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slow cooker short beef ribs w/ rich gravy
By foodiva
Instructions Heat the oil on high in a large frying pan (or the bowl of your crockpot if it’s flame-proof like ...
- Short Ribs:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 4 meaty short ribs
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 cup (240ml) red wine
- 2 and 2/3rds of a cup (640ml) beef stock (water + 3 beef stock cubes is fine – or use vegetable bouillon for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp tomato puree (usually gluten free, but best to check if required)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour
- 5 tbsp cold water
- To Serve:
- Creamy Mashed potato
- Green Vegetables
amaretti
By foodiva
Instructions Preheat the oven to 170c/325f
- For rolling:
- 3 3 3 eggs whites from large eggs
- 280 280g/9.9oz 280g/9.9oz caster sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 30 30ml/1fl 30ml/1fl oz Amaretto liquor
- 2 2 2 heaped tbsp. caster sugar
- 2 2 2 heaped tbsp. icing/powdered sugar
Easy Chocolate Banana Cake
By foodiva
2 large eggs, slightly whisked Heat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs, slightly whisked
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ripe bananas, smashed
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablspoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 2 cups powdered sugar
rich chocolate cake wé creamy vanilla
By foodiva
Come over and I'll make us some coffee
- For the Cake:
- Rich Chocolate Cake with Creamy Vanilla Filling and Ganache
- filling adapted from here
- 45 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 180 ml strong brewed coffee, hot
- 320 g caster sugar
- 180 g plain flour
- 90 g cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 eggs (about 55g each)
- 90 ml grape seed oil
- 180 ml buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 125 ml full cream milk
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 115 g unsalted butter
- 115 g caster sugar
- For the Ganache:
- 125 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 125 ml thickened cream
- 10 g unsalted butter
caramelized apple custard tart
By foodiva
Instructions Pastry Crust: Place butter in a large bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the wire attachment, ...
- Pastry Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup / 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Caramelized Apples:
- 3 medium sized Golden Delicious Apples
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup raisin
- Vanilla Custard:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 8 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 poppy seeds
Canadian Pork Loin Chops
By foodiva
Whisk brown sugar, sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pep...
- Spice Rub:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- 6 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick
- Glaze:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark amber (Grade B)
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 clove clove garlic, crushed
YELLOW CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
By foodiva
Instructions Preheat the oven to 350° F
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick vanilla butter & nut extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 cups (12 ounces) cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature **or use 1 stick butter and 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening**
- 1 stick (4 oz) good quality unsalted butter
- pinch or two of salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream plus milk as needed
Marina | Let the Baking Begin
By foodiva
Instructions Put ingredients in a bowl and mix until everything is well combined
- 4 lbs beef chuck, ground
- 1 lb bacon, smoked, ground
- 1 onion, large, ground or grated
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tsp garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup measuring cup
- 5 inch round ramekins/lid or a cookie cutter
- Wax paper or Parchment Paper
- Cheese of choice, sliced
- Green Leaf Lettuce
- Tomatoes, sliced thinly
- Onion, sliced thinly
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
eggless chocolate chip cookie brownie bars
By foodiva
Make Eggless Choco-Chip Cookie Brownie Bars in 15 Minutes | The Royale Makeup Make Eggless Choco-Chip Cookie Brow...
- For Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of amaranth flour
- 1/3 cup or 80 grams of butter, unsalted and softened
- 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of powdered flax seed
- 3 tablespoons of warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 3/4 cup of chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- For Brownie:
- 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup or 60 grams of butter, unsalted and softened
- 85 grams of dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of powdered flax seed
- 3 tablespoons of warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
DATES CAKE
By foodiva
Dates Cake recipe, how to make simple dates cake - Fas Kitchen Dates Cake recipe, how to make simple dates cake D...
- 1 cup dates, (I used 18 - 19 dates)
- 6 dates, roughly chopped
- 1 cup water
- 6 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cup all purpose flour / maida
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence