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Savory Barley Salad
By AzWench
Wonderful chewy and packed full of flavor, this is an easy recipe that pleases everyone
- Cooked Barley
- 1 large bunch sauteed Asparagus spears, cut into 1 inch pieces
- Saute Asparagus in Xagave and Dash of Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup green onion
- For the dressing
- 1/4 cup Xagave
- 1/4 cup flax oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
By AzWench
After making your own buns, it is hard to buy them at the store
- 4 cups warm milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 6 cups whole wheat flour, fresh ground
- 4 tablespoons Saf instant yeast
- White flour or bread flour, various amounts
Red Quinoa Coconut Yams
By AzWench
These are the best yams I have ever eaten
- Topping:
- 3 cups mashed, cooked sweet potatoes or yams
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked red quinoa
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup whole grain flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- Pinch of nutmeg
Apple Fritters
By AzWench
For the fritters: To prepare the dough, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and milk...
- Fritters:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup medium-diced apples
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup caramel
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 gallon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Apricot Cream Cheese Scones
By AzWench
We love the bright flavor and color of apricots in scones; cream cheese lends these added richness
- 3 1/4 cups Perfect Pastry Blend, or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream or Neufchatel cheese
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup diced dried apricots
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon fiori di sicilia
- 1/4 cup milk, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons more, if needed
- Sparkling sugar for garnish, optional
Brooklyn-Style Cheesecake
By AzWench
"This is the best cheesecake I've ever eaten" was the response of the first three taste-testers who sampled this ca...
- Crust:
- 1/2 cup King Arthur Unbleached Cake Flour Blend*
- 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- If you don't have cake flour, use unbleached all-purpose flour, reducing the amount to 7 tablespoons (1/2 cup less 1 tablespoon).
- Filling:
- 2 pounds cream cheese (four 8-ounce packages), at room temperature
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
6-Flavor Slimming Breakfast Sundae
By AzWench
Ayurveda is all about balance, and this breakfast parfait is the perfect balance of key flavors – sweet, sour, sa...
- 1/4 cup of oats
- 1/4 cup freshly ground flax seeds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 20 crushed almonds
- 2 tbsp raisins, chopped dates or prunes.
- 1 1/2 cup 2% yogurt
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 cup berries, frozen or fresh if in season (blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- Mint for garnish
- Pinch of ginger & salt
Quick and Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi
By AzWench
I love gnocchi. At least, I love the gnocchi in my mind
- 12 ounces best quality ricotta cheese (about 1 1/2 cups, see note above)
- 1 ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
- 4 to 6 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
- 1 whole egg plus 1 egg yolk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Semolina flour, for dusting
- 2 cups your favorite marinara sauce, such as Slow-Cooked Red Sauce
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Minced fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, or chives
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie
By AzWench
In a bowl, mix together the butter, sugars, vanilla, and egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 drops of vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Caramel Cupcakes with Salted Caramel-Browned Butter Frosting
By AzWench
To make the caramel syrup, combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small, heavy saucepan with tall sides
- For the caramel syrup:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water, plus 1 cup for stopping the caramelization process
- For the cupcakes:
- 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup caramel syrup
- a splash of vanilla
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk, at room temperature
- For the frosting:
- 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 4-6 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 2-4 Tablespoons caramel syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- a pinch of salt