Making Miniature Stuffed Pizzas in Springforms - Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories Stuffed pizzas are a Chicagoan delicacy consisting of layers of cheese and fillings above– and below– a thin pizza crust. One of the best ways to bake them is in a springform pan, so that the sides come out in perfect cylinders and come out easily. Taken to the small extreme, individual-sized stuffed pizzas are the ideal portable food to take to work for lunch. Made in miniature springform pans, they are compact, cute, tasty, filling, and are almost guaranteed to make your co-workers jealous. The common wisdom on making stuffed pizza is that it should be made in a “deep dish pizza pan,” which is nothing more than an overgrown (wide) cylindrical cake pan. With true cylindrical sides, it’s a trick to get the pizza out in once piece, and with the angled sides, well, you’ll never have a properly shaped stuffed pizza.Slightly better than a deep-dish pizza pan is the old standby: a large, well-seasoned, cast iron skillet. Once your dough is happy, you can begin rolling out the crusts.
Lemon Anise Snowflakes As with the lemon that studs them, these loaves are one of those breads I thought would be one thing, but of its own accord (with maybe a little bit of gentle and experimental nudging from me) it turned out to be another thing. Sometimes it’s fun to just let things unfold and see where you end up. The thing I thought it would be was gibassier, a French olive oil brioche traditional during the Advent season, scented with oranges and anise seed, shaped in flat round loaves. It is an amazingly good bread, and ranks among favorite sweet breads for nearly everyone I know who has tasted it. But thanks to my generous crop of lemons just now, my bread asked for candied lemon peel rather than orange. The result turned out to be something slightly less sweet and less citrus-y than gibassier, and a fine way to enjoy a delicately-flavored sweet bread with your morning coffee or tea. I shaped these loaves in two ways. Lemon Anise Snowflakes Yield: 750 g (2 small loaves) Time: Sponge Ingredients: Method:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Oh. My. God. If you could take perfection, roll it in a ball, and dip it chocolate, this would be it. I’m not joking here folks. I’d strongly advise you to put down the mouse and get your butt to the kitchen, stat. My apologies to the New Years’ resolution folk. The cookie dough itself is egg-free, and potentially dairy free AND vegan if you get picky about what you coat them with. Take it or leave it (but I strongly suggest you take it. Update: Since it was first posted in 2010, I’ve updated this recipe and included it in my new cookbook, The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook (Quirk Books, 2012). You may also like... Microwave 2-minute Chocolate Chip Cookie for One I love the idea of making sweets in a microwave in just a few minutes. I’d made some microwave cakes before and they were so amazing! I should make some again soon so I can share the recipes with you all. When I saw THIS RECIPE on Stumbleupon, I immediately bookmarked it to make it in my own kitchen. Zoom Yummy has great recipes and knitting/crocheting patterns that I love – and I was so glad to find this wonderful recipe that is so simple and easy to make. I made a slight change to the recipe; I used salted butter instead of unsalted and omitted salt in the recipe. The finished cookie actually tastes like a cookie, and have a crunchy texture like a cookie (Not exactly like a cookie. In a shallow, microwavable bowl, place 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons salted butter (softened at room temperature). Fluff them together using fork, until fluffy and well mixed. Beat one egg well and add 2 tablespoons beaten egg to the butter mixture.
Best pizza spots in the U.S. Top chefs and fabled bakers are among the new breed of pizzaiolo who are just as fanatic over the temperature of their ovens as how local their ingredients are. They're elevating pizza around the country from greasy pies in cardboard boxes to inspired creations with crackly, charred crusts topped with house-made cheese and charcuterie. If you'd like to see your images on Yahoo! Travel, join now and submit your own! Here, we've chosen 10 of the best places for pizza around the country, from new-guard spots to the nearly century-old East Coast institutions started by the original pizzaiolo obsessives that loyalists still (rightfully) love. (Related: 5 crazy pizza toppings for 2012.)New York City: Co. Co. Signature Item: Popeye (with pecorino, Gruyère, mozzarella, spinach, black pepper and garlic). Sullivan Street Bakery founder Jim Lahey is one of the country's elite bakers, so it makes sense that people can't stop talking about his chewy, crisp, ever-so-slightly tangy pie crusts.
Pet Safety: Knowing What Food Can Kill Although most people know that chocolate is bad for dogs, few realize the effects other foods can have on their animals. If you just can’t resist sliding over a few table scraps, then at the very least, you need to be aware of the top ten foods that need to be avoided. 1. Low dosages of theobromine or caffeine, about 9mg/lb, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, frequent urination, and excessive panting. If you’re cooking that special batch of brownies for your guests it would be best to keep your dog out of the kitchen. 2. An exact fatal dose of sulfoxides and disulfides is difficult to determine, as it is dependent on many different factors. Cats are far more susceptible to Heinz body anemia than dogs, but it is probably best to avoid feeding either animal any foods with garlic or onions. 3. 4. Cats and dogs are much smaller than people, and it takes a lot less alcohol to get them drunk. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Pizzelles Third post in a row that is about food... guess you can tell what has been filling my days! These pizzelle cookies have been a tradition in our family since I received the recipe from an Italian neighbor in 1985 when I had a cookie swap. They are a favorite! Crisp, delicate and the wonderful flavor of anise. Not too intense ~ just right. Pizzelles 6 eggs 3 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter (1/2 pound), melted and cooled 4 tsp. baking powder 2 Tbs. vanilla 2 Tbs. anise seeds *Do NOT use oil substitute. Yields about 60 cookies 1) For the first time ever, since I did not have enough anise seeds, I added anise oil. 2) I give the Pizzelle maker a light spray with PAM before baking and never have problems with sticking. 3) 45 seconds on the Pizzelle maker is perfect for lightly golden brown cookies (using a level tablespoon of batter). 4) After removing from the Pizzelle maker (I use a fork), I allow the cookies to cook on a rack. 5) In MHO, cookies store best in tins. Linking to:
Lookie at my Cookies: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies | NOSH AND TELL April 1, 2009 • Ariel and Whitney Eat your heart out Reese’s, there’s a new peanut butter cup in town. I am convinced peanut butter and chocolate were made for each other, like Charlie and Claire on LOST–I’m only on Season 2 right now but someone please tell me they have gotten together. My Peanut Butter Cup Brownies were adapted from a recipe found on Bake or Break, I opted to use milk chocolate chips instead of the peanut butter chips for a little different flavor. Peanut Butter Cup Brownies Makes 1 dozen brownies 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon water 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing 1 large egg* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter* *Healthy Swaps: I used egg whites instead of an egg (2 egg whites per egg called for) and reduced fat creamy peanut butter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bon Eating,
thick, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies I woke up Sunday morning craving oatmeal raisin cookies something fierce, so I tried to make myself eat oatmeal with raisins and brown sugar in it for breakfast but that didn’t work, and so there was nothing left to do but to bake cookies. My life is so hard, innit? I have very specific tastes in oatmeal raisin cookies. A crisp edge is always welcome, but the rest of it must be thick and chewy. Just to confuse, this is unlike other oatmeal cookie recipes on this site, the crunchier chocolate chip pecan version and the thick but shattery, salty white chocolate version. I start with the standard recipe on every can of Quaker oats and then start making it better. And then I try not to eat them for breakfast. Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies The last trick to getting a really thick, chewy cookie is to chill the dough before you bake it. This is a half recipe. New note, 2/2/13: We’ve gotten in the habit (terrible habit, heh) of making these lately, Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip-style.
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes | RecipeGirl.com Updated 9/22/11 to Add: If you’re coming here to sample these delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, you just might like the latest recipe that I’ve posted for Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. And Gingerbread- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. Enjoy! Here’s a short video sharing how to make these delicious pancakes: If you’ve ever thought you needed a reason to eat pancakes, today is the day: National Pancake Day! Eat a short stack for breakfast, enjoy them for lunch, or make a dinner out a manhole-sized pancake… guilt free… because you’re merely celebrating their existence. How do you like your pancakes? But recently I started dreaming about mixing cinnamon rolls and pancakes together… and this is what I came up with- my new favorite pancake: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. I have a wonderfully fluffy pancake batter that I like to use (recipe below) so I swirled a bit of cinnamon roll filling into the pancake. It’s like eating a cinnamon roll, and no one needs more than one cinnamon roll for breakfast.
Interactive 3D model of Solar System Planets and Night Sky Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies It's been cold here in Pittsburgh, but we're still waiting for that big snow. It seems that we've had a constant flurry of snow coming down, but no accumulation to speak of. It's been beautiful and I should probably count my blessings that the roads are clear and we haven't had to shovel, only brush the walks. Annie's been dying to get out there and play in the snow, but there's not even enough to build a proper snowman. We can even still see the tips of grass poking through the snowy white layer on the ground. Even our friends half an hour north have had enough snow for sledding, but somehow it's missed us so far. In my mind, it's been perfect - I can get to the store without any problems, and there's no buildup of snow on the old slate roof to cause trouble. These hazelnut sandwiches are amazing! The cookie itself is the perfect consistency - not too hard when you bite into it, that all the filling oozes out, and not chewy either - they're soft with a bit of a sandy texture. 2. 3. 4.
Graham Cracker S'mores Cookies | Sweet Pea's Kitchen - StumbleUpon You’ve never had such an indulgent treat as these S’mores Cookies! They are soft, chewy, and filled with Hershey’s chocolate, toasty marshmallows, and chocolate chips. You only need 12 ingredients to make these graham cracker chocolate chip cookies, and you’ll be amazed by them. Sometimes I get a major craving for chocolate, and these Hershey cookies are always right there to rescue me. Graham Cracker S’mores Cookies Recipe If you want to bring a smile to a friend or co-workers, face, I highly recommend making these graham cracker chocolate chip cookies! Don’t take my word for it, though! What Are S’mores Cookies? A s’mores cookie is very similar to a regular s’ mores treat, but it’s a cookie instead. S’ more Cookie Recipe Ingredients Odds are, you have most of the ingredients for these cookies in your pantry already! Graham crackers – This is the most essential ingredient to give these easy s’ more cookies the flavor you are used to. How To Make Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies