Jam Swirl Pound Cake

 

Jam Swirl Pound Cake 

 

Ingredients

·         nonstick cooking spray

·         1 cup unsalted butter (softened, at room temperature)

·         1 cup granulated sugar

·         1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

·         1/4 teaspoon almond extract

·         4 large eggs (at room temperature)

·         1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

·         1/2 teaspoon baking powder

·         1/2 teaspoon salt

·         1/3 cup fruit jam

Directions

1.    Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.    Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

3.    Place butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract into a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream ingredients together on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating for 15-20 seconds between each, until mixture is smooth and combined.

4.    Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into bowl. Beat mixture on low until it becomes a smooth, thick batter.

5.    Using a rubber spatula, spread 1/3 of batter into pan. Drop half of jam by teaspoonfuls over the batter. Gently cut through jam with a butter knife. Repeat this process with another 1/3 of cake batter and remaining jam. Spoon last 1/3 of cake batter into pan.

6.    Bake cake on middle rack of oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 60-75 minutes.

7.    Check to see that cake is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

8.    Allow cake to cool in pan for 15-20 minutes. To release cake, run a butter knife between edge of cake and pan. Turn cake onto a large plate.

Allow cake to cool for 1-2 hours before slicing and serving  

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Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is a Simple and Tasty Vegan Dish

• 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
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• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
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• 1/2 red pepper (diced)
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• 1 jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, or about 3/4 cup dry (rehydrated and drained)
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• 1 cup artichoke hearts (drained well and coarsely chopped)
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• 1/3 cup sliced black olives
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• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
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• 1 box bow tie pasta, cooked according to package instructions (salt the water when cooking for the best flavor)
• Sautee the minced garlic in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the red peppers and allow to heat for another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, and basil and allow to cook until heated through, stirring frequently, for about 2 to 3 more minutes. Do not overcook, as you'll lose the good fresh flavor from the basil.
• Toss with cooked pasta and serve.

Tips, Variations, and Additional Recipes

It is important that the ingredients are drained well to avoid an oily or watery pasta dish.

You can place the oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes on paper towels before adding, and gently pressing the artichoke hearts with a wooden spoon in a colander is a good way to remove the liquid.

This recipe is perfect just as it is, but you may want to top it off with a bit of sea salt or kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. You might want to sprinkle some Parmesan cheese at the end to sprinkle on top if you are eating vegan)

Banana Bread cake

 

Banana Bread cake 

Ingredients

 

·         2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)

·         1 teaspoon baking soda

·         1/4 teaspoon salt

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·         1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

·         3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar

·         2 large eggs, at room temperature

·         1/3 cup (80g) plain yogurt or sour cream (I use Greek yogurt)

·         2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 large ripe bananas)

·         1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

·         optional: 3/4 cup (100g) chopped pecans or walnuts

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Instructions

1.    Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.

2.    Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.

3.    Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. On medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the yogurt, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract on medium speed until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly beat the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix. Fold in the nuts, if using.

4.    Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 60-65 minutes. Loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to help prevent the top and sides from getting too brown. A toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf will come out clean when the bread is done. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.

5.    Cover and store banana bread at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Banana bread tastes best on day 2 after the flavors have settled together. 

How to Freeze Banana Bread

You can freeze banana bread using these instructions to preserve its fresh flavor and texture for months!

1. Cool baked banana bread completely.
2. Tightly wrap the loaf or slices (individually or grouped) in 2-3 layers of plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
3. Place wrapped banana bread in a large freezer-friendly storage bag or reusable container.
4. Date the bag and freeze for up to 3-4 months. Thaw wrapped or unwrapped in the refrigerator or at room temperature. All methods work like a charm!

I like to freeze banana bread in slices because the slices thaw much quicker– even by lunchtime!

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Vegetable Risotto

 

 Vegetable Risotto  

INGREDIENTS

·         400g gold sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces

·         2 tablespoons olive oil

·         1 large zucchini, cut into 2cm pieces 

·         4 cups (1L) Coles Real Vegetable Stock

·         1 1/2 cups (375ml) water

·         25g Coles Australian Butter

·         1 brown onion, finely chopped 

·         125g white cup or flat mushrooms, quartered

·         1 large garlic clove, crushed

·         1 1/2 cups (300g) Coles Italian Arborio Rice

·         100g frozen Coles Australian Peas

·         1/3 cup (25g) Coles Shredded Parmesan

METHOD

·         Step 1

Preheat oven to 220C. Combine the sweet potato and half the oil in a small baking dish. Roast for 10 mins. Add zucchini and roast for 8-10 mins or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.

·         Step 2

Meanwhile, bring the stock and 1 1/2 cups (375ml) water to the boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered.

·         Step 3

Heat the butter and remaining oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, mushroom and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins or until onion softens. Add the rice. Cook, stirring, for 1 min or until the grains appear glassy. Reduce heat to low. Add the stock, 1 ladleful at a time. Stir with a wooden spoon until all the liquid has been absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock (this should take about 25 mins).

·         Step 4

Add sweet potato mixture and peas to rice mixture with the last ladleful of stock. Cook for 2-3 mins or until heated through (the rice should be tender but firm to the bite). Stir in the parmesan. Serve.

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Butter Chicken

 

Butter Chicken

 

Ingredients

 6 single chicken breast fillets (1kg)

  1 teaspoon chilli powder

 1/2 cup greek-style yoghurt

 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

 2 teaspoon garam masala

2 teaspoon ground coriander

 45 gram butter

 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

 1 large (150g) brown onion, chopped finely

3 clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

 2 tablespoon tomato paste

 1 2/3 cup (410g) canned tomato puree

 2/3 cup (160ml) chicken stock

  1 cinnamon stick

4 cardamom pods, bruised

2 tablespoon white vinegar

 1/3 cup (80ml) pouring cream

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves

 Method

 Combine ground spices, garlic, ginger, vinegar, paste and yogurt in large bowl, add  chicken to coat in marinade. Cover: refrigerate overnight.

 Heat butter and oil in a large frying pan, add chopped onion, cinnamon and cardamom: cook, stirring, until onion is browned lightly. Add chicken marinade mixture: cook stirring 5 minutes.

Add salt, paprika, puree and stock: simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cream: simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is tender.

الشاورما

الشاورما

بهارات الشورما

ملعقة صغيرة زعتر ناشف

ملعقة صغيرة قرفة

ملعقة صغيرة هال

= =  = كمون

= = = بودرة الثوم

== = بابركا مدخنة

= = = ملح

نصف ملعقة فلفل حار أحمر بودرة

نصف ملعقة صغيرة جوزة الطيب

= = = فلفل اسود

= = = كركم

6 صدور دجاج

2 ملعقة كبيرة كاتشب

2 ملعقة كبيرة لبن

2 ملعقة كبيرة خل ابيض

 2 ملعقة كبيرة زيت نباتي

الطريقة

يغسل الدجاج بالماء ويفرك بالملح الخشن والطحين , ثم يغسل بالماء ويوضع في مصفاة

بعد ان ينشف من الماء، يقطع شرائح طولية رفيعة ويتبل بملعقة كبيرة من خلطة البهارات المذكورة وباللبن والكاتشب والخل والزيت. ويترك في الثلاجة لمدة ساعتين

يقلى في وعاء عميق بزيت الزيتون وملعقة من الزبدة , مع الإستمرار بالتقليب حتى ينشف الماء منه ويترك ليتشوح

يقدم مع البصل الأحمر والبقدونس والسماق وسلطة الطحينية مع الليمون وشرحات البندورة

ملاحظة كمية خلطة البهارات يمكن الإحتفاظ بها في وعاء زجاجي في الثلاجة

الوصفة من الشيف ديما حجاوي

Easy Banana Cake

Easy Banana Cake

Ingredients

• 125g  unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 egg
• 2 bananas mashed ripe
• 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup dried fig

Method

·         Melt the butter, sugar and vanilla in a medium-sized saucepan.

• Remove from the heat.
• Add mashed bananas and stir through until just combined.

·         Add egg and mix well. Stir in the flour, then pour in the milk and fold in lightly.

·         Bake at 170C for approximately 40 minutes

 

. EQUIPMENT

• 1 saucepan