Happy Orthodox Easter

To all my readers: Happy Orthodox Easter to those celebrating today! Celebrate this day with peace, love, and bliss.

Happy Easter
Happy Easter

For this special day please share some of the best recipes from 5 star cookies:

Happy Easter – Rice and Happy Eggs

For the recipe please check the LINK

How to make Marbled Eggs

Easter project marbled eggs
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Easter Projects – Stay Home Part 3

Please check the LINK

Easter eggs from the best food blog 5starcookies-the best project and recipe for your kids and family
Easter eggs from the best food blog 5starcookies-the best project and recipe for your kids and family

What is coming?

How to make Natural Best Turmeric Easter Eggs – check the LINK

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Happy Easter

To all my readers: On this sacred day of Easter 5 star cookies is wishing you peace, happiness, and countless blessings. Happy Easter 2024!

Happy Easter from Cookies
Happy Easter

Please visit and make the best Easter recipes:

Easter Chocolate Cake Recipe-Your Best DessertCheck the LINK

If you are looking for the best chocolate dessert for the Easter or any day of the week, you are welcome. Easter Chocolate Cake Recipe is the answer. Check why…

easy chocolate cake Easter
Easter chocolate cake recipe – the best homemade chocolate cake
Easter chocolate cake
Easter chocolate cake recipe

Another recipe on my list is to make is …

Nude and Prude – Carrot Mini Naked Cake

naked mini carrot cake from the best food blog 5starcookies
naked mini carrot cake from the best food blog 5starcookies

Easter Projects – Stay Home Part 3

Dye Easter Eggs With Rice

Easter Eggs Abstract Art

How to naturally dye eggs using onions

how to make marbled eggs recipe
how to make marbled eggs-Easter recipe

How to make Marbled Eggs

If you want to learn how to make Deviled Barbie Eggs, please check the link below.

Deviled Barbie Eggs – Delish Beauty

Deviled Barbie Eggs from the best food blog 5starcookies-how to boil eggs
Deviled Barbie Eggs from the best food blog 5starcookies-how to boil eggs

Easter Peeps Lasagna – World’s Best Lasagna-HOW to make it

Yes, the best lasagna your grandmother never made. But you will. BTW, it is no bake recipe. Can you see why you need to make this recipe…

Easter Peep Lasagna from the best food blog 5starcookies-decorate the world's best lasagna with sprikles, chocolate, Easter eggs
Easter Peep Lasagna from the best food blog 5starcookies-decorate the world’s best lasagna with sprikles, chocolate, Easter eggs

HAPPY EASTER 2024!

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Belgian Best Waffle Recipe-True Love

True love from my kitchen to yours is called Belgian Best Waffle Recipe. Yes, the best waffle recipe is coming to you. From my Euro kitchen in …

Belgian Best waffle recipe
Belgian Best waffle recipe

Hello my dear baking nation.

How are you? How is life? I will start our post today with one of my favorite true love quotes:

“True love has a habit of coming back”. And I am back and so is mine smiley recipe from Belgia.

Yes, this recipe came back many, many times into my life. From the breakfast, Sunday brunch, office lunch to the most amazing dessert. Yes, just think waffle, chocolate and whip cream. Together. Do you need more…Let me show you what real love is…

Description of Belgian Best Waffle Recipe

  • Easy
  • Delicious
  • Perfect

So, what makes a Belgian waffle different? Belgian waffles are usually thicker and they have deeper pockets. Yes, having an extra deep pockets allow you to add more jam, more Nutella, maple syrup, whipped cream or just butter. And more is always better.

Traditionally Belgian waffle are made with yeast and there is separation of egg yolks and egg whites inside of the recipe. Our recipe today is not going to be 100% traditional Belgian waffles but it will be still the best Belgian waffles. So, let’s do it.

SHOPPING LIST FOR BELGIAN WAFFLES

  • flour (all purpose, unbleached)
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • milk
  • butter (unsalted, the best you can afford)
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • pure vanilla extract
  • heavy cream, maple syrup, chocolate, Nutella, jam

Equipment Needed

-Belgian Waffle Maker

-Mixer (KitchenAid or your favorite mixer)

-Mixing bowl

-Medium size bowl (for eggs and milk)

Best waffle recipe
Best waffle recipe

ACTION TIME

MAKING Belgian Best Waffle Recipe-True Love

Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 1/2 TBSP white sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 TBSP baking powder

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING BELGIAN WAFFLES

Add eggs and milk into medium size bowl and whisk.

Then add melted butter and vanilla.

Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated.

In a mixing bowl add flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt.

Create a well in the center and add wet ingredients.

Whisk until blended.

IMPORTANT: Do not overmix and check the thickness. If it is too thick, add a little of milk or if it is too thin add a little of flour.

Plug in your Belgian Waffle Iron to preheat.

Please follow the instructions of the waffle machine you bough.

Pour the batter into the hot iron. (the amount is based on the size of your waffle iron)

Again, cook according to your waffle instructions.

Serve with your favorite toppings.

Some ideas for toppings: whip cream, your favorite jam, blueberry sauce, maple syrup, strawberries,

Enjoy and share.

Belgian Best waffles
Best waffle recipe for you

Quick Note

Milk – for this recipe I used organic milk, 3.25%

Flour – all purpose, no bleached

Vanilla – I used homemade, pure vanilla extract. If you want to make your own check this LINK

Baking Powder – I used baking powder with no aluminum

Toppings – use your favorite fruits, heavy cream, honey

FINAL NOTE about Belgian Best Waffle Recipe

Yes, the best waffle recipe was delivered from my home to yours.

Enjoy and share this amazing waffle recipe from 5 star cookies and share, share…Until it hurts.

Final Grade: A+++ 

Difficulty Level: EasyYou can DO IT!

MY WAY OF EATING BELGIAN WAFFLES – SEE THE PICTURE BELOW.

Best waffle recipe
Belgian Best waffle recipeS

OTHER LINKS

My Best Tiramisu Recipe (Easy Mini Tiramisu)

Ice Cream Waffles – Delicious Homemade Recipe

Mama’s Biscuits Homemade Recipe – Crisco and Butter

Belgian Best French Fries Oven Baked Joy

Healthy Baking Soda Lemonade – Feel Great

Oreo Breakfast Crepes – Dessert Recipe

S’Mores Crepes – Dessert Crepes for YOU

Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe-Best Protein

Levain Chocolate Chip Cookies (The Best #1)

levain chocolate chip cookies
levain chocolate chip cookies

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Belgian Best waffle recipe

Belgian Best Waffle Recipe-True Love

Yield: Serving 4 people
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

Belgian Best Waffles - True love from my kitchen to yours.

Easy, delicious and the best waffle recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 TBSP white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 TBSP baking powder
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

    Add eggs and milk into medium size bowl and whisk.

    Then add melted butter and vanilla.

    Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated.

    In a mixing bowl add flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt.

    Create a well in the center and add wet ingredients.

    Whisk until blended.

    IMPORTANT: Do not overmix and check the thickness. If it is too thick, add a little of milk or if it is too thin add a little of flour.

    Plug in your Belgian Waffle Iron to preheat.

    Please follow the instructions of the waffle machine you bough.

    Pour the batter into the hot iron. (the amount is based on the size of your waffle iron)

    Again, cook according to your waffle instructions.

    Serve with your favorite toppings.

    Some ideas for toppings: whip cream, your favorite jam, blueberry sauce, maple syrup, strawberries, raspberries, grapes and more...NUTELLA

    Enjoy and share.

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How to Make Organic Yogurt

How to make organic yogurt recipe? The answer is simple: Super Easy and you can learn if you…

How to make organic yogurt
organic yogurt

Hello my baking nation.

How are you? Are you ready for our newest recipe. And today it is one and only…

Easy Homemade Organic Yogurt. What can I say about this recipe?

DESCRIPTION OF EASY HOMEMADE ORGANIC YOGURT

  • You need only 3 ingredients
  • Way cheaper than buying yogurt at the store (so, yes you will save a lots of money)
  • It is healthy (there is no sugar or additives)

What time is the best to eat yogurt?

The best time to eat yogurt is for the breakfast. My grandmother use to make homemade yogurt all the time and I remember my uncles eating the yogurt for the breakfast and dinner. It was the daily routine in our house.

Why should you eat yogurt?

It is reach in nutrients, good for your skin, high in protein, calcium and vitamins. Do I need to say more…no you got the picture. So,let’s do it. Time for action or …

how to make yogurt
making yogurt at home

SHOPPING LIST FOR HOMEMADE YOGURT

  • milk (3.25%)
  • organic sour cream (14%)
  • organic yogurt

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

-large pot

-metal or wooden spoon

-cheesecloth (optional, if you want to strain the yogurt. I did not)

-small cup

ACTION TIME

How to Make Organic Yogurt

Ingredients

6 cups of milk(3.25%)

3 TBSP sour cream

3 TBSP yogurt

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING HOMEMADE YOGURT

Your first step is to place 6 cups of milk or 1.5 l in a large pot and heat milk to 33 to 35 Celsius or (91 to 95 F)

Meanwhile, in a small cup mix sour cream and yogurt until combined.

When your milk reach a temperature 91 to 95 F (33 to 35 C), remove from the heat.

Mix in the mixture of sour cream and yogurt, stirring until yogurt is well blended.

Cover with lid, plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Wrap in warm towel. (just think kid going skiing).

IMPORTANT:

Be sure the room is not cold. (yes, this is super important)

Then let it sit overnight. (8 to 10 hours)

Transfer to the fridge for a 6 to 8 hours. (I left it for 6 hrs)

Yes, you just made your homemade organic yogurt.

Enjoy and share every morning and every day.

Quick Note

Milk – I used 3.25% organic milk. I bought 4 l of organic milk which cost $8.60 in Canada. So 6 cups or 1.5 l is about $3.50. Compare this to buying 3 cups of organic yogurt. The cost is $6.90 or more.

Sour Cream – I used Olympic organic sour cream, 14%

Yogurt – My choice was again Olympic organic yogurt

FINAL NOTE about making Organic Yogurt at home

So, if your question is how to make easy homemade yogurt recipe?

The answer is simple: You need only 3 ingredients and you can learn if you follow the step by step instructions from 5 star cookies. You will save a lots of money.

Be sure to share this recipe with whole world and your family!

Again, enjoy and share.

Final Grade: A+++ 

making organic yogurt
how to make yogurt

OTHER LINKS for HOMEMADE RECIPES

How to Make Cheese at Home – Got Milk

Healthy Homemade Jam Recipe-Prunes Recipes

Now, if you want to add something healthy to jam recipe I suggest you make alkaline water. Check the link below.

Healthy Homemade Alkaline Water-Skinny Drink

Mama’s Biscuits Homemade Recipe – Crisco and Butter

Healthy Homemade Salad – Dressing Joy

If you need to butter someone up-HOMEMADE BUTTER

How to Make Sour Cabbage

If you are coffee lover check the link below:

Easy Maple Cappuccino (milk frother)

Pizza Dough in 10 minutes – KitchenAid Mixer Magic

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How to make organic yogurt

How to Make Organic Yogurt

Yield: Serving 6 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 19 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes

This is 3 ingredients recipe

Way cheaper than buying yogurt at the store (so, yes you will save a lots of money)

It is healthy (there is no sugar or additives

Ingredients

  • 6 cups of milk(3.25%)
  • 3 TBSP sour cream
  • 3 TBSP yogurt

Instructions

    Your first step is to place 6 cups of milk or 1.5 l in a large pot and heat milk to 33 to 35 Celsius or (91 to 95 F)

    Meanwhile, in a small cup mix sour cream and yogurt until combined.

    When your milk reach a temperature 91 to 95 F (33 to 35 C), remove from the heat.

    Mix in the mixture of sour cream and yogurt, stirring until yogurt is well blended.

    Cover with lid, plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

    Wrap in warm towel. (just think kid going skiing).

    IMPORTANT:

    Be sure the room is not cold. (yes, this is super important)

    Then let it sit overnight. (8 to 10 hours)

    Transfer to the fridge for a 6 to 8 hours. (I left it for 6 hrs)

    Yes, you just made your homemade organic yogurt.

    Enjoy and share every morning and every day.


Notes

For this recipe I used organic milk, 3.25%

Also the sour cream and yogurt were organic - Olympic organic sour cream and yogurt

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Yogurt Italian Parsley Dip – Salad Version

 

Hello my dear readers,

If you don’t have a lots of time and you want quick lunch for yourself or your family, I have

recipe for you.

It is really addition to our previous post, Yogurt Italian Parsley Dip.

So, I am not going to waste our time and I will start our baking show

right now.

Let’s do it, Baking Nation.

Making….

Yogurt Italian parsley dip salad version from the best food blog 5starcookies
Yogurt Italian parsley dip salad version from the best food blog 5starcookies

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Yogurt Italian Parsley Dip – Salad Version

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Ingredients

1 1/3 cups Greek Yogurt (organic if you can)

1 large cucumber, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)

1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (minced)

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 large tomatoes (diced)

1/8 cup feta cheese

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp oregano

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes,parsley, garlic,

tomato lemon juice, salt, pepper and oregano.

Sprinkle with feta cheese and enjoy your lunch.

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Yogurt Italian Parsley Dip - Salad Version

Yogurt Italian Parsley Dip - Salad Version

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Enjoy this recipe for lunch, dinner or any time you want to. Please share with your family and friends. Love from 5starcookies.com

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups Greek Yogurt (organic if you can)
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (minced)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large tomatoes (diced)
  • 1/8 cup feta cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp oregano

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes,parsley, garlic,
  2. tomato lemon juice, salt, pepper and oregano.
  3. Sprinkle with feta cheese and enjoy your lunch.

Serve with your favorite cheese sandwich or just check this amazing link from 5 star cookies

Say Cheese…

Yogurt Italian parsley dip salad version from the best food blog 5starcookies
Yogurt Italian parsley dip salad version from the best food blog 5starcookies

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Chocolate Truffles – Joy of the Friday

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Hello my dear readers,

It is the best day of the week.

Friday!

Happy Friday!

So for this Friday I have homemade chocolate truffles.

Let’s do it.

chocolate truffle from the best food blog 5starcookies
chocolate truffle from the best food blog 5starcookies

Shopping List

  • semi-sweet chocolate
  • heavy cream
  • cocoa, coconut

ACTION LIST

chocolate truffles from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy
chocolate truffles from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy

Making….

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Ingredients

3/4 cup heavy cream

8 oz semi-sweet chocolate

1 TBSP butter (room temperature)

Decoration: cocoa, coconut

Instructions

Pour 3/4 cup heavy cream into a saucepan and heat until it comes to a simmer.

Chop 8 oz chocolate and place into 4 cups measuring cup.

Pour hot, heavy cream over chopped chocolate and let it sit for 3 minutes.

After 3 minutes mix chocolate and cream until shiny and smooth.

Add butter and whisk until incorporate it.

Press a cling wrap on top of chocolate mixture. (see picture below)

Refrigerate it for about 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.

 

After 2 hours:

Roll each ball of chocolate in your hands to make 1 inch round ball or any size you like.

Next step is to roll in coconut, cocoa, nuts or sprinkles.

Keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.

chocolate truffle from the best food blog 5starcookies
chocolate truffle from the best food blog 5starcookies

Enjoy!

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Chocolate Truffle - Joy of the Friday

Chocolate Truffle - Joy of the Friday

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 TBSP butter (room temperature)
  • Decoration: cocoa, coconut

Instructions

  1. Pour 3/4 cup heavy cream into a saucepan and heat until it comes to a simmer.
  2. Chop 8 oz chocolate and place into 4 cups measuring cup.
  3. Pour hot, heavy cream over chopped chocolate and let it sit for 3 minutes.
  4. After 3 minutes mix chocolate and cream until shiny and smooth.
  5. Add butter and whisk until incorporate it.
  6. Press a cling wrap on top of chocolate mixture. (see picture below)
  7. Refrigerate it for about 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.
  8. After 2 hours:
  9. Roll each ball of chocolate in your hands to make 1 inch round ball or any size you like.
  10. Next step is to roll in coconut, cocoa, nuts or sprinkles.
  11. Keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.

Please, be kind and share this recipe.

It is so easy to make but so hard to resist.

 chocolate truffles from the best food blog 5starcookies-easy to make, hard to resist
chocolate truffles from the best food blog 5starcookies-easy to make, hard to resist

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chocolate truffles from the best food blog 5starcookies-share this recipe

 

 

And the Oscar goes to

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am honored to be here and present the nominees for the 5STARCOOKIES Oscar of the January  2017.

The nominees are:

1. Levain Chocolate Chips Cookies Clone

chocolate chips 5 star cookies
chocolate chips 5 star cookies

2. Cabbage Rolls – Your Lucky Food – Part 1 – Click me if you can – Part 1 and  Click me if you can – Part 2

5 star cookies -one sour cabbage roll
5 star cookies -one sour cabbage roll

3. Baby Ruth Bars – The best Baby Ruth Bars

5starcookies and baby ruth bars
5starcookies and baby ruth bars

4. Number four is Best Pumpkin Pie Cake – You need to try me…I am the best you can imagine and more

5starcookies - Pumpkin Pie Cake
5starcookies – Pumpkin Pie Cake

And the Oscar for the January of the 2017 is going to….

THE BEST PUMPKIN PIE CAKE!

5starcookies - The Best Pumpkin Pie Cake
5starcookies – The Best Pie Cake

5STARCOOKIES OSCAR acceptance speech is below.

pumpkin pie cake 5 star cookies-Give everything you have
pumpkin pie cake 5 star cookies

To all my readers, thank you so much.

And love this world. Good bless you.

Love and hugs from our first 5starcookies Oscar Show.

Good Night and Good Luck!

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