! I’ve noticed lately that a lot of my friends are hesitant to cook for me. They’re afraid that the food won’t turn out perfectly or that I will hate what they choose to make. I wish they didn’t feel that way… I love sharing food with my friends and family, and I don’t want anyone to be intimidated! So, today I thought I’d share one of my recipes that turned out slightly less than perfect. It’s not a miserable failure, but I don’t think it’s one of my best, either. I’ve had Easter on the brain the last few days… Normally I make a half dozen different cookies and candies for Easter, but this year I’ve been pretty busy, and it just hasn’t happened. So, as I was thinking on the fly, it occurred to me that it might be better to make smaller peanut butter cup sized candies instead of giant Easter eggs. Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese in a stand mixer until it is fluffy.
12 Tastes of Christmas :: Gingersnap Shake Are you drooling yet? ‘Cause I have been, ever since I laid eyes on these Gingersnap Milkshakes that Lisa sent over for her installment in our 12 Tastes of Christmas series. Lisa is not only an amazing cook, food stylist and photographer…I’m lucky to get to call this incredible girl a friend. I love this time of year when we gather at holiday festivities, share family recipes, toast the New Year and celebrate being together. When entertaining during the holidays, I like to change up the dessert course by serving these mini gingersnap cookie milkshakes. Serve in little glasses with a cookie crumb-coated rim, drop in a colorful straw and you’ve got yourself a festive treat. These can be altered to accommodate allergies (will be sharing ideas on my site later in the week!) Happy Holidays! Gingersnap Milkshakes 1 cup vanilla ice cream1/4 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 tablespoon molasses Cookie Rim For the cookie rim
Two Fat Als & Green Tea Mint Lemonade When I asked Alex what we should say about this soothingly refreshing beverage, he responded that we should call it a “delicious summer treat.” But for Al, everything is a delicious summer treat. I might have gotten the same response if I’d inquired about beer or grilled salmon. Me, for one. Predictably, this Green Tea Mint Lemonade is the exception. Ingredients (serves 6-8): 1/2 cup packed fresh mint 1 cup sugar 2 cups water, divided 1 cup fresh lemon juice 8 cups iced green tea (or other iced tea) Instructions:Combine mint leaves, sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan, then bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Leave a Reply
Frozen Butterbeer There’s something you might not know about me. I’m a huge fan of the Harry Potter books and movies. I wasn’t always, but once I watched one movie, I was hooked. Butterbeer, for those who don’t know, is a favorite drink of young witches and wizards. Looking for more Harry Potter recipes to celebrate the premiere of Deathly Hallows this week? Frozen Butterbeer for the Deathly Hallows Premiere Ingredients For the butterbeer: 1½ cups cream soda 6 tablespoons butterscotch schnapps 2 cups ice For the foamy topping: 6 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon butterscotch schnapps Directions Combine cream soda, schnapps and ice in a blender. In a small bowl, combine heavy cream and schnapps. Source Cook Like a Champion original
Rainbow Cake in a Jar I’ve always had a penchant for sunshine in a jar. Doesn’t the very phrase itself, “sunshine in a jar,” roll off your tongue and fill your mouth with magic? While I’ve never yet found myself a sunshine in a jar, I think we may have just concocted it in our kitchen tonight. Cakes baked in jars can be topped with traditional metal canning lids and stored in the fridge for up to five days. Rainbow Cake in Jar 1 box white cake mix made according to package instructionsNeon food coloring in pink, yellow, green, turquoise, and purple3 one-pint canning jars1 can vanilla frostingRainbow sprinkles Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop about 1/2 cups of cake batter into five small bowls. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the purple batter into the bottom of each jar. Remove jars and allow to cool completely before scooping a small portion from the top of your cake and adding a hefty dollop of vanilla buttercream to the top. For even more great desserts in a jar, check out our slideshow “Contain Yourself!
Watermelon, Meet Lemonade - Blog - food52 - food community, recipe search and cookbook contests - Merrill Last weekend, my sister and some friends threw me a lovely bridal shower. The food was delicious. Happy guests devoured crudités, curried chicken salad, mini grilled cheese sandwiches with bacon, sausage rolls, and homemade currant and ginger scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam. To drink, there was a crisp rosé and a refreshing concoction of fresh watermelon, lemon, sugar and water known as "watermelonade." Apparently, it's one of the caterer's specialties, and everyone raved about the juicy, pink drink. Watermelonade Adapted from Go Catering Serves 10 ½ cup sugar4 cups cubed watermelon 3½ cups water ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1. 2. 3. 4.