Category: Nom nom nom (Recipes)
Recipes!
Recipe of the week: Caramel Banana Cake Roll
Ingredients (cake)
1 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
Directions (cake)
Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x … Read more
Recipe of the Week: Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake
1 cup Coca Cola (real thing, not diet)
1/2 cup oil
1 stick butter
3 Tablespoon cocoa
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting:
1 stick butter
3 Tablespoon cocoa
6 Tablesppon of cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract… Read more
Recipe of the week: Fish Sticks with Custard (Tardis Sauce)
The Sticks:
1 pound haddock or Pollock fillets
1 3/4 cups panko, divided
3 eggs, divided
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour
3 to 4 tablespoons canola oil (depending on the size of your skillet, you need … Read more
Recipe of the Week: Weeping Angel Cookies
ingredients:
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
Super Black food gel dye
The first step of course is to buy these AMAZING Weeping Angel cookie cutters from WarpZone.
Now for the cookies, in a … Read more
Recipe of the week: Mock Apple Pie
Make or buy a one-pie crust. Here is a great recipe
Line the bottom of a pie pan.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
30 Ritz Crackers
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
In a saucepan over medium … Read more
Recipe of the week: Lembas!
3 eggs
1 c. honey
3 fruits of the Mallorn tree (kumquats)
2 tsp. orange blossom or rose water (optional)
3 oz. chopped almonds or macadamia nuts
¼ c. melted butter
2 ¼ c. flour
½ tsp. salt
Put the eggs, honey, kumquats, rose or orange flower water, and nuts in a food processor or … Read more
Recipe of the week: Dangos
This is a Japanese treat of rice dumplings and a sweet savory sauce. Not for everyone, but I like them.
For the dumpling:
1 1/3 cup glutinous rice flour (Shiratamako ) — Can use regular rice flour, but they won’t be as good
3/4 cup hot water
Add the flour and water together and mix … Read more
Recipe of the Week: Cornbread dressing
8 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large Vidalia or Spanish onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3/4 cup water
6 cups cubed (1-inch pieces) store-bought or homemade cornbread, about 1 pound
1/3 cup fresh sage leaves, about 12, stems removed
2 large eggs, beaten or 2/3 cup of egg substitutsky… Read more
Recipe of the week: Green Chili Stew
2 Lbs Beef, Pork, or lamb cut into bite-sized pieces
2 Tbls Vegetable oil
1 Red onion, diced
1/3 Cup Flour
1 Can Rotel Diced Tomatoes
1 6oz can tomato puree
1 Tbls minced garlic
1 Tbls Crushed oregano
1 Tsp coriander
2 Tsp cumin
1 Jar Austin Spice Co. Green Chili Salsa
1 1/2 … Read more
How to Make An Edible Sarlacc Pit Out of A Bundt Cake
Do you eat it or does it eat you?
(From The Mary Sue)… Read more
Recipe of the week: Peanut brittle
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 cup peanuts — I recommend salted
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda
Grease a large cookie sheet. Crisco or Canola oil works.
Use a wooden spoon for stirring.
In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, … Read more
Recipe of the week: Princess Peach Pink Cupcakes!
These Princess Peach inspired pink cupcakes actually have peaches in them
Let me know how they turn out. They look yummie!… Read more
Recipe of the week: Easy Alfredo Sauce
1/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Start cooking the pasta of your choice.
Pour one glass of white wine.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
Sip some … Read more
Recipe of the week: Hot Bacon dressing
8 slices bacon
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, let cool,crumble and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt, and slowly … Read more
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate pudding
1/2 cup white sugar or substitute
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk or 2%
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix up the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch.
Add the milk and whisk well; don’t want any lumps
Place in the microwave, and nuke it for 1 minute on … Read more
Recipe of the Week: Tollhouse Cookies
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (margarine not recommended)
3/4 cup granulated sugar (I have used Splenda, but it is not as good here )
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs or egg substitutski
2 Cups of … Read more
Recipe of the week: Brownies!
1 cup chopped nuts (or not, but you really should. I recommend pecans)
4 eggs or 1 cup of Real Egg
1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
1 cup of all-purpose flour
2 cups of sugar or subsitute (I use Splenda)
3/4 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter … Read more
Sunday Recipe : Chocolate fudge
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup Hershey’s Cocoa or Dark Cocoa
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
2. Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do … Read more
Recipe of the week: Guacamole!
It is pronounced, “wakamolee”, you heathens.
2 avocados
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
Peel and mash avocados in a medium serving bowl.
Stir in onion, garlic, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper.
Season with remaining lime juice and salt … Read more
Recipe of the week: Caramel sauce
Yum! Perfect on some vanilla ice cream or over a nice white cake. Or whatever you’re in the mood for.
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream, heated until warm
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
In a … Read more
Recipe of the week: Creme Brulee
Yeah, I love dessert. I think it’s the best part of the meal. And here is one of the best, a creamy custard with a caramel topping Feel free to fill it with grapes, strawberry or banana slices.
2 cups heavy cream
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup light … Read more
Recipe of the week: Crepes!
Crepes are an all-purpose food wrap that can be filled with goodies, or just folded and covered in syrup or honey or an orange sauce (crepes suzette).
Here is a basic crepes batter recipe:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup milk or 2% milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 … Read more
Recipe of the day: Carrot pudding
Ingredients
Pudding:
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup peeled and shredded potatoes
1 cup white sugar
1 cup raisins
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Buttery Sauce:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 … Read more