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Recipe - Raspberry Charlotte For Two

Recipe – Raspberry Charlotte For Two

Recently, I was in a bookstore and saw a picture of a Raspberry Charlotte and I was intrigued. However, the version of this recipe that I saw was quite large and far more than two people would need. So, I thought it would be nice to have a smaller version, which would feed two people a nice great looking dessert. Hopefully, you will find this recipe as appealing and tasty as I do. Raspberry Charlotte Ingredients For cake   United States                           Metrics: 2/3 cup cake flour                                        85 gr cake flour 6 tablespoons sugar                                     72 gr sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking powder                        3 …

Recipe - Paleo Chicken Soup for Two

Recipe – Paleo Chicken Soup for Two

This is my daughter’s paleo chicken soup recipe, which makes two servings. I like the pictures when she sent them to us, so, I asked her to do a quick recipe and here it is. Ingredients for Broth 1 pot of water (about 6 – 8 cups) 1 pound chicken thighs (boneless and skinless) 1 packet Sazon Goya con Azafran 2 chopped zucchinis 1-2 cups chopped carrots 10 small potatoes quartered 2 teaspoons Mead and Marrowbone broth concentrate (burn flavor) 2 cups rice (optional) 2 small onions chopped 3 stalks of celery chopped 2 large pinches of Himalayan sea salt …

Recipe - Peach Cobbler for Two

Recipe – Peach Cobbler for Two

Here is a lovely peach cobbler recipe,  for two, using some fresh summer peaches.  Total Time 25 mins Ingredients Peach Cobbler Filling: ½ tsp vanilla 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp brown sugar 3 fresh peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced Peach Cobbler Crust ¼ tsp baking soda ⅓ cup milk ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp unsalted butter Brown sugar for crust topping Garnish A couple dollops of Vanilla Ice cream for garnish, if desired. Peach Cobbler Directions First Bake Bring a large half full pot of water to …

Recipe - Bread Pudding For Two

Recipe – Bread Pudding For Two

Bread pudding has been around a very long time.  I have cooks books going back to 1901 with some variation of the recipe.  And no wonder, this is a really simple and tasty dessert for the cooler months of the year and makes a nice holiday side dish or dessert, as well. Bread pudding is a classic dessert made from stale or leftover bread combined with a mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, and often other flavorings such as vanilla, cinnamon, or nutmeg. The bread is typically torn or cut into pieces and soaked in the milk and egg mixture, which …

How Many Slices Are in A Cake

How Many Slices Are In A Cake

Cakes come in several different sizes, shapes, and making process. Now and then, we find it is tough to know what cake design and cake pan servings are suitable for the number of people likely to come for the event. We all have one or two American cake pan sizes like the Round, square, and heart-shaped cake pan servings that we would like our guest to see. Cake pans yield different numbers of portions with the irregular shapes, such as octagonal or hexagonal cakes producing a comparable number of slices. The Things Home Cooks Know about the type of American …

Recipe - Basic Plain Biscuits

Basic Plain Biscuits Recipe

Every cook, whether professional or amateur, should know how to make basic plain biscuits for several reasons: Mastering the art of making basic plain biscuits is a valuable culinary skill that every cook should have in their repertoire. Biscuits are versatile, easy-to-make comfort food that can be enjoyed in various contexts and offer opportunities to practice essential baking skills. Plus, they can be customized to suit individual tastes and dietary needs, making them a worthwhile addition to any cook’s skill set. Easy plain biscuits recipe This is a yummy biscuit you can cut into any shape with a biscuit cutter. …

Recipe - Buttermilk Scones

Recipe – Buttermilk Scones

Scones originated from Scottish quick-bread and were originally prepared with oats and griddle-baked, but the latest versions are made with flour and are baked in ovens. Nonetheless, some people said the pastry got its origin from Dutch. What is a scone? Scones are cake-like and biscuit-like pastries that everyone should know how to make. You can easily make them from scratch or scone mix. A scone mix provides the necessary ingredients, or at least some of them, and allows you to make delicious and fluffy scones at any time of the day. The most enjoyable scones are the ones you, …

Cooking And Homemaking - Sponge Cake Recipe

Sponge Cake Recipe

Nothing tastes better than having a soaring slice of sumptuous sponge cake with friends and family as a sweet holiday treat. Whether it is jam-packed with fluffy whipped cream and distributed with fruit or simple with a subtle sprinkling of icing, a straightforward sponge cake recipe can go a long way in making you those inspiring tastes. Sponge cakes are very easy to make, but using the right procedure and a keen devotion to detail is quite essential.  But if you desire to make a sponge cake that goes the extra mile, below are some easy ways to make a …

Recipe - Savory mashed roasted carrots with sour cream

Recipe – Savory mashed roasted carrots with sour cream

This recipe makes a nice side dish for any holiday or even a regular dinner table. It’s a little richer than straight carrots and a little healthier than straight sweet potatoes.   Ingredients 1 cup peeled and sliced carrots (5 medium carrots) 1 cup peeled and cubed  (1 medium sweet potato) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil) ⅓ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ tablespoon toasted hazelnuts Directions Peel carrots and sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, mix …