Sunday, June 22, 2014

Under-a-Spell Red Devil Cake Recipe - Kraft Recipes

I recently saw this recipe from Kraft. I watched the video and decided that it would be easier to post the video rather than post the recipe and try to explain how to make the cake. There are many possibilities and options for making this recipe with other flavors of cake mix. I think a Spice Cake mix, for a Christmas Cake would be delicious. Create your own.

Under-a-Spell Red Devil Cake Recipe - Kraft Recipes


Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!


Saturday, June 21, 2014

Cabbage Casserole / 2 Recipes


This dish doesn't really need an introduction, it's simply a Cabbage Casserole and that's it. I happen to love Cabbage any way that it's prepared.
I have another favorite Cabbage dish from Ree Drummond that I'll repost at the end of this recipe.


1 Cabbage, about 3 pounds.
1 Quart of Water with 1 tsp of Sea Salt
2 Large Eggs
1/3 C Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 C Heavy Cream
1 TBS Butter, melted
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp Tabasco Sauce, to taste. You can add as much as you like based on your taste.
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 1/2  Quart Casserole Dish
Coat the dish with a vegetable Cooking Spray.

Remove the core of the cabbage and cut it into wedges, you should get about 8 wedges.

In a large Pasta Pot, Soup Pot or Large Cast Iron Enamel Casserole:
Bring the salted water to a boil.
Add Cabbage.
Cook covered for about 10 minutes.
Drain and set aside

In a large mixing bowl:
Eggs
Beat well.

Whisk in:
Cheese
Cream
Butter
Salt
Tabasco
Pepper
Whisk well.

Roughly chop the Cabbage into pieces.
Toss it with the Egg mixture.
Pour into the  prepared Casserole Dish.
Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve hot as a side dish.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Edna Mae's Escalloped Cabbage / Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman:


I happen to love Cabbage. One of my favorite recipes made with cabbage is a Cabbage Soup, it's on the blog. I make it during the Fall and Winter Seasons. It's a great comfort soup. I know that not everyone likes cabbage. I hope that if you do, you'll try my soup and this interesting recipe from The Pioneer Woman. This recipe comes from her mother in law. I did a bit of research and discovered that Cheez Whiz was created in America in 1952.
It's one of those products that is shunned by many, but...... come on!, this has to be included in those All American Iconic Recipes. You know? those recipes that I always say that the French would raise and eyebrow at, if they read it. I happen to embrace many All American Iconic Recipes and I say....... try it before you say you just couldn't eat that!

I took creative licensing and adapted it just a little. Ree Drummond makes it with Cream of Chicken Soup and I make it vegetarian with Cream of Celery, if you like mushrooms, you could use Cream of Mushroom Soup.

1 head of Cabbage
1 jar ( 15oz.) Original Cheez Whiz
1 can (10oz.) Cream of Celery Soup
1 whole ( or 2) fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely diced ( 1 is spicy; 2 is very spicy)
1/4 C milk
Paprika to taste

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Slice cabbage into 6 - 8 pie shaped slices. Remove hard inner core.
Par boil slices until nearly done but slightly firm.
Drain very well,then arrange in a buttered 9X13-inch dish.

Mix Cheez Whiz, Cream of Celerty Soup, jalapenos and milk.
Pour over the cabbage.
Sprinkle with paprika , bake 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

the ingredients
adding jalapeno






the finished dish



Friday, June 20, 2014

Apple Cake in a Springform Pan and one made in a Tube Pan

I love Apple Cake and just when I think I've got the best recipe........ I discover another one. Here it is, adapted from a recipe on Food52.
I have another favorite Apple Cake recipe and I added it at the end of this recipe. I have several others that you can research on the blog.

Note:
This cake is made in a Springform Pan. I wrap the bottom and sides of the pan with a layer of heavy duty foil. (the outside of the pan)!

2 Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored and sliced. After they're sliced, set aside half of the sliced and roughly dice them into large pieces.
2 C Flour
2 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 C Butter
1/2 C Sugar
1/3 C Honey
1/2 C Whole Milk
2 Large Eggs
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Brush an 8" Springform Pan with my Pan Release Mix. (equal parts of Crisco, Vegetable Oil and Flour) I start with 1 C of each and refrigerate it in a jar. I always have it available for all of my baking needs.

In a small bowl:
Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
Whisk well and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, with an electric hand mixer:
Beat Butter until smooth and creamy.

Add:
Sugar
Honey
Beat until fluffy.

Add:
Eggs, one at a time, beating after each one.
Vanilla
Mix well.
Scrape the bowl.
Add milk and mix well.
Add the flour mixture and beat until the batter is moist.

Fold in Chopped Apples, by hand.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Gently place the sliced apples, overlapping in a circle, on top of the batter, around the outer edge of the pan.
Bake for 40 - 50 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan to a rack and cool for 10 minutes.
Open the Springform pan and transfer the cake to a parchment paper lined cooling rack and cool completely.

Serve with Whipped Cream.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



This recipe was first published in 1973 by Jean Hewitt, former Home Economist at the New York Times.
It was shared by Food 52
The Tube pan is perfect for this cake. It maximizes the crust surface area and creates height.

Grease a Tube Pan ( I use my Pan Release Recipe on the blog under Tips, Hints and More)
I refer to this Pan Release often. It's the only mix I use to grease any sweet recipes I bake.

3 C flour
1 1/2 C vegetable oil
1 C granulated sugar
1 C brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
3 apples ( I prefer Jonagold  or Granny Smith, Honey Crips), peeled, cored and sliced
1 C coarsely chopped walnuts
1 C raisins ( can be soaked in Irish Whiskey as an option) Just enough to cover them, let them sit overnight, drain and drink the whiskey in a cup of coffee!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, with a paddle attachment:
oil
sugar
Beat for 5 minutes

Add eggs and continue to mix until creamy

In a separate bowl, whisk:
flour
salt
cinnamon
baking soda
Add to batter

Add:
vanilla
apples
walnuts
raisins
Mix well just until combined

Pour batter into prepared pan
Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes
Cool before serving
Dust with confectioner's sugar to serve.




Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!











Thursday, June 19, 2014

Orange Chocolate Hatch Chile Madeleines

This is an original recipe for the Central Market Hatch Chile Contest and The Dallas Morning News Holiday Cookie Contest.

I've made them in my Financiers Pans. They are perfect!

1 stick butter
3/4 C sugar
3 eggs
Zest of 1/2 orange
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp Grand Marnier
1 C flour
2 TBS dark cocoa powder ( I use Hershey's Special Dark)
1/2 tsp baking powder
4 oz.  Orange flavored Taza Mexicano Chocolate ( I buy this at Central Market)
a pinch of salt
1/4 C  finely diced, Roasted Hatch Chiles
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Confectioner's sugar for dusting

In a stand mixer:
whip butter on high for 2 minutes

Add:
sugar
zest
Whip another minute

Add eggs one at a time, incorporating each before adding another.

Add:
salt
vanilla
grand marnier
Continue mixing well

Add Chiles

In a small bowl, sift together:
flour
cocoa
baking powder
cayenne pepper
Add slowly to batter on low speed.
Mix only until incorporated

Chop chocolate into small pieces, melt in a microwave or over  hot water in a double boiler.
Stir often until smooth
Cool a few minutes
Fold into batter by hand.

Grease the wells of a Madeleine pan, I use my Pan Release Mix found on the blog.
Sprinkle each well with a bit of sugar
Place a TBS of batter into each well, flatten smooth .
Bake at 300 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes
Cool slightly in the pan
Remove cookies to a cooling rack over a sheet pan and cool completely.
Dust with confectioner's sugar.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Savory Herbed Palmiers


This is a twist on the famous French pastry. These Palmiers are savory, herbed and served as an appetizer or a side dish, to accompany an entree in place of bread.

Savory Herbed Palmiers:

1/3 C Packed Fresh Basil Leaves
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/4 C Olive Oil
1 sheet of Pepperidge Farm  Puff Pastry (from a 2 sheet package) Photograph to follow.
1 Egg, beaten
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Black Pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

In a Food Processor:
Basil
Garlic
Olive Oil
Pulse to form a Pesto

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to a 15" X 12" rectangle.
Brush the surface with the Pesto.

Begin rolling the long ends of the pastry, rolling each side into the middle until they meet.
Brush the dough with a bit of egg where the rolls meet to secure the pastry.

Cut the pastry into 1/4" slices and place them on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
Sprinkle to taste with black pepper.
Bake for 12 - 15 minutes. They will begin to puff and become golden brown.
Remove from the oven and immediately transfer the Palmiers to a serving platter. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!






Monday, June 16, 2014

Conversion Charts

I know that I get many recipes that need conversion. Here are some examples.

All-Purpose Flour and Confectioners' Sugar 

1/8 cup = 15 grams 
1/4 cup = 30 grams 
1/3 cup = 40 grams 
3/8 cup = 45 grams 
1/2 cup = 60 grams 
5/8 cup = 70 grams 
2/3 cup = 75 grams 
3/4 cup = 85 grams 
7/8 cup = 100 grams 
1 cup = 110 grams 

Brown Sugar 

1/8 cup = 25 grams 
1/4 cup = 50 grams 
1/3 cup = 65 grams 
3/8 cup = 75 grams 
1/2 cup = 100 grams 
5/8 cup = 125 grams 
2/3 cup = 135 grams 
3/4 cup = 150 grams 
7/8 cup = 175 grams 
1 cup = 200 grams 

Butter or Margarine 

1/8 cup = 30 grams 
1/4 cup = 55 grams 
1/3 cup = 75 grams 
3/8 cup = 85 grams 
1/2 cup = 115 grams 
5/8 cup = 140 grams 
2/3 cup = 150 grams 
3/4 cup = 170 grams 
7/8 cup = 200 grams 
1 cup = 225 grams 


Cake Flour 

1/8 cup = 10 grams 
1/4 cup = 20 grams 
1/3 cup = 25 grams 
3/8 cup = 30 grams 
1/2 cup = 50 grams 
5/8 cup = 60 grams 
2/3 cup = 65 grams 
3/4 cup = 70 grams 
7/8 cup = 85 grams 
1 cup = 95 grams 

Cocoa 

1/8 cup = 15 grams 
1/4 cup = 30 grams 
1/3 cup = 40 grams 
3/8 cup = 45 grams 
1/2 cup = 60 grams 
5/8 cup = 70 grams 
2/3 cup = 75 grams 
3/4 cup = 85 grams 
7/8 cup = 100 grams 
1 cup = 125 grams 

Flaked Coconut 

1/8 cup = 10 grams 
1/4 cup = 20 grams 
1/3 cup = 25 grams 
3/8 cup = 30 grams 
1/2 cup = 40 grams 
5/8 cup = 45 grams 
2/3 cup = 50 grams 
3/4 cup = 60 grams 
7/8 cup = 65 grams 
1 cup = 75 grams 


Granulated Sugar

1/8 cup = 30 grams
1/4 cup = 55 grams
1/3 cup = 75 grams
3/8 cup = 85 grams
1/2 cup = 115 grams
5/8 cup = 140 grams
2/3 cup = 150 grams
3/4 cup = 170 grams
7/8 cup = 200 grams
1 cup = 225 grams


Grated Coconut

1/8 cup = 10 grams
1/4 cup = 25 grams
1/3 cup = 35 grams
3/8 cup = 40 grams
1/2 cup = 50 grams
5/8 cup = 60 grams
2/3 cup = 65 grams
3/4 cup = 75 grams
7/8 cup = 85 grams
1 cup = 100 grams


Ground Almonds

1/8 cup = 20 grams
1/4 cup = 40 grams
1/3 cup = 55 grams
3/8 cup = 65 grams
1/2 cup = 85 grams
5/8 cup = 105 grams
2/3 cup = 110 grams
3/4 cup = 130 grams
7/8 cup = 150 grams
1 cup = 170 grams


Slivered Almonds

1/8 cup = 10 grams
1/4 cup = 20 grams
1/3 cup = 25 grams
3/8 cup = 30 grams
1/2 cup = 40 grams
5/8 cup = 50 grams
2/3 cup = 55 grams
3/4 cup = 60 grams
7/8 cup = 70 grams
1 cup = 80 grams

White Sugar

1/8 C = 30 grams
1/4 C = 55 grams
1/3 C = 75 grams
3/8 C = 85 grams
1/2 C = 115 grams
5/8 C = 140 grams
2/3 C = 150 grams
3/4 C = 170 grams
7/8 C = 200 grams
1 C = 225 grams

Dry Measures:

3 tsp = 1 TBS = 1/2 oz. = 14.3 grams
2 TBS = 1/8 C = 1 oz. = 28.3 grams
4 TBS = 1/4 C = 2 oz. = 56.7 grams
5 1/3 TBS = 1/3 C = 2.6 oz = 56.7 grams
8 TBS = 1/2 C = 4 oz. = 113.4 grams = 1 Stick Butter
12 TBS = 3/4 C = 6 oz. = .375 Pounds  = 170 grams
32 TBS = 2 C = 16 oz. = 1 Pound = 453.6 grams
64 TBS = 4 C = 32oz. = 2 Pounds = 907 grams

Liquid Measures:

1 C = 8 oz. = 1/2 Pint = 237 ml.
2 C = 16 oz. = 1 Pint = 474 ml.
2 Pints = 32 oz. = 1 Quart = 0.964 liters
4 Quarts = 128 oz. = 1 Gallon = 3.784 liters
8 Quarts = One Peck
4 Pecks = 1 Bushel
A Dash = 1/4 tsp

Fahrenheit - Celsius

350 degrees = 175 degrees
400 degrees = 205 degrees
425 degrees = 220 degrees
450 degrees = 230 degrees

U.S. to Metric:

1/4 tsp = 1.25 ml. spoon
1/2 tsp = 2.5 ml. spoon
3/4 tsp = 3.75 ml. spoon
1 tsp = 5 ml. spoon
1 TBS = 15 ml. spoon
1/4 C = 60 ml. spoon
1/3 C = 75 ml. spoon
1/2 C = 100 ml. + 1 (15 ml. spoon)
2/3 C = 150 ml. spoon
3/4 C = 175 ml. spoon
1 C = 200 ml. spoon + 2 (15 ml. spoon)

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!


Sunday, June 15, 2014

Перевести любой рецепт в украинском.

Для всех моих друзей в Украине. Вы можете перевести любой рецепт в украинском. Существует прямая связь с правой стороны страницы. CLINK на нем и выбрать любой язык.