71 create critter Recipes

bread flour, warm water, active yeast (quick rising), minced marinated sun-dried tomatoes (reserving any oil they came with), herbs de province (rosemary, oregano, marjoram, savory, thyme and lavender in equal parts if you do not have handy), minced red onion (bermuda) for added color, reserved olive oil that came from the marinated sun-dried tomatoes, butter, good tsp of kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, dried red chili flakes, honey, once dough is rising you will need, flour , possibly more when letting dough rise once your machine is finished making the dough., when ready to bake you will need, water mister or 3 ice cubes for helping to create a crusty and crunchy crust like you love on those italian bastone loafs., max of corn meal to place under dough when about to bake bread loaf., equipment needed, working bread machine dough , two clean dish towels, cookie sheet, large bowl

egg whites, white sugar, distilled white vinegar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, heavy cream, strawberries sliced and sprinkled with sugar., any other berries will do .)

dried fruit compote with sambuca, this quick compote is a good choice for a winter dinner when you have little time to cook but want to make an impression. you can prepare it ahead (it s better made ahead), then spoon it over store-bought ice cream to create an original and memorable dessert. i also like it with blue cheese at the end of a meal, especially if there s a dessert wine on the table., dried peaches or nectarines, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, dried pears , cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips or quartered, golden raisins, dried cherries, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon zest strips, fresh lemon juice, sambuca or other anise liqueur

granulated sugar, kosher salt, sheets puff pastry , defrosted (recommended: trader joe s or pepperidge farm), variations can be created , i.e. mix in 2 tsp cinnamon w/sugar or mix 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup of coconut and process in food processor to blend them well.)

directions here are for mixing the dough in a bread machine, but baking it in your oven. if you need different directions, just message me and i will send them to you. (am using my bread machine as kitchenaide is out of commission right now)., way i added more nutrition & flavor to this loaf was by soaking my grains overnight, then adding them to machine (original recipe does not call for added grains). using a 1 cup measuring cup, i filled it 3/4 of the way full with a mixture of brown rice flour, quinoa and barley flakes (looks like oatmeal)-i dumped that into a dish and added 1/2 cup of warm water, stirred it around, and let it sit (covered) overnight so that the grains could absorb the water. i ve been reading a lot about grain (and whole grain flour soaking) and so far, this seems to have served me well. you can use any combination of whole grains-this is just what i used. next day when i was ready to make bread, i did this, i set my machine on the dough (or manual) cycle and layered these ingredients in the bread machine in the following serving, warm water, molasses, sugar, kosher salt, lemon juice (bottled ok-it helps the yeast and helps crumb be less tender), oil, whole grain mix i created, rye flour, vital wheat gluten (flour), bread flour (i usually use just a speck over 2 & 1/2 cups), active dry yeast (yes, 6 tsp), also need, egg wash to brush on top (1 egg, beaten well with a pinch of salt and a tsp of water) & oat bran to sprinkle on top & make it pretty., once the ingredients are in , press start and let your machine run thru the dough cycle., once that s complete , remove dough divide it in half, shape it freeform (i just make a round loaf), place shaped loaves on parchment lined baking sheet. cover dough with plastic wrap and let it rise until almost double in size (about an hour in my kitchen). when dough nears the end of it s rising time, preheat the oven to 375o (i bake it at 365o, but i m a bit neurotic about bread)., once oven is heated , brush loaves with egg wash, dust them with oat bran, score/slash them about 1/4 deep and load them into oven., bake 375o for about 30-35 minutes until loaf sounds hollow when bottom is tapped (or for 38-40 minutes at 365o)., cool on wire rack .

create a bakery-style filling, use the instant (or cook and serve ) pudding mix and substitute heavy cream for half of the milk requirements in the recipe., after mixing , place the pudding in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap but place the plastic wrap directly on the pudding to avoid a film from forming., after the pudding cools , you can use it to fill your cake. this technique will create a thick, heavy pudding and your guests will never know that the filling was not homemade

use these tips to create , bake and store your perfect cheesecake, bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing. this usually takes 30 minutes., soften cream cheese in the microwave : place unwrapped 8 oz cheese in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for 15 seconds. add 15 seconds for each additional bar of cheese., mix filling only until combined. don tsp over-mix ., use a springform pan so that the sides can be removed ., butter sides or use a metal spatula around the edges immediately after removing the cheese cake from the oven., place springform pan on a shallow pan , like a pizza pan , or cover bottom and up 1 inch around the sides with aluminum foil to avoid leaks in the oven., place a shallow pan of water in rack below cheesecake to keep oven moist., open oven door while baking ., a perfectly baked cheesecake will be puffed around the edges. when shaken , about an inch in diameter in the center should jiggle., cool slowly (about an hour) on a wire rack, away from any drafts., store in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for up to four days ., bottom of the pan can be removed from the cheesecake once the cake has firmed in the refrigerator. use two spatulas to move cake to serving platter., garnishing a cheesecake should only be done within 1 to 3 hours of serving., cheesecakes taste best when brought to room temperature. this takes about 30 minutes., securely wrap an already firm (about 4 hours in the refrigerator) cheesecake to be put in the freezer. cheesecakes can be kept for up to 2 months in the freezer., thaw frozen cheesecake overnight in the refrigerator .

red onion, finely chopped, red bell pepper, finely chopped, green bell pepper, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, scotch bonnet or habanero chile, very finely chopped, fresh cilantro, finely chopped, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, sweet thai chili sauce, ground cumin, curry powder, cardamom powder, kosher salt, scallops, each sliced to create 2 to 3 medallions