Kakaolu Kek

Kakaolu Kek

Sade kek tarifini biraz değiştirerek enerji yüklü bir kek yaptım. Öğleden sonraları kahve ile çok iyi gidiyor. 5 yumurta 1 ½ su bardağı şeker 2 su bardağı un 1,5 su bardağı süt ¼ su bardağı hurma ¼ su bardağı kuru kayısı ¼ su bardağı kuru üzüm 1 su bardağı dövülmüş ceviz, badem, fındık 4 yemek kaşığı kakao ¼ çay kaşığı tarçın ¼ çay kaşığı nutmeg 1 paket kabartma tozu 1 limon kabuğu rendesi Yumurta, şeker ve limon kabuğu...

Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fill your cookie jar with a classic drop cookie that’s doubly satisfying. Chocolate lovers will love the chips, and whole-grain seekers will appreciate the natural oats. 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir brown sugar...

Energy Bars

Energy Bars

You can eat these energy bars, whenever and wherever you want. Great as a breakfast bar or as an afternoon snack. I even pack couple of them when I go hiking! Cooking spray 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup pitted dried dates 1/2 cup powdered nonfat dry milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 2 large...

Basic Crepe Batter

Basic Crepe Batter

It’s easy to make crepes. Just put everything in the blender except the butter and blend it for about 30 seconds, strain it into a bowl and come back in an hour and we’ll cook the crepes. That’s it… 1 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup milk 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 teaspoon salt In a blender of food processor blend the flour, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, milk, eggs, butter and salt for...

Pretzel

Pretzel

Though reminiscent of the warm soft pretzels you may have had on the street, these are even better because they’re fresh. 1 tablespoon sugar 1 (1/4-oz) package active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons) 3 3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons pretzel salt Makes 8 large pretzels. Stir together sugar, yeast, and 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (105°F to 110°F) in a glass measuring cup, then let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn’t...

Simit

Simit

This recipe is a huge hit, I have the recipe both in Turkish and English! Simit is generally eaten plain, or for breakfast with jelly, jam, or cheese. 3 1/2 çay kaşığı kuru maya 1 tutam şeker 1/4 bardak ılık su 4 bardak un (Unbleached all-purpose) 1 1/4 çay kaşığı tuz 1 bardak ılık su Üzerine 2 yemek kaşığı pekmez 1 bardak ılık su 2 bardak susam Şekerle mayayı 1/4 bardak ılık suda eritin ve 10 dakika bekletin. Un, tuz, maya karışımı ve 1 bardak ılık...

Bagel

Bagel

There is no comparison between home-made fresh bagel and store bought ones. This is a great recipe for chewy water bagel lovers. It takes time and effort, like all the other good things, but it definitely worth it. Sponge 1 teaspoon instant yeast 4 cups unbleached high-gluten or bread flour 2 ½ cups water, at room temperature Dough ½ teaspoon instant yeast 3 ¾ cups unbleached high-gluten or bread flour 2 ¾ salt 2 teaspoon or 1 teaspoon malt powder-dark or light malt syrup, honey...

The Quick Magical Breakfast Blaster

The Quick Magical Breakfast Blaster

How many times have you heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Dr. Oz says it’s important for losing weight, too! If you’re looking for a needed addition to your breakfast menu, try this “magic drink”. 1 scoop (1/3 cup) Soy protein (like Nature’s plus Spiru-Tein) 1/2 tablespoon flaxseed oil 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 large ripe banana (or other fruits of your choice) 1/2 tablespoon apple juice concentrate or honey 1 teaspoon...

Classic Belgian Waffles

Classic Belgian Waffles

It is less dense, crispier, has larger partitions and a larger volume than the traditional waffle. They are often served as a breakfast, with the same topping choices as a traditional waffle. 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, separated 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 cups milk Non-stick cooking spray Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In 1 medium...

Summer Garden Omelet

Summer Garden Omelet

It is a great weekend breakfast to have omelet with a good piece of bread and tea, preferably Turkish tea! You can use any vegetables that you like for this recipe. 2 tablespoons butter 1 small chopped onion 1 small chopped bell pepper 2 chopped tomatoes 6 sliced mushroom 4 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 slices cheese, cut into 1/2 inch strips 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for topping (optional) Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, bell pepper,...