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This simple recipe produces a perfect loaf of French bread INGREDIENTS  2 1/4 cups warm water  2 tablespoons sugar  1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast  3/4 tablespoon salt (see note)  2 tablespoons olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil or avocado oil  5 1/2 - 6 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour (see note) INSTRUCTIONS In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the water sugar and yeast. If using active dry yeast, let the mixture bubble and foam before proceeding (this can take 3-5 minutes). If using instant yeast, proceed with the recipe (no need to let the yeast activate). Add the salt, oil and 3 cups of flour and mix. Add in 2 1/2 to 3 more cups of flour gradually. The dough should clear the sides of the bowl and form a soft ball that doesn't leave a lot of dough residue on your fingers. Knead for 2-3 minutes until the dough is smooth. If the dough starts to cling to the sides of the bowl (or t...

Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake ~ a vibrant layer cake recipe bursting with juicy berries and fresh lemon, frosted with a tangy lemon buttercream frosting. Ideas for decorating this blueberry lemon cake  You might decorate the top with edible flowers purple pansies would be perfect.   You could simply mound fresh blueberries in the center, accented with fine strips of lemon zest.  A shower of powdered sugar helps define the berries and make them pop.   You could also do it like I did but substitute small mint leaves for the thyme. I think it would be really nice to slice some of the berries in half crosswise to show off their beautiful interiors.  If you do this, slice them just before serving. Ingredients 3 cups or 409 grams, cake flour (you can use regular flour) 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 and 3/4 cup or 368 grams, granulated sugar zest of 1 lemon peeled with a vegetable peeler (no white pith) 1 cup or 226 grams, unsalted bu...

A new favorite Zucchini Recipe! This Garlic Lemon and Parmesan Oven Roasted Zucchini is the perfect summer side dish to any meal. Not to mention they make a great snack, just serve with a dip and you’re all set! Zucchini Recipe Yes, zucchini can be kind of bland and boring but when you brush it with a garlic lemon oil and top it with plenty of parmesan cheese it goes from drab to fab. Parmesan Zucchini Sticks are big on flavor and low in calories. Perfect during “got more than I need zucchini” season as they take 5 minutes prep. Serve as a side dish or an appetizer. INGREDIENTS: 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a...

Cheesy Broccoli Rice satisfies my boxed rice cravings perfectly.  It’s homemade and absolutely delicious, plus I know every ingredient it’s made with!  Long grain rice, real cheese and spices with a veggie thrown in for good measure. Cheesy Broccoli Rice Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups broccoli or veggie of your choice, steamed and chopped roughly 1 1/3 cups grated cheese use the cheese your family loves...Cheddar, Monterey Jack etc... 1 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste milk as needed to thin before serving if nessecary Instructions Place the oil in a medium size sauce pan over medium to low heat. Add the rice to the pan, cook and stir, until the rice starts to turn golden brown. Add the chicken broth to the pan, heat till it starts to boil. Place a lid on the pan. Cook, covered, for 15 - 20 minutes or until most of the chicken broth is absorbed. Remove ...

A big, juicy Prawn Mango Avocado for next Summer Salad!! Tossed with a fresh lime dressing, this is a magical combination of textures and flavours that’s summer in a (giant) bowl. Prawn Mango Avocado Summer Salad with Lime Dressing Recipe Prawns, Mango and Avocado are a magical combination! This summer salad is fresh and healthy, yet satisfying to have as a meal or great for sharing! Make this with: rice, quinoa, risoni/orzo or pearl couscous. Ingredients SALAD: 2.5 cups cooked risoni/orzo or similar  300 – 400g / 10 – 12 oz cooked peeled prawns / shrimp (~750g unpeeled whole cooked) 1 large mango , cut 1.5cm / ½” pieces 1 large ripe avocado , cut 1.5cm / ½” pieces 75 g / 2.5 oz rocket / arugula , roughly chopped  250 g / 8oz cherry tomatoes , halved 1/2 red onion , finely sliced 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro leaves , finely chopped  LIME DRESSING: 4 tbsp (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice (fresh), plus more to taste 1 sma...

Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl is an easy dinner and incredibly delicious. Sauteed shrimp in sweet and salty garlic sauce served over fluffy rice. Ingredients Sauce: 3/4 cup chicken stock (can substitute vegetable broth) 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp canola oil 1 tbsp corn starch 4 large garlic cloves Rice Bowl: 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined 1 large shallot thinly sliced 1 cup scallions chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 cup uncooked rice Instructions Start cooking rice first because it will take the longest. Cook rice according to package instructions.  I recommend cooking rice in chicken or vegetable stock for more flavor. When rice is about half way done, start on the shrimp. Combine ingredients for the sauce in a mixing bowl, whisk and set aside.   Preheat a cooking pan over medium heat. Add a little oil to the pan.  Add thinly sliced shallots and saute until starts to brown.  Add chopped scallions and shr...

Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken–a fast and easy chicken dinner with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with chopped spinach. We like to eat this chicken and sauce with fettuccine noodles or with mashed potatoes. INSTANT POT GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN RECIPE A fast and easy chicken dinner with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with chopped spinach. We like to eat this chicken and sauce with fettuccine noodles or with mashed potatoes. INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp butter 1 small yellow onion, diced 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt 8 oz sliced mushrooms (optional) 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless breasts sliced into 1/2 inch filets  1 cup half and half 2 Tbsp flour 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 3 oz coarsely chopped spinach Salt and freshly ground pepper To make with pasta: 10 ounces uncooked fettuccine noodles or linguine noodles 3 cups water INSTRUCTIONS Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting (more). W...