This hot cocoa has a Central American twist– cinnamon and cayenne pepper. It makes the cocoa’s warming effects seem to last longer, adds a nice dimension to the flavor, and gives it a nice kick. I found this when it was originally posted in 2006, and is the focus of a parody of the trailer… Continue reading Hot Chocolypto
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Buttermilk Pancakes II (allrecipes.com)
This is a very simple, tasty recipe, posted to allrecipes.com by user BURYGOLD, who says, “A very light and fluffy pancake that requires fresh buttermilk, but it’s the best I’ve ever made!” They have largely displaced the traditional, family recipe for pancakes, we like them so much. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/24530/buttermilk-pancakes-ii 3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons white sugar3… Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes II (allrecipes.com)
Apple Crisp (The Vegetarian Epicure)
When we were dating, I and my little-did-I-know future spouse would often see a movie. One evening, we were feeling a bit peckish afterward and stopped at a Roy Rogers fast-food restaurant. We both ordered “Apple Cheese Crisp”, and for both of us it was like, “Where have you been all my life, Apple Cheese… Continue reading Apple Crisp (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Crème Anglaise: basic custard sauce (The Vegetarian Epicure)
2 cups milk4 – 5 egg yolks (depending on the size of the eggs)6 tablespoons sugar½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon vanilla extract Scald the milk and keep it hot in the top of a double boiler. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the salt and sugar until they are fluffy. Still beating with a… Continue reading Crème Anglaise: basic custard sauce (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Nut Cake (The Vegetarian Epicure)
I think these make a very nice gift for the holidays. It’s impressive when the slice reveals it is made mostly of nuts with a small amount of cake binding them together. And for your friends for whom fruitcake is unendurable: they will love this, or will at least be happy that it’s not fruitcake!… Continue reading Nut Cake (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Challah Bread (The Vegetarian Epicure)
When I was a teenager I opened up my mother’s classic Amy Vanderbilt Cookbook (the one with illustrative line-drawings by Andy Warhol), and dared to make yeast-raised white bread. I say, “dared” because she had never made such bread and I would be flying blind, with only that cookbook serving as my flying instruments. By… Continue reading Challah Bread (The Vegetarian Epicure)
French Bread (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Bread recipes are very long, but the list of ingredients is usually very short. This one has the shortest list of ingredients and one of the longest recipes to follow. But it’s amazing in its simplicity and flavor. Also, you can impress people because you baked not just bread, but French bread. 1 heaping tablespoon… Continue reading French Bread (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Herb and Onion Bread (The Vegetarian Epicure)
The author, Anna Thomas, writes that this is “the fastest yeast bread I know”. It is fast, and I can tell you it is fragrant with dill and rosemary, the kind of smell you want to greet you when you open the door. It is likely to make you feel hungry to have some even… Continue reading Herb and Onion Bread (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Hot Chocolypto (Attifood)
AKA Hot Cocoa with Cinnamon and Cayenne. If you find the idea intriguing, you should try it. At least once. Also, part of the fun is getting the joke, so to that end, please perform the recommended activities. Activity I: Watch this first. Activity II: Watch the parody/recipe Activity III: Go to the source for the printed… Continue reading Hot Chocolypto (Attifood)
Coffee Mousse (Perdue)
This is the desert suggestion for the meal, “Southwestern Lasagna”. 1 tablespoon plain gelatin3 tablespoons water3 tablespoons instant coffee powder½ cup boiling water1 cup mini marshmallows2 tablespoons sugar½ cup heavy cream1 tablespoon vanilla In a medium bowl, soften the gelatin in the 3 tablespoons water. Stir in the instant coffee powder, the boiling water, and… Continue reading Coffee Mousse (Perdue)
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