Stuffed Zucchini. I like the simple things in life. Simple ingredients, simple techniques, maximum flavor. But I guess you know that by now. Especially when you hand me a recipe that doubles as an appetizer or side dish, you just reel me in. Stuffed zucchinis are so versatile. It creates an endless amount of possibilities because almost anything goes with the smooth and silky flavor (and texture) of the zucchinis. Preparing them can be tedious for me (note how I’m saying for me?)
So lately I’ve been wondering if there are easier and faster ways to prepare them. Now please, please, don’t tell me you’ve been doing it like this for 10 years straight! Ingredients: 1 tbsp sour cream 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp curry powder 1/2 tomato 1 tsp thyme 2 zucchinis 1 onion cheese pepper Optional: bacon Directions: Preheat your oven to 400 (200C). Give the zucchini a good scrub. Slice them in half length-ways. Spoon out the guts. See the pink ‘bracelet’ I’m wearing? Notice how I didn’t use garlic for a change? Homemade Bread: Cheap, Delicious, Healthy, and Easier Than You Think. Over the last year, I’ve gradually moved more and more towards making my own food at home. There are several reasons for this: it tastes better, it reduces preservative intake, it’s more nutritious, and it’s often substantially cheaper than what you find in the store.
It does take time, but once you get used to it, most food preparation doesn’t take much more time than going to the store, buying it, taking it home, popping it out of the package, and following the directions. Breadmaking is a prime example of this phenomenon. Homemade bread is substantially tastier than store-purchased bread, isn’t laden with preservatives, is very inexpensive to make, and doesn’t take all that much time, either. The Problems With Industrial Bread Most people in the United States today view the bread purchased at the supermarket as what bread should be. There are two big explanations for this. The other bothersome part of industrial breadmaking is the appearance of a healthy dose of preservatives.
New York-Style Bagels | New York-Style Bagels Recipe | The Sophisticated Gourmet. This is the story of an amazing New York-Style Bagel Recipe. But it doesn’t just start there. It began with food blogger’s block (writer’s block, but for food bloggers)… The most frustrating thing for any food blogger. Many of us will not admit that we sometimes get it, but I find no problem with admitting that I occasionally get food blogger’s block. Why? Well, because I am far from perfect and showing small imperfections makes me normal. Doesn’t it make us all normal? Well, I am not *that* normal. Okay… Exaggerating a bit… But I seriously do bake a bit too much… This past weekend, I decided that I was going to use all of the baking energy that I built up over the past couple of weeks to create some edible masterpieces to share with you all. This bagel recipe is not only one of the best bagel recipes that I’ve tried, but it doesn’t require a rocket scientist (sorry rocket scientists reading this… I like the saying!)
At this point, you’re saying- “WHAT?! Why? 10. International Sauces, Condiments, Oils, Marinades and Spice Blend Recipes from around the World. The Web’s Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. If we had to choose one simple comfort food to eat for the rest of our lives, it would be grilled cheese. Sure we would eventually have to pay for two airline seats and purchase a Neti Pot to keep our nostrils clear, but you know what, it’d be worth it.
If you’re in the same boat, here are The Web’s Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches that you can cook up and enjoy too. Sweet Hot Mustard and Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese If you haven’t swam in the delicious waters of sweet hot mustard before, it’s high time you got your feet wet. Yes, wet with mustard. Caramelized Cheese Covered Grilled Cheese The only thing better than cheese is more cheese (see: Stuffed Crust Pizza).
Shiitake Mushroom and Chipotle Grilled Cheese Any recipe that ends with, “Serve with a cold beer,” is good in our book. Roasted Beet and Chevre Grilled Cheese The name of this sandwich sounds far fancier than the amount of work you’ll put in making it. Brown Butter Grilled Cheese Sandwich Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Mel's Kitchen Cafe | Homemade Ciabatta Bread {And The Best Garlic Bread On Earth} What is ciabatta bread and why on earth should you make your own? Excellent questions… First of all, ciabatta is an Italian bread that is long and flat-ish, somewhat in the shape of a slipper (which is what the word “ciabatta” literally translates to).
It is slightly crispy on the outside with a deliciously tender and airy crumb. I can personally eat an entire loaf myself, that’s how much I love the almighty ciabatta. Now why should you make it yourself? It’s a heck of a lot cheaper than buying it from a bakery, first of all, if you can even find an authentic bakery to buy it from (which I cannot). And the main reason for making it? Panini Garlic Bread Ok, that was officially three.
So make it already! Note: this dough requires a “biga” or a starter to be made the night before so plan ahead! Ingredients Overnight starter: 1 1/2 cups (6 ¼ ounces) unbleached or regular all-purpose flour 1 cup cool water 1/16 teaspoon instant yeast Dough: Topping for Garlic Bread: Directions. Smoothie Recipes For Everything. Who knew that the solution to most our problems could be solved with a smoothie?! Smoothie Recipes For Everything infographic from Super Skinny Me gives you the ingredients and visually represents the amount of each that should put in. Trying to lose weight? Want to de-stress? Or maybe just want a bedtime drink. Is there anything as versatile, adaptable and convenient as a smoothie? The major issue I have with this design is that the proportions visualized for each smoothie aren’t accurate to the recipe.
Also, the actual amounts of each ingredient aren’t shown. Found on superskinnyme.com. The 34 Simple Two-Ingredient Recipes | Crazy Food. Posted by admin on May 22, 2013 in Recipes | 0 comments Cooking doesn’t get much easier than this. BTW, these are mostly desserts. I hope you’re OK with that. I know that you will enjoy in this amazing food tricks. Grab & Go Breakfast Muffins - Ring Finger Tan LineRing Finger Tan Line.