peanut butter pretzel bites & Two Tiny Kitchens - StumbleUpon Salty and sweet. Crunchy and melt-in-your-mouth. Peanut butter and chocolate. Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites recipe courtesy Foodaphilia.com Calorie estimate: 4,000 – 5,000 for complete recipe (depending upon dipping chocolate and pretzels used, etc.) Yield 60 – 80 pretzel bites Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tbsp softened butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar (maybe more) 3/4 cup brown sugar (maybe more) Pretzels 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions Combine peanut butter and softened butter in a large bowl with a fork or whisk, or in a stand mixer. Use a teaspoon measure to scoop the filling. Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl and heat at 30-second intervals, stirring occasionally until completely melted.
Red Velvet Crêpes | Duhlicious - StumbleUpon I rolled my eyes at the red velvet cake trend, but now I can’t get enough. I’ll make any excuse to have ‘cake’ for breakfast– here’s my take on a classic. Red Velvet Crepes (Makes about 24, 8″ crepes) Ingredients: – 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 3 tablespoons sugar - 2 cups butter milk - 1 1/4 cup whole or lowfat milk - 1 large egg - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted - 1 tablespoon red food color gel - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted + 2 tablespoons cooking oil (for pan) *Update: Because the buttermilk lends to the acidity of this batter, do not substitute the baking soda for extra baking powder. Mascarpone Cream Filling- 500 mL heavy cream - 300 gr mascarpone cheese - 1/2 cup icing sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - zest of 1 orange (optional, but adds nice tang) + 1/2 cup raspberry jam (optional, for filling crepes) Directions: For the Mascarpone Filling:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
10 Snacks Under 100 Calories - YouBeauty.com - StumbleUpon Thinkstock Preparation: In a food processor, combine garlic and cannellini beans with lemon juice and process until smooth. Mix in oil, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper and process until blended. Add 3 tablespoons cilantro and pulse until mixed. Place in bowl and garnish with cilantro. Preparation: Mash avocados with a fork or potato masher in a medium bowl. Preparation: Combine sliced peaches with cinnamon and nutmeg; transfer to two serving plates. Preparation: Combine all ingredients, in a food processor. Preparation: Peel the banana and cut it crosswise into 16 slices; skewer each slice and place it on a waxed-paper-lined plate. Preparation: Place the tofu in a food processor; process until creamy. Preparation: Combine chia seeds and tomato liquid in a small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Preparation: Place popcorn in a 2 ½-quart microwave-safe container; cover and cook at high power 4 to 5 minutes, or until popcorn is popped but not scorched. Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F.
GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND BAKE!: PRETZEL BITES - Parmesan or Cinnamon and Sugar... Do you need a perfect snack for the big game? These Pretzel bites will hit the spot for sure. You can make a combination of Parmesan bites with a Cheese dip or Cinnamon and Sugar bites with a Vanilla glaze for dipping. I've finally used up my supply of Rhodes Roll dough . . . until I buy more. Simple . . . CINNAMON and SUGAR PRETZEL BITES Take a Texas size Rhodes roll that has been thawed. Roll it out in a four inch rope. Cut in four sections. I got tired of this method. so I simplified even more. Take your roll, and cut horizontally and vertically. You have four pieces. You will need: as well as: Once your bites are all cut, place on a large greased baking sheet. Let rise until double in size. Like this . . . Bring some water to boil in a large pot. Prepare a Baking sheet with a clean towel and Paper towels on top. Like this: Heat your oven to 375 Degrees. Plop about 10 bites into that boiling water. Toss gently so that all sides are shocked with the water. You will boil for about 45 seconds. Oh yum!
Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites | Two Peas & Their Pod - StumbleUpon Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites On Fridays, I teach cooking classes to two kids in our neighborhood. They are pretty knowledgeable-so my job is easy:) I think it is fantastic that they want to learn how to cook at such a young age-they are in the 3rd and 4th grade. Since we don’t have any kiddos yet, I am glad I get to work with these kids. On Friday we made homemade soft pretzels,the traditional salty ones and cinnamon and sugar pretzels. For fun, we also made pretzel bites. everyone loved these. Is everyone ready for the big game? Buffalo Hot Wings-these are Josh’s all time favorite. My good friend Gaby, from What’s Gaby Cooking, made Pulled Pork Sliders for the big game. Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites Yield: A lot!
Recipe for Health: Concentrate on seasons greetings rather than eatings |... The road to good health has led you deep into the holidays — no doubt that it can be a challenge to maintain healthful eating habits during the Christmas season when there are so many festive events involving food. But there are many tips to follow that make it easier to make healthful food choices. First, be realistic. This is not the best time for most people to attempt losing weight. Make a plan including strategies for handling challenging food situations such as parties and festive foods at work. Enjoy a light snack before leaving for a special party to take the edge off hunger. At the party, focus on the people and the celebration instead the food. Before selecting any food, take a look at the entire food table and decide which five or six foods you would most enjoy. Take your food to the other side of the room or go to another room where people are gathering. Eat slowly and take time to savor your food and really enjoy it.
Kitchen Window: The Crackling Spices Of Indian Tempering Sala Kannan for NPR I spent eight weeks in India this summer, and most of the time I was in other people's kitchens. I took more cooking classes than I have taken in my entire life — 13, to be exact. Tadka translates as "tempering." Indian tempering is done either at the beginning of the cooking process or as a final flavoring at the end. An engineer turned food writer, Monica Bhide writes about food and its effect on our lives. "Tempering also has nutritional benefits, since the hot ghee or vegetable oil helps the spices unlock their healing properties," Mumbai-based food writer and cooking teacher Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal told students in a class specifically on tadka. One student asked if tadka could be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator, like compound butter, to be used later. Experience has taught me not to use olive oil for a tadka. When I was in India, my cousin called to ask what time I'd be over for dinner. "Great. Tadka Tips Pick the right size pan. 1 cup water
Quick Homemade Cheese Recipe - StumbleUpon Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs. Please subscribe and you'll get great simple living tips and how-to articles delivered to your inbox, for free! Welcome Stumblers! If you enjoy this post, please check out our follow-up post Fast Fresh Jam. Ivory’s Totally Yummy Soft Cheese 1/2 Gallon Whole Milk (Goat or Cow) 1/4 cup white vinegar or 1/4 cup Lemon juice Salt to taste 1. 2. 3. (BTW, it’s not touching the bottom of the bowl. 4. 5. Enjoy!! Ivory 100 Calorie Snacks - KitchenDaily - StumbleUpon