Ingredients for Cake 2 cups cake flour 4 eggs, room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup white granulated sugar 1 cup soften butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon maple extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk, room temperature Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Spray a spring-form 8 inches round cake pan with baking cooking spray. Set aside. Cream together butter, light brown sugar and granulated white sugar until fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time beating until well combined. Add vanilla and maple extract. Add cake flour in batches alternating with the milk. Add…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for Tiramisu 24 ladyfinger cookies 1 cup fresh brew coffee 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup homemade Eggnog or store-bought 2 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese, room temperature semi-sweet chocolate shaves, for garnish Ingredients for Easy Homemade Venezuelan Eggnog-Ponche de Crema 2 cups milk 1 can(14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 5 egg yolks, beaten 1/2 cup rum 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground 1 cinnamon stick 1 lime zest Preparation for Eggnog In a large pot heat milk on low . Add cinnamon stick, ground nutmeg and the zest…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 cups of All-purpose unbleached flour 1/4 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon orange blossom water 2 Tablespoons freshly ground anise seed 1 Tablespoon whole anise seeds 1/3 cup fine semolina 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Preparation Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Use a small saucepan and slightly warm up the milk. Remove from heat and add yeast and 2 Tablespoon of the sugar. Stir to dessolve and set aside for the yeast to bloom. Over a large bowl…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 medium eggplants shiny and smooth skin 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons tahini 2 Tablespoon of Labneh or sour cream 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice zest of one lemon 2 Tablespoon fresh finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch of black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 Tablespoon pomegranate seeds, for garnish Toasted Pita bread wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil and drizzle a little bit of olive oil over to prevent the eggplants from sticking. Halve the eggplants lengthwise.…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups organic bread flour 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup warm brewed coffee, light beer or water 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon molasses 1 Tablespoon salted butter, melted + 1 tsp. for top & pan 2 Tablespoon organic Agave nectar 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon instant yeast Preparation Preheat oven to 450 grades Fahrenheit. Use a small container and mix together brown sugar, warm coffee, yeast, molasses and agave nectar. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine bread flour, whole-wheat flour, 3/4…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 cups of crushed tomatoes 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white dry wine Preparation Use a large saucepan and sate onions in olive oil until soft for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil and sugar. Cook sauce at medium heat for about 20 minutes. Add…
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Continue ReadingIngredients For the Caramel: 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 (20 ounces can) pineapple slices cut in halves, drained (do not discard juices) Maraschino cherries, optional For the Cake: 2 cups of cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup of Heavy cream, room temperature 1/4 cup can pineapple juice syrup 4 large eggs, room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Grease a bund cake pan with baking butter spray. Use a small saucepan and melt…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 cups cake flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt, room temperature 1 cup Vegetable oil 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter 2 large apples peeled and diced 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven at 350 grades Fahrenheit. Prepare and grease with nonstick spray or butter and flour a 9 to 10 inch Bundt cake pan. Set aside. Use a skillet and at medium…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 6 Baby Red Potatos half peeled, cut into 1/8 inch thick slices 2 Tablespoon melted butter 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 3 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 cup mixed cheeses grated(Sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella and Asiago) 1 cup of whole milk Preparation Preheat the oven at 375 grades Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 6 large cup muffin tin pan. Use a mandoline slicer. Cut very thin round see through slices of potato. 4. Place in a medium bowl or a glass pitcher, milk, melted butter, dried oregano, dried basil,…
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Continue ReadingBaklava Filling: 16 ounces pack Phyllo Dough, thawed 1 1/2 cup walnuts, grinded coarse 1 1/2 cup pistachios, finely grinded 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground Hint of cloves, ground (optional) 1 cup melted butter, unsalted 2 Tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon of Rose Water (recipe on my site or store bought) 1 teaspoon of Orange Blossom Water Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Using a food processor pulse and grind all nuts, separately. Incorporate cinnamon, sugar, rose water and orange blossom into the combined nuts. Mix and place aside into a bowl. Assembling Baklava: 1. Place one sheet of…