121118 baked two ingredients own choice Recipes

dry penne pasta, parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil (i used grapeseed oil), mozzarella cheese, diced, salt, ground black pepper, basil (i omit), tomatoes, stalk chopped celery or 1 -2 stalk other vegetables (or other desired ingredient)

everywhere you look , there is a lot of emphasis on cutting the fat out of our daily diets, but who wants to cut out the fat if it means cutting out the flavor when it comes to baking, there is a way to cut down on your fat intake without changing the ingredients in your favorite recipes. if you switch to nonstick silicone bakeware, you can cut down on your fat intake with minimal effort. because the bakeware is nonstick, you never have to use butter, shortening, or grease on your pans or sheets to ensure easy food removal., first silicone items made exclusively for baking were small silicone mats that fit nicely on your cookie sheet and allowed you to bake cookies with out greasing the cookie sheet or worrying about the bottoms getting burned. these little mats were a huge success and stores were hard pressed to keep them in stock., as the popularity of these mats grew , manufacturers decide to explore the idea of making more bakeware from silicone. they began making spoons, spatulas, and whisks that could withstand high heats and could be used with nonstick cookware with no fear of ruining the coating. silicone utensils were the perfect choice for candy making or any other project that required a boiling and sticky liquid to be stirred., kitchen supply manufacturers also introduced silicone potholders and oven gloves. because they can withstand heats up to 500 degrees, they are the perfect insurance that you won tsp get burned when you pull a hot dish from your oven. they don tsp conduct heat the way that a cloth potholder does and they are much sturdier and easy to keep clean than traditional potholders. home canners fell in love with silicone baker s mitts because they could actually reach into a pot of boiling water to remove a hot jar of food once it was done processing. as an added bonus these durable potholders do double duty as lid grippers making opening jars a snap., once silicone hit kitchens in the form of baking mats , utensils, and pot holders, kitchen experts began to see the potential of this material in everyday baking. suddenly almost any type of bakeware that could traditionally be found in stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or stoneware was being offered in brightly colored silicone. stores began selling muffin tins, bread loaf pans, cake pans, and pie pans. the most popular pieces tend to be the specialty designed cake pans that allow you to make cakes shaped like everything from roses to pumpkins. they even have mini cake pans that make individual, fancy shaped cakes., popularity of silicone bakeware skyrocketed as cooks began to see the benefits of using this material in their kitchens. foods pop out of silicone pans with amazing ease. you never need to grease, flour, or even use cooking spray on a silicone pan and that adds up to lots of calories and fat grams saved with each meal. because silicone is very flexible, it is easy to bend and twist it so that cakes and breads pop out easily. you never have to force baked goods out of the pan, so they retain there shape and you don tsp see a lot of split and broken cakes., silicone is a bakers dream when it comes to making evenly cooked delicacies. the material distributes heat evenly, so you never end up with a cake that is burned around the edges and still not cooked in the middle. it also cools down quickly ensuring that your foods will not continue cooking and possibly drying out once you remove them from the oven., because silicone is nonstick , cleanup is a breeze. a little soap and water and any crumb left on your bakeware disappears. it is nonporous, so it never retains any odors from the foods you cook. completely versatile it goes from oven to table to freezer and can even be thrown in the dishwasher. once you are done cleaning it, storage is a snap. with its flexibility, you can twist it, bend it, fold it or mash it up so it can fit in the smallest of drawers or cupboards., if you haven tsp tried silicone bakeware , add a piece or two to your kitchen. you will be surprised at its quality and flexibility.

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

ingredients for the dough, unbleached high-gluten , bread, or all-purpose flour, chilled, salt, instant yeast, olive oil (optional), water , ice cold (40of), semolina flour or cornmeal for dusting, ingredients for the baked brie, high quality brie of your choice, trader joe s mesquite honey, chopped walnuts, butter, dried and sweetened cranberries, rosemary for the simulated christmas tree decoration, sliced red and green apples for decoration (spinkled with lemon juice to help delay browning).

ingredients for baked latkes, olive oil, divided, idaho , russet, yukon gold or red new potatoes (2 lb./1 kg.), onion, garlic , if desired (or 1/8 tsp. powder), fresh dill (or 1 tsp. dried dill), if desired, eggs, lightly beaten, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper

sugar substitute, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, apple cider or juice, dried mixed fruit, chopped, margarine, tart baking apples

lean ground beef, baked beans, tomato juice, juice, chili seasoning

baking potatoes, peeled and sliced in 1/4 inch slices, sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced in 1/4 inch slicesc, yellow onion, sliced into rings, parsley, chopped, caraway seed, salt, pepper, chicken broth, butter, cut up

baking potatoes, shredded parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, butter, dried parsley flakes

sage and onion or herb-seasoned bread stuffing mix, onion, chopped, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, minced ., dried thyme leaves, black pepper, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained, fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, egg whites, beaten, dijon or honey mustard (optional), your favorite dipping sauce

rhodes bread dough or 12 rhodes dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature, light italian cheese salad dressing, sliced turkey pastrami, swiss cheece, sauerkraut, drained, egg white, beaten, caraway seeds

your favorite salsa, eggs, sprinkle of cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste, fresh cilantro, bread for toast points (1-2 slices), melted butter for toasting

baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3 cups), sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 4 cups), no-salt-added chicken stock (such as swanson), canola oil, all-purpose flour, garlic cloves, crushed, reduced-fat milk, thyme sprigs, kosher salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, aged gruyere cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup), chopped fresh chives, divided, chopped fresh thyme, fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

white chocolate baking squares (1 package), whipping cream, white chocolate curls

sheet of puff pastry, wheel of brie , or suitably sized wedge from a larger piece, dijon mustard (option 1), black berry balsamic (option 2), or 2/3 cup balsamic and half a cup of black berries

butter 1/2 cup, sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into thin slices, potatoes, peeled & cut into thin slices, pepper 1 tsp, salt 1/2 tsp, dried thyme or oregano 1/2 tsp, fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp

fresh broccoli, chopped & steamed untilitre just tender 4 cup, eggs 5, flour 2 tbsp, baking powder 1/2 tsp, cottage or ricotta cheese 1 cup, cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup, salt & pepper to taste

baking potatoes (about 1-1/4 lb), sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 lb), salt, mayonnaise, dijon-style mustard, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, drained, chopped pitted green olives (with or without pimientos), freshly ground black pepper, stalks celery (with leaves if possible), finely chopped, hard cooked eggs, coarsely chopped (optional), scallions, finely chopped, red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup), chopped flat leaf parsley , plus a few sprigs, for garnish, pitted black olives, rinsed and blotted dry