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Ingredients: For the Donuts: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg 2 large eggs ¾ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp melted butter 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about … Read more
Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade) 2 medium apples (such as Gala or Honeycrisp) 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for the apple slices) ½ tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp apricot jam (or honey) for glazing Powdered sugar for dusting (optional) Instructions: see continuation on next page
Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder ½ cup chocolate chips (optional for extra fudginess) Instructions: see continuation on next page
Ingredients: 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup breadcrumbs (for coating) 1 egg (for binding) 2 tbsp grated cheese (optional, like Parmesan or cheddar) 1 small onion, finely chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro) 1 tsp ground cumin (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste … Read more
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut 2 large egg whites ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk Instructions: see continuation on next page
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes (preferably waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet) 2 tbsp butter (or oil for frying) Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Optional: Fresh herbs like chives or parsley (for extra flavor) 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional) 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional) Instructions: see continuation on next page
Ingredients: For the Croissant Dough: 1 package of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade) 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for the chocolate dough) 1 egg (for egg wash) For the Hazelnut Cream Filling: ½ cup hazelnut spread (like Nutella or any other hazelnut chocolate spread) 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for a slightly lighter filling) 1 tbsp … Read more
Ingredients: 1 package of ladyfingers (store-bought or homemade) 1 ½ cups heavy cream (for whipped cream) 2 tbsp powdered sugar (or to taste) 1 tsp vanilla extract Fresh berries or fruit (optional, for decoration) Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish) Instructions: see continuation on next page
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, and nothing feels better than a clean kitchen where every appliance sparkles. Yet, one of the most dreaded cleaning tasks is tackling the baked-on grime that accumulates on oven racks. Over time, the grease and food particles can create a stubborn mess that seems impossible … Read more
Moving into an older home often comes with a mix of charm and mystery. Among the vintage fixtures and unique architectural details, you might stumble upon elements that spark curiosity. Such was the case when I discovered hooks in three rooms of my new abode: the family room, bedroom, and master bathroom. These hooks, seemingly … Read more