Saturday, 21 February 2015

Explore BAKED PARMESAN TOMATOES Recipe



Explore BAKED PARMESAN TOMATOES Recipe



INGREDIENTS
  • 2 large tomatoes, cut into 3 slices each
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • a little bit of olive oil for drizzling over the top (optional)
  • parsley for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
  2. In a small bowl toss together the Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Top each tomato slice evenly with the Parmesan cheese mixture
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Best Ensaymada

Best Ensaymada

Ensaymada

makes 8 ensaymada buns
adapted from Goldilocks Bake Book by Milagros Leelin Yee & Clarita Leelin Go
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Topping: creamed butter, grated cheddar cheese, sugar (to taste)

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup of water. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl with dough hook, place sifted all-purpose flour, sugar and salt. Mix at low speed until incorporated.
  3. Add the dissolved yeast, remaining water, eggs and evaporated milk. Mix for 2 minutes at low speed then mix at medium speed for approximately 4 minutes.
  4. Add unsalted butter and continue mixing until gluten is slightly developed.
  5. Transfer the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic.
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Best Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins

Best Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins



Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
(makes 3 dozen mini-muffins)
2 ripe bananas
2 eggs
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of sea salt
chocolate chips for top
-Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Coat a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray.
-In a blender, add bananas, eggs, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, baking soda and sea salt.  Blend until a smooth batter is formed, around 1-2 minutes depending on the type of blender you use.
-Using a tablespoon, scoop batter into mini-muffin cups, filling to 2/3 full.  Top with a few chocolate chips.  (I added 3 to each mini-muffin)
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Sunday, 15 February 2015

Best Garlic Butter Shrimp

Best Garlic Butter Shrimp


INGREDIENTS
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • Juice of 1 lemon, or more, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
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