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Figs & Feta
By foodiva
Guacamole-1 In a large bowl, cut and cube avocado, use whatever method you are comfortable with just keep it chunky...
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, large chunks or cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped heirloom baby tomatoes, or regular tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped fine
- 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha, more if you like it with a bigger kick
- Juice of 1/2 or 1 whole lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Feta cheese and cilantro for topping
Maque Choux (Cajun Corn Sautee)
By foodiva
Cut the corn from the cob
- 12 ears fresh corn
- 1 ⁄2 cup butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, diced (be careful when cutting to protect your eyes, wash your hands after handling)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 ⁄2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 ⁄2 cup water
- salt
- cayenne
Chocolate custard cream cake
By foodiva
Email Address Easter’s coming up and everyone’s looking for that one great recipe of cake that will just blow ...
- Ingredients:
- Chocolate Cake:
- 546 g (2 3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 4.5 g (1 tsp) salt
- 69 g (3/4 cup) dutch processed cocoa powder
- 5 g (1 tsp) baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 237 ml (1 cup) canola oil (I used extra virgin olive oil)
- 10 ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract
- 2 g (2 tsp instant expresso powder or 2 tbsp ground coffee
- 218 g (1 3/4 cups) bleached all purpose flour
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 sour cream or buttermilk
- Custard:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 15 egg yolks
- 400 grams butter
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- Lightened Custard (for decorating)
- 1-2 cups custard (whatever is leftover after filling the cake)
- 8 oz Whipped Topping or 1 cup whipped heavy cream
- Ganache:
- 100 millilitres heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup or 2 Tbsp glucose
- Special Equipment:
- 2 - 9 inch round cake pans
- 2 cake strips
- 1 adjustable cake ring
- Mixer
Yule Log Tested Recipe
By foodiva
Yule Log: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the center of the oven
- Yule Log Recipe:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (28 grams) granulated white sugar
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 ounces (112 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped in small pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Chocolate Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream (contains 35-40% butterfat)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon (40 grams) granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (regular or Dutch-processed)
- Garnish: (optional)
- Meringue Mushrooms
- Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/YuleLog.html#ixzz3N86c1opT
Devil's double choc malt cookies | Jamie Oliver
By foodiva
Tap For Ingredients Method Melt the butter and chocolate in a pan on a low heat until smooth and comb...
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 200 g quality dark chocolate (70%)
- 1 x 396 g tin of condensed milk
- 25 g ground almonds
- 2 heaped teaspoons Horlicks
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 100 g Malteasers
- 50 g quality white chocolate
Ginger Rum Molasses Cookies
By foodiva
method In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; Set aside
- 31 comments:
- Ginger Rum Molasses Cookies
- 24-26 24-26 cookies
- ingredients
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1 1 teaspoon baking Soda
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 3/4 1 1/2 to 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup tightly packed brown sugar (preferably dark)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1 1 egg
- 1 1 1 Tablespoon dark rum
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup molasses (unsulfured)
- 1 1 1 Tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- method
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; Set aside.
- to to stir in the chopped, crystallized ginger.
- 6 the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours - or overnight.
- to 350 oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 1/4 1/4 cup of granulated sugar into a large, shallow bowl.
- Enjoy with your favourite cup of tea.
- inspired by allrecipes
- LABELS: COOKIES
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- 8, 2013 3:02 8, 2013 at 3:02 PM
- to look irresistibly chewy! I love the sugared coating... glad you were able to enjoy a few of these beauties :).
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- 8, 2013 3:40 at 3:40 PM
- I have a soft spot for ginger, and molasses. And rum. These will be in the oven this weekend.
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- 8, 2013 4:16 at 4:16 PM
- Words cannot express how much I want these cookies. Now.
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- 8, 2013 4:17 CooksMarch 8, 2013 at 4:17 PM
- o happen! They're gorgeous, Valerie! And with rum...YES!! And the crystallized ginger..yes again!
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- 8, 2013 4:43 8, 2013 at 4:43 PM
- Great cookies! What an awesome flavor combination.
- Cheers,
- Rosa
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- 8, 2013 5:23 cup of mascarponeMarch 8, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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- 8, 2013 7:55 8, 2013 at 7:55 PM
- to to aren't too traumatized - I also like to assume the worst and then be pleasantly surprised to survive a situation. These cookies are calling my name.
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- 8, 2013 9:16 2013 at 9:16 PM
- Ginger molasses cookies are my absolute favorite! I love the addition of crystalized ginger in these!
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- 8, 2013 9:51 at 9:51 PM
- to to look wonderful I wish I had them on this Friday evening while watching the tv! I have to get a root canal in a few weeks.. Not looking forward to it!
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- 8, 2013 11:17 2013 at 11:17 PM
- to to totally forgot that this weekend is the time change! thanks for the reminder! i think i need to make these cookies to help me get through the devastating loss of that hour :)
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- 9, 2013 12:24 Tartine and Apron StringsMarch 9, 2013 at 12:24 AM
- to to were able to enjoy these, even in little nibbles. Ginger and rum? That's a very seductive combination. I am tempted to have a few...
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- 9, 2013 7:15 2013 at 7:15 AM
- I'm happy that you can at least eat some of these cookies. :)
- And ginger molasses cookies are one of my favorite cookies ever. I've never tried them with rum but surely that can only make them better!
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- 9, 2013 11:25 at 11:25 AM
- 90's love love love love LOVE these cookies!! And I miss miss miss miss the early 90's and the braces and the retainers and my z. cavariccis!! LOL!
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- 9, 2013 11:38 at 11:38 AM
- I like a zippy ginger cookie and a softie=even better;-)
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- 9, 2013 12:19 Creamy SweetMarch 9, 2013 at 12:19 PM
- Oh my! These are like a cookie dream come true! I love molasses cookies and these look fabulous! The addition of rum is brilliant!
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- 9, 2013 11:36 2013 at 11:36 PM
- to glad to hear everything went well and you're doing better! I need these cookies!!!
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- 10, 2013 9:05 KitchenMarch 10, 2013 at 9:05 AM
- Oh yum, what delicious looking cookies!
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- 10, 2013 11:46 10, 2013 at 11:46 AM
- I do believe I have rum...specifically for treats like this. Love the flavor combo here. These wouldn't have been safe around me. :)
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- 10, 2013 11:06 at 11:06 PM
- to love ginger cookies, Valerie...no matter what time of year. And these look so very soft and chewy. Thank you for sharing such a tempting recipe. I'm eager to try these!
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- 11, 2013 1:17 at 1:17 AM
- thse look good, really good! I am always a sucker for chewy cookies:-)
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- 11, 2013 5:32 at 5:32 AM
- to to were at university, my friend used to put ginger nut biscuits in the microwave because she liked the way they went all soft. These look like a MUCH better bet than anything from a packet - I'm emailing her a link to this recipe now!
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- 11, 2013 2:09 Gourmet }March 11, 2013 at 2:09 PM
- Oh Valerie! These look simply divine. I am glad that you got past the holiday ambiance feeling of these cookies - since I believe these beauties should be enjoyed year round. I just wish I had one right now.
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- 11, 2013 5:08 It SweetMarch 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM
- to to to hear your "soft" food diet finally extended itself to some cookies! These look satisfying enough to not mind the food limits.
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- 11, 2013 6:16 wicked noodleMarch 11, 2013 at 6:16 PM
- to these sound just amazing. I love molasses, it adds such a deep, rich flavor. Looking forward to trying these, Valerie!
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- 12, 2013 5:53 at 5:53 PM
- Again - mmmmmmmmmmmm
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- 12, 2013 7:32 at 7:32 PM
- to you for including the photo of your baking pan I too use Silpat, and my pans also have that lustrous golden brown layer around the edges that I work so hard to remove but never come off.
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- 12, 2013 10:43 2013 at 10:43 PM
- Tipsy tweets...hahaha! You always make me giggle. Your cookies...oh, yes. I adore cookies like this and then you tease with a little rum in it, too?:)
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- 13, 2013 5:43 at 5:43 AM
- 2 to happy you can still enjoy them! I had once a double wisdom tooth extraction after which I've spend 2 weeks with cheeks large enough to rival a well fed hamster, and could barely eat anything....
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- 13, 2013 3:54 FarineMarch 13, 2013 at 3:54 PM
- These look and sound scrumptious, love the double ginger, yum!
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- 13, 2013 5:20 at 5:20 PM
- to to a deal at the dentist. Glad to hear you got some nice soft food treats to hold you over. These
- to Rum Molasses Cookies looks so good. I love molasses and ginger together. Can't wait to try this.
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- 15, 2013 9:47 at 9:47 PM
- These are one of my very favorite cookies!! Thanks for the recipe!!
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- to for visiting, and for taking the time to read through my ramblings!
- to you have a recipe comment or question, I'd love to hear from you.
- Happy Baking!
- ♥ Valerie
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corn pudding
By foodiva
Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F
- 1 12-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 17-oz. cans cream style corn
- 5 lightly beaten eggs (or 1 1/4 cups liquid egg substitute)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/2 cup milk (I have used skim, 1%, and 2% and all have worked fine)
- 1/2 cup melted butter, margarine, or vegetable oil spread (like Smart Balance)
Welsh lamb, lentil and kale broth
By foodiva
has lost any of its bright green nutritious and highly delicious appeal
- To serve 4, you will also need –
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tsp ground coriander
- Sea salt (we recommend Maldon)
- 400 g red lentils, washed
- 1 lemon, juice only
- 100 g kale, shredded
summer berry & lemon curd shortcake
By foodiva
Preparation Instructions TO MAKE THE LEMON CURD In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter
- FOR THE LEMON CURD
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (do NOT use the bottled stuff!!!)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 whole eggs, beaten
- FOR THE SHORTCAKES
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 large egg FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
apple cake w/ maple buttercream (good tried & tested)
By foodiva
Had to bake 50 min. Used cream cheese, 1/2c softened butter, maple syrup and a few TBsps
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup canola oil( i used 1/2c coconut oil, 1/2c. avocado oil)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups apple, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts