Delicate Crumpets Recipe

For a lazy weekend breakfast these delicate crumpets are always a hit. If you have an electric stand mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, making these will be a breeze.

Delicate Crumpets Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons dry corn meal (not corn flour) you will find these in stores with Mexican supplies) in South Africa: mealie meal
• 2/3 cup of yogurt
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarb
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon oil

Method:

1. Break the egg into the milk and beat the mixture until it is light and frothy
2. Gradually add the dry ingredients whilst beating all the time
3. Add the oil and beat until well mixed
4. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a hot griddle and when it is brown on the one side turn and brown on the other side.

These crumpets are a little different from the normal and really worth the trouble if you can get hold of all the ingredients. Try this delicate crumpets recipe and see how your family loves it.

Pumpkin Cake Custard

You do not have to think about tasty pumpkin dishes for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Pumpkin is tasty all year long, so if you have an electric stand mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, try this recipe as this mixer makes it very easy.

What You Need:

• 1 1/2 C cake flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 TBSP cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/8 tsp. cloves
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/2 C dark brown sugar, packed firm
• 1/2 C white sugar
• 1/2 C + 2 TBSP grape seed oil
• 1 3/4 C pumpkin puree, divided
• 2 lg. eggs + 8 lg. egg yolks
• 1 1/4 C whole milk
• 1/2 C maple syrup

How to Make It:

1. Place the oven temperature on 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat while preparing the cake.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
3. Place the flour into a large mixing bowl.
4. Add the baking soda and baking powder and toss to combine.
5. Sprinkle in the cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and 1/2 tsp. salt.
6. Toss to make sure all the dry ingredients are combined together well.
7. Place the both sugars together in a separate bowl.
8. Add the oil and 1 C of the pumpkin puree to the sugar.
9. Beat with an electric mixer such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, on medium speed 2 minutes.
10. Continue beating on low speed while adding the flour mixture.
11. Continue beating until the flour mixture is completely moistened.
12. Add one whole egg and beat well to combine.
13. Add the second egg and continue beating until thoroughly combined.
14. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
15. Bake 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
16. Remove and cool completely.
17. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
18. Whisk together the remaining 3/4C puree and the milk in a large mixing bowl.
19. Add the remaining salt, maple syrup and egg yolks to the mixture.
20. Continue to whisk the ingredients together until all the ingredients are incorporated together.
21. Break the cooled cake into small pieces and place the pieces into 8 oven safe custard cups.
22. Pour the custard mixture over the top of the cake pieces.
23. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until the cake has completely absorbed the liquid.
24. Place the custard cups in a large baking pan.
25. Fill the baking pan with very hot water to where it reaches half way up the custard cups.
26. Cover the pan with foil making sure the foil fits tightly over the pan.
27. Bake 32 minutes or until set.

8 Servings

These custard cups remind you of old fashion bread pudding with a pumpkin twist. Fix them instead of the tradition bread pudding as a dessert with your Thanksgiving feast.

You will really surprise your family and friends with this exciting recipe. You can even experiment and use other fruit purees and see how that comes out. Apple sauce comes to mind.

Cool off with These Summertime Goodies When It’s Hot

Cool off with These Summertime Goodies When It’s Hot

During summer you can get some of the best fruit and veggies of the year. I love all the summer fruit and veggies such as plums, peaches, nectarines, grapes, summer squash, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, carrots, corn and so on. Raw fuir and veggies makes the ideal summer snack or dessert.

It is easy to grab a handful of grapes or strawberries as a snack on a hot summer’s day, or chop up some crisp, raw vegetables to enjoy with a creamy dip. There so many cool, summer recipes using your favorite fruits and veggies and so I thought I’d share some here.

Berry Fool: 

Easy to make but oh so yummy to eat. Your guests will be wowed with this delicious, summery dessert and your family will love it too.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups strawberries or 3 cups blackberries, blueberries or raspberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Preparation:

1. Gently rinse berries.
2. Hull strawberries if using.
3. Set aside a few berries for garnish, if you like.
4. In a medium bowl gently toss berries with sugar and lemon juice.
5. Let sit for 20 min.
6. Put berry mixture in a suitable container and blend with a hand blender, such as a KitchenAid KHB300 Hand Blender, until smooth or simply use a large fork to mash them a bit.
7. Set aside.
8. In a large bowl beat cream until soft peaks form.
9. Gently fold berry mixture into cream until evenly distributed.
10. Spoon into serving dishes, top with reserved berries for garnish, if you like, and serve immediately or keep chilled up to 1 hour.

So cool, fruity and delicious; a perfect treat all summer long.
Here’s a summertime treat perfect for kids:

Jell-O Ice Cream

What you need:

• 3-ounce package of your favorite flavor Jell-O
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups of your favorite flavor of ice cream or sherbet

What to do:

1. Completely dissolve Jell-O in boiling water.
2. Stir for 2 minutes. Add ice cream or sherbet by the spoonful, stirring until melted. Pour into individual dessert glasses or serving bowl.
3. Chill until set, about 30 minutes.
4. Garnish as desired with colorful berries.

Another flavor combination that makes a scrumptious summer treat sure to please any child or hubby is Vanilla Ice Cream and Orange flavored gelatin. This would be like an Orange Julius or Dreamsicle.

Come up with your own flavor combinations - let your taste buds be your guide.

Berry Fruity Shake, a summertime treat everyone will love to cool off with and is oh so easy to make.

What you need:

• 4 1/2 cups ice cubes
• 2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 2 cups of your favorite berries, like blue, black and raspberry
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to do:

1. Fill the blender, such as one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars, 3/4 full of ice cubes.
2. Pour in the milk, sugar, berries and vanilla. Blend until smooth.

When thinking of cool, summertime treats use your imagination and help your family stay cool, using all the wonderful and tasty summer fruit and veggies. Fruit is tasty and healthy and it is nature’s own goodness!

Exceptional Ruben Sandwich On The Grill Recipe

Making this tasty Ruben sandwich on the grill results in a very tasty sandwich. This is not your everyday Ruben sandwich recipe, the combination of ingredients will have your family guests come back for more, so make enough!

For the chopping it will be a good idea to use a food processor, such as one of the KitchenAid 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processors.

Not Your Everyday Ruben Recipe

What You Need:

• 1/4 C ketchup
• 1/4 C mayonnaise
• 2 TBSP lemon juice
• 1 TBSP sugar
• 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. celery seed
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 3 C cabbage, shredded
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped fine
• 1/4 C mayonnaise
• 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 TBSP sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• Corned beef (1 1/2 lb) sliced thin
• 12 slices rye bread
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 6 slices Swiss cheese

How to Make It:

1. Place the ketchup, 1/4 C mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl and whisk being sure the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Add the celery seed, paprika and cayenne, stir until mixed well and set aside.
3. Place the cabbage and onion in a large bowl and toss.
4. In a separate bowl whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and salt together.
5. Pour the mixture over the cabbage and onions and stir well.
6. Heat the grill to medium high.
7. Place the slices of corned beef on the grill and cook 30 seconds or just long enough to heat them through.
8. Butter one side of each piece of rye bread.
9. Spread the dressing mixture on the other side of each slice of bread.
10. Place a slice of cheese on 6 pieces of the bread on the dressing side.
11. Place all the bread slices on the grill butter side down and toast about 45 seconds or until lightly brown and the cheese is just beginning to melt.
12. Place the corn beef slices on top of the cheese.
13. Add the cabbage mixture and top with the other slice of bread.

This is not your typical Ruben sandwich. The combination of these ingredients together will keep them coming back for more.

Potato and Ham Breakfast With Cheese Recipe

Potatoes and ham are always a good combination for breakfast. This dish is made even tastier by the addition of cheese, which is also a winner on its own. Try this cheesy potato and ham breakfast recipe the next time you want to serve something special for breakfast.

To take care of the chopping, dicing and slicing you can use a food processor, such as one of the KitchenAid 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processors.

Cheesy Potato and Ham Breakfast

What You Need:

• 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/4 C of onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp sage
• 2 tbsp of water
• 1 C of cooked lean ham, diced
• 3 C of frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1/2 C of reduced fat cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 C of skim milk
• 1/4 tsp of salt

How to Make It:

1. Allow the oven to preheat to 350 degrees.
2. Place the apple into an ovenproof skillet.
3. Add the onion, sage and water and place over medium heat.
4. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until tender.
5. Stir in the potatoes and ham.
6. Cook the mixture for 10 minutes or until heated through.
7. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly sprinkle half of the cheese over the top.
8. Break the eggs into a mixing bowl.
9. Add the milk and salt and whisk until blended well.
10. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and ham but do not stir.
11. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
12. Bake for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Makes 6 servings

When sautéing the apples and onions or even with other vegetables or meat use water, broth or even unsweetened fruit juice instead of oil or butter for a healthier addition to your meals.

Exceptional Hard Boiled Egg Mayonnaise Recipe

Making your own salad dressings is always a good idea. A tasty mayonnaise can make all the difference to a dish and if you have a food processor, such as the Cuisinart Custom Pro 11 Cup Stainless Steel Food Processor, making it is easy.

So, why not spoil your family and friends with this tasty mayonnaise that is just that little bit different. It has the added benefit that you do not have to use pasteurized eggs, as you have to do with normal mayonnaise, as you are using a hard boiled egg.

Hard Boiled Egg Mayonnaise Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 TBSP lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp prepared mustard
• 1 hard boiled egg
• 1/4 tsp celery seed
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method:

1. Put all ingredients in food processor and pulse until well blended and smooth.
2. If you prefer, you can also just chop the boiled egg very small and blend ingredients together with a fork or whisk.
3. Keep refrigerated in jar with tight lid.
4. Be sure to chill thoroughly before you use.