At Bunco about a year ago, Erica made us this salad. I have since had it at the restaurant in Utah a few times and this recipe is just as good. I'd say I like it better because I can choose the proportions of the ingredients on my salad. At Bunco this year, Erica made the same recipe for us but with chicken instead. Just as tasty! Just substitute chicken breast for the pork roast. There are a lot of recipes that go into making this salad, so I will just post the link to the recipe Erica shared with us. (By the way, the blogger Erica is not the same as the bunco Erica :) Thanks for opening my eyes to this wonderful meal, Erica!
And here it is, the beloved recipe:
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Banana Bread
I love this recipe because it is super moist. I don't like dry banana bread, so I was glad when I tried this recipe. It is indeed easy and yummy! I found it on Allrecipes here.
Ingredients
Directions
Variations:
Sprinkle brown sugar on top just before baking. Gives the bread a nice sweet crunch on top.
Substitute applesauce for half of the butter.
Add some vanilla and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Use applesauce to compensate for not enough bananas. Doesn't hurt the flavor at all!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Chocolate lava cake
This is the perfect date night at home treat. It makes two individual servings of chocolate lava cake...and it uses basic ingredients. These recipes often call for coffee, and since we don't drink coffee, I haven't been able to make them. This recipe (which I found on foodgawker) looks yummo and I can't wait to try it!
Molten Chocolate Cakes for Two
from America's Test Kitchen
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
cocoa powder (for the ramekins)
confectioners' sugar (for dusting, optional)
Preheat oven to 400 F. Generously butter two 6-oz ramekins and dust them with cocoa powder.
Place the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted and smooth. I like to do 30-second bursts at 50% power and stir in between each. In total, it'll probably take about 1 1/2 - 3 minutes, depending on your microwave.
In a medium bowl, beat the egg with a hand mixer on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and continue to beat until the egg forms soft, billowy mounds, about 1 minute. Still beating, gradually add the sugar and salt. Once incorporated, beat for another 5-10 minutes, until the mixture is very thick and pale yellow in color.
Use a rubber spatula to transfer the egg mixture to the bowl containing the melted butter and chocolate. Sift the flour over the top, then use a rubber spatula to gently fold everything together, just until incorporated.
Divide the batter between the prepared ramekins, smoothing the tops with your spatula. Put the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the cakes have puffed slighty and jiggle just a bit in the center when gently shaken. Immediately upon removing the cakes from the oven, run a knife around the edges of the ramekins. Invert the ramekins onto serving plates and let them sit for about 1 minute or so, until the cakes release from the ramekins. Remove the ramekins and, if using, dust the cakes with confectioners' sugar then serve immediately.
from America's Test Kitchen
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
cocoa powder (for the ramekins)
confectioners' sugar (for dusting, optional)
Preheat oven to 400 F. Generously butter two 6-oz ramekins and dust them with cocoa powder.
Place the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted and smooth. I like to do 30-second bursts at 50% power and stir in between each. In total, it'll probably take about 1 1/2 - 3 minutes, depending on your microwave.
In a medium bowl, beat the egg with a hand mixer on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and continue to beat until the egg forms soft, billowy mounds, about 1 minute. Still beating, gradually add the sugar and salt. Once incorporated, beat for another 5-10 minutes, until the mixture is very thick and pale yellow in color.
Use a rubber spatula to transfer the egg mixture to the bowl containing the melted butter and chocolate. Sift the flour over the top, then use a rubber spatula to gently fold everything together, just until incorporated.
Divide the batter between the prepared ramekins, smoothing the tops with your spatula. Put the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the cakes have puffed slighty and jiggle just a bit in the center when gently shaken. Immediately upon removing the cakes from the oven, run a knife around the edges of the ramekins. Invert the ramekins onto serving plates and let them sit for about 1 minute or so, until the cakes release from the ramekins. Remove the ramekins and, if using, dust the cakes with confectioners' sugar then serve immediately.
Marie's tenderlicious bread
Our former Relief Society president makes this bread all the time to share. It makes about 7 or 8 loaves so you have to share! :)
6 c H20 warm
3 T yeast
2/3 c. honey
Combine first three ingredients and let sit awhile.
2 T salt
3 T dough enhancer
1/4 c. vitawheat (gluten)
2/3 c. oil or applesauce
Add enough whole wheat flour till dough begins to pull away from sides leaving bowl clean. (Maybe 10-12 cups?)
Let the Bosch run as much as 20-30 minutes (really!) before turning it out into an oiled bowl to
rise until double. Or 2 large bowls. I learned my lesson...don't overfill the bowl! :D
Shape the dough on oiled counter into loaves. Let rise in pans. Depending on the size of loaves bake around 35-45 minutes at 350.
Remove, butter tops, and cool on racks.
6 c H20 warm
3 T yeast
2/3 c. honey
Combine first three ingredients and let sit awhile.
2 T salt
3 T dough enhancer
1/4 c. vitawheat (gluten)
2/3 c. oil or applesauce
Add enough whole wheat flour till dough begins to pull away from sides leaving bowl clean. (Maybe 10-12 cups?)
Let the Bosch run as much as 20-30 minutes (really!) before turning it out into an oiled bowl to
rise until double. Or 2 large bowls. I learned my lesson...don't overfill the bowl! :D
Shape the dough on oiled counter into loaves. Let rise in pans. Depending on the size of loaves bake around 35-45 minutes at 350.
Remove, butter tops, and cool on racks.
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