Lemony, slightly sweet and healthier muffins. Super moist, with crispy delicious edges and top. Perfumed your whole kitchen! Ingredients 1 cup unbleached All-Purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup of Limoncello (see my recipe on my site) or juice of 2 lemons 1/4 cup of Organic Maple Syrup 2 cups fresh blueberries zest of a lemon 2 tablespoons of Turbinado raw sugar (for topping, optional) 1 cup of low-fat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: Preheat oven to 350…
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Continue ReadingLimoncello is a classical Italian Liqueur that easily can be made at home following my recipe. Drink it cold as a digestive or use it to infuse the refreshing lemon flavor into your desserts. Enjoy! Ingredients 8-10 large Organic lemons, washed and dry 4 cups of 100-proof Vodka For the Syrup: 4 cups of granulated Sugar 3 1/2 cups of Water Preparation Peel the lemons in long strips, only the yellow part using a vegetable peeler. Set aside. Place the lemon peels in a large pitcher. Pour Vodka over the peels and cover the pitcher with a cloth. Leave…
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Continue ReadingThis Limoncello Pound Cake is seriously delicious. Tart, sweet, soft from the inside with crispy crusty edges that in my family we all fight for. Ingredients for the Limoncello Pound Cake 2 cups All-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature 4 ounces vanilla yogurt, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract 2 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder zest of one lemon 2 Tablespoon of Homemade Limoncello (see recipe on my site) Ingredients for the Limoncello Glaze 1…
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Continue ReadingA very satisfying and delicious family dinner cooked in no time! Ingredients 1 Pound angel hair pasta, cooked to package directions till al dente 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 fresh leaves of Sage, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes zest of lemon 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon salt for pasta water 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup butter Pecorino Romano cheese, grated Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package with a Tablespoon of salt in the water. Drain, drizzle with olive oil and set aside. Add butter…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 head iceberg lettuce (cut into quarters or wedges) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced pomegranate seeds (optional) 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese + little extra for topping 1 cup Plain Yogurt 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce Preparation: In a medium size bowl, combine blue cheese chunks, plain yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk well. Seasoned with salt and pepper. Let dressing to set in refrigerator for an hour or more. Place iceberg lettuce in a platter. Spoon Blu…
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Continue ReadingNutritious, delicious, and very satisfying lunch or dinner on the go! Ingredients For the Salmon: 1 -2 pounds Atlantic Salmon fillet 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tablespoons Olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup honey 3 cups of broccoli florets 3 cups sliced sweet potatoes, round Yogurt-Tahini Marinade: 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt 1/4 Tahini 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon cumin 4 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir. Preparation Preheat oven to 400 grades Fahrenheit. line a large baking sheet with foil paper. Set…
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Continue ReadingPlease yourself with this delicious Caramel Flan, tangy from the Sour Cream with a super creamy cheesy delightful ending in your palate to enjoy after any meal! Ingredients 5 large eggs, room temperature 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces sour cream, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar zest of an orange 3/4 cup of water Preparation For the Caramel: Cook sugar and water over medium-low heat in a heavy saucepan for about 10 to 12 minutes or until…
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Continue ReadingIngredients Atlantic Salmon Fresh Farmed, no skin on, boneless (6-8 pieces) Honey-Ginger Marinade 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 4 Tablespoons honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seed oil 1/4 cup soya sauce 1/2 jalapeno, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar Salt to taste 2 Tablespoon olive oil Vegetables 4 Bok choy, cut in half Baby Red and yellow bell peppers, cut into 2-inch slices 4 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, quartered 3 green onions, sliced Preparation: Preheat oven to 425 grades Fahrenheit. Use…
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Continue ReadingIngredients: Pork Shoulder: 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder, bone-in 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup fresh lemon or lime juice 2 Tablespoon apple cyder vinegar 3 cups of beef stock 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon all-spiced, ground 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon oregano, ground 1 Tablespoon pomegranate molasses Vegetable Oil Salt and Pepper to taste Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit Season pork shoulder with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, cinnamon, allspice, oregano and cumin. Using a deep baking dish or Dutch oven and add vegetable oil. Brown pork shoulder on each…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for the Monkey Pull-Apart Bread 2 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon whole milk, warm 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 3 eggs 3 cups All-purpose flour 1/3 teaspoon salt 5 Tablespoons melted butter Preparation for the dough Use a stand-mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Add to the bowl warm water, and yeast. Incorporate heated milk with melted butter. Combine in low speed and add flour gradually, add sugar, and salt. Mix all ingredients. Incorporate eggs one by one, and vanilla. Beat in low until dough pulls away from sides…