143 making flavored Recipes

trifle may be a holiday tradition for many families, but it is more about the tradition than the flavor of the thing. most trifles are a gloppy mass of soggy cake, grainy custard, watery fruit, and strong booze. we love the flavors, but wanted something better than that. starting with a classic southern rendition of trifle called tipsy squire, we set out to make a trifle that tasted as good as it looked. here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, stale sponge cake works better than fresh because it absorbs the liquid without turning mushy. allow the cake to sit unwrapped overnight on the counter or expedite the process by baking the cake at 200 degrees for three hours., make a quick and light custard stabilized with cornstarch., use jam , not fresh fruit, for a deep fruit flavor without a watery texture., top the trifle with small almond macaroons for their flavor and crisp texture.

eggs, oil, rum or cognac, flour- enough to make a soft dough, baking powder, sugar ( if you want it- optional ) since dough is cooked in a sweet syrup, ginger or nutmeg, syrup, honey, sugar, boiling water as needed, some lemon or rose water for flavor, even a dash of rum or cognac to flavor syrup, candied fruit

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.

boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces, mushrooms, halved (i like crimini), water, frozen small whole onions (or 3/4 cup chopped onion), celery, sliced , 1/2 inch slices, carrots, thinly sliced, paprika (make sure to use good quality paprika for full flavor!), salt , to taste, dried rubbed sage, dried thyme, pepper, freshly ground , to taste, chicken broth, tomato paste, water or 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth, cornstarch, frozen green peas or 2 cups frozen edamame soybeans, cubed extra firm tofu (optional)

butter, divided, vegetable oil, vegetable oil, onions , halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 6 cups), assorted wild mushrooms, cut into bite-size pieces (such as crimini, oyster, chanterelle, and stemmed shiitake), garlic cloves, minced, minced shallots (about 1 medium), dry white wine, minced fresh rosemary, cornmeal (for dusting), garlic oil (make your own with a minced garlic clove in 1 tsp oil), grated fontina cheese (about 10 oz), lukewarm water, granulated yeast (3/4 packet, room temperature ), salt, sugar, extra virgin olive oil (the fruitier the oil, the better the flavor), unbleached all-purpose flour

egg white, beaten, caster sugar, assorted edible flowers, edible flowers : carnations (peppery flavor), daylilies, dianthus (clove-like flavor), hibiscus, hollyhocks, lavender, orange blossoms, rose petals, pansies, violets., if you use the entire blossom make sure to remove the stamens., if you are concerned about the safety of using raw egg whites , you can buy pasteurized egg whites in the dairy section.

did you know that if you want to add vegetables to the soup you are making, they will taste so much better if you saute them first in a little butter. even though it s a little bit more work, it s worth the extra effort., what happens when you boil the soup too long the soup ends up losing its color ., i burned my soup once. have you ever done that here s a great tip to fix that. take the liquid part of your soup and pour it into a new, clean pan. then, add these ingredients: mustard, curry powder, chutney, or your 1 other of your favorite flavors. quantities are always to taste and you ll be amazed at how this tip really works, my all time favorite soup tips. every made soup that was too salty tasting all you need to do is place a raw potato into your soup pot and simmer it with the soup for about 15 minutes. not only does the potato slice absorb the extra salt, but as an added snack for the cook, it also absorbs all that flavor and becomes a fantastic taste treat, need your soup to be thicker - just sprinkle a little bit of instant mashed potato and stir in to thicken the soup. carefully continue adding the instant potatoes until you get the consistency that makes you happy., in a hurry and need to use canned broth instead of homemade give it a little extra flavor by taking your leftover chicken or meat bones and simmering it in the broth. simmer for about 15 minutes. then, strain the liquid and use the newly-flavored broth for your soup. this is a fantastic way to spice up the tinny flavor of canned broth and make it taste like its homemade., guess what a great resource a grocery store is for ready -to-use ingredients! simply make a visit to the salad bar (most large grocery chains have them now,) and gather up some of the pre-cut vegetables, cooked shrimp, and chicken or meat. how easy is that, if you have any leftovers of the pasta you cooked the night before , or even meat and vegetables - use them for instant nutritious substance for your soup. if your left over vegetables have already been cooked, simply puree them and use it as a thickener. deeeelish

roma tomatoes, cut up in small chunks, white onion, cut up in small chunks, garlic-flavored olive oil (or herb flavor or make your own by adding crushed garlic to your olive oil), hot pepper, chop up small (mild to hot depending on taste and it is okay without it!!), lime , juice of, avocados (chunked and mashed, depending on how you like it)

whole milk, half-and-half, banana, soft fruit (apricots, peaches, pears, etc.), safflower oil, honey ((for babies over 12 months), tofu (for protein, you can leave this out if you want), whole milk vanilla yogurt (or his favorite fruit flavor), pudding , vanilla flavor, made with whole milk (i use homemade that i make with half and half and alot of sugar, for extra calories), pureed carrots (this adds good vitamins) or 1/4 cup squash (this adds good vitamins), vanilla, cinnamon

lemon chiffon cake, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, egg yolks, cold-water, lemon juice, lemon rind, egg whites, cream of tartar, sift flour. add sugar , baking powder and salt; sift 3 more times, last time into a large mixing bowl. make a well in the center of the mixture, and pour in oil, lightly beaten egg yolks, lemon juice and rind. beat all this thoroughly., in another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until very stiff. gently fold flour mixture into egg whites. pour into greased and floured tube pan. bake at 325f for 1 hr. and 10 min. test with straw or cake tester to see if done. invert over bottle and let set on table. let cool completely. frost the cooled cake with lemon frosting. serves 12-16 easily., lemon frosting, sugar, soft butter, milk , more if necessary, grated rind and juice of 1 lemon, grate lemon rid and wrap in piece of cheesecloth. wring the oils into the sugar before it is blended, or gently blend with the sugar. let set 15 min. or more to allow the flavors to blend. then cream sugar and butter, add juice and enough milk to make icing. frost cake, tip decorate with sprigs of mint for color .

flour, salt, shortening, egg yolk , combined with milk to make 2/3 cup (save egg white), corn flakes, cut-up apples, sugar, flour, icing sugar, almond flavoring, water

refrigerated crescent dinner roll, deli ham, cut in half to make 8 pieces, american cheese, cut in half to make 8 pieces, strawberry preserves (or your favorite flavor )

warm water, sugar, scant tbsp active dry yeast, pumpernickel, vegetable oil (optional but will help the pitas stay fresher longer ), scant tbsp salt, chopped onion , scallions or chives, caraway seed (or dill seed), king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, since the protein in rye flour or meal doesn tsp translate into gluten when it is mixed with a liquid, this dough won tsp have the stretch that an all-wheat dough will. if you use this ratio of pumpernickel to wheat when you re making pita bread, a pocket is reluctant to form. it is easy enough to make 1 with a knife after the pitas have baked. if you want the pocket to happen by itself and if you don tsp mind a milder rye flavor, use only 1 cup of pumpernickel and increase the wheat flour by the same measure, put this together as follows , using the pumpernickel in the initial sponge

remember-you are working with yeast....and it s alive-so don tsp kill it before it has a chance to do it s job. use baby bottle warm water-not hot. make the sponge starter at least 2 (or as many as 16) hours before you plan to make the bread., stir the above ingredients together to make a thickish pudding-like mixture. cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it sit on your kitchen counter for at least 2 hours (or as many as 16-the longer you let it sit-the more flavor will be enhanced)., all of the sponge starter, warm (not hot) water, sugar (for browning crust-not flavor), salt (i use kosher ), active dry yeast, bread flour, if you prefer, you can use instant yeast-use 1/2 tsp in starter , and 1/2 tsp in dough)

flour, salt, ground cinnamon, sugar, unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces, butter flavor shortening, chilled, lemon juice or 1 tsp vinegar, ice water, butter, softened, light brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced, golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and sliced (to make a 9 inch apple pie, use 6-8 medium apples. ), baking soda, all-purpose flour, apple cider, reduced (see * below ), golden raisin , seedless raisins. soak in, apple cider (about 4 hours or overnight mix untill raisins are plunp. or combine raisins and cider in a small mic), apple cider (*reduced to about 2/3 cup)

try this maple nut fudge instead of traditional chocolate fudge. you make it the same way but with maple flavor., granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, maple flavoring, walnut pieces

worthington frichik (i usually keep the juice from the can to make a vegetarian gravy), onion, finely chopped, carrot, peeled and grated fine, water chestnut, chopped fine, chicken-flavored vegetarian seasoning (i use mckay s chicken-style seasoning), wonton skins

sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, room temperature, egg , fill up cup with milk to make 1 cup, lemon flavoring, sugar, cornstarch, egg, milk, salt, lemon flavoring