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

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• 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.

Sweet Irish Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. i use a glass one.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream. sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the sour cream mixture until just blended. fold in raisins. transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
• bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a small knife inserted into the crown, comes out clean.

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: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• 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: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• 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: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• 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.

Gorditas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup masa harina (instant corn masa mix)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a large bowl, stir together the masa harina, salt and hot water. gradually mix in the shortening and flour. if the dough seems dry, add a little more hot water. form the dough into balls that will fit into the palm of your hand.
• line a work surface with waxed paper or plastic. sprinkle with water. flatten balls on the wet surface until about 1/4 inch thick.
• heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. cook the gorditas on each side until they are cooked through.
• heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot. fry each gordita until puffed, pressing it down into the oil occasionally with a spatula. drain briefly on paper towels, cut the tips off and stuff full of your favorite foods.

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: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• 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.