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Simple Pizza Dough
By Cindy
In a liquid measuring cup, combine the warm water, yeast and sugar
- 1 3/4 cups warm water (105 to 110 degrees F)
- 1 envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Nonstick spray
Chocolate Chip and Cinnamon Pizzelles
By Cindy
Preheat the pizzelle iron to medium-high heat
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing the pizzelle iron
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Strawberry and Mascarpone Filled Cupcakes
By Cindy
Special equipment: 1 muffin tin Make the cupcakes according to package instructions
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (like Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe French Vanilla cake)
- 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese, chilled
- 1/2 cup thawed and drained frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Roman Pizza
By Cindy
Directions Position 1 oven rack in the center and the second rack on the bottom of the oven and preheat to 450 deg...
- Pizza Dough:
- 2 (8-ounce) pieces of purchased or homemade pizza dough, recipe follows
- 1/3 cup homemade or purchased marinara sauce
- 1/3 cup (lightly packed) shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (lightly packed) shredded Fontina cheese
- 2 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces pancetta, chopped
- 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 110 degrees F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for bowl
French Onion Egg Noodle Casserole
By Cindy
Heat 1 tablespoon EVOO, a turn of the pan, in a skillet over medium-low to medium heat
- 3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 large onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 large fresh bay leaf
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 pound extra-wide egg noodles
- 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 4 cups watercress leaves, loosely packed (2 bunches)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Drizzle of honey
Caesar Salad With Fried Ravioli
By Cindy
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for ravioli
- 1 pound large ravioli, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano for coating ravioli, plus a handful for salad dressing
- Salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- A few shots of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (eyeball it)
- 3 hearts of romaine, chopped
Apple and Mint Punch
By Cindy
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat
- 2 cups water
- 4 green tea bags
- 1 1/2 cups (100 percent) apple juice (recommended: Martinelli's)
- 1 cup Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- Ice
- Garnish: fresh mint sprigs, optional
Monkey Tail Banana Cake
By Cindy
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Banana Cake:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 6 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- Salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans, optional
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (13-ounce) container chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
- Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Penne with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
By Cindy
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups (about 9 ounces) cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shelled fresh peas
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Sweet Fresh Fettuccini
By Cindy
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 orange, zested
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1/2 recipe Fresh Pasta, cut into fettuccini, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small block semisweet chocolate, optional
- 1/4 cup chopped, toasted hazelnuts
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil