Happy Monday! I’ve been having fun brainstorming about home improvements around our house and looking at lots of blogs and Pinterest boards for inspiration lately. I thought it would be fun …
Fresh pasta is so much easier to make than it seems. Just like baking bread, I was always intimidated by making fresh pasta but after making Sourdough Pasta for the first time, it’s been my absolute favorite way to use up my excess discard.
I don't know what it is about this time of year— maybe the cold just makes everyone go mental in search of human blankets or the questions from family members around the holidays got to you, but the pressure is on to be in a relationship. And while…
Check out more ways you can enjoy sauerkraut. You can add delicious fermented cabbage to soups, pancakes, dumplings and even smoothies!
This simple buoyancy kids' science activity requires just a few common household supplies. Kids will love learning why things sink and float!
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It's a really good meal and it's made pretty quickly and easily - and I love it.
This dish is from my cookbook Dr Rupy COOKS. This is a bit of a shared family recipe. A gingery, spicy cup of broth that I always make whenever I feel slightly under the weather; it will certainly perk you up! It has a rich collection of plant chemicals known for their anti-microbial properties, such as garlic, onion, ginger and cinnamon. Personally, I swear by it for coughs and colds. Simple to put together and intensely warming.
How to Make Kimchi Salad
It's important to chill the patties for these sumptuous croquettes (from Atlanta's Watershed) before frying them so that they hold together in the hot skillet.
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Delicious candy with the lovely flavor of eggnog!
Soft in the center and slightly crisp on the outside, Bird Bread Rolls are slightly sweet. These make a lovely accompaniment to hot soup. Kids love to eat the little bread birds just plain or with some butter. Winter has been pretty severe in our latitude so far. It hasn’t snowed yet but the low temperature has caused the lotus pond to freeze and the adjoining birdbath looks like a massive piece of misshapen glass. Simple things in life keep us going and give much more happiness than the grander affairs. And happiness never comes in large doses. Small flecks of happiness are all around us. It needs a receptive soul to savour these. A rose finch peeping through a glass window is happiness. A Black Lored Tit flitting on the branches of the Cherry tree and letting out sonorous notes is happiness. We are the happiest people in the world when the Sun magically appears on a cold winter day, lifting spirits and letting rid of top layers of heavy clothing. For a moment, it feels that we are in Spring. It was a warm day yesterday and we baked bird-shaped bread rolls for dinner. Happiness is also the squeals of excitement let out by the kids as they shaped the birds with balls of dough. It became an interesting family project and in no time we had a tray of bird rolls ready in the oven. I kept the dough on the sweeter side. You may reduce the sugar. Use any bread dough that works for you. We got so excited with the shaping that we made the rolls twice. The first time, we made two birds and the next day, one bird. You may use whole wheat flour as well. In that case, you will have to increase the liquids. Bird rolls were enjoyed with hot soup. Bird Bread Rolls Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour/ whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup milk + ½ cup water (more if required and 2-4 tablespoons more if using whole wheat flour) 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast 4 tablespoons unrefined sugar ¼ cup oil 2 tablespoons butter (to brush warm rolls) Few black raisins or choco chips for eyes A toothpick. Instructions In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Keep aside. Mix milk and water and heat it until warm. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Add yeast. Mix and cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Add oil and mix. Add dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to the counter. Knead to get a soft and smooth dough. Add more water only if the dough feels very dry. Transfer to a greased bowl. Turn around once to coat evenly with oil. Cover and keep in a warm place to rise for 1 hour or until almost double. Punch and knead for 1-2 minutes. Let dough rest for 5-6 minutes. Pinch out small balls of dough. Roll out one ball at a time into a rope of about 6-8 inches in length. Now tie each roll into a knot from the center. Lift one free end of the knot and shape it into the birds head. Pull out the beak. Shape the head and beak. The other free end of the knot will be the tail. Flatten it with the index finger and press it with a fork to make feathers. You can also cut with a knife and shape the tail feathers. Arrange the rolls on a lined baking tray. Cover and keep in a warm place to rise for 30-45 minutes or until puffy. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the rolls turn a beautiful golden. Transfer from the oven to the cooling rack. Brush warm rolls with butter. With a toothpick, make holes for eyes. Press a choco-chip / black raisin into the hole. Linking to #BreadBakers #BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. The theme this month is animal-shaped bread. And our host is Stacy who blogs at Food Lust People Love. Check out some animal-shaped deliciousness by our members. Bird Bread Rolls from Ambrosia Easter Bunny Buns from Cook with Renu Ham and Cheese Elephant Rolls from Food Lust People Love Hedgehog Bread from Making Miracles Honey Bear Loaf from A Day in the Life on the Farm Sourdough Animal-shaped Breads from Zesty South Indian Kitchen Matcha Milk Bread Turtles from A Messy Kitchen Meyer Lemon Custard-Filled Matcha Turtles from Culinary Adventures with Camilla Peacock Shaped Pizza Rolls from Magical Ingredients Piglet Bread Rolls from Sneha's Recipe Turtle Bread from Passion Kneaded
I wish I could tell you that there was some deep background history behind these pierogi-- that my father grew up in Poland and brought back the recipe from his family's long tradition, or that my mother used to enjoy them in the heart of Pittsburgh and shared the city secret of adding sour cream...Read More »
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These keto scotch eggs are just as good as the real thing and so worth the extra effort! Delicious hot or cold, they are low carb and gluten free too!
One Autocorrect mistake is funny. But when people keep digging themselves deeper? AMAZING. (NSFW-ish language.)
Angel food cake has always been a favorite dessert of mine, so I decided to make a vegan angel food cake version! This cake is all you have dreamed about and even more. I prepare this on every occasion I get. Notes An angel food cake is challenging enough to prepare, however, a vegan one is an even larger challenge. To ensure that this version turns great for you, I suggest that you read the whole article. It’s best to spare 10 minutes extra than to waste every penny and second make something that fails. Is This Vegan Angel Food Cake Worth Your Time and Energy? If you are on the hunt for a plant-based alternative to this divine sweet cake, this recipe is totally worth it. Similar to its original counterpart it has: -A greatly fluffy texture and fine taste -Lower calories compared to the real thing -Lower fat-one 1g of fat/slice You also need only 20 minutes to prepare it, despite the several steps involved in making it. Ingredients for Making Vegan Angel Food Cake: This recipe requires only six ingredients and therefore it’s best to measure these with caution and do not use any replacements if possible. Follow the recipe to a T! Aquafaba: a liquid leftover from cooked chickpeas that is a great replacement for egg whites. If you whip it up, it will become the best vegan “meringue”. Cream of tartar: this an acid substance that helps set aquafaba when beaten. Ground sugar: beat the regular sugar granules in a food processor or blender until finely dissolved into fine powder. Vanilla extract: for extra aroma and flavor Chickpea flour: a typical vegan egg replacer that helps set the meringue. All-purpose flour: use just one cup and tbsp of all-purpose flour passed through a sifter. Pin Ingredients: -¾ cup aquafaba (the liquid leftover from a can of chickpeas) -1 tbsp vanilla extract -1 cup & 1 tbsp all-purpose flour -1 cup granulated sugar -1 tbsp chickpea flour 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar Instructions: Preheat your oven at 330F/165C. Beat the granulated sugar into fine sugar in a blender or food processor. Place ¾ cup of aquafaba liquid into a big mixing bowl with vanilla extract and cream of tartar. Whip for 6 minutes minimum with a hand mixer initially on low and then slowly at higher speed. Incorporate the powdered sugar gradually in several parts while beating up the meringue on high speed for a couple of minutes. Once you have beaten the aquafaba for 8 minutes at least, grab a tbsp of the chickpea flour and beat for an extra minute or so. In three increments, gradually sift the flour combo into the egg mix through a mesh strainer, while carefully folding in with a rubber spatula after every part. To prevent any shrinking and loss of cake volume, don’t add the flour mixture in one part. Add gradually in multiple increments. Place and spread the batter into an unprepared 9X10” cake tubular pan. Shake the pan on a flat surface to even out the bottom. Bake your vegan angel cake until you add a toothpick and it turns out clean, for approx. 45-50 minutes. Take off the oven and let cool (while it’s still in the pan) for 2-3 hours. Once it’s cooled down, pass a small knife around the edges to gently detach the cake from the pan. If you wish, sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar. Serve with fresh berries on top and a small part of vegan whipping cream. See Also: Vegan Jamaican Ginger Cake Conclusion Hope you liked my vegan angel food cake recipe and enjoyed the cake as much as I have and my family & friends. Please let me know in the comments how this cake turned out for you, I will be happy to answer it!
I got this recipe from my mother when I moved out of the house, because I wanted to make filipino food that she used to cook for us so that I can cook them for my family and keep passing down the recipes. This is one of my favorites! My family absolutely loves it. Its definitely worth all the work done to make this dish.
Homemade Philly Cheesesteak, a near perfect version of this famous sandwich that you can make at home, on the closest thing to an authentic cheesesteak roll I've ever tried.
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
I know, I know… two healthy recipes earlier this week, and then I throw these decadent cream puffs at you. I really can’t help myself though! These cream puffs are so delicious! It just wouldn’t be fair to make them and then not share them with the world. I think these would be the perfect...
O'Keeffe's paintings make great inspiration for kids' art projects, so let's check out 10 of the best Georgia O'Keeffe projects for kids!
Anchor chart inspiration for elementary teachers. Use my Not-So-Pinteresty Anchor Charts for Reading, Math, Grammar, and Writing.
This Greek pastry is a Christmas tradition in our house. I make Baklava every year and give most of it away. If you have ever wanted to make Baklava here is an easy recipe.
This recipe has been in my family for a very long time Enjoy the tender airy confections of whipped egg white and sugar.
Sound that baking klaxon, it’s bake along time once again! This week, we want to see your finest, or most disastrous, attempts at Paul’s terrifically technical Arlette Biscuit. And unlike the bakers, we’re giving you the full recipe to make sure you get it just right! Simply bake up a treat, take a photo and upload […]
These low calorie, high protein pitas are the answer to your quick flatbread needs. Super soft and simple to make – no yeast required. Music to my ears. I love making these pitas in a pinch when I don’t want to wait around for dough to rise. There are only three common ingredients in this […]
Mummify Barbie! I had my daughter use information that we gleaned from books to come up with a list that we could use in our own mummy activity.
This is a light and refreshing recipe for Japanese Coleslaw that's also very quick and easy to make. Less than 5 minutes from start to finish!
a traditional Germans from Russia custard filled cake with a sweet dough
Have you tried spinning flax? I love opening a new strick and imagining all of the textile possibilities for the long, lustrous fibers.
