Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour , packed 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup butter, salted, cut in small pieces Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter in smallish pieces. With your hands (or a pastry blender), combine flour mixture and…
So I made this recipe on a Monday, and I warned the husband that he might only get cake for lunch. Apparently, it wasn’t that much of a stretch, because when he got home for lunch I was still photographing them. So he made lunch for himself and the 2 year old, and when I…
Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, crushed) 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted For the Chocolate Mousse: 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Chocolate Ganache: 1/2 cup…
Ingredients: For the Beef Tips: 1 1/2 lbs (680g) beef tenderloin or sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) beef broth 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley,…
Ingredients: For the Filling: 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen mixed berries (e.g., raspberries, strawberries, blueberries) 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water For the Cream Cheese Mixture: 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar 1 teaspoon…
Ingredients: For the Chicken Wings: 2 lbs chicken wings 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: 4 tbsp unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated…
Ingredients: Two big cucumbers, thinly sliced; one big red onion, thinly sliced; three big tomatoes, sliced or wedges One fourth cup olive oil; one fourth cup apple cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar; two teaspoons sugar (optional, for a somewhat sweet taste). One teaspoon salt; one half teaspoon black pepper; one teaspoon dried oregano; one…
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Ingredients 1 ½ lbs. Boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces 1 Large egg 1 tsp. Granulated sugar 1 C. Cornstarch Pinch of white pepper 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 2 tsp. Minced garlic Strip of orange peel 3 Dried red chili peppers ⅓ C. Green onion chopped ¼ C. Soy sauce ¼ C….
Introduction There’s something deeply comforting about the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the house, especially when it’s infused with the warm, inviting scent of apples and cinnamon. The image you shared captures the essence of this beloved classic—Apple Cinnamon Bread. Golden and perfectly risen, with a crust dusted in cinnamon sugar, this bread…
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Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy, depending on preference) 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups (950 ml) chicken broth 4 cups (950 ml) water 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped Salt and…
