Ingredients For the Dough 2 cups bread flour 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast or (use 1/2 cup of my “starter” recipe) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup warm water 3 Tablespoon olive oil Preparation1. Use a small container, add warm water and sugar to the active yeast. Wait 10 to 15 minutes to bubble up. 2. In a large bowl, combine bread flour and dissolved yeast. Add olive oil and salt. Knead the dough until well combined over a slightly floured surface. Shape dough into 3 inches balls. Place over a floured tray and cover with a towel until double in size. Set aside. Ingredients…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash, boiled 3 cups water 1 cube chicken bouillon 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/3 teaspoon ginger, ground 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoon fresh squeeze lemon juice heavy cream drops (to drizzle after) pumpkin seeds (for garnish) Preparation Use a large pot and fill it with 3 cups of water. Add chicken bouillon. When it starts to boil add cubed butternut squash. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until is tender. Place tender cooked butternut squash with their broth water into a blender and pure until smooth.3.…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 4 1/2 cups of Whole wheat bread flour 1 cup (starter, see my recipe) or 1 Tablespoon of dry instant yeast dissolve into 1/3 cup of warm water + 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup Vegetable oil 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup warm milk 1/3 cup cocoa powder Preparation Place in your stand mixer, flour, milk and homemade starter(yeast). Mix until combined. 2. Add honey and mix.3. Add molasses.4. Incorporate whole wheat flour and cocoa powder and mix well until dough leaves the sides of the bowl. 5. Transfer the dough to a lightly flour surface. Knead the dough for about…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 cups cake flour or All-purpose, sifted 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup whole milk, room temperature 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup plain yogurt, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup salted butter, room temperature 1 Tablespoon of instant coffee 1 teaspoon hazelnut or coffee liquor 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch spring-form pan with baking spray. Set aside. Use a medium saucepan and combine butter, milk, espresso powder, cocoa powder. Heat at medium-low heat stir occasionally until melted. Set aside. Sift together flour, sugar, and baking powder into a large…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for Meat Sauce 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, small diced 16 ounces can diced petite tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation for Meat Sauce Preheat oven to 400 grades Fahrenheit. Add ground meat to a heated large pan with olive oil and butter. Brown meat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add chopped onions and crushed garlic. Sauté over medium heat until onions are…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 head cabbage, thinly sliced 1 cup carrots, diced 2 green apples (Granny Smith), sliced 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar salt and pepper to taste Preparation Using a large bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and sugar. Whisk well. Add coleslaw and toss to combine. Seasoned with salt and pepper. Incorporate carrots, apples and raisins. Toss to combine and place covered in refrigerator for at least one hour. Enjoy!
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Continue ReadingIngredients 6 (6 ounces) salmon fillets 3 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 Tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper juice of 1 lemon Preparation Heat the grill on medium-high. Use a large zip-log bag and place salmon fillets in. Add to the bag Dijon mustard, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place into the refrigerator and marinade for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from fridge and let it come back at room temperature. Place salmon fillets on the grill. Cover the lid and grill until crispy…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 4 bell peppers, yellow/red used 1 cup of basmati rice, uncooked 3 Tablespoons of olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 2 cups of meat sauce(see my recipe “Rigatoni Pasta with meat sauce”) 1- 6 ounces-can tomato diced sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Cut the tops of the bell peppers but not discard them. Clean the inside by removing the seeds and membranes. Butter your baking dish and scoop tomato sauce on bottom of the pan. Use your olive oil to apply in the outside of bell peppers. Bake the bell peppers without stuffing for 30 to 35 minutes or until slightly tender, but…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 lemons, sliced into rings 1 large red onion, sliced into rings 8 (6-ounces) cod fillets pieces, skinless 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley Preparation for fish Lay a layer of sliced red onions and sliced ring lemons over a pan greased with olive oil. Place cod fillets on top of onions and lemon rings. Seasoned fish with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Roast into a 375 grades Fahrenheit preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes until fish is cooked and…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 6 large flour or corn tortilla 2 Tablespoon of canola oil 4 Tablespoon of white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon paprika 1/3 teaspoon chili powder Preparation Preheat oven at 350 grades Fahrenheit. Pile 3 tortillas up and using a pizza cutter cut into 8 slices. Repeat same for the other 3 tortillas. Line a baking sheet pan with foil and arrange tortilla wedges in a single layer. Brush tortillas wedges with the mix of oil and vinegar.4. Sprinkle tortillas with spices. 5. Bake chips for about 8 to 10 minutes or until chips are golden brown and…