Fried Chicken and Cheesesteaks

 A slightly quicker version a Southeast Asian peanut sauce:  4 cubes of frozen minced garlic  2 T  Gochujang sauce 1 cup natural peanut butter 1/4 C tamari (or soy sauce if you don't need GF) 1/4 cup brown sugar combine in pot and gently heat, whisking until it forms a smooth thick sauce.   I served with shredded beef, white rice and lightly sautéed cabbage and it was quite the hit! 

mix well: 2 cups ricotta 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt dash of almond extract dash of vanilla extract drop or two of orange oil zest of 1 lemon   add:  4 cups almond flour    Heat griddle to medium heat, grease with butter.    Scoop batter onto hot buttered griddle, smooshing down a big if necessary.   Brown on both sides.  

I wanted to develop a quick, high nutrient, HIGH PROTEIN and whole grain breakfast cookie for those busy mornings ... note this isn't a diet item, but more of a trying to eat something to stick with me on days I really don't feel like eating / don't have time.   Cream together until much lighter in color: 1 pound (2 cups) Jif creamy peanut butter 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar add:  5 large eggs, mix well then add: 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup whey protein powder (unsweetened) When well mixed, add: 3 cups rolled oats then: 1 cup chocolate chip cookies 1 cup peanut butter chips Scoop with a one ounce (2 Tbsp) scoop onto parchment paper - I put 8-9 each on a half sheet pan, but apparently they could have been spaced a bit closer.     Bake at 35- for about 12 minutes.    I got 52 cookies with the one ounce scoop - nutrition info per cookie:   165 calories, 9g fa...

Homemade vanilla extract smells so wonderful and is a great gift for a wide range of people!    Even non bakers can add a splash to their coffee or fresh whipped cream or even their morning yogurt smoothie.  To make 1 quart: 3.5 cups vodka (not the good stuff, but get a decent brand) 1/2 cup bourbon or sometimes brandy or sometimes rum (another 1/2 cup vodka would also work) 2oz vanilla beans, each one split down the middle Place all in a quart jar and shake well - you should see the seeds in the liquid.    Repeat every couple days for three months. Vanilla extract, brewed in my Pennsylvania home for at least three months with three simple ingredients:   whole vanilla beans, vodka and a splash of bourbon. I started making my own vanilla because I wanted a strong vanilla with no fillers.   I only brew double strength.   What is "Double Strength" or "Double Fold" vanill...

Coconut Macaroons Recipe   Ingredients:  14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut  1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk   1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract   2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature  1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

1 cup peanut butter (I prefer Jif) 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup chopped peanuts Mx the first five ingredients well, then add chopped peanuts.  Taking rounded tablespoons of dough, roll into balls.    Roll balls in sugar or just sprinkle on top.   Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.   Bake on parchment paper, in a 350 degree oven, for about 15 minutes.    IMPORTANT:  allow these to cool a few minutes before you remove them to wire racks to cool completely.  If desired, press a Hershey's kiss, (or a dark chocolate drop) into the cookie IMMEDIATELY after removing from oven!

2 cups cornstarch ½ C almond flour 1 cup sugar 2 egg 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter (that equals 12 Tbps) 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp almond extract Preheat oven to 375° F. Sift cornstarch, sugar and salt together, mix the egg and blend in the butter. Knead well. Let stand ten to fifteen minutes.   Shape into balls in the palm of your hand and drop them onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.   Bake for approximately 12 minutes.    Be very gentle with them when you remove to a cooling rack - the lack of gluten seems to make them prone to crumbling.  

This recipe will make your arm hurt. But it is soooooo good. Really worth it vs. brownie mix (though I make those often enough too). 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used natural, dutch would work too) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cold large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour Grease the bottom of a 13 x 9 pan. Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl and set the bowl in a wide skillet of just simmering water (I actually do this right in my dutch oven and haven't ruined a batch yet) . Stir frequently, and continue until the mixture is smooth and hot enough that you want to remove your finger fairly quickly after dipping it in to test. You will actually see the cocoa powder start to get smooth and shiny. Remove the bowl from the skillet and set aside briefly until the mixture is only warm, not hot. Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon. Add the eggs one at a time...