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Mon
5
Apr '10

Linda’s Cilantro Spread

1 cup crunchy almond butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup or more grated coconut
1/2 can of coconut milk (the 5.5 fl. oz. can)
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/16 tsp chili powder
1 Tbps rice vinegar
1 Tbps fresh lemon juice
2 bunches of cilantro

(just cut off the very bottom of the stems and then wash.the rest – it will [...]

Fri
26
Feb '10

Pretty Sesame Sunflower Wheat Bagles

I absolutely hate store bought bagels, but love making them. This recipe has do be started days in advance. If you want same day bagels use this recipe which is tasty but not as pretty.  It’s based on Peter Reinhart’s Recipe from Crust & Crumb. I’m going to give directions as if you wanted [...]

Wed
12
Aug '09

Rose Petal Sorbet

1 and 1/2 C Fresh Rose Petals (1/2 dried)
2 Cups Boiling Water
1 Cup Sugar
2-oz package powdered pectin
1/4 C fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2 Cups Cold Water
Fresh Rose Petals for Garnish
1. put the rose petals in a large, heat proof measuign cups and pour on to boiling water. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in [...]

Fri
30
Jan '09

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Mario Batali

Makes 4 Servings | Region: Lazio | Book: Molto Italiano (Ecco 2005)
A true carbonara has no cream, and it can be slightly tricky in its execution. The key is to toss and thoroughly mix the cooked pasta off the heat with the cheese, eggs, pepper, and pasta water, to create a creamy yet not [...]

Tue
9
Dec '08

Water Bagles

3 ½ Cup Flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 ¼ Cups Water

For the Boiling Pot:

4 Cups Water
1/3 C Baking Soda or ¼ Cup Salt

Combine the water, sugar, and yeast in your mixing bowl and allow yeast to proof for about 2 minutes. Add one cup of flour and mix. Add your salt and [...]

Sat
8
Nov '08

Grandma’s Cupcakes

Had my mentee over for a day of cooking and kittens. We went the Cat Adoption Team and then back to my house for baking bagels and cupcakes. My Mom’s Mom was from the Bay Area and not particularly domestic this is one recipe I have from here and its better than any you can [...]

Tue
16
Sep '08

Cornbread

Source: Albers Yellow Cornmeal bag

1 cup yellow or white corn meal
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or prefer melted butter.)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup milk

combine corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Combine oil, egg and milk in small bowl and [...]

Wed
6
Feb '08

Fresh Apple Coffee Cake

Makes one 10-inch tube cake
4 cups peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped tart cooking apples (about 4 or 5 medium apples)
1/3 C (packed light) brown sugar
1 ½ Tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 Cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
grated zests of 1 orange
4 large eggs
1 C vegetable oil
½ c fresh [...]

Sat
2
Feb '08

White Pizza

Ingredients:

Pizza Dough (see Recipe)
Parmesan Cheese
Romano Cheese
Garlic (I mixed with olive oil on crust)
Artichoke Hearts
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Green Onion

Fri
1
Feb '08

BBQ Chicken with Jalapeños, Pepper Jack & a Refreshing Salad Topper

Ingredients:

Pizza Dough (see Recipe)

BBQ Sauce (see Recipe)
Pepper Jack (Grated)

Grilled Chicken (Sliced)
Jalapenos (Sliced)

Garnish

Iceberg (Shredded)
Chipotle Ranch Dressing (mix with lettuce while pizza cooks)

Assemble Pizza
Spread BBQ Sauce on Crust. Place Shredded cheese on Pizza. Arrange Chicken & Jalapenos on Pizza.

Cook for 6 min in 450 degrees Oven. Allow to cool a bit before slicing. Place on Plate. [...]