Ingredients: Kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 lb. penne 1⁄4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. crushed red chile flakes 12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 (32-oz.) can whole, peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand 1⁄4 cup vodka 3⁄4 cup heavy cream 1 cup parmesan Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Finely chopped parsley, to garnish […]
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INGREDIENTS: 4 servings RED VELVET PANCAKES 2 cups red velvet cake mix 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 egg 1 cup whole milk Nonstick spray, for cooking CREAM CHEESE ICING 6 tablespoons whipped cream cheese 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: 1. Make the pancakes: In a large bowl, […]
Classic Berry Swirl Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS: Vanilla Swirl: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/2 vanilla bean, split 6 egg yolks, whisked 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons vodka (optional) Berry Swirl: 12 ounces strawberries, hulled 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vodka (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Make the vanilla swirl: 1-In a saucepan over gentle heat, warm 1 cup of the cream, the milk, sugar, and salt. Scrape […]
Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo
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Chocolate Bundt Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil) 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup water 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup mini chocolate chips , plus more for sprinkling on top of cake (optional) For the ganache: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups chocolate chips Instructions: For the Chocolate Bundt Cake: 1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.2-Grease […]
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Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces (bone in,skin on) 1 tbs olive oil 1/2 lemon (juiced) 1 tsp Chinese five-spice 2 tsp sea salt flakes Method: 1-Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Toss chicken pieces in oil, lemon juice, a pinch of the five-spice and a pinch of the salt. 2-Place chicken on an oven tray […]
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INGREDIENTS: 1 banana, frozen 1 cup milk of choice 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter* 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Chocolate chips, for serving (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding more liquid if needed. . Image Source:*momables.com Source:momables.com
Peach Cake
Ingredients: Peach Cake 15 ounces peaches, in light syrup or fruit juice 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 box yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines) Cream Cheese Frosting 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed Topping 12 peach slices Instructions: Peach Cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and lightly flour the inside of a 9X13-inch cake pan or two 8-inch round pans. […]
LINGUINE SQUARCIERELLA (A.K.A. THE BEST PASTA EVER)
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Moqueca – Brazilian Fish Stew
INGREDIENTS: Soup 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of fillets of firm white fish such as halibut, swordfish, or cod, rinsed in cold water, pin bones removed, cut into large portions 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons lime or lemon juice Salt Freshly ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped spring onion, or […]