Blueberry Pancake Whoopie Pies with Ricotta Cheese Frosting | CouponClippingCook Blueberry Pancake Whoopie Pies with Ricotta Cheese Frosting I just bought a Whoopie Pie cooking pan (with a coupon I might add) and was trying to think of a fun and different recipe to make with it. Then I had this idea based on the food channel show, “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”. I remember one episode where one of the food stars talked about a blueberry pancake with ricotta cheese in it. So, with that inspiration I came up with this recipe. I just added blueberries to the batter. This frosting/filling also includes some cream cheese, and I used real maple syrup in place of vanilla extract. I made some mini pancake muffins with the leftover batter and frosted them with the delicious ricotta cheese frosting. It’s pretty hard to take a bite out of these mini muffins though, you’ll need to pop the whole thing in your mouth at once. Let’s check out the ingredients. For the Pancake Whoopie Pies: For the frosting/filling: Here’s how to make it. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. …..then beat the egg.
blondies for a blondie. | girl meets life. Hey lovebugs! Let me begin by saying I really appreciate your comments about dealing with regret. There were so many insightful ones that really got me thinking. Who would’ve thought that a comment forum could act as a therapy session? perfect summer salad. As I was eating my dinner tonight, I could not stop thinking “man, this is thee perfect summer salad!” The salad included: 1 cup romaine lettuce 1 cup baby spinach 1/2 of a mango, sliced 1/2 of an avocado, sliced pine nuts dried cranberries I dressed it simply with olive oil and the juice of a lemon. Refreshing. white chocolate macadamia blondies. Yes, you read that right. I’ve been jonesin’ for a blondie ever since Tina made them last week, and then I remembered that I’ve had another blondies recipe bookmarked for a few months. (recipe from Eating for England) ingredients: directions: Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Clearly I wasn’t patient enough to let it cool completely… But my second serving was just perfect. All I can say is…holymotherofblondie!
fresh ricotta cheesecake and a love story | The Merry Gourmet fresh ricotta cheesecake and a love story One week ago today, we took our cat, Fritz, to the vet for his very last appointment. He didn’t come home. Sometime this week, we’re supposed to pick up his ashes. Thanksgiving weekend, 1994: I was home from school for the Thanksgiving holiday. Fall 1997: I was living in Miami, a newlywed for about 6 weeks, but I was alone. July 2001: Sam and I were living in our final destination, back in north Florida. December 2003: Madeline is born three weeks early, jaundiced and difficult to nurse. October 2006: Oliver is born, entirely too late for my preference. October 2009: After Fritz begins having trouble eating and loses 10 pounds, we finally take him for a second opinion at the university’s veterinary school. to the children at bedtime, and I think my husband and I take more comfort in the message – that cats go to heaven when they die – than do our kids. May 7, 2011: I’m in the middle of working a two-week stretch in the hospital. Ricotta Cheesecake
Salad - Thai Green Mango Salad Recipe You asked for a one-page printable version of my step-by-step Green Mango Salad recipe, so here it is! This salad will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures. And as a bonus, it's very healthy, plus low in calories and fat. Enjoy it as a complete meal by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu if you are vegetarian. Any way you toss it, this healthy salad will be sure to win rave reviews from all your culinary fans! Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Preparation: For a Step-by-Step version of this recipe, go to: Easy Green Mango Salad Recipe - Step by Step (with pictures).Place coconut in a frying pan or wok (no oil required). Make Ahead Tip: To make this salad for a party, grate the mango ahead of time and place in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies I think that just about everyone I know is constantly on a search for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. Most (myself included) have been let down by the recipe on the back of the Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chip bag, and there are many recipes floating around the Internet that seem to gain popularity and become fads before dying off when people move on to the latest and greatest. I was really please with the cookie I created last fall, as it resulted in the chewy texture I was looking for. But these Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, they really take the cake. Big, beautiful, bakery-quality chocolate chip cookies. It’s official – my love affair with America’s Test Kitchens and the Baking Illustrated cookbook continues! More on the cookies, another PSA for weighing dry ingredients, and the recipe after the break… The secret to the thick and chewy cookies is the combination of using melted butter, an extra egg yolk, and a higher ratio of brown sugar to white sugar.
Mango Chicken Salad | Recipes This mango chicken salad recipe combines new potatoes, tender broiled chicken and asparagus. Tossed in a fresh orange dressing and then gently mixed with juicy mango slices and baby salad greens, it makes a delicious and well-balanced meal all on its own. Cook Smart for a Healthy Heart, Reader's Digest Canada Ingredients 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon reduced-salt soy sauce 2 teaspoons sunflower oil 300 g chicken breasts 750 g new potatoes, washed 2 large sprigs fresh mint 120 g asparagus spears 1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced 150 g mixed baby salad greens, such as spinach, arugula and romaine lettuce Fresh Orange Dressing 1⁄2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 tablespoon walnut oil pepper to taste Directions Place the garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sunflower oil in a bowl and whisk together. Nutritional information
Brown Butter Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Cream cheese in chocolate chip cookies? What?! This definitely falls under the “why didn’t I think of that?” category. In other news. Also, check out the handy new format for recipes below. Back to the cookies…enjoy these my friends! Author: Becky Bakes 1 cup (2 sticks) butter4 oz cream cheese, softened3/4 cups brown sugar3/4 cups white sugar2 eggs3 1/4 cups flour1 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda2 cups chocolate chips Melt the butter in a saucepan until brown and set it aside to cool.Cream the butter, cream cheese and both sugars together with an electric mixer until smooth.Add the eggs and beat until combined.Turn the mixer on low and mix in the flour, salt and baking soda until just combined.Add the chocolate chips and mix until just incorporated.Cover the dough and refrigerate until chilled, several hours or overnight.When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a few trays with baking paper.Roll 1/4 cup size balls of dough and place them on the trays. stumble
Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette~سلطة الجرجير بالبالسمك | Yasmine's Kitchen Okay, so I can’t let you think that I only bake buttery chocolatey goodness and don’t attempt anything else. I DO! And here’s proof. I present to you, Arugula Salad. I’d like to thank my brother-in-law and his family for providing us with great-tasting arugula from their farm in Garayen. Arugula Salad Ingredients: 3 cups arugula3 tablespoons feta cheese (Crumbled. Croutons: 1 cup of cubed bread (Any type of bread you like, but IMO, what works best: hot dog buns. Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon sugarsalt, pepper (to taste) Directions: The croutons are super delicious and quick and easy to make! Dig in, and enjoy! سلطة الجرجير مع البالسميك المقادير: 3 أكواب جرجير 3 ملاعق كبيرة جبنة فيتا (مفتفتة، أنصح بماركة برزدنت، مناسبة للسلطات لأنها مب مالحة مرة) ملعقتين كبار ذرة حلوة أو صنوبر (اختياري) للخبز المحمص: التتبيلة: ربع كوب زيت زيتون ملعقتين كبار خل البلسمك نص ملعقة صغيرة خردل ديجون نص ملعقة صغيرة سكر ملح وفلفل أسود حسب الرغبة الطريقة:
Honey Fig Scones I love scones so, so much. By and large, they are easy. And delicious. And totally adaptable. You can make scones out of virtually any flavor with any add-ins you’d like. As with all scones, these are incredibly easy to throw together – you need only a couple of bowls, a whisk and spatula. A quick note – I forgot to check my oven thermometer on these and they got a little over-done without my realizing until I spotted the actual temp. One year ago: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake BarsTwo years ago: Potato-Bacon TorteThree years ago: CroissantsFour years ago: Ranch Pretzels Yield: 8 sconesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 to 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes Ingredients:1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking oats) 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 cup diced figs (fresh or dried)Directions:1.
Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad When Nate and I met for the first time I smelled like a burrito. Although I’m not proud to admit it, I will say it was because I was dragged to a party with one of my best friends after working an open-to-close shift at a local burrito restaurant in college. I was tired. Dreams do come true! One of the things that I learned to love while working at Cilantro’s Burrito Grill was to enjoy cilantro. Hey, my man likes food. 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed4 loosely packed cups fresh spinach1/2 onion, chopped smalljuice from 4 limes1 bunch of cilantro (about loosely packed cup)3 Tbsp sugar2 Tbsp dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated on a microplane1/2 Tbsp chili powder1/2 cup olive oil Chop the spinach very finely (feel free to use a food processor and pulse 3-4 times). I love that this salad is so bright and filling, full of great flavor and the perfect accompaniment to a summer picnic, party, or the next kismet moment in your life.
Fruit and Rum Almond Pastry Recipe How to become un-single: Just kidding. I have no idea how to become un-single. Fruit & Rum Almond Pastry Serves 4-6 Ingredients:filling:1 ½ cups dried apricots, chopped1 cup dark rum½ cup orange marmalade½ cup sugar½ cup orange juice1/3 cup dry white wine1/3 cup water5 apricots, pitted and roughly chopped½ cup sliced almonds½ teaspoon almond extract1 package store bought pie dough (2 sheets)1 egg yolk, lightly beaten2 Tablespoons heavy creamicing:1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted1 Tablespoon heavy cream¼ teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted Directions: 1.
Cherry Couscous Salad Sometimes I decide to cook something because it’s a recipe I’ve done a million times and I know that it’s going to taste amazing, like cheddar & pinto bean patties. Sometimes it’s because I see a recipe in a book, magazine, or blog and am immediately compelled to give it a try, like Smitten Kitchen’s pasta with goat cheese. Then, I have the days when I realize that I’ve had that box of couscous in my cupboard for a year, a YEAR, and by George, I’m going to do SOMETHING with it. That’s when I make things like Couscous Salad with Cherries.