Cooking

Note: read through the entire recipe before you start. Measure all of your ingredients and lay them out. Have your liquids, including eggs, at room temperature.  You can use a stand mixer (my preference), hand mixer, food processor, or a potato masher, depending on how patient you are and how strong your arms are. Don’t…

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If you want to have more professional results in your baking, you should use weight rather than volume measurements for dry ingredients like flour. This is the best article I’ve found to help with that. It might add a minute or two to your prep time, but the results will be worth it. Weight Conversions…

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Easy to assemble Vegetarian Enchiladas For One! Seasoned vegetables and black beans are sandwiched between corn tortillas and cheese. The ingredients are layered, casserole style in a small baking dish. Topped with salsa and cheese, this wonderful single-serving meal can be ready in under 30 minutes. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Calories: 462kcal Author: Joanie Zisk…

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Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled if not weighed) 1 teaspoon (6g) baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons (11g) cornstarch 1/2 (3g) teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks or 170g) unsalted butter, browned & cooled 5 minutes* 3/4 cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste 2 cups (360g) blend of…

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Sift together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 heaping teaspoons baking powder, a tiny pinch of salt, and 2 tiny pinches of baking soda. Set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, melt 1 stick of unsalted butter. Add 1 cup of milk, 1 large or extra-large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla paste…

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by Christian Dashiell 5.23.2022 Ingredients: 1 large red bell pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 2½ teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt 1¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch baby carrots, tops trimmed (real baby carrots, not the carrot scraps typically sold as baby carrots) 1 medium yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and then halved crosswise 1…

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In Ethiopia, the Spices Make the Meal  At community mills in Addis Ababa, whole spices are hauled to community mills by the sackful. Blends differ by the household, but the resulting berbere forms the basis of countless Ethiopian stews, including a dish called zilzil tibs. Our quicker version, Ethiopian-Style Sautéed Beef, Onion and Chilies, generously coats…

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Don’t try to make meringue on a humid day. Unless, of course, you have the a/c on. Add the sugar slowly, a teaspoon at a time. Use cream of tartar, about 1/8 tsp. per egg white. If making a pie (like lemon meringue), don’t let the filling get too cool before putting the meringue on.…

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