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Crepes with Sugar and Lemon
By AzWench
Crêpes will give off steam as they cook, but if at any point the skillet begins to smoke, remove it from the heat ...
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup (5 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar, plus 8 teaspoons sugar for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Turkey and Dumplings
By AzWench
What better comfort food is there than tender, pillowy dumplings nestled on top of a pot pie filling? This recipe i...
- Dumplings:
- 1 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley), or 2 tablespoons dried (optional)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Pot Pie Filling:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 3 cups turkey stock, or a combination of stock and leftover gravy
- 1 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups diced cooked turkey or chicken
- 2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Tiramisu for You
By AzWench
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Ladyfingers:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Splenda
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Mascarpone Filling:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Splenda
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 egg yolk
- Mocha Glaze and Dusting:
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee grounds
- 1 teaspoon Splenda
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Sandwich Flat Bread
By AzWench
This is a wonderful bread that is easy to make and makes the best sandwich
- 1 cup sour dough starter
- 2.5 cups hot water
- 1 cup black quinoa
- 1/4 cup chia seed
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 4 to 6 cups King Aurher bread flour
- 1/4 cup yeast
- Oil, salt, and herbs for topping
Branzino with Roasted Tomatoes, Olive Oil Poached Mushrooms
By AzWench
For the mushrooms: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil to the pan and allow to heat until the ve...
- Mushrooms:
- 2 cups olive oil
- 8 ounces button mushrooms
- Fish:
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 4 branzino fillets
- Salt and ground pepper
- Sauce:
- 8 slices tomato, 1/2-inch thick
- Salt and ground pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Arby's Sauce
By AzWench
Although the beef sandwiches from Arby's would be very hard to duplicate since they are made from specially process...
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
Sweet Cherry Pie
By AzWench
Vodka is essential to the texture of the crust and imparts no flavor—do not substitute
- Pie Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour , plus more for work surface
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening , cut into 4 pieces
- 1/4 cup vodka , cold (see note)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Cherry Filling:
- 2 red plums , halved and pitted
- 6 cups (about 2 pounds) pitted sweet cherries or 6 cups pitted frozen cherries, halved (see note)
- 1/2 cup sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons bourbon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons instant tapioca , ground (see note)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Lovin' in the Coven
By AzWench
Combine the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker filled with ice
- 2 ounces citrus vodka
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Dash egg white
- Cracked ice
- 1/2 ounce Tru Blood or Ruby Mixer
Mother's Day Pancakes
By AzWench
Whisk together the eggs and buttermilk in a large bowl
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups buttermilk (3 1/2 to 4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1 tablespoon butter, for frying
5 Super Fats to Help Lose Weight
By AzWench
Olives help build lean body mass to burn fat, fill you up Canola oil has the lowest saturated fat content of all
- Olives
- Canola oil
- Avocados
- Pistachios
- Salmon