2-Minute Chocolate Chip Cookie For One This is one of those ‘I-need-a-cookie-right-now-or-I-die’ recipes that can be prepared in almost no time.We all know that kind of situation, don’t we? I definitely do, I confess.And you know what? This impressive cookie not only takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, it tastes really delicious. Just like a good chocolate chip cookie.The preparation is beyond easy… just have a look… First you need this stuff. 1. 2. 3. 4. Save a few for the top, if you wish to.5. Ta-dah! 6. braised beef short ribs [Braised Beef Short Ribs with Potato Purée, Swiss Chard and Horseradish Cream] The first time I made short ribs, I freaked out. Lifting their lid after a multi-hour braise just as our guests arrived for dinner, I discovered a mess. “The bones fell out! And so it was, so much so that going forward, short ribs instantly became my favorite dinner party meal. And although I have made many-a short rib recipes in my time, this one from Sunday Suppers at Lucques became my immediate favorite when I made them for a dinner party this past April. My second favorite thing about this recipes are the fixings: they’re served with rich pureed potatoes, sauteed swiss chard, studded with pearl onions, and a glorious combination of crème fraîche and horseradish cream* or *thud* I really stopped listening after that part. P.S. One year ago: Iceberg Salad with Blue Cheese DressingTwo years ago: Hazelnut Truffles Updated [2/27/12] Note: Mashed potatoes of this yield have an estimated serving size of 4. 1. 2.
Recipe: Christmas Morning Mexican Breakfast Casserole with Chorizo and Veggies: Eat Like Me: Eat Like Me Seven Things Successful, Happy People Do: SELF Reports From the THRIVE Conference via @SELFMagazine Seven Things Successful, Happy People Do: SELF Reports From the THRIVE Conference : Arianna Huffington and Mika Brzezinski’s two-day conference is helping hard workers take some time for themselves. #SelfMagazine Huffington Post founder and media maven Arianna Huffington knows all about getting the corner office, but it wasn't until she suffered from a few injuries at work that she realized she wasn't focusing enough on herself -- or getting enough sleep. The incident led her to pen her latest book, Thrive, which draws from groundbreaking research and scientific findings in the fields of psychology, sports, sleep, and physiology, aims to show the profound and transformative effects of meditation, mindfulness, unplugging, and giving have.
A cupcake for every day of the month. The cone of happiness SCORE 114 Hooray! SCORE 108 Horn mustaches. I'll have a German Shepherd, shaken, not stirred. When the queen shows up to your wedding. Judas clearly has personal space issues SCORE 107 The Ultimate Gooey Caramel Brownie Mug Cake Sundae 11K+The Ultimate Gooey Caramel Brownie Mug Cake Sundae Thanks to Werther’s Original® for sponsoring this recipe post! I secretly love making resolutions at New Year’s. Really, I love resolutions all the time. I even love all the little logistical details that come along with goals. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. I bet you know what I mean. Goals are fun because we can tell ourselves to eat fewer sweets when we really need to find a way to love ourselves, to change our whole outlook and lifestyle. Don’t get me wrong. Here are some things I’ve been considering resolving: 1. 2. 3. I can’t decide if those goals are distractions or if they’re the real life work I need to do this coming year, but either way, they’re a good start for me. OH BOY, what a cake! I made this one for Mike in just a few minutes, snapped some photos (which involved Mike drizzling chocolate while I said, “More. What are you considering for your New Year’s resolution?
Spinach-Mushroom Quiche Recipe On the menu last night: a Spinach-Mushroom Quiche. You could call it a tart if you like tarts more than quiche. This is a quiche with no dairy, no eggs, and no butter. Sounds like it would lack something in the taste department, right? It was delicious. A bit about Peter Berley and his book, The Modern Vegetarian: Peter is the former chef of New York City's Angelica Kitchen, and now teaches classes at places like The Natural Gourmet Institute, and the Institute of Culinary Education. Whereas the base for much of what I might cook in my "everyday" California kitchen might be olive oil, champagne or white wine vinegar, fresh herbs, produce, etc -- a Berley recipe might be more likely to use sesame oil, rice vinegar, and naturally brewed soy sauce - just more Asian influenced. I've been cooking my way through many of the recipes in Peter's book over the past couple of months and this quiche recipe is going in my favorites folder. The catch? Tips? - More Heidi's Favorites - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
"What you give away you keep.": Mini Cherry Pies If pies are the new cupcake then these mini cherry pies can rival any cupcakes in the cuteness category and they're 100% home-made and so delicious! Start with the Pate Brisee, I had leftover from the other day's apple marzipan galette, Pie dough is easily made ahead of time, frozen and left to thaw in the fridge overnight for convenient use. Martha Stewart's recipe is one of my favourites, however I've altered it slightly below: Ingredients2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes1/4 cup ice water, plus more if needed 1 tsp lemon juice (mixed into the ice water)DirectionsIn the bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt; pulse to combine. With the last of the season cherries I picked up the rest was easy, pitting was the most fun using the cool technique I learned recently and used on my cherry dumplings here. An alternate and easier design to do for covered pies is something like this Cherry pie filling:
NY Cheese Cake Recipe New York Cheesecake: Grease, or spray with Pam, a 9 inch (23 cm) springform pan. Place the springform pan on a larger baking pan to catch any leakage while the cheesecake is baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) with rack in center of oven. For Crust: In a medium sized bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. For Filling: In bowl of your electric mixer place the cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Bake for 15 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) and continue to bake for about another 60 - 90 minutes or until firm and only the center of the cheesecake looks a little wet and wobbly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Let cool completely before covering with plastic wrap. Makes one - 9 inch (23 cm) cheesecake. To freeze: Place the cooled cheesecake on a baking pan and freeze, uncovered, until firm. View comments on this recipe on YouTube
Daybreak Recipe: Homemade Banana Pudding, Homemade Vanilla Wafers Banana pudding is the perfect dessert to complete any Southern barbeque. This week, we have two-ingredient banana pudding with a bonus recipe for homemade vanilla wafers on the Daybreak Menu. See how easy it is to make real pudding with real bananas — no store-bought box pudding beats this flavor. Check Stacy Fawcett's Facebook page for information about her giveaway of the week: A set of multi-colored mixing bowls with airtight tops. Stacy Fawcett comes to the Daybreak Kitchen to prepare a great dessert that completes a summer barbeque meal. Two-Ingredient Slow Cooker Banana Pudding Ingredients 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)4 ripe bananas Directions Mash bananas (or purée in food processor for a smoother pudding)Add both cans of sweetened condensed milk and mashed bananas and cook on low for 2 hours. Old Fashioned Stovetop Banana Pudding ½ Cup Sugar ⅓ Cup Flour3 egg yolks2 Cups milkVanilla Wafers5 bananas½ teaspoon Vanilladash salt Homemade Vanilla Wafers
S’mores Cookies Yesterday was busy with swimming, BBQing, and relaxing. My Laundry Monday turned into Laundry Tuesday topped with an additional load of damp swimming towels. Being the good parents we are we counted swimming as baths for the kids and sent them to bed smelling of sunblock. Then as I snuggled on the couch to write a post about these cookies I brought to our BBQ I just…could not…keep…my eyes…open. These S’mores Cookies are a perfect hello to summer. These cookies have a graham cracker base with a chocolate chip cookie sprinkled with chocolate and marshmallows topping it. Ingredients 11 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon sea salt (optional) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 ½ cups flour 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup mini marshmallows 3 regular sized Hershey’s bars, broken into pieces 1-2 packages graham crackers, broken into squares Instructions Notes
Homemade Ranch Dressing Necessity is the mother of invention. Before I moved to the country and started raising a family, I hadn’t a clue what that adage meant. Oh, believe me, I’m not suggesting that one has to move to the country in order to be inventive, resourceful, or creative. I guess what I’m saying is…I did. In the coming months, I plan to periodically discuss the concept of buying in bulk—not necessarily as a means of amassing huge quantities of food, but as a means of strategically stocking your pantry for longterm meal preparation, and, in the long run, saving considerable amounts of money. If only I actually knew anything…then we’d be home free. For now, to keep it simple, I want to share my I’m-All-Out-of-Hidden-Valley- Ranch-Packets-Dadgummit-So-What-the-Heck-Do-I-Do? The Cast of Characters: Mayonnaise (for the love of Pete, NOT Miracle Whip), Sour Cream, Buttermilk or Regular Milk, Garlic, Italian (Flat Leaf) Parsley, Chives, and Salt. Sorry. Okay, first, start with 1 to 2 cloves of garlic. Now!
Daybreak recipe: Gourmet popcorn for Oscars night It's all about the Oscars this Sunday night on WFAA! Whether you are having an Oscars watching party or just staying in for a movie night at home, everyone loves to snack on popcorn! This morning in the Daybreak Kitchen, we are showing you how to make gourmet popcorn. All you need is a brown paper bag & popping corn! Give Away: Popcorn Maker: Share this recipe on Facebook to enter! Sweet & Savory flavored popcorn: Garlic Butter & Sea Salt PopcornOlive Oil, Parmesan & Sea Salt PopcornSnickers Popcorn'Dark Chocolate & Sea Salted PopcornCaramel Drizzle Easy Brown Bag Popcorn: Ingredients: 1 small or medium size brown paper bag (Lunch Sack) 1/4 cup of Popping Corn Method: - Pour 1/4 cup of popping corn into brown paper bag and fold 2 or 3 smalls folds down to close bag. - Microwave on HIGH for 2-4 minutes (depends on power settings) and let pop until kernels slow down popping. When finished popping, carefully open bag to release steam and then salt to your preferred taste. 1 cup salted butter
Spaghetti Sauce A-spaghetti without a-cheese is like a-kiss without a-squeeze! An Italian waiter at Sardi’s in New York City said that to me when I was a little girl. It stuck. A-spaghetti without a-cheese is like a-kiss without a-squeeze, and spaghetti without good sauce is like…well, limp, hopeless noodles. This spaghetti sauce…is good sauce, my friends. And it can be made in bulk and frozen, which makes me love it even more. *Shudder* The Cast of Characters: Ground Beef (I used ground round), garlic, onion, green bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese (not pictured), bay leaf, ground thyme, ground oregano, salt, pepper… and a mystery ingredient that’s either going to make you laugh or curse my name. Or both. Let’s go on this journey together. Please note that I’m doubling my recipe because I already have a double batch of sauce in containers in my freezer and that’s evidently not enough for me. Lop off the top of two onions, then peel them and cut them in half from root to tip. Amen.