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A tea-time treat These tasty scone-like biscuits are also called Rock Cakes or Rock Buns. According to Wikipedia, the name “Rock” refers to its appearance, “rough surface resembling a rock.” Ingredients 1.75 cups (7.5 oz) all purpose flour […]
Use kale, bok choy or other hearty greens Of all the recipes in regular rotation at my house, this one is the quickest to prepare, yet it’s so delicious no one will ever know how little
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Classic recipe: French Apple Cake A springform pan is needed for this recipe. Adapted from David Lebovitz’s French Apple Cake recipe. Ingredients 3/4 cup (110g) flour 3/4 tsp baking powder pinch of salt 4 large apples (a
Gemelli, Campanelle and Fusilli work well too. If you love the traditional Italian combination of greens and beans, add 7 oz of canned (cooked) cannellini beans immediately before the broccoli rabe greens. Adapted from the Pasta Shell Risotto
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The classic dunking cookie Lyle’s Golden Syrup is the secret ingredient and this recipe is best when you can get your hands on a can. But in a pinch, you can substitute 2/3 cup light corn syrup
A real burger without the beef Ahi Tuna Steaks typically come frozen. No need to defrost the fish first. Simply chop into small chucks about an hour beforehand and it’ll defrost enough to cook quickly. Based on
A tasty alternative to baking cookies You will need a candy thermometer and room in your freezer to make this chocolate peanut toffee recipe. Consider making it during the holidays as a hostess gift. It is a
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Adapted from the Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Tart recipe on the Epicurious website. For crust 9 (5 x 2.25-inch) chocolate graham crackers (not chocolate-covered), finely ground (1 cup) 5 Tbl unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup (50 g)
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Substitutions equal one cup of the original ingredient. Butter, Salted 1 cup shortening + plus 1/2 tsp salt or 7/8 cup vegetable oil + plus 1/2 tsp salt or 1 cup unsalted butter + plus 1/2
Substitutions equal one cup of the original ingredient. All Purpose Flour Self-rising flour (omit baking powder and salt from recipe) Bread Flour All purpose flour Self-Rising Flour 1 cup all purpose flour + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 1/4
Ginger root, 1 Tbl 1 Tbl candied ginger, rinsed or 1.5 tsp powdered ginger + 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice Fresh Lemon Juice Equal parts lime juice Fresh Lime Juice Equal parts lemon or orange juice
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Baking Soda 3x baking powder Baking Powder 2 parts cream of tartar + 1 part baking soda Cornstarch – 1 Tbl 2 Tbl all purpose flour or 1 Tbl arrowroot
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