Best Bread Recipes Blog: February 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Joanne's Super Hero Sandwich

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup black olives, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 (1 pound) loaf round, crusty italian bread
1/2 pound sliced deli turkey meat
1/2 pound sliced ham
1/4 pound sliced salami
1/2 pound sliced mozzarella cheese
6 leaves lettuce
1 tomato, sliced

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in a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and garlic. season with parsley, oregano and pepper. stir in olives and mushrooms. set aside.
cut the off top half of the bread. scoop out the inside, and leave a 1/2 inch outside wall. spoon 2/3 of the olive mixture into the bottom. layer with turkey, ham, salami, mozzarella, lettuce and tomato. pour remaining olive mixture on top, and replace the top half of bread. wrap securely in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

white yeast loaves

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
2 eggs
7 cups bread flour

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warm the milk in a small saucepan until it , then remove from heat. mix in the shortening, sugar and salt; stir until melted. let cool until lukewarm.
in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. in a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the cooled milk mixture, 2 eggs, and two cups of flour; stir well to combine. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. deflate dough and let rise until doubled again, about 45 minutes.
deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for about 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

butternut squash bake

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (4 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/3 yellow onion, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

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preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. season with salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a large baking dish. sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

Super Blt

Ingredients

Servings: 4
8 slices bacon
8 slices bread, toasted
1/4 cup guacamole
1/4 cup cream cheese
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato

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place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
spread the guacamole on 4 slices of toasted bread and the cream cheese on the remaining 4 slices. arrange a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and two pieces of bacon on top of 4 slices of bread and top with the remaining slices.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

monkey bread iv

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Servings: 1
4 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup butter

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans or one bundt pan.
mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. set aside.
slice biscuits into quarters. drop cut biscuits into sugar and spice mixture. place sugar and spice-coated biscuits into prepared pan(s).
melt butter and mix it with the remaining sugar and spice mixture. pour over biscuits in pan.
bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. cool bread in pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then invert serving plate. serve warm.

Saturday, February 27, 2016

hot artichoke and spinach dip ii

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a small baking dish.
in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. top with mozzarella cheese. bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Angie's To-die-for Banana Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 ripe bananas
4 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 2 9x5-inch loaf pans. in a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
in a separate large bowl, beat the butter, vegetable shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer on low until thoroughly mixed; beat in the bananas, eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined. mix half of the flour mixture into the banana mixture; beat until combined; beat in remaining flour mixture. mix on medium speed for 1 minute. pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. allow to cool for 15 minutes; serve warm.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Lemon Lavender Avocado Loaf

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Servings: 2
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed avocado
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons dried lavender
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

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preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 2 9x5 inch loaf pans.
mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. set aside. beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. beat in the avocado and lemon juice with the last egg. pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. fold in the lavender and lemon zest; mixing just enough to evenly combine. pour the batter into prepared pans.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Friday, February 26, 2016

english saffron bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons saffron
1/2 cup hot water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
6 cups all-purpose flour

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heat the milk in a small saucepan until it , then remove from heat; add butter, sugar and stir until melted. let cool until lukewarm. in a small bowl, soak the saffron in the hot water, let cool until lukewarm, drain and reserve the liquid.
in a large mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture with the reserved saffron water and eggs. add the yeast and stir to dissolve. add the salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon zest and 4 cups of the flour; mix well. add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
lightly oil a large mixing, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. divide the dough into three equal pieces, form into 14 inch long 'ropes'. braid the 'ropes' together and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. remove to a wire rack and cool.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

double tomato bruschetta

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Servings: 12
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 french baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat the oven on broiler setting.
in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

paleo banana bread

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Servings: 12
1 serving cooking spray
2 cups almond flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup agave syrup
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (optional)

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray loaf pan with cooking spray.
mix together almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking soda in a bowl.
beat two eggs in a bowl. mix in water, almond extract, agave syrup, mashed bananas, and vanilla bean paste. add banana mixture to almond flour mixture; mix until no dry areas are visible. pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
bake banana bread in the preheated oven until brown and crisp around the edges, about 45 minutes.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

wild grape starter

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 pound grapes
1 cup whole wheat flour

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stem grapes into a medium mixing bowl. crush with hands. cover with cheesecloth, and set aside for three days at room temperature.
after three days there should be in the grape juice, indicating fermentation has begun. strain liquid, and discard skins. return to bowl, and stir in 1 cup whole wheat flour. set aside for 24 hours at room temperature.
measure 1 cup starter, discard any extra, and transfer to a 1 quart glass or ceramic container with a lid. stir in 1 scant cup bread flour and 1 cup water. the mixture should resemble a thick batter; add more water or flour if necessary to achieve this consistency. cover loosely with lid. let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. repeat the following day. some activity should be noticeable: the mixture should be starting to bubble. repeat twice more. you will need to discard some of the mixture each day.
starter should be quite active. begin feeding regularly, every 4 to 6 hours, doubling the starter each time. for instance, if you have 1 cup starter, add 1 cup bread flour and 1 cup water. alternatively, store in the refrigerator, and feed weekly.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

Servings: 8
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Poppy Seed Bread Iii

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Servings: 2
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 1/8 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons butter flavored extract
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavored extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

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mix together the flour, 2 1/4 cups white sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs. mix in the vegetable oil, poppy seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons butter flavoring and 1 1/2 teaspoons almond flavoring. beat with an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes.
lightly grease 2 loaf pans or 6 small loaf pans. bake 45-60 minutes at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). cool for 3 minutes and top with the orange glaze.
to make orange glaze: mix together 1/4 cup orange juice, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring and 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

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Servings: 1
2 slices bread
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 slices cooked ham
2 slices cooked turkey meat
1 slice swiss cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup milk

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spread bread with mayonnaise and mustard. alternate ham, swiss and turkey slices on bread.
beat egg and milk in a small bowl. coat the sandwich with the egg and milk mixture. heat a greased skillet over medium heat, brown the sandwich on both sides. serve hot.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

english saffron bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons saffron
1/2 cup hot water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
6 cups all-purpose flour

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heat the milk in a small saucepan until it , then remove from heat; add butter, sugar and stir until melted. let cool until lukewarm. in a small bowl, soak the saffron in the hot water, let cool until lukewarm, drain and reserve the liquid.
in a large mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture with the reserved saffron water and eggs. add the yeast and stir to dissolve. add the salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon zest and 4 cups of the flour; mix well. add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
lightly oil a large mixing, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. divide the dough into three equal pieces, form into 14 inch long 'ropes'. braid the 'ropes' together and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. remove to a wire rack and cool.

Corn Fritters With Maple Syrup

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Servings: 11
4 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying
1 cup cream-style corn
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup maple flavored pancake syrup

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heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a small bowl, mix together the cream-style corn and egg. in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. add the corn mixture to the dry ingredients, and mix until just blended.
drop batter 1/8 cup at a time into the hot oil. fry until golden brown, turning once if the fritters don't turn over by themselves. drain fritters on paper towels, and serve with maple syrup.

tangy turkey and swiss sandwiches

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Servings: 4
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup coarse-grain brown mustard
8 slices country style french bread
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 pound thinly sliced roast turkey
8 slices tomato
8 slices swiss cheese

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in a small bowl, stir together the red onion, thyme, mayonnaise and mustard. spread some of this mixture one side of each slice of bread. spread butter the other side of the slices of bread.
heat a large skillet over medium heat. place 4 slices of the bread into the skillet with the butter side down. on each slice of bread, layer 1/4 of the sliced turkey, then 2 slices of tomato, and top with 2 slices of swiss cheese. place remaining slices of bread over the top with the butter side up. when the bottoms of the sandwiches are golden brown, flip over, and cook until golden on the other side.

Delicious Southern Cornbread

Ingredients

Servings: 8
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon self-rising cornmeal

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). in an 8 inch cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil over low heat.
in a medium bowl, mix together cornmeal, buttermilk, egg and honey. carefully stir in the hot oil. sprinkle skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon corn meal. spoon mixture into skillet.
bake in preheated oven for 22 minutes, or until firm. serve hot.

sourdough tomato bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 1/2 cups sourdough starter
1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm tomato juice
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
7 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

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dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water, set aside.
in large bowl; mix starter and tomato juice. add yeast mixture, salt, sugar and stir well.
add 1 cup of flour at a time and beat well to develop the gluten. when a stiff dough forms, turn out a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, adding the last 1 cup of flour as you go.
turn into greased bowl and lightly grease top, cover with towel and place in draft free area for 2 hours. will double in bulk.
punch down and divide dough in two, form into rounds and place each on a baking sheet that has been sprinkled generously with cornmeal.
let rise 1/2 hour, rub top lightly with flour and slash with sharp knife. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c ) for 45-60 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned when checked.
for a soft crust, cool under a clean dishtowel. for a harder european type crust, cool without.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Poppy Seed Bread Iii

Ingredients

Servings: 2
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 1/8 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons butter flavored extract
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavored extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

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mix together the flour, 2 1/4 cups white sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs. mix in the vegetable oil, poppy seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons butter flavoring and 1 1/2 teaspoons almond flavoring. beat with an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes.
lightly grease 2 loaf pans or 6 small loaf pans. bake 45-60 minutes at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). cool for 3 minutes and top with the orange glaze.
to make orange glaze: mix together 1/4 cup orange juice, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring and 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring.

butternut squash bake

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (4 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/3 yellow onion, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

Recipe

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preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. season with salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a large baking dish. sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

wild grape starter

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 pound grapes
1 cup whole wheat flour

Recipe

stem grapes into a medium mixing bowl. crush with hands. cover with cheesecloth, and set aside for three days at room temperature.
after three days there should be in the grape juice, indicating fermentation has begun. strain liquid, and discard skins. return to bowl, and stir in 1 cup whole wheat flour. set aside for 24 hours at room temperature.
measure 1 cup starter, discard any extra, and transfer to a 1 quart glass or ceramic container with a lid. stir in 1 scant cup bread flour and 1 cup water. the mixture should resemble a thick batter; add more water or flour if necessary to achieve this consistency. cover loosely with lid. let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. repeat the following day. some activity should be noticeable: the mixture should be starting to bubble. repeat twice more. you will need to discard some of the mixture each day.
starter should be quite active. begin feeding regularly, every 4 to 6 hours, doubling the starter each time. for instance, if you have 1 cup starter, add 1 cup bread flour and 1 cup water. alternatively, store in the refrigerator, and feed weekly.

Monday, February 22, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Monte Cristo Sandwich - The Real One

Ingredients

Servings: 16
1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
2/3 cup water
1 egg
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 slices white bread
4 slices swiss cheese
4 slices turkey
4 slices ham
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

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heat 5 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees f (180 degrees c). while oil is heating, make the batter: in a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water. combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; whisk into the egg mixture until smooth. set aside in the refrigerator.
assemble sandwiches by placing one slice of turkey on one slice of bread, a slice of ham on another, then sandwich them with the swiss cheese in the middle. cut sandwiches into quarters, and secure with toothpicks.
dip each sandwich quarter in the batter so that all sides are coated. deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. remove toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray. dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

hot artichoke and spinach dip ii

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a small baking dish.
in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. top with mozzarella cheese. bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Granny's Oatmeal Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups boiling water
1 cup scalded whole milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
2/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt

Recipe

in a large bowl pour the boiling water over the rolled oats. add the scalded milk and stir. pour in the oil and molasses. stir well.
in a separate bowl mix the sugar with the yeast and 1 cup of the flour. when the oatmeal mixture has cooled to lukewarm add the yeast-flour mixture. stir in the salt and remaining 5 cups of flour. knead dough for 6 to 8 minutes. place the dough in a covered greased bowl and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
punch the dough down. knead for 2 minutes. divide dough into two pieces and place into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. cover pans and let rise until almost doubled in size.
bake in a preheated 350 degree f (175 degrees c) oven for 1 hour, or until nicely browned. let the loaves cool on a rack. remove loaves from pan; wrap well and store in a cool spot.

rosemary turkey meatloaf

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 onion, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup canned tomato sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, egg and milk. season with balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and rosemary. press into the prepared pan. blend together the tomato sauce, brown sugar and mustard; pour evenly over the top of the loaf.
bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until juices run clear when pricked with a knife.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Aunt Jane's Brown Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 cups milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter and flour two 9x5-inch bread pans.
in a small bowl, combine milk, sugar and molasses.
mix together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. add to milk mixture and mix well.
pour mixture into bread pans. bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 45 minutes. let bread cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert on wire rack and allow to cool completely.

eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

Servings: 8
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

double tomato bruschetta

Ingredients

Servings: 12
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 french baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

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preheat the oven on broiler setting.
in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Samoan Panikeke

Ingredients

Servings: 24
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups water
6 cups vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

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combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl until thoroughly mixed, and stir in the bananas, vanilla extract, and water to make a smooth, sticky dough.
heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). the oil should be deep enough to completely cover the panikekes while frying, or at last 3 inches deep.
scoop up a scant 1/4 cup of batter with a large spoon, and use another spoon to push it off into the oil. fry in small batches of 4 or 5 until they float to the top and turn golden brown, about 3 minutes, then flip them to fry the other side. remove from the fryer and let drain on paper towels.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Super Easy Jelly Doughnuts

Ingredients

Servings: 40
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
canola oil
10 slices white bread
strawberry (or any flavor) jam
confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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in a bowl, stir together eggs, milk, vanilla, and sugar until well blended and sugar is dissolved. in a separate bowl, mix flour with baking powder and salt. gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture until no lumps remain. set aside.
heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
make sandwiches with the bread, spreading jam evenly in the center. trim away crusts, and cut each sandwich into quarters, wiping away any excess jam. dip each quarter into batter, coating completely.
working in batches to avoid overcrowding, fry sandwiches for 1 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and golden brown. drain and cool on a paper towel-lined wire rack. sprinkle with powdered sugar. serve warm.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Jemput Jumput (banana Fritters)

Ingredients

Servings: 18
5/8 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 ripe bananas
3 tablespoons white sugar
oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy bottomed pan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a medium bowl.
in a separate bowl, mash together the bananas and sugar. gradually mix flour mixture into mashed bananas, stirring until well combined.
drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, and cook, turning once, until browned, 2 to 8 minutes. drain on paper towels.

Broccoli Cornbread With Cheese

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 cup cottage cheese
3/4 cup butter, melted
4 eggs
2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn bread/muffin mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
beat cottage cheese, butter, and eggs in a large bowl. stir corn bread mixes into butter mixture until just moistened. fold in broccoli, onion, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. pour batter into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Friday, February 19, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Super Easy Jelly Doughnuts

Ingredients

Servings: 40
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
canola oil
10 slices white bread
strawberry (or any flavor) jam
confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

in a bowl, stir together eggs, milk, vanilla, and sugar until well blended and sugar is dissolved. in a separate bowl, mix flour with baking powder and salt. gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture until no lumps remain. set aside.
heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
make sandwiches with the bread, spreading jam evenly in the center. trim away crusts, and cut each sandwich into quarters, wiping away any excess jam. dip each quarter into batter, coating completely.
working in batches to avoid overcrowding, fry sandwiches for 1 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and golden brown. drain and cool on a paper towel-lined wire rack. sprinkle with powdered sugar. serve warm.

butternut squash bake

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (4 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/3 yellow onion, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. season with salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a large baking dish. sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

hot artichoke and spinach dip ii

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a small baking dish.
in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. top with mozzarella cheese. bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

Servings: 8
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Jemput Jumput (banana Fritters)

Ingredients

Servings: 18
5/8 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 ripe bananas
3 tablespoons white sugar
oil for frying

Recipe

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heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy bottomed pan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a medium bowl.
in a separate bowl, mash together the bananas and sugar. gradually mix flour mixture into mashed bananas, stirring until well combined.
drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, and cook, turning once, until browned, 2 to 8 minutes. drain on paper towels.