Nothing smells better than home-baked bread–this is a hearty bread, great with mustard, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut. You will need: 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup molasses 2 tablespoons butter …
This quick, frosty blender recipe has a thick texture, beautiful colors, and a fruity, mojito-like taste. You will need: ¼ cup red seedless grapes, frozen ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, or to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 3 frozen strawberries 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple 3 fresh mint leaves Instructions: Place frozen grapes, applesauce, and …
A biga, or ‘starter’, adds flavor and extra leavening power to bread dough. You will need: ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast ½ cup warm water 3 ½ cups unbleached bread flour 1 ¼ cups cold water Instructions: Place the warm water in a small bowl, and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand until yeast has …
A wonderfully decadent summer cold soup to beat the heat and warm the senses. Soooo simple! You will need: 5 cups quartered strawberries ¼ cup white sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 cup champagne Instructions: Place the strawberries into a blender, and sprinkle with sugar and salt. Process until smooth. Cover, and chill for 2 hours. …
These tacos are full of fresh vegetables and lime. They’re quick and easy to make and they manage to be both healthy and very budget-friendly! You will need: 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 avocados, chopped 1 small onion, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons vegetable …
