Back when I published this post in 2013, I wasn’t a fan of coffee at all. It’s funny how your taste buds change over time and now iced lattes and frappucinos are my favorite coffee drink to have. Iced is the only way I’ll drink coffee or inside baked goods like this chocolate cake. This chocolate cake is probably one of the easiest chocolate cake recipes I’ve ever made and probably one of the best....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cake flour, (not self-rising) 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 ounces (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 cup (1/2 pint) blueberries 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg lightly beaten for egg wash 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....
Ingredients 1 head Celery 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1/2 cup Beef or chicken broth Preparation Peel any of the fibrous outer stalks of celery with a vegetable peeler and slice into 1-inch pieces on the bias. Heat the butter in a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the celery, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes until just beginning to soften slightly. Add the beef broth and stir to combine....
Ingredients 3 cups chopped cauliflower 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 1/3 cups filtered water Celtic sea salt and freshly ground pepper Dehydrated Balsamic Lettuce Dehydrated Balsamic Onions Preparation In a high-speed blender, combine cauliflower, oil, vinegar, and water. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth and thick. Pass through a medium sieve. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Divide the soup between 4 bowls. Arrange lettuce and red onion slices around the bowl, and spoon on some of the reserved onion marinating juices....
Ingredients 1 poblano chile 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken breast 4 slices sharp yellow cheddar 2 teaspoons butter, room temperature 4 whole-wheat burger buns, split Preparation Over a low gas flame or under the broiler, roast chile until charred, about 6 minutes, turning frequently. Place in a bowl and cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds 6 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 cups (spooned and leveled) unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make dough: In a food processor, pulse almonds until finely ground. Add sugar, flour, and salt; pulse until combined....
Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans 2/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted, plus more for pans 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup whole milk Vanilla Cream-Cheese Frosting for Ghost Cake and Mini Cupcakes Chocolate Cream-Cheese Frosting Marshmallows (mini and regular size) and chocolate sprinkles, for decorating Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 onion, coarsely chopped 1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), diced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal 1 whole cinnamon stick 3 dried bay leaves...
Ingredients 3 dozen frozen roll dough 1 cup Pecans 2 sticks margarine, melted 2 cups brown sugar 2 package vanilla pudding mix (not instant) 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 cup milk Preparation Roll dough. Let thaw slightly. You will need 3 dozen rolls. Grease 3 round cake pans. If desired sprinkle with pecans. Place rolls in pans, 1 dozen per pan. Melt margarine, brown sugar, pudding, cinnamon, and milk. Heat over low heat until it boils, then remove from heat and pour over rolls....
Creamy sauce and lots of cheese, this pasta bake is an easy dinner to make any night of the week. If you love pasta and you’re looking for an easy dinner idea, look no further. This penne pasta bake is about to become one of your favorites. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a big bowl of pasta. Al dente pasta covered in a saucy marinara sauce topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil....
Ingredients 1 cup packed fresh spearmint, preferably Kentucky Colonel 1 cup whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook mint in a small saucepan of boiling water until bright green, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mint to ice-water bath. When cool, drain, and squeeze out excess water. Reserve ice-water bath. Puree mint and milk in a blender until mint is finely chopped....
Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup dried lavender 1/3 cup honey 5 large egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine milk, lavender, and honey. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and remove from heat. Let steep for 5 minutes. Strain mixture, reserving milk and discarding lavender. Combine egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until very thick and pale yellow, 3 to 5 minutes....
Instant Pot Chilli Con Carne. How to make a delicious one pot of chilli con carne in the instant pot. Loaded with 3 different types of beans, lots of tomatoes, ground minced beef and plenty of seasoning this version of chilli on carne is perfect for an easy weekday meal. Easy Chilli Con Carne This easy chilli con carne recipe is an update from a 2016 one pot recipe. Back then it was long before we got our first instant pot pressure cooker and we made it on the stovetop....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Water 1/3 c + 1 Tbs cup Rice Flour 1/4 cup Chick pea Flour 1 piece Large Egg White 2 tablespoon Corn Starch 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder 1.5 pounds Cod Preparation Combine all Dry ingredients. Add Water and Egg White Fillet Cod into 2 oz pieces Heat up Canola oil to 375 in fryer Dip Cod pieces in batter and fry Related Video
Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1/4 cup sour cream 3 plums, halved, pitted, and cut into eighths Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting...
Ingredients 1 large winter squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), such as butternut or kabocha, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and quartered 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt Chili powder, for seasoning (optional) 4 cups Andy’s Vegetable Stock Cilantro Walnut Pesto, for garnish (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large roasting pan, toss squash, onions, garlic, and apples with oil to coat....
When life hands you apples you make a lot of applesauce and this recipe is completely sugar-free and 0 smart points! It can be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. One thing I like about the Instant Pot is that it has a slow cooker setting. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, no worries. Just cook it on low for 6 hours in a slow cooker. In my backyard, when I moved into this house there was an apple tree....
Vegetarian and want a veggie Bolognese? Then let me introduce you to slow cooker quorn Bolognese. Swapping minced beef for quorn and tastes so good that you will come back for seconds. Quorn Bolognese has all the ingredients of a classic spag bol, it is just meat free and perfect for vegetarians that miss their meat sauce over spaghetti and want a great Plan B. Quorn Spag Bol If you get our free weekly newsletter (if not you can get it here) I have talked a lot this year about sending the kids to cookery class....
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sweet relish 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Hot-pepper sauce, such as Tabasco Preparation Mix together mayonnaise, relish, capers, and lemon juice. Add hot-pepper sauce, to taste. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar 5 tablespoons Honey 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 tablespoons Italian Herbs 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Preparation Dissolve honey in vinegar Dissolve kosher salt in honey/vinegar mix Stir in garlic powder and Italian herbs Add oil and shake Related Video
