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Stuffed cheese bread

INGREDIENTS:
Dough:

300g (2 2/5 cup) flour
100ml (2/5 cup) warm water
100ml (2/5 cup) warm milk
7g dry yeast
5g (1 tsp) sugar
2 g (½ tsp) salt
16ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
FILLING:
450g (1 lb) potatoes
2g (½ tsp) salt
100g ham
100g mozzarella cheese

METHOD:

1. Add warm water, yeast, and sugar to the bowl. Mix. Add flour, and milk and knead the dough. Add oil, knead a

2. little more, and put the dough in an oiled bowl. Leave it to rest for 60 minutes.

3. Cut the potatoes into pieces and put them in a baking dish. Cover with baking foil and place in the microwave.

4. When the potatoes are cooked, add salt and mash.

5. Divide into 8 parts and make balls in which you will add cheese and ham.

6. When the dough has risen, divide it into 8 parts.

7. Roll out the dough with rolling pin and fill with a potato ball.

8. Fry in an oiled pan. Serve.

9. Enjoy your Stuffed cheese bread.

On days when dinner feels like a chore, I often turn to two things — ground beef and pasta. There are about a million and one ways to combine them but on nights like that my main requirements are that it has to come together in under thirty minutes and in a single pot. In the case of this Easy Beef and Noodles, you need an extra pot to boil the pasta, but it’s delicious enough that I’ll let it slide. This dish checks all the other weeknight boxes — It’s tasty, it’s comforting, it’s uber quick. And the whole family will eat it. To me, it reminds a lot of the Hamburger Helper from my childhood, but you know, better. And from scratch.

In one pot, you’re going to boil your pasta. But in another you’re going to work on the beefy sauce by browning up some ground beef and onions.

Once the beef is cooked through (and you’ve added some garlic and Worcestershire), stir in some flour and let it cook just a minute or so…

… before you add some beef broth and let it simmer until thick.

You can add cream here if you’d like a creamier consistency. I pretty much always do.

And then all that’s left to do is stir those egg noodles in to coat them with sauce.

And that sauce is totally approachable. It’s velvety and savory but basic enough that you could bump things up with some other herbs or seasoning whenever you’d like. It’s all about what works best for you and your family. (But I think a 20 minute dinner works pretty well for everyone.)

Easy Beef and Noodles

Yield(s): Serves 4

5m prep time

20m cook time

4.6

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Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, add ground beef to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook, breaking up the meat as it browns, until meat is partially cooked. Add onion and cook until soft and beef is no longer pink.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Cook 1 minute.
4. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute more. Stir in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Let simmer until gravy has thickened, 5-10 minutes. If mixture gets too thick, thin with water or more broth.
6. If desired, stir in heavy cream for a creamy finish. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Add drained noodles and toss to combine. Enjoy!

Do I know why these are called Congo Bars? I do not. But what I do know is that they’re an utterly irresistible thick and chewy bar loaded with two kinds of chocolate and plenty of brown sugar and butter flavor. Imagine if a blondie and a chocolate chip cookie had a baby and then you upped the chocolate a bit for good measure – you’d have these. They’re soft, they’re just gooey enough, and they’re an absolute classic.

These bars have staying power but they’re actually a vintage recipe. Congo Bars were common in church cookbooks and grandmas’ kitchens for decades and they taste every bit as good today. That’s generally a good sign that they’re perfect for things like bake sales and potlucks and parties, but I certainly don’t mind just having a tray sitting out on my own kitchen counter as an afternoon pick-me-up. (No one else in my family has complained about that either.)

Other pros? They’re easy to make. It’s a one-bowl batter where you simply cream together some butter and brown sugar before adding in eggs, vanilla, flour, etc, and then both milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chunks. The two kinds of chocolate melt a bit differently and help ensure that you get a good hit of chocolate in every single bite but that it’s not just sweet, sweet, sweet.

These are like everything you love about a chocolate chip cookie, but richer and with a thicker, chewier bite. They’re a go-to dessert bar – easy to love, easy to make, easy to rely on.

Congo Bars

Yield(s): Yield 24 bars

10m prep time

30m cook time

4.5

Rated by 364 reviewers

Allergens: Eggs, Milk

Diet: Vegetarian

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Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. Add eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking powder and mix to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
4. Reduce mixer to low, then add flour. Mix until just combined.
5. Stir in chocolate chunks and chocolate chips.
6. Transfer dough to prepared pan and spread out with a rubber spatula. Bake until edges are set, about 30 minutes. Center will seem slightly underbaked and gooey.
7. Let cool in pan 5 minutes before removing and allowing to cool completely. Once cool, slice and serve. Enjoy!

Susan Drees won third place in our “Sure Thing” Potluck Recipe Contest with her Corn Casserole recipe. She says, “This is the one casserole I always serve at potlucks and Thanksgiving. It’s quick to make, tastes great, and leftovers reheat wonderfully.” Now you can try it for yourself!

Susan’s recipe uses canned corn, cream-style corn, Jiffy corn muffin mix, sour cream, melted butter, and cheddar cheese. It’s a great side – both sweet and savory and very easy to enjoy!

Corn Casserole by Susan Drees

4.5

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Ingredients

• 1 (15.25 oz) can corn, drained
• 1 (14.75 oz) can cream-style corn
• 1 (8 oz) package Jiffy corn muffin mix
• 1 cup sour cream (can use light)
• 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
3. In a large bowl stir together corn, cream-style corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir in cheese. Pour into casserole dish.
4. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until set in middle and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Homemade Turkish Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 600 grams flour (Adjust if needed, approximately 140 grams more)
• 500 ml warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry yeast

For the Surface:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon yogurt
• Sesame seeds

Instructions:

Preparing the Dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Create a well in the center.
2. Dissolve the dry yeast in warm water and pour it into the well in the flour mixture.

Kneading the Dough:

1. Mix the ingredients gradually, incorporating the flour from the sides of the well into the liquid. Knead until you form a soft, smooth dough. If the dough is too watery or sticky, add more flour gradually until it reaches the right consistency.

Allowing the Dough to Rise:

1. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm, draft-free place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

Preheating the Oven:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

Preparing the Surface and Baking:

1. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk and yogurt to create the glaze.
2. Divide the risen dough into equal-sized portions and shape them into oval or round loaves.
3. Place the loaves onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the surface of the loaves with the egg yolk and yogurt glaze.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the glazed loaves.

Baking the Bread:

1. Put the baking sheet with the loaves into the preheated oven.
2. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the bread turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Cooling and Serving:

1. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
2. Once cooled, slice and serve this delicious homemade Turkish bread with your favorite dishes! 

No-Bake Chocolate Cake in 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 500g biscuits
• 120g sugar
• 250ml milk
• 2-3g vanilla sugar
• 150g butter
• 60g cocoa powder
• 140g chocolate (chopped)
• Toppings (as desired)

 Instructions:

1. Crush biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, vanilla sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and chopped chocolate. Heat gently, stirring until melted and smooth.
3. Remove from heat, add crushed biscuits. Mix until well combined.
4. Press the mixture firmly into a lined cake pan.
5. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
6. Garnish with your favorite toppings before serving.
7.  Dive into this quick and decadent chocolate delight! Share your joy with friends and savor every bite!

Apple Cinnamon Cookies Recipe

These Apple Cinnamon Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft, chewy texture and a burst of apple flavor. With the added touch of cinnamon, they make for a perfect snack or dessert. Simple to bake and wonderfully comforting, these cookies are a must-try! Perfect for any occasion, they combine the sweetness of apples with the warmth of cinnamon, creating a delicious and easy-to-make cookie.

Preparation Time:

• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 100 grams (1/2 cup or 3.5 oz) sugar
• 100 grams (3.5 oz) butter (softened)

Dry Ingredients:

• 320-340 grams plain flour (2 1/4 – 2 1/2 cups), add gradually
• 14 grams (3 teaspoons) baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Add-ins:

• 2 apples, peeled and diced
• Optional: cinnamon for dusting

For Dusting:

• Icing sugar
• Optional: cinnamon (for mixing with icing sugar)

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
3. Add Apples:
   • Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the dough.
4. Shape the Cookies:
   • Drop spoonful’s of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake the Cookies:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
6. Cool and Dust:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Dust with icing sugar, and optionally, a sprinkle of cinnamon mixed with the icing sugar for extra flavor.

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
• Great as a sweet treat for parties or gatherings.

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing and a tender texture.
• Adjust the amount of flour as needed to get the right consistency; the dough should be thick but manageable.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Apples: Add fiber and vitamin C.
• Butter and Eggs: Provide richness and protein.

Dietary Information:

• Vegetarian: Yes
• Dairy-Free: Substitute with plant-based butter and milk.

Nutritional Facts:

• Calories: 150 per cookie
• Fat: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 3g

Storage:

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
• Can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Combines the sweetness of apples with the warmth of cinnamon.
• Simple to make and perfect for any time of day.
• Versatile and customizable with optional cinnamon dusting.
• Perfect balance of flavors and textures for a satisfying treat.

Conclusion:

These Apple Cinnamon Cookies are a scrumptious treat that brings together the flavors of apples and cinnamon in a delightful cookie form. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they’re sure to become a favorite in your cookie repertoire. Enjoy every bite of these delicious and comforting cookies. Perfect for any occasion, they are a delightful addition to your baking collection.

Super Creamy Desserts: No Condensed Milk, No Gelatin, No Cream Cheese!

There’s something truly magical about creating a dessert that’s not only mouthwateringly delicious but also incredibly creamy without relying on condensed milk, gelatine, or cream cheese. Our Super Creamy Dessert is a delightful concoction of caramel, pudding, and Castella cake that will leave your taste buds dancing. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself to something special.

A Brief History of Creamy Desserts

Creamy desserts have long been a staple in culinary traditions around the world. From the rich custards of France to the delicate puddings of England, these desserts have been beloved for their luxurious textures and comforting flavors. Our recipe takes inspiration from these classics but with a modern twist that avoids some of the more common ingredients, making it suitable for a wider range of dietary preferences.

Ingredients

For the Caramel:

• 5.29 oz sugar
• 0.81 tsp water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Pudding:

• 1 egg yolk
• 3 eggs
• 2.12 oz sugar
• 1.35 cups milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla (optional)

For the Castella Cake:

• 1 egg white
• 1 egg
• 1.23 oz sugar
• 1.06 oz flour

Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Make Caramel

1. Combine the Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine 5.29 oz sugar, 0.81 tsp water, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
2. Heat the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Allow the sugar to dissolve without stirring. As the mixture heats, it will begin to bubble and change color.
3. Watch for Color Change: Once the sugar syrup begins to turn a light amber color, reduce the heat to low. This process can take a few minutes, so be patient and keep a close eye on it to avoid burning.
4. Spread the Caramel: Tilt the saucepan carefully to spread the caramel evenly. Let it cook for an additional 2 minutes to deepen the color and flavor, then remove from heat.
5. Pour and Cool: Carefully pour the hot caramel into your pudding cups, coating the bottom evenly. Set the cups aside to cool while you prepare the pudding.

How to Make Pudding

1. Prepare the Egg Mixture: Separate one egg yolk from the white, reserving the white for later use. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 egg yolk, 3 whole eggs, and 2.12 oz sugar. Whisk together until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
2. Add the Milk: Gradually pour in 1.35 cups milk, continuing to whisk until all ingredients are fully incorporated. If using, add 1 tbsp vanilla for extra flavor.
3. Strain the Mixture: To ensure a smooth texture, strain the pudding mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a jug. This will remove any bits of egg or foam that might create an uneven texture.
4. Remove Foam: Use a spoon to skim off any foam that has risen to the top of the mixture. This step is crucial for achieving a silky-smooth pudding.
5. Pour into Cups: Carefully pour the pudding mixture over the caramel in your prepared cups. Fill each cup nearly to the top.

How to Make Castella Cake

1. Beat the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 egg white, 1 whole egg, and 1.23 oz sugar. Using an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed, beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until it becomes foamy. Increase the speed and continue beating for another 4 minutes until the mixture forms stiff peaks and turns a pale yellow color.
2. Fold in the Flour: Sift 1.06 oz flour into the beaten egg mixture. Gently fold the flour in with a spatula until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the batter.
3. Layer the Batter: Scoop the Castella cake batter on top of the pudding mixture in your cups. Spread it evenly with a spatula.

Baking and Finishing

1. Prepare the Water Bath: Place the filled cups in a baking tray. Pour hot water into the tray, filling it halfway up the sides of the cups. This water bath will help the desserts cook evenly and gently.
2. Bake: Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF). Carefully transfer the baking tray to the oven and bake for 28 minutes or until the tops of the desserts are golden brown.
3. Cool and Serve: Remove the baking tray from the oven and take the cups out of the water bath. Let them cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
4. Optional Serving Suggestion: These desserts can also be served warm. For an extra touch of elegance, serve with a side of black coffee.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 328 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 59g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0.01g
• Cholesterol: 178mg
• Sodium: 87mg
• Potassium: 172mg
• Fiber: 0.2g
• Sugar: 54g
• Vitamin A: 349IU
• Vitamin C: 1mg
• Calcium: 108mg
• Iron: 1mg

Conclusion

Indulge in the luxurious flavors and textures of our Super Creamy Desserts. Perfectly balancing the sweetness of caramel, the silkiness of pudding, and the lightness of Castella cake, this dessert is sure to become a favorite. Enjoy it chilled or warm, and don’t forget to pair it with a robust black coffee for the ultimate experience.