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Coffee Cake in a Mug
By MJH
In a mug soften, 1 tbsp of butter in microwave, about 5 seconds
- For Strudel:
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp applesauce
- vanilla extract, few drops
- 1/4 C All Purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp of butter
- 2 tbsp of flour
- 1 tbsp of brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon.
German Pancakes - Dutch Baby Pancakes
By MJH
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- Small Pancake - Makes 2 servings:
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sifted bread flour or all-purpose flour*
- 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 7 teaspoons butter
- Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- Powdered (confectioner's) sugar
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- Medium Pancake - Makes 4 servings:
- 6 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 1 cup sifted bread flour or all-purpose flour*
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons butter
- Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- Powdered (confectioners') sugar
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- Large Pancake - Makes 6 servings:
- 9 eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups milk, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sifted bread flour or all-purpose flour*
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 (1/2 cup) tablespoons butter
- Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- Powdered (confectioners') sugar
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- Note:
- Bread flour is a high-protein flour. The high protein helps the pancake rise. All-purpose flour may be substituted but the results won't be as spectacular.
- Use a shallow pan, not more than 3 inches deep (pie pans, cast iron skillets, oven-proof fry pans, baking dishes, paella pans).
Cottage Cheese Spinach Dip
By MJH
Great dip recipe! Serve with sliced baguettes, crackers, vegetables or chips and let the good times roll :)
- 10 ounce package spinach, frozen and thawed
- 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh ground pepper and salt, to taste
Peaches and Cream Cake
By MJH
Grease an 8 or 9-inch springform pan
- If you have a kitchen scale, use the gram measurements for best accuracy.
- 125 g (scant 2/3 cup) white sugar
- 1 egg and 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 75 g (1/3 cup) melted butter
- 55 g (scant 1/2 cup) all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 90 ml (6 Tbsp.) whole milk at room temperature
- 6-7 peaches
Gumdrop Cake
By MJH
Line an 8½" (20 cm) spring-form pan with parchment paper
- 1 cup (8 oz - 227 gm) white sugar
- 1 cup (8 oz - 227 gm) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups (11 1/2 oz - 330 gm) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp (10 ml) cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
- 3 +1/3 cups (16 oz - 454 gm) raisins
- 1 pound (454 gm) gumdrops (no black ones!)
Pai Mai (Chopped Cabbage and Chicken Salad)
By MJH
In a large bowl combine cabbage, sesame seeds, almonds and chicken
- Dressing:
- 1 head of cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. Sesame seeds
- 1/2 c. roasted almonds, chopped
- 1 chicken breast, diced and cooked in Teriyaki sauce
- 1 pkg. Ramen noodles
- Seasoning salt (to taste)
- 6 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
- 2 squirts lemon juice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Apple Crisp in a Mug
By MJH
In a mixing bowl, add in 2 tablespoons of quick or rolled oats, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of...
- For apple filling:
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (gram/ cup)
- Optional:
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- PAM
- For crisp:
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats (I used rolled oats for oven baking and quick oats for microwaving.)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Oat Flour - Homemade
By MJH
Place 1 cup of rolled oats in a blender or food processor
- Rolled oats, old-fashioned oatmeal, or steel cut oats
Homemade Ranch Dressing
By MJH
Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about an 1/8 to ¼ teaspoons of salt on it and mash it into a paste...
- 1 clove (to 2 Cloves) Garlic
- Salt To Taste
- 1/4 cup Italian Flat-leaf Parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives
- 1 cup (Real) Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- Buttermilk (as Needed To Desired Consistency)
- White Vinegar (optional, To Taste)
- Worcestershire Sauce, To Taste (optional)
- Fresh Dill (optional, To Taste)
- Cayenne Pepper (optional, To Taste)
- Paprika (optional, To Taste)
- Fresh Oregano (optional, To Taste)
- Tabasco (optional, To Taste)
Honey-Lavender Biscotti
By MJH
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender blossoms