Sugarcrafter Lemon-Basil Ricotta Stuffed Shells in a Champagne Cream Sauce: Can you EVEN believe I almost forgot to share with you this delicious baked pasta recipe? It was back in November when I made this pasta… and I remember the day perfectly… It was real sunny. My hair in a scrunchy, the stretchy grey comfy-pants are on, I was totally rocking the whole I-don’t-give-a-care-what-I-look-like-it’s-my-day-off look like nobody’s business. I’d once again put laundry on the back burner that afternoon {who has time for THAT?}, turned on a little Florence and the Machine, opened the fridge to get the creamer for my coffee and then I spied the champagne and then… the cream. POW {that’s the sound it makes in my brain when a recipe happens}! Please don’t think I ran out and bought champagne. Butter a baking dish and set aside. On the large holes of your box grater; shred a cup of Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese. Season the ricotta with a little extra salt and pepper if you haven’t already. Combine half of the pecorino with the ricotta and set aside. Ingredients:
Food Family Finds | Mommy Blogger How to Make Bagels: A User's Manual at Epicurious While making bagels may seem challenging to home cooks, it's actually not as complicated as you might think. But before we get into the specific recipe and bagel-making process, let's explore a few urban myths: Do You Need a Special Type of Flour to Make Bagels? No. Is Barley Malt Syrup Essential to That Distinctive Bagel Taste? Yes and no. Barley malt syrup is available at most supermarkets, but if you can't find it, use brown rice syrup, honey, or agave. Can You Make Good Bagels in One Day? While not a difficult or labor-intensive process, bagel making is a two-day affair. The other reason for bagels' tight crumb is the fact that the dough is usually not given a first rise or fermentation, but is instead shaped immediately after it's mixed and then placed in a cool place such as a refrigerator or proofing box (anywhere that's about 40°F or colder) to slowly ferment overnight. Must True Bagels Be Boiled or Can They Be Steamed?
Quick Recipes & Easy Recipe Ideas Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes When Intelligentsia Coffee opened in Pasadena recently, I was intrigued the lasagna cupcakes they served. The cupcakes are made by Heirloom LA, a catering business. About the size of a muffin, a single lasagna cupcake was a delicious meal. After seeing how much my daughter enjoyed them (she ate my entire cupcake and I had to order a second one), I decided I had to try making them at home. After a bit of research, here is my method. The girls love them and take them to school as lunch. The ingredients are fairly simple. Spray or wipe the cupcake tin with olive oil for prevent sticking and add a little flavor. Once you filled in the first layer, gently press another wrapper in, forming another cup. Once you've placed the second wrapper, repeat the filling as you see fit. A bit of Mozzarella cheese on top of it all. I baked them for 20 minutes at 375° F and then come out perfectly browned. You can do pretty much anything you want as filling from more meats to a vegan version.
Nutmeg Nanny Five Fruit "Dishes" You Can Eat Out Of! » Curbly | DIY Design Community « Keywords: Foodie-Fridays, fruit, DIY, Inspiration What do kegs, cups, bowls, and shot glasses all have in common? You can make them out of fruit of course! And by "of course", I really mean "Who knew?", because I would have never thought to turn a giant watermelon into a keg. But you can! The folks at Food Network Magazine show you how right here. I can't think of anything better than drinking apple cider out of an apple cup. Eating caramel-covered ice cream out of an apple cup! Get more bang for your boozie buck by turning strawberries into shot glasses. This last one is kind of a no-brainer. So, melons and apples apparently make great fruit "dishes". Tagged : Foodie-Fridays, fruit, Inspiration, how to, food, DIY
printer Who came up with the idea that we are supposed to drink orange juice at breakfast? And why, if oatmeal is so good for us, do we eat that only in the morning as well? Apologies to the Palinites, but nutritionists are starting to realize that you and I like our oatmeal and OJ before we start the day because we evolved to like it that way—because enjoying the two together is healthier than eating each of them alone. Epidemiologist David R. What's more fascinating, however, is that the evolution between eater and eaten might answer the long-held question about why humans live longer, healthier lives on traditional diets. Tomatoes & Avocadoes Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a pigment-rich antioxidant known as a carotenoid, which reduces cancer risk and cardiovascular disease. "This also has a Mediterranean cultural tie-in," says registered dietitian Susan Bowerman of California Polytechnic State University. And when it comes to salads, don't choose low-fat dressings. Oatmeal & Orange Juice
Simply Homemade: 7 Fresh Ways to Dress Your Salad By aggieskitchen | I seem to have a love-hate relationship with salad. I love eating them, love how good they taste, love how good they are for me…but hate making them. When I find myself in a salad rut, I look for inspiration to liven up the taste buds a bit. If you are finding yourself in a salad rut these days and need some inspiration…be sure to take a look at these 7 fresh and tasty salad dressings you can easily make at home. nggallery id=’120442′ Strawberry Balsamic Dressing Strawberry season is right around the corner, or already here for those of us in the South. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Making your own buttermilk ranch dressing at home is easier than you think. Bottom of the Jar Mustard Vinaigrette Use this simple formula for making mustard vinaigrette and you'll have delicious dressing anytime. Greek Style Dressing Go Greek! Are you on Pinterest?
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