How to Make Homemade Limoncello Phase one: Phase two: How easy is that? Here’s the play-by-play: First, place the lemon peel in a Mason jar and cover with vodka or grain alcohol. After three or four days, the zest will petrify in the alcohol. At this point, strain it out and discard. Make a simple syrup and add to the zest-infused alcohol. When you use grain alcohol, the mixture will glow....
I meant to do many things this week, but instead I baked. I baked slow-rise refrigerator focaccia. I baked slow-rise, sourdough focaccia. I baked fast-rise, yeasted, freshly milled flour focaccia. I baked slow-rise, yeasted, freshly milled flour focaccia. And when I tired of the focaccia genre, I made these bake-sale winningest gooey oat bars from Deb Perelman’s Smitten Kitchen Every Day. I baked them late at night, stashed them in the fridge, and awoke the next morning ready to face the potentially troubling task of slicing, which turned out to be a cinch thanks to the rest in fridge....
Naturally, I’m finding myself very drawn to the “pizza & pasta” chapter, a number of which are speaking to me: butternut squash and apple pizza, made with a smear of apple butter, sautéed shallots, and ribbons of raw butternut squash (created with a vegetable peeler), “grown-up” SpaghettiOs, made with mostly tomato paste and water but which is astonishingly delicious*, and this BAKED penne alla vodka. I love penne alla vodka and have been a devotee of Ina’s recipe for years, which takes hours to cook....
Stuffed bell peppers had been on my to-cook list for quite some time and finally got some small capsicums and made these for dinner tonight. A perfect vegetarian meal that is incredibly filling and yummy. Bharwan shimla mirch or stuffed capsicum recipe is created with a mixture of mashed potato, crumbled paneer, onions, red bell pepper and flavored with spices. These bell peppers are loaded with goodness of protein, veggies and yummy ingredients creating a balanced meal for everyone....
Arrange these bites on a large tray, and you have yourself a perfect party appetizer brimming with vibrant color, flavor, and texture. Layered with colorful ingredients such as cucumber slices, black beans, and corn salsa, these wonderful little treats offer a burst of flavor and crunch in every bite. Bring the party platter to the dinner table and watch them fly off the plate. The best part is that you can enjoy these little bites of sheer happiness without losing your appetite for the main course!...
Alas, it’s 4:30pm, and I still need to make a dish for the women’s seder my friend Holly (yes of Holly’s Challah!) has organized tonight, feed the kids, shower, and find something to wear but before the day escapes, I just want to say thank you. Thank you all so, so much for reading and commenting and emailing for all of these years. Bread Toast Crumbs would not be here without you....
Dinner tonight: Broiled arctic char meets citrus sauce, a longtime favorite recipe from Sally Schneider’s A New Way to Cook. It’s simple: That’s it! In 5 minutes, these arctic char fillets are cooked through, emerging with caramelized edges and skin glistening, ready to receive a citrus bath. Lots of crusty bread is a must, and a simple green salad is nice, too. Have a wonderful weekend, Everyone. 5 from 1 review
Does it seem odd that I have to go to Costco to find local cheese? Well, I do. And I must admit, I didn’t join Costco because they sell the delicious Bubalus Bubalis mozzarella cheese. The truth is that I joined last February to buy a flat screen tv. I know, I know. You hypocrite, you say. But before you completely judge my membership to this megastore, hear my defense....
With Janmashtami just a day away, families are busy preparing their favorite dishes and sweets for the occasion. Chocolate burfi recipe also referred to as chocolate mawa burfi is a delicious fusion of mawa layer (milk solids) and a chocolate layer cooked along with superfine sugar. The best thing about this recipe is that it requires no special ingredients – just mawa, sugar, chocolate powder, cardamom and your favorite nuts....
Prepare them for your next weekend party, potluck, or your kids’ play dates, and please your guests with your beautiful creations. The base of these cupcakes is mainly vanilla with streaks of chocolate that produce an impeccable appearance and a fascinating flavoring. These amazing beauties are topped with homemade Nutella Buttercream frosting to make them a pure indulgence. Key lime cupcakes, Butterscotch cupcakes, Pineapple pastry, or Orange cupcakes These Egg-free marble cupcakes can be a divine indulgence over breakfast, a delicious mid-afternoon treat, or a quick grab on the go!...
Last Thursday morning I made two pies, juiced some lemons, emptied the contents of a few bottles into a bowl and called my contributions to Thanksgiving done. Later that morning, we drove down to my sister’s in Rhinebeck, where we met up with my three parents and kicked off the holiday season. My sister roasted the turkey in the romertopf, my mother’s preferred method, and a few hours later, the feast was ready: we set out the cranberry sauce, the stuffings, the gratin, my mom’s roasted Brussels sprouts with grapes, and cranberry-walnut dinner rolls....
Not only it’s a thirst quencher, it also cools you down like nothing else. Besides that it’s high in fiber and loaded with Vitamin A & C. Now that’s some healthy drink and who can say no to that. ?? This delicious drink doesn’t require a kitchen full of ingredients. All you need is five simple ingredients and 12 minutes of your time to create this refreshing and awe-mazing drink....
Brush your warm parathas with a dollop of homemade white Makhan and enjoy its luscious texture and heavenly taste! You must have devoured parathas, rotis, naans, dals, and gravy dishes with a glob of white butter that your mother served so lovingly. The crispy stuffed paratha relished with freshly prepared homemade white butter was a divine experience! How can we forget a large glass of thick, sweetened lassi with a dollop of white butter floating atop…… Now, that was sheer delight!...
Ghee, a type of clarified butter is an essential part of Indian cooking. It is used in day to day cooking ranging from sweet to savory. Ghee is digestible, healthy and full of essential nutrients. How to make ghee in slow cooker Its rich, nutty flavor makes it a perfect accompaniment to curries and other foods. Add a tablespoon to your soups and curries and it adds an outstanding flavor to any dish....
Learn how to make Karwa chouth diya or lamp? Please excuse the picture quality, it’s a cloudy and rainy day and that is clearly visible in my pictures. I have tried my best to get the clear shots and give you an idea on how to prepare Karwa chouth diyas. Procedure is pretty simple. Be creative and innovation as much as you can. Knead a tight dough. Take a katori or mould of your choice and grease it well with OIL....
There is nothing more satisfying to me than roasting a whole chicken. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. In addition to feeding my family of six, it gives me a carcass with which to make stock and enough extra meat to toss into a salad or add to soup for a meal on a subsequent night. I’ve written about the Zuni Cafe chicken before in the context of the bread salad, but I thought the chicken-roasting method, which yields crisp, evenly golden skin and perfectly cooked meat every time, deserved its own post....
Have you ever looked over a recipe, noticed an unfamiliar ingredient, and wondered “What’s that?” Here is the list of all the common terms which are used across my website. Just navigate your way through the entire alphabetical listing group. INGREDIENTHINDI NAMEDESCRIPTION AsparagusA perennial plant with an underground stem that produces edible shoots. Taste very similar to peas. Artichoke Silvery green colored arch shaped irregularly lobed leaves. Artichokes heart is tender and juicy, with a sweet taste ....
This 6-ingredient treat is so much better than the store-bought ones and can be easily made right in the comfort of your kitchen. Just perfect for any occasion. Be it any occasion, festivals, weddings, or a religious ceremony, this rich and decadent sweet is the preferred choice. Made with a handful of ingredients that you can find in your pantry. Is Gluten-free and Vegetarian Can be made ahead of time and stays good for a week in the refrigerator....
Since Kalakand cooks instantly, it is usually prepared for celebrations and tastes simply irresistible. Traditionally, it is made by boiling the milk, then curdling it to form paneer/ chenna, and then simmering it until it thickens. Kalakand resembles the milk cake recipe, but it is richer, creamier, softer, and has a grainy texture. This recipe of Mango Kalakand has the flavor and fun of mangoes added to it. Cardamom powder and rose water bring subtle flavors that elevate this delicious recipe’s taste and entice every sweet buff....
Pair it with homemade warm rotis or white rice to create a yummy wholesome meal tonight! Therefore, the term Paneer Kali Mirch stands for Indian Cottage Cheese simmered in a black pepper sauce. It has no substantial flavor of its own. In-fact, paneer has a unique quality of adopting the flavor of whatever it’s cooked with, making it an amazingly versatile and adaptive ingredient to experiment with. With flavors ranging from sweet to savory, you can cook anything with paneer....
