Ingredients 18 lasagna noodles cooked 15 ounce Cottage cheese 2 Tablespoon Ricotta cheese 3 cups shredded cheese blend(Mozzarella, Pecorino, Havarti) 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, for garnish 1 cup chopped fresh basil 1cup chopped parsley, some for garnish 2-3 fresh strings of thyme leaves 2 eggs 3 cups (Homemade marinara sauce, see recipe on my site) 4 zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick 4 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil paper. Cut zucchini lengthwise (vertical) and place on…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 large eggplant, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Fresh basil leaves, chopped 4 cheese Labneh balls (see recipe on my site) Salt and Pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 grades Fahrenheit. Place sliced eggplant over a baking tray and drizzle over with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast eggplant in the oven for about 30 minutes till tender. Set aside to cool. Use a large bowl and mix labneh cheese balls with Italian seasoning and chopped fresh basil. Use a fork to blend in spices into the cheese balls creating a creamy paste.…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 (17.5 ounces) package puff pastry thawed (if frozen) 2 Tablespoon of corn syrup or granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups of whole milk 1/2 cup of heavy cream 3 extra large egg yolks 1 teaspoon of vanilla or vanilla bean 4 Tablespoon sugar 3 Tablespoon of corn starch powder sugar to dust Preparation Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicon sheet or parchment paper. Cut the sheet of puff pastry in 3 equal rectangular pieces. Place cut rectangular pieces on your prepared baking sheet. Prick dough with a fork lightly. Sprinkle with granulated sugar…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 1/2 cups cake flour 4 eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup sweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup plain yogurt 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet baking chocolate chips 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar red food coloring, gel Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Prepare two 9 inch-cake pans grease with baking spray. Place cut round parchment paper to fit on bottom of the pans and coat again with nonstick spray. Set baking pans aside. Using a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder,…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 1/3 cups of cake flour 1/3 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature 1/2 cup plain yogurt, room temperature 3/4 cup olive oil 3 eggs, room temperature 1 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 4 or five small lemons, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoon light brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon of lemon zest 1 Tablespoon of Rose Water or orange blossom(can also use lemon extract if preferred) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Spray your 14 inches square pan with baking spray. Sprinkle over with brown sugar…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 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…