Quick and Easy Lemon Cake This is the lemon cake that my Nana usually always makes for me when I go home to California. We both forgot about it during my last visit and I didn’t realize until I got back to Sicily that I hadn’t had my Lemon Jello Cake fix. Luckily, I have the recipe! This is one of the easiest cakes you can make and I will argue that it’s one of the best-tasting cakes you will ever eat. What makes this cake so great is the glaze. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Nana’s Lemon Jello Cake 1 package yellow cake mix 1 small package lemon jello 3/4 C. water 4 eggs, well beaten 3/4 C. oil glaze: Juice and zest of 2 lemons 2 C. powdered sugar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. As you can see, the batter will be lumpy. One of the greatest inventions ever, the microplane grater is perfect for zesting a lemon in seconds! How do you juice your lemons? When making the glaze, you don’t have to use a cute little whisk like this one. After the cake comes out of the oven, pierce it all over with a large fork. Related Recipes:
What Megan's Making » Skillet Chicken, Broccoli, and Penne Skillet Chicken, Broccoli, and Penne I am really learning to love skillet meals. They tend to be quick and easy, flavorful, and best of all you only use one pot! A skillet meal is perfect for busy nights when you don’t have much time to cook. My mom sent me this recipe after she and my dad tried it and liked it, and I’m so glad she did. I actually ended up making it twice in one week because it was so easy and so good! This dish has a lot of flavor from the combination of chicken broth, wine, and parmesan cheese.
Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread « Recipe Looks yummy, right? And let me tell you, this cinnamon bread really is yummy! Immensely! I am actually so impressed by it that I would call it a gift from heaven. Okay, maybe not exactly from heaven since the original recipe was born in Joy the Baker’s kitchen. Dear friends, please prepare this delicious, finger-licking, soft, yeasty, cinnamony bread over the weekend for your family. If you wonder how, I’ll show you… Here’s the list of ingredients. 1. 2. 3. You can also melt the butter in milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. 4. 5. I kneaded the dough by hand for about 10 minutes. You can, of course, use an electric mixer and have the job done in about half the time. 6. O-oh, we have a serious case of yeastafalitis here. Or, in other words, this is what happened after I let the dough rest for one hour. 7. 8. 9. 10. Melt the butter (in the microwave oven or in a saucepan). 11. 12. 13. I went horizontally, it’s the rebel in me. Joy said she drooled at this phase. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
32 Quick and Delicious Salad Dressings...Ready In a Pinch Source All too often I find myself reverting to the same two or three salad dressings. This makes for routine greens which can get kind of boring. So I have put together a list of easy and delicious dressings that you can bookmark for later. Come back here and come back often. Sometimes I find great ones, make them, and forget where I found the recipe! Of course, you can easily buy any dressing you need, but if you do, can I advise you get the ones in the produce section? Vinaigrettes The basic vinaigrette is so simple and easy to remember. 1. Balsamic vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, olive oil. 2. Dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil 3. Red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper, olive oil 4. White vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, garlic, vegetable or olive oil 5. Lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, olive oil 6. Strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cider vinegar, olive oil, poppy seeds 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
to make: cobbler baked in jars I made these for the Seattle Bake Sale for Share Our Strength organized by Frantic Foodie (thanks Keren!). I had so much fun making pies in jars that I figured this was the perfect opportunity to bake something else in jars. This time I used half-pint wide mouth jars, a nice size for a bake sale. (Half pint jars washed and drying.) I used the blueberry cobbler recipe from Baking Illustrated. (Look! These are great for bake sales because the packing is an eye catcher. The recipe, with notes on actually making it in jars, is below. Seriously, the cornmeal added to the biscuit batter makes all the difference here. I call this mise en jars, I used the washed jars from the overflowing and sticky (but sooo worth it) test batch. For each batch I used a 10-ounce package of frozen wild blueberries and, for the sake of economy, filled out the rest with locally grown (and gorgeous) frozen blueberries that are sold in 48-ounce bags. The scent of these baked goods right here is amazing. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Chipotle style Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe Have you ever been a situation when you wanted to throw out all things complicated - be it from serious life to career issues to as simple as clearing out a crumpled up wardrobe to your bookshelf? Ah! I know how it feels. Sometimes I feel that we all make things too complicated when they need not be. I LOVE chipotle and especially their Vegetarian Fajita Burritos. Enjoy it in Black and Mango Quesadillas for a substantial lunch, or in a burrito along with Vegan Frijoles refritos (Refried Beans), Guacamole, Pico de gallo or vibrant Mango Salsa. Method Soak the rice in some water for 10 minutes. In a skillet, in low heat, add the butter/oil along with rice and sugar. Add 2 cups of water and salt - cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes. Check to see if the rice has absorbed all the water. ( Note: Some people like to cook Basmati with 1 cup water. Stir it v lightly and add chopped cilantro.
Apple Walnut Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes In all my years on the internet, I’ve received three unforgettable emails. Each were typed by my mother. I picture her sitting at the keyboard, perfectly positioned to type as though she were being tested for proficiency. Either full caps or none at all. Her nose turned slightly up at the computer because she can’t quite see the 24” monitor. And truth be told, neither can I at 25 years old. These electronic notes are the joy of my existence. The first email appeared in my inbox the day my mother discovered the internet. Truly perfect. The second best email was one that I’d like to have chiseled into stone. Love, articulated. And then there was the third email. Just so you know, she looks fabulous with bangs. The genius of email is the terseness. But back to the email itself. And I don’t question her. I baked the cinnamon rolls. These are not light, they are not classically healthy, they can’t even be considered simple. Apple Walnut Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes Let’s get started, shall we?
- StumbleUpon Who says salsa has to be made from tomatoes? Or dumped unceremoniously from a jar? With all of summer's bounty, there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that make fantastic salsas. Scoop them up with chips or crackers, or add them to sandwiches, salads, burgers and tacos. We came up with three simple salsas, but they are easily tweaked to whatever is fresh or happens to be in your refrigerator. Switch out the apples for peaches or plums, even chopped strawberries. Start to finish: 10 minutes Makes 3 cups 1 large crisp-tart apple (such as Fuji or Gala), cored and chopped 2 bell peppers (any color), cored and chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced View gallery In this image taken on June 3, 2013, from left, strawberry-fennel salsa, apple-pepper salsa, and cuc … 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt and ground black pepper 2 ears of corn, husks and silk removed 2 stalks celery, chopped
Charlottes Just like a Charlotte russe, a Charlotte royale can take a variety of forms. This domed version is probably the classic, though I’ve seen lots of flat ones made in rounds as well. They can be just about any flavor. Mango is a true delight. It starts with a sheet of joconde, half as thick as my regular recipe calls for. Loosen it from the pan as soon as it emerges from the oven. Then lay on a sheet of parchment and a rack. Flip everything over and peel away the paper. Apply another parchment sheet and another rack (or an upside-down sheet pan)… …and flip it back. Reader Ed had the suggestion that instead of making one long jelly roll, which would leave leftovers of jelly roll and a bottomless Charlotte, I should use half the sheet for the roll and half for a bottom. …then trim off the crusty edges to make it easier to roll. Now I’ll apply some orange marmalade. Then I’ll just roll up the marmalade-covered half. I’ll wrap that in plastic wrap… There’s my Charlotte bottom.
Old-Fashioned Vanilla Crepes Simple Recipes for Desserts and Daily Food 1 ½ cups milk 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons melted butter This is an easy vanilla crepes recipe. Crepes are best as breakfast or dessert, and can be filled with a variety of different fillings depending on your tastes. The recipe takes a total of thirty minutes and yields twelve crepes. The directions are as follows: Step 1 — Mix the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Comments comments
How to make Easter Bunny Shaped Rolls Mom Always Finds Out Easter Bunny Shaped Rolls February 25, 2013 by Nicole · 110 Comments 147.3K Flares147.3K Flares× Pin It How adorable are these Easter Bunny Shaped Rolls? Please note that you will probably want to practice the ear shaping technique ahead of time because the photo above is from a professional chef. Ingredients: 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream1/4 cup water2 tablespoons butter1 egg Directions: Put the butter, the sour cream and water in a small saucepan and heat, but do not cook. Looking for easy Easter table decor? My kids loved waking up to an Easter breakfast featuring these cute Cinnabunny cinnamon rolls! Edited April 2014: The original recipe “Chinese New Year Pineapple Tarts” has finally been located online. Hey There! What is this? 147.3K FlaresTwitter100Facebook27.3KGoogle+79 StumbleUpon104.8K Pin It Share15K14K+Email--Email to a friend147.3K Flares× Comments
- StumbleUpon Looking for a super simple addition you can make to your diet this summer that delivers significant health benefits? Say hello to hemp. If the thought of eating hemp makes you a little uneasy, rest assured that the edible hemp seeds you see in the store do not contain THC (the psychoactive component of marijuana). In fact, you should think of hemp in the same way you do poppy seeds – which come from the opium plant. Hemp has rapidly gone mainstream, available in most supermarkets in seeds, powder, milk, butters and oils. Protein Powerhouse Hemp seeds are packed with high-quality protein and all the essential amino acids we need. Good Fats Hemp is rich in essential fatty acids, such as omega-3 fats, which may help reduce the risk of depression and reduce the clotting factors associated with heart disease. Vitamin E and More As with many other seeds, hemp seeds deliver a significant amount of vitamin E, an antioxidant. How to Enjoy Hemp Now: