Try one of these for a meal on the go.
Yield: 18 Muffins
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes
WET INGREDIENTS:
•½ Cup honey
•¼ Cup packed light brown sugar
•½ Cup plain yogurt
•¼ Cup unsweetened applesauce
•1 Egg
•1 Tablespoon ground flax seed, soaked in 3 tbsp. water for 5 minutes
•2 Large bananas, mashed
•1 Tsp. pure vanilla extract
•1 Tsp. pure almond extract
DRY INGREDIENTS:
•1 Cup unbleached all-purpose flour
•1 Cup whole wheat flour
•½ Cup rolled oats (not instant)
•1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
•1 Tsp. baking soda
•1 Cup fresh strawberries, diced and lightly mashed
Preheat oven to 375°. Spray your muffin pan with nonstick spray or grease the cups. In your mixer bowl, combine the wet ingredients until well mixed. In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, and whisk to sift. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet, and mix until all the ingredients are incorporated. Stir in the strawberries. Divide the batter evenly among 18 regular sized muffin cups, and bake for 18-20 minutes. They may seem underdone, but if they cook for more than 20 minutes at 375°, they will be OVERdone. Remove from pan, and cool completely.
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June 3, 2009
March 26, 2009
Pocket Filling Recommendations
My last recipe posted was for pocket dough. I can't say enough about the versatility of the dough. I wanted to list some of my family's favorite fillings for the pockets pies. I will add more as we try new ones.
Pizza: Pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar, pizza sauce, pesto, peperoncinis.
Brush with butter and sprinkle cheese on top right before baking.
Cheeseburger: Ground beef, ketchup, mustard, velveeta.
Brown ground beef and stir in a big squeeze of both ketchup and mustard. Cut the velveeta into to small cubes and add into the pockets with the ground beef. Brush pockets with egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before baking.
Mexican Chicken: Chicken breast, ranchero sauce.
Saute chicken breast and combine with homemade ranchero sauce. Brush pockets with egg wash before baking.
Dessert: Fruit preserves, cream cheese, cinnamon, sugar.
Combine softened cream cheese with preserves. Make sure the cream cheese and preserves are completely mixed or the cream cheese with separate into tiny pieces, and look a little weird. Brush with butter before baking. Toss is cinnamon and sugar immediately after baking. These are also delicious with only the preserves.
Pizza: Pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar, pizza sauce, pesto, peperoncinis.
Brush with butter and sprinkle cheese on top right before baking.
Cheeseburger: Ground beef, ketchup, mustard, velveeta.
Brown ground beef and stir in a big squeeze of both ketchup and mustard. Cut the velveeta into to small cubes and add into the pockets with the ground beef. Brush pockets with egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before baking.
Mexican Chicken: Chicken breast, ranchero sauce.
Saute chicken breast and combine with homemade ranchero sauce. Brush pockets with egg wash before baking.
Dessert: Fruit preserves, cream cheese, cinnamon, sugar.
Combine softened cream cheese with preserves. Make sure the cream cheese and preserves are completely mixed or the cream cheese with separate into tiny pieces, and look a little weird. Brush with butter before baking. Toss is cinnamon and sugar immediately after baking. These are also delicious with only the preserves.
January 29, 2009
Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup
It's a perfect weeknight meal.
•2 Pounds potatoes(your choice), peeled and boiled
•1 Stick butter or margarine
•1 Small onion, finely chopped
•3 Tbsp. chicken base
•2/3 Cup all-purpose flour
•1 Tbsp. kosher salt
•2 Tsp. black pepper
•½ Gallon milk
•3 Tbsp. dried basil
•2 Cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
In a large stock pot sauté onion in the stick of butter until translucent. Sprinkle the flour, chicken base, salt, and pepper into the butter and onions, and stir continuously until the flour is combined and pale brown in color (about 3-4 minutes). Whisk in the milk. With a handheld blender, blend the mixture until smooth. Add the potatoes and basil. Once the soup has heated to almost boiling, stir in the cheese until completely melted. Serve hot with crusty bread.
•2 Pounds potatoes(your choice), peeled and boiled
•1 Stick butter or margarine
•1 Small onion, finely chopped
•3 Tbsp. chicken base
•2/3 Cup all-purpose flour
•1 Tbsp. kosher salt
•2 Tsp. black pepper
•½ Gallon milk
•3 Tbsp. dried basil
•2 Cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
In a large stock pot sauté onion in the stick of butter until translucent. Sprinkle the flour, chicken base, salt, and pepper into the butter and onions, and stir continuously until the flour is combined and pale brown in color (about 3-4 minutes). Whisk in the milk. With a handheld blender, blend the mixture until smooth. Add the potatoes and basil. Once the soup has heated to almost boiling, stir in the cheese until completely melted. Serve hot with crusty bread.
October 17, 2008
Honey Mustard Slaw
Sweet, tangy, and even diet friendly.
•1 Medium head cabbage (or any combination), shredded or chopped
•2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
•2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
•3 Tbsp. honey
•3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
•1 Tsp. poppy seeds
•½ Tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Combine the mustards, honey, oil, poppy seeds, and pepper in a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake the ingredients vigorously until thoroughly combined, and chill for at least 24 hours. When ready to serve, toss the cabbage with the dressing.
•1 Medium head cabbage (or any combination), shredded or chopped
•2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
•2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
•3 Tbsp. honey
•3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
•1 Tsp. poppy seeds
•½ Tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Combine the mustards, honey, oil, poppy seeds, and pepper in a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake the ingredients vigorously until thoroughly combined, and chill for at least 24 hours. When ready to serve, toss the cabbage with the dressing.
September 27, 2008
Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Simple, yet satisfying.
•1 Pound fresh broccoli, cleaned and cut into small florets
•½ Cup butter or margarine
•1 Small onion, finely chopped
•½ Cup all-purpose flour
•2 Cups chicken broth
•2 Cups milk
•6 Ounces velveeta, cut into small cubes
•Salt & Pepper to taste
•Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Steam your broccoli for about 4-5 minutes, until it's all bright green and still crispy. Immediately remove the broccoli from heat and shock in ice cold water while you prepare the rest of the soup. In the meantime, over medium high heat, saute your onion in the stick of butter. Cook the onions until are translucent, then mix in the flour. Reduce the heat to medium and continuously stir the mixture for about 3minutes. Pour in your broth, and whisk until it smooth and creamy, then whisk in the milk. Bring this to a boil and stir in the velveeta until there are no lumps of cheese. Add salt and peppers. Stir in the drained broccoli and continue heating the soup until thick and bubbly. Serve immediately or this can very easily be reheated.
•1 Pound fresh broccoli, cleaned and cut into small florets
•½ Cup butter or margarine
•1 Small onion, finely chopped
•½ Cup all-purpose flour
•2 Cups chicken broth
•2 Cups milk
•6 Ounces velveeta, cut into small cubes
•Salt & Pepper to taste
•Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Steam your broccoli for about 4-5 minutes, until it's all bright green and still crispy. Immediately remove the broccoli from heat and shock in ice cold water while you prepare the rest of the soup. In the meantime, over medium high heat, saute your onion in the stick of butter. Cook the onions until are translucent, then mix in the flour. Reduce the heat to medium and continuously stir the mixture for about 3minutes. Pour in your broth, and whisk until it smooth and creamy, then whisk in the milk. Bring this to a boil and stir in the velveeta until there are no lumps of cheese. Add salt and peppers. Stir in the drained broccoli and continue heating the soup until thick and bubbly. Serve immediately or this can very easily be reheated.
September 16, 2008
Plum Tart Cobbler
Simple ingredients, extraordinary results!
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour
Crust:
•2 Cups all-purpose flour
•½ Cup granulated sugar
•12 Tbsp. butter, cut into small cubes
Filling:
•2 Pounds thinly sliced plums
•2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
•2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
Topping:
•5 Tbsp. butter, cut into small cubes
•¼ Cup granulated sugar
•¼ Cup all-purpose flour
Combine the crust's ingredients with a pastry cutter, your fingers, or a food processor. The mixture should resemble moist sand. Press the mixture into a 9" round cake pan, and bake at 325° for 20 minutes. In the meantime prepare your filling and topping. For the filling gently stir together the ingredients and set aside until ready to use. Combine the ingredients for the topping with a pastry cutter, your fingers, or a food processor, until it resembles moist sand. After the crust has baked for 20 minutes, spread over the plum mixture, and cover with the topping. Bake for an additional 25 minutes at 325°, then broil for 3-5 minutes. Make sure to keep a close on it under the broiler. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour
Crust:
•2 Cups all-purpose flour
•½ Cup granulated sugar
•12 Tbsp. butter, cut into small cubes
Filling:
•2 Pounds thinly sliced plums
•2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
•2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
Topping:
•5 Tbsp. butter, cut into small cubes
•¼ Cup granulated sugar
•¼ Cup all-purpose flour
Combine the crust's ingredients with a pastry cutter, your fingers, or a food processor. The mixture should resemble moist sand. Press the mixture into a 9" round cake pan, and bake at 325° for 20 minutes. In the meantime prepare your filling and topping. For the filling gently stir together the ingredients and set aside until ready to use. Combine the ingredients for the topping with a pastry cutter, your fingers, or a food processor, until it resembles moist sand. After the crust has baked for 20 minutes, spread over the plum mixture, and cover with the topping. Bake for an additional 25 minutes at 325°, then broil for 3-5 minutes. Make sure to keep a close on it under the broiler. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
September 1, 2008
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Rolls
Make the night before for a yummy breakfast treat!
Yield: 12 Rolls
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 2 Hours
Dough:
•3/4 Cup heavy cream (or milk if that's what you have)
•¼ Cup butter or margarine
•3¼ Cups all-purpose flour
•2¼ Tsp. dry active yeast (1 .25oz packet)
•¼ Cup packed brown sugar
•2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
•½ Tsp. kosher salt
•1 Large egg
•¼ Cup warm water
Filling:
•1 Cup packed brown sugar
•½ Cup butter or margarine
•1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
Icing:
•4oz. Softened cream cheese
•¼ Cup softened butter or margarine
•1 Tsp. vanilla extract
•2 Cups powdered sugar
•Heavy cream or milk (optional)
Heat the milk through, and stir in your butter until melted, set aside. In your large mixer bowl combine the dough's dry ingredients, reserving about 1¼ cups of flour. As soon as the milk is lukewarm (not hot anymore), add the egg and water to the dry ingredients. Add the milk and butter alternately with 1 cup of the reserved flour. Mix until your dough comes together. Turn your dough out onto the counter and knead with the final ¼ cup of flour for 5-7 minutes, until the dough becomes soft and smooth. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes. In the meantime, combine the ingredients for the filling by mixing them together in a small bowl. When your dough is ready, roll it into about a 10"x12" rectangle, and spread your filling evenly across the dough. Roll up the dough, and seal off the edge. Cut the dough into 12 slices to make your rolls. Place the rolls in a greased pan, and let rise for 30-60 minutes before baking (sometimes I cheat by putting them into a 150° oven for about 15 minutes, especially when it's cold), or place in the fridge and take out to rise before you're ready to bake. Bake at 400° for about 20-25 minutes. Really keep an eye on the towards the end. I start checking at about 15 minutes just to be safe. If you notice the tops browning faster than you'd like, just lay over a piece of foil. Prepare your cream cheese icing while to rolls are baking, by combining the cream cheese and butter. Add in your vanilla, and slowly mix in the powdered sugar. Add just a touch of cream or milk if you want to thin the icing. Spread over your rolls straight from the oven.
Yield: 12 Rolls
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 2 Hours
Dough:
•3/4 Cup heavy cream (or milk if that's what you have)
•¼ Cup butter or margarine
•3¼ Cups all-purpose flour
•2¼ Tsp. dry active yeast (1 .25oz packet)
•¼ Cup packed brown sugar
•2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
•½ Tsp. kosher salt
•1 Large egg
•¼ Cup warm water
Filling:
•1 Cup packed brown sugar
•½ Cup butter or margarine
•1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
Icing:
•4oz. Softened cream cheese
•¼ Cup softened butter or margarine
•1 Tsp. vanilla extract
•2 Cups powdered sugar
•Heavy cream or milk (optional)
Heat the milk through, and stir in your butter until melted, set aside. In your large mixer bowl combine the dough's dry ingredients, reserving about 1¼ cups of flour. As soon as the milk is lukewarm (not hot anymore), add the egg and water to the dry ingredients. Add the milk and butter alternately with 1 cup of the reserved flour. Mix until your dough comes together. Turn your dough out onto the counter and knead with the final ¼ cup of flour for 5-7 minutes, until the dough becomes soft and smooth. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes. In the meantime, combine the ingredients for the filling by mixing them together in a small bowl. When your dough is ready, roll it into about a 10"x12" rectangle, and spread your filling evenly across the dough. Roll up the dough, and seal off the edge. Cut the dough into 12 slices to make your rolls. Place the rolls in a greased pan, and let rise for 30-60 minutes before baking (sometimes I cheat by putting them into a 150° oven for about 15 minutes, especially when it's cold), or place in the fridge and take out to rise before you're ready to bake. Bake at 400° for about 20-25 minutes. Really keep an eye on the towards the end. I start checking at about 15 minutes just to be safe. If you notice the tops browning faster than you'd like, just lay over a piece of foil. Prepare your cream cheese icing while to rolls are baking, by combining the cream cheese and butter. Add in your vanilla, and slowly mix in the powdered sugar. Add just a touch of cream or milk if you want to thin the icing. Spread over your rolls straight from the oven.
August 22, 2008
Chunky Curry Chicken Salad
This isn’t your average chicken salad recipe. Try it...You won’t be disappointed.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
•⅔ Cup plain yogurt
•1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
•1-2 Tbsp. curry powder(depending on your own taste)
•Salt & Pepper to taste
•2 cups cold diced chicken breast (you can poach or roast your own, or buy the whole roasted chicken from your local market)
•⅓ Cup dried cranberries
•⅓ Cup salted cashew pieces
Combine yogurt, mayo, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy. Stir in remaining ingredients, and chill for at least an hour before serving. This is even better the next day.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
•⅔ Cup plain yogurt
•1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
•1-2 Tbsp. curry powder(depending on your own taste)
•Salt & Pepper to taste
•2 cups cold diced chicken breast (you can poach or roast your own, or buy the whole roasted chicken from your local market)
•⅓ Cup dried cranberries
•⅓ Cup salted cashew pieces
Combine yogurt, mayo, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy. Stir in remaining ingredients, and chill for at least an hour before serving. This is even better the next day.
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