When you want fast and no bake recipe…the answer is Easy Salted Caramel Cookies. Are you ready for this amazing dessert? Also the secret ingredient is…
easy salted caramel cookies recipe
Hello my dear readers.
I hope you are doing well and you can’t wait to try our new recipe. Cookie recipe. What else can I say? Let me start with ….
DESCRIPTION OF SALTED CARAMEL COOKIES
No bake recipe. The best easy, salted caramel cookies dessert is here.
You can make this dessert even if you have NO experience with the baking. Yes, it is that easy.
Why?
Because there is a secret ingredient. Or should I say cookies. Yes, our secret is…
PIZZELLE COOKIES.
How do you make pizzelle cookies?
For this recipe you don’t. You go to your favorite food store or Winners and you buy it.
In Canada it is about $3.99 (240 gr).
Your next step is to make the best caramel filling and Nutella and you have it.
The best no bake recipe or Easy Salted Caramel Cookies.
So, let’s make it happen.
Our first step is…
salted caramel cookies
SHOPPING LISTFOR CARAMEL COOKIES
Pizzelle cookies
caramel candy (1 bag)
heavy cream
Nutella
Equipment Needed
-sauce pan (small or medium size)
ACTION TIME
Making Easy Salted Caramel Cookies
Ingredients
24 caramels
3 TBSP heavy cream
Pizzelle cookies (1 package)
Optional: hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds for decoration.
INSTRUCTION FOR COOKIES
How to make caramel filling?
Add 24 caramels candies and 3 TBSP of heavy cream into the sauce pan.
Heat the sauce pan over medium heat until caramel candies start to melt.
Be sure to stir often, specially when caramels start to melt.
When the mixture is smooth remove from the heat.
Spread about 1 TBSP of caramel filling onto the side of a cookies. (sprinkle with sea salt, ground hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts…)
Then spread 1 TBSP of Nutella on top of caramel filling and sandwich with another cookie.
Repeat with the remaining cookies until you use all caramel filling.
Optional: You don’t need to use Nutella for this recipe. Also, you can make pizzelle cookie sandwiches using just Nutella. It is your choice.
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Quick Note
Caramels – you can use Kraft or your favorite brand.
Heavy Cream – I used 33%
Pizzelle – I bought cookies at the Winners, Reko pizzelle, naturally flavoured. ($3.99 for package which is 36 cookies).
salted caramel cookies recipe
FINAL NOTEabout Easy Salted Caramel Cookies
EASY! QUICK! NO OVEN RECIPE!
Just what you need it when life is stupid and you need an escape. (lately, it is very often. don’t judge)
The best easy, salted caramel cookies dessert is here
Ingredients
24 caramels
3 TBSP heavy cream
Pizzelle cookies (1 package)
Optional: hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds for decoration.
Instructions
How to make caramel filling?
Add 24 caramels candies and 3 TBSP of heavy cream into the sauce pan.
Heat the sauce pan over medium heat until caramel candies start to melt.
Be sure to stir often, specially when caramels start to melt.
When the mixture is smooth remove from the heat.
Spread about 1 TBSP of caramel filling onto the side of a cookies.
Then spread 1 TBSP of Nutella on top of caramel filling and sandwich with another cookie.
Repeat with the remaining cookies until you use all caramel filling.
Optional: If you don't like Nutella, you can use your favorite jam. Also, you can make pizzelle cookie sandwiches using just Nutella. It is your choice.
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Did I mention, when life gets crazy, you need escape. Check the picture below. Extreme caramel cookies for you. Enjoy and share.
easy salted caramel cookies dessert
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To celebrate your birthday you need the best chocolate cake recipe. And it is Happy Birthday Ferrero Cake. So, are you ready for this easy recipe or happy birthday cake! Are you?
Happy Birthday Ferrero Cake
Hello my baking nation.
How is your life? Are you ready to celebrate another number in your life? 5, 10, 15, 55, 78…
Never mind the number. The important question is: What is the best chocolate cake to make for this special occasion called “I was born this day and I MUST celebrate this birthday!”
Well, to answer this specific question we need to know your personality.
Are you chocolate cake addict or vanilla cake addict? What if you are the gluten free fanatic and so on.
Yes, my baking nation we are build of many cake personalities and we have to get along. We have to love and support each other. So, for today I am making cake for the chocolate cake addict. BTW, this cake is well-known on this blog. We have many versions and many recipes for the same cake. Ferrero Rocher Cake!
What is different about this recipe from the original? It is using less sugar, no Wafers, less Nutella and the chocolate for the icing is not semi-sweet. So, this is your recipe if you are on diet and you still want to enjoy your special day with chocolate!
DESCRIPTION OF Happy Birthday Ferrero Cake
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you … my dear…
Like always this cake doesn’t need description. It is the most famous cake on internet called…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FERRERO CAKE!
If you google Ferrero Rocher Cake to buy or Ferrero Rocher Cake near me…you will find unlimited amount of bakeries and stores making and selling this amazing chocolate cake. I am sure you are not surprise. After all the ferrero chocolate candy is one of the most popular chocolate products in the world.
So, are you ready to make this easy recipe for you, your family or friends?
To make this cake you need to buy the following ingredients listed under the list called…
Happy Birthday Cake
SHOPPING LISTFOR HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAKE
eggs (organic)
sugar
hazelnuts
cocoa
Nutella
Philadelphia cheese
chocolate
corn syrup
heavy cream
flour
baking powder
Equipment Needed
-KitchenAid mixer (or the mixer you are using. Can be hand mixer too)
Line the baking sheet (16 by 12 inch) with aluminum foil.
Spray with baking spray and set aside.
Bowl 1: Add dry ingredients
Sift flour, cocoa and baking powder.
To that mixture add the ground hazelnuts and stir all ingredients together. Set aside.
Your next step will involve your favorite mixer (KitchenAid) and mixing bowl.
To the mixing bowl add fresh, room temperature eggs and sugar.
Mix on high speed for about 9 minutes or until tripled in volume.
The next step is to combine dry and wet ingredients. (remember bowl 1)
Using the spatula fold dry ingredients into the eggs, in 3 additions. (slowly)
SUPER IMPORTANT: Please, pay attention to this step.
Be very gently when mixing dry ingredients into the eggs mixture.
I will repeat again. Be sure the flour hazelnuts mixture is mixed or incorporated into the eggs mixture.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 F for about 15 to 17 minutes.
Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done.
Remove from the oven.
Cool it for about 2 to 3 hours.
IMPORTANT: YOU CAN MAKE THIS CAKE DAYS AHEAD, COOL AND FREEZE.
HOW TO MAKE NUTELLA FILLING
Add cheese to the mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
Then transfer to the plate.
Using the same bowl mix the heavy cream for 2 minutes.
Then add cheese and mix until two ingredients are incorporated.
After that add Nutella and mix quickly. (for a minute or two)
Stir all ingredients using your favorite spatula.
And you just made the best Nutella filling.
MAKING CHOCOLATE GLAZE FORHappy Birthday Ferrero Cake
If you are not on diet and you are not watching amount of sugar, you can make this chocolate glaze with semi-sweet chocolate.
Add chopped chocolate and corn syrup to the bowl.
Then heat the cream until almost boiling.
Pour it over chocolate and corn syrup mixture.
Let sit for 5 minutes.
Gently mix until smooth.
And yes, you just made the best chocolate glaze.
ASSEMBLYOF THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE
To make mini layer cakes, use knife and cut the ferrero cake into the sizes you like your birthday cake to be.
My choice is 5 by 5 square cakes. (you select the number you like).
Now, if you have your mini cakes we can start our assembly line.
Place the bottom layer of the cake to a plate.
Important: You can make this birthday cake using 2 or 3 layers.
Add Nutella filling, second layer cake, Nutella filling and then add the third layer of the ferrero rocher cake. Return to fridge until filling is set. (see note below why is this important)
Note: At this point, I find it is important to chill the cake before continuing to help the Nutella filling firm up. Usually, 30 minutes is enough.
Keep going until you use all mini cakes you have from 16 by 12 inches size.
Important: Keep all your mini cakes in the fridge until you are ready for chocolate icing.
EASY RECIPE CHOCOLATE ICING
BTW, you are almost done.
You just need to pour the best chocolate glaze over the cakes.
Then decorate with Nutella bombs, cappuccino bombs, shaved chocolate, ground hazelnuts, icing sugar and my favorite candies. Ferrero Rocher Candies!
EASY Birthday Ferrero Cake
Quick Notefor Ferrero Cake Recipe
Eggs – use large, organic eggs. The eggs must be room temperature for this recipe. If you want to learn more about eggs, how to bring eggs to room temperature, how to boil them, check this link Deviled Barbie Eggs – Delish Beauty
Cheese – for this recipe I used the Philadelphia cheese. (use light version) It has to be the room temperature. You can replace with any cream cheese you are using for baking.
Chocolate – For this recipe I used Lindt chocolate 70% cocoa. You can use semi sweet if you are not on diet.
Hazelnuts – please use the toasted hazelnuts. To learn how to toast hazelnuts and more check this LINK
Heavy Cream – I used 33%
FINAL NOTEforHappy Birthday Ferrero Cake
This is the best Happy Birthday Cake if you are making the cake for the chocolate personality.
It is full of Nutella, chocolate, hazelnuts and LOVE! Love for the chocolate and Nutella!
Now, if you are looking for very special recipe for very special day, February 14, please check the recipe below. It is the mix of pink and best Ferrero chocolate love.
Line the baking sheet (16 by 12 inch) with aluminum foil.
Spray with baking spray and set aside.
Bowl 1: Add dry ingredients
Sift flour, cocoa and baking powder.
To that mixture add the ground hazelnuts and stir all ingredients together. Set aside.
Your next step will involve your favorite mixer (KitchenAid) and mixing bowl.
To the mixing bowl add fresh, room temperature eggs and sugar.
Mix on high speed for about 9 minutes or until tripled in volume.
The next step is to combine dry and wet ingredients. (remember bowl 1)
Using the spatula fold dry ingredients into the eggs, in 3 additions. (slowly)
SUPER IMPORTANT: Please, pay attention to this step.
Be very gently when mixing dry ingredients into the eggs mixture.
I will repeat again. Be sure the flour hazelnuts mixture is mixed or incorporated into the eggs mixture.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 F for about 15 to 17 minutes.
Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done.
Remove from the oven.
Cool it for about 2 to 3 hours.
IMPORTANT: YOU CAN MAKE THIS CAKE DAYS AHEAD, COOL AND FREEZE.
HOW TO MAKE NUTELLA FILLING
Add cheese to the mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
Then transfer to the plate.
Using the same bowl mix the heavy cream for 2 minutes.
Then add cheese and mix until two ingredients are incorporated.
After that add Nutella and mix quickly. (for a minute or two)
Stir all ingredients using your favorite spatula.
And you just made the best Nutella filling.
MAKING CHOCOLATE GLAZE FOR Happy Birthday Ferrero Cake
If you are not on diet and you are not watching amount of sugar, you can make this chocolate glaze with semi-sweet chocolate.
Add chopped chocolate and corn syrup to the bowl.
Then heat the cream until almost boiling.
Pour it over chocolate and corn syrup mixture.
Let sit for 5 minutes.
Gently mix until smooth.
And yes, you just made the best chocolate glaze. ASSEMBLY OF THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE
To make mini layer cakes, use knife and cut the ferrero cake into the sizes you like your birthday cake to be.
My choice is 5 by 5 square cakes. (you select the number you like).
Now, if you have your mini cakes we can start our assembly line.
Place the bottom layer of the cake to a plate.
Important: You can make this birthday cake using 2 or 3 layers.
Add Nutella filling, second layer cake, Nutella filling and then add the third layer of the ferrero rocher cake. Return to fridge until filling is set. (see note below why is this important)
Note: At this point, I find it is important to chill the cake before continuing to help the Nutella filling firm up. Usually, 30 minutes is enough.
Keep going until you use all mini cakes you have from 16 by 12 inches size.
Important: Keep all your mini cakes in the fridge until you are ready for chocolate icing.
EASY RECIPE CHOCOLATE ICING
BTW, you are almost done.
You just need to pour the best chocolate glaze over the cakes.
Then decorate with Nutella bombs, cappuccino bombs, shaved chocolate, ground hazelnuts, icing sugar and my favorite candies. Ferrero Rocher Candies!
This delicious homemade bread recipe is the best focaccia recipe and focaccia toppings for you. Super easy, no-knead and no mixer recipe. And if you need more…
Best Focaccia Recipe and Focaccia Toppings
Say hello to the best recipe which is needed NOW.
Yes, now is the time. We all need the recipe that is homemade, easy and joy.
Your abused and please help me soul which is trying to fight with this society. And if you need to fight the society all you need is…
BREAD … So, let me tell you more about this recipe.
DESCRIPTION OF BEST FOCACCIA RECIPE
3 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
NO KNEAD
NO MIXER
5 INGREDIENTS RECIPE
Add to that zero effort and zero skill to make this recipe and you have the winner.
Bread winner recipe for all of you who never baked the bread.
So, this is your recipe. The absolute beginner focaccia recipe.
The most important ingredient for this recipe is the flour. I made homemade focaccia with the following flours:
all purpose (no bleached flour)
organic all purpose flour
Since you want to make this recipe you need to buy the following ingredients.
Best Focaccia Recipe
SHOPPING LIST FOR FOCACCIA
flour (all purpose and no bleached, organic all purpose)
instant yeast
salt
olive oil
water
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
-baking pan (your choices are: 9 by 9 inches, 9 by 13 or baking sheet)
-glass or plastic bowl (I like to use glass measuring cup, 8 cups capacity or 2 L)
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MAKING Best Focaccia Recipe and Focaccia Toppings
Ingredients
3 cups flour
2 tsp instant yeast
1 1/2 cups water
2 tsp salt
3 TBSP olive oil
Focaccia toppings: sea salt, rosemary, Italian parsley, salt, oregano, garlic, onions, thyme, tomatoes, red peppers, mozzarella cheese and more…
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING THE BEST FOCACCIA RECIPE
In your favorite bowl add flour, salt and instant yeast.
Then add the water (temperature about 110 F)
Mix with the metal spoon or rubber spatula until the ingredients are incorporated and water is absorbed. (it is about 1 to 2 minutes).
Rub the surface with olive oil. (just a little)
Cover with plastic wrap and tea towel.
Transfer to the fridge for 24 to 72 hours.
Line the pan of your choice with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Coat with baking spray or grease with butter. (this is important step).
Pour 1 TBSP of olive oil in the center of pan.
Remove the dough from the fridge.
Use two forks, gather up edges of dough farthest from you and lift up and over into the center of bowl.
Rotate the bowl in quarter turns 2 more times or until you deflate dough and for a rough ball.
Transfer into prepared pan with olive oil.
Roll the dough in the oil or coat it in oil.
Let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
DO NOT COVER THE DOUGH. Yes, let rise, UNCOVERED.
Time for rise: about 3 to 4 hours.
How do you know the dough is ready? The secret is in your finger.
BAKING FOCACCIA AND FOCACCIA TOPPINGS
Poke with your finger. If it spring back slowly it is ready.
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Lightly oil your hands. Dimple focaccia with your fingers, all the way to the bottom of the pan.
Sprinkle with sea salt and focaccia toppings of your choice.
If using Italian parsley, rosemary be sure to pour olive oil over it.
Important: you can bake using 8 by 8 inch pan, 9 by 13 (if you want thin focaccia for sandwiches or 9 inc round pie and so on…). Just check the time. Bake until golden brown.
Bake for about 24 minutes at 425 F or until golden brown.
Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving. (if you can wait)
Flour – I tested this recipe with all purpose, unbleached flour. I tried Robin Hood, original all purpose flour. Also, the NO Name all purpose flour worked.
Organic Flour – This is the more expensive version if you want to make the best homemade focaccio recipe. I used organic flour from Saskatchewan, Canada. The name is ONE ORGANIC FARM. I LOVE, LOVE THIS FLOUR. It is amazing 100% grown, milled and packaged in Canada. If you have an opportunity, buy this product. It is worth it.
organic flour all purpose
Instant yeast – buy your favorite brand.
Active yeast – If using the active dry yeast, add yeast, 1/4 tsp sugar and water and let it stand for about 10 to 15 minutes or until foamy. Then follow the recipe.
FOCACCIA TOPPINGS
If you are asking what goes well on focaccia the answer is: everything you like like…
sea salt
Italian parsley
rosemary
thyme
tomatoes
red peppers
garlic and more…
How do you not burn focaccia toppings?
This is super IMPORTANT: COAT ALL THE HERBS WITH A LAYER OF OLIVE OIL. (yes, you want to prevent the burning while you bake)
FREEZING FOCACCIA
You can freeze focaccia for up to one month. Slice it up, wrap very well and place in the freezer.
How can you keep focaccia Fresh?
Cut the focaccia bread into smaller pieces. Wrap into plastic wrap and then into a layer of aluminum foil. Store it in a plastic bag.
Focaccia toppings for bread
MAKING HOLES IN FOCACCIA
Oil your fingers with olive oil and use them to push holes all over the dough. Making holes in focaccia is important because it helps ensure an even bake.
IMPORTANT: You should not press down all the way to the pan as this could rip holes into the dough.
FINAL NOTEfor easy, homemade focaccia
This is the recipe for the best focaccia recipe and focaccia toppings for you and your family.
Pecan recipe near you – Super Easy Schmoo Nutella Dessert and more. What is more… mini cakes recipe with strawberry buttercream filling.
Easy Schmoo Nutella Desserts
Hello my baking nation.
How is your life? Yes, I know … we all know. It is kind of confusing out there, in the jungle. But here, in 5 star cookies Internet land everything is done to make you happy.
And to make you happy we have a few recipes today from mini cakes recipe to Easy Schmoo Nutella Desserts.
What can I say? We always try to make 100% happy. So, let’s start with…
DESCRIPTION OF EASY SCHMOO NUTELLA DESSERTS
Easy Schmoo Nutella Desserts-easy desserts
This recipe is not the most searched Google recipe. Why, why and why? Because, it is the secret that Dr. Google need to discover.
Yes, this pecan recipe is the cake dessert you must try. Also, it is blast from the past for 5 star cookies.
How can I describe this recipe?
Let’s start with this statement: Extraordinary good! I will repeat: Extraordinary good is the option 1 and the option 2. So, you can’t go wrong with this recipe.
And the soul of this torte is in simplicity of ingredients. The most important is: PECAN.
Add to that filling full of very famous Nutella, heavy cream and you have it. The recipe for happiness and must make dessert. And to make this dessert you need to buy the following…
Super Easy Schmoo Nutella Desserts
SHOPPING LIST
eggs
sugar
flour (all purpose, unbleached)
pecan
cream of tartar
baking powder
pure vanilla extract
Whip It (optional)
butter (unsalted)
brown sugar
Philadelphia cheese
Nutella
heavy cream
Equipment Needed
-KitchenAid mixer (or the mixer you are using. Can be hand mixer too)
-mixing bowl (for the cake and the filling)
-small sauce pan
-9 inch baking pan
-baking sheet (16 by 12 inches) or mini baking pan
IMPORTANT: EASY SCHMOO NUTELLA DESSERTS is made with Nutella filling
Mini Cakes is made with Strawberry buttercream filling. So, select which option you like to follow:
Option one – regular 9 inch torte with Nutella filling
and Option 2 – mini desserts made with Strawberry buttercream filling
All I need is you, my sweet dark coffee magic plus the best milk frother. And because of that I have the milk frother and cappuccino as my reality. So, if you are wondering how to make the best homemade cappuccino using Aevo frother …
milk frother and cappuccino
Hello my baking nation,
How is your life? Are you watching the crazy world we are in and wondering what is the solution?
For me the answer is always the following: COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, NUTELLA, FERRERO …
What can I say? My solutions are FOOD AND DRINKS.
And today my post is so personal, so mine and so authentic … Italy, coffee, cappuccino and …
DESCRIPTION OF MILK FROTHER AND HOMEMADE CAPPUCCINO
If you want to make the best homemade cappuccino way better than what I suggested in this post you MUST BUY this milk frother. It is AEVO MILK FROTHER.
This frother will make your homemade cappuccino = to the coffee shop bought cappuccino. Also, can you imagine how much money you can save? Just think for a moment. Plus you don’t need to drive or walk to the near shop.
The coffee shop is inside of your kitchen, in your house or apartment and you can make as many as you want and as often as you want to. And if you are cappuccino addict like I am … this is your golden post! Just think abundance of the best homemade cappuccinos. My dream life!
milk frother
So, in order to make home version of cappuccino you need to buy the following:
SHOPPING LIST
milk frother and cappuccino – buying on amazon
coffee (I like Illy Caffe Ground Coffee)
milk (3.25%)
AEVO milk frothing machine
BIALETTI Moka Express 3-cup (or 6-cup)
honey
sugar
maple syrup
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
-cappuccino glass or coffee cup
-spoon
HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO AT HOME
So, to make cappuccino at home you need to follow 3 steps:
Prepare the espresso or coffee – I used Bialetti moka express 3-cup but you can make using your favorite method
Create the frothy milk – this can be done using AEVO milk frothing machine, French press, Bodum milk frother
Find your magical cappuccino cup or glass and pour into it.
MAKING Cappuccino using Milk Frother
Ingredients
coffee
milk (3.25%)
honey, sugar, maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONSfor Homemade Cappuccino
Find your favorite cappuccino cup or glass and add 1 tsp of honey, maple sugar or syrup. (if you don’t like sugar or honey don’t use it)
Brew the coffee. Use your favorite method.
For this post I used Bialetti moka express 3-cup and Illy Caffe Ground Coffee
Since you are looking for very healthy homemade jam recipe and you know why…you are welcome. Prunes recipes and more…
HEALTHY HOMEMADE JAM RECIPE
Hello my dear readers,
It is that time of the year. New Year’s resolutions time or the vision board crafting time.
What can I say? As a person I promise to continue good practices and make as many as possible … well I have to stop at this point. Can I say I will make as many as possible Nutellas recipes, chocolate recipes, Milka tortes, my favorite Ferrero tortes (mini and not so mini)… How about some gluten free torte or pizza dough recipe? Yes, my dear readers my soul is deeply involved in practices where no cure exist. It is called chocolate addiction and I know I don’t want help.
However, from time to time my soul wakes up and say time for the HEALTHY! And I immediately obey.
So, today is the day. Day for very easy and super healthy recipe. Since you want to learn more … read below.
DESCRIPTION OF Healthy Homemade Jam Recipe
This jam is made of three healthy ingredients: prunes, dates and water.
The recipe is super quick and easy to make. This jam is known by my grandmother as the medical jam or the hospital jam.
Also, this recipe is made without pectin and without sugar. It is naturally sweet and ready in 15 minutes. So, say hello to healthy, happy you. Of course happy you need shopping and for that you need …
healthy homemade jam recipes
SHOPPING LIST FOR JAM RECIPE
prunes (dried prunes)
dried dates
water
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
-saucepan (medium size)
-glass jar to store homemade healthy jam
ACTION TIME
MAKING Healthy Homemade Jam Recipe-Dates Prunes Recipes
Ingredients
1 cup dried prunes (chopped)
and 1 cup dried pitted dates
1 cup and 3 TBSP water
INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE HEALTHY HOMEMADE JAM
Add chopped dried prunes, dates and water to a medium size saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly and mashing the prunes and dates until a jelly consistency is reached.
IMPORTANT: BE SURE YOU ARE STIRRING NON STOP IN THE LAST FEW MINUTES.
For me this recipe was done in 10 minutes. (remember it is super fast recipe)
Remove from heat and cool.
Transfer to an airtight jar.
Store in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
You can use as the filling for crepes, baked goods or just eat by itself. (no more than 1 TBSP per day)
Also, if you really want to eat this jam instead of Nutella, I suggest the recipe below:
CHOCOLATE JAM RECIPES – LINDT Chocolate
Follow all the steps above.
Cook dates, prunes and water until desired consistency.
Remove from heat and add 3 oz or about 90 grams of Lindt chocolate, chopped.
Stir until chocolate is melted.
Cool and transfer to the jars.
Top with chopped walnuts, hazelnuts if you want to.
Quick Note
easy healthy homemade jam
Dates – I used organic, pitted dates by Royal Palm. They are full of nutrients, high in protein, with healthy carbs, fats and fiber. So, please use the organic dates if you can. The cost of 170 gr or 6 oz is $3.99. (Winners)
Prunes – are just dried plumbs. For this recipe I used pitted prunes by Basse. (check online website like amazon or visit healthy stores near you). Also, prunes are source of potassium, high in vitamins, fiber.
FINAL NOTEHealthy Homemade Jam Recipe
This is the recipe you MUST make. Good for you, your body and your health.
Super easy to make and you don’t need to suffer. It is like eating healthy Nutella. I love, love this recipe.
And I can’t say enough about it. Just make it.
Another reason why you should make this homemade jam! (check below)
If you want to print this amazing recipe, please check the box below.
Don’t forget:
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Healthy Homemade Jam Recipe-Prunes Recipes
Yield: Serving 2 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Made of 3 healthy ingredients: prunes, dates and water.
The recipe is super quick and easy to make.
This jam is known by my grandmother as the medical jam or the hospital jam.
Ingredients
1 cup dried prunes (chopped)
1 cup dried pitted dates
1 cup and 3 TBSP water
Instructions
Add chopped dried prunes, dates and water to a medium size saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly and mashing the prunes and dates until a jelly consistency is reached.
IMPORTANT: BE SURE YOU ARE STIRRING NON STOP IN THE LAST FEW MINUTES.
For me this recipe was done in 10 minutes. (remember it is super fast recipe)
Remove from heat and cool.
Transfer to an airtight jar.
STORAGE
Store in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
You can use as the filling for crepes, baked goods or just eat by itself. (no more than 1 TBSP per day)
ENJOY!
Notes
Dates - I used organic, pitted dates by Royal Palm. They are full of nutrients, high in protein, with healthy carbs, fats and fiber. So, please use the organic dates if you can. The cost of 170 gr or 6 oz is $3.99. (Winners)
Prunes - are just dried plumbs. For this recipe I used pitted prunes by Basse. (check online website like amazon or visit healthy stores near you). Also, prunes are source of potassium, high in vitamins, fiber.
Happy New Year with one and only pink torte or Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe. So, wear your pink glasses and let’s make the best sponge cake with the most amazing strawberry buttercream frosting.
Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe or Pink Cake
Hello my dear readers,
Happy New Year! And happy always means PINK.
And today the pink comes in torte version called Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe.
The ingredients for the sponge cake are everyday ingredients: eggs, sugar, flour and baking powder.
Super simple, don’t you think? Add to that the best strawberry frosting made from fresh, organic strawberries and you have the winner! Pink Cake Winner.
IMPORTANT NOTES: The star of the sponge cake are the EGGS! So, please use fresh, organic, large eggs in order to make this 5 star strawberry cake.
How about strawberry buttercream frosting? What ingredients do you need to buy?
To make the strawberry buttercream frosting you need to have: fresh strawberries, unsalted butter, icing sugar, pure vanilla extract, pink salt and heavy cream.
So, are you ready to make the best cake in your kitchen? Of course you are and because of that you need …
Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe
SHOPPING LIST FOR THE CAKE
eggs
white sugar
flour (all purpose and unbleached)
baking powder
fresh strawberries
icing sugar
butter
pure vanilla extract
heavy cream
salt
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Mixer (I used KitchenAid mixer)
Mixing bowl
3 round 6 inch baking pan
medium size saucepan (for strawberry buttercream)
ACTION TIME
MAKING Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe
Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe for you
Ingredients for sponge cake
6 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup all purpose flour, unbleached
INSTRUCTIONSfor Strawberry Cake
Add 6 eggs and 1 cup sugar into the mixing bowl.
Mix until the mixture becomes thick, fluffy and triples in volume, for about 10 minutes.
From this moment you will be using the spatula.(no mixer)
Mix 1 cup of flour and baking powder.
Then sift 1/3 cup of flour over the beaten egg and sugar. Using a rubber spatula, work in circular pattern, going over and under. This is very important. Be sure the flour is incorporated into egg sugar mixture.
Repeat step above 2 more times
Divide the cake mixture among 3 bake pans (6 inch baking pans).
I used 2 cups of mixture for each pan.
Bake at 350 F for about 19 minutes or until done.
Use toothpick to test if cake is done. Insert the wooden toothpick near the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Cool the cake.
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Core the strawberries to remove the white center.
Place cleaned strawberries in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
You will have about 1 and 1/4 cup of puree.
Then put the pureed through a sieve to remove the seed. You don’t need to do this step if you like seeds .(Weirdo! I am not judging you…)
Place strawberry puree in a small saucepan over a medium heat.
Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for about 30 min or until the mixture is reduced to 1/3 of the original volume.
Place the reduced puree into the fridge to allow to cool.
Next Step:
Beat the butter. Be sure that there is no lumps.
Then add 2 1/2 cups of icing sugar and mix until butter and sugar are combined.
Add your strawberry puree, vanilla and salt.
Beat together until combined.
Then add 2 cups of icing sugar and mix well until well combined.
Add 1 TBSP of whip cream if needed and wanted.
And you have it, your homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting made from fresh strawberries.
Enjoy.
ASSEMBLY OF BEST SPONGE CAKE
Place your first layer of cake onto a platter.
Top with easy strawberry buttercream frosting.
Add second sponge cake.
Then add a layer of strawberry buttercream.
Finish with third layer of sponge cake.
Decorate as you wish or ask your friend to do it for you.
Easy Strawberry Cake
You can use only icing sugar or you can top with more strawberry frosting and sliced strawberries.
Or you can frost the outside of your sponge cake with the leftover strawberry buttercream.
Store in the fridge for a few hours and then serve.
Quick Note
EGGS – Please use organic eggs. It is more expensive but the eggs are the biggest star inside of the cake.
Strawberry – For this recipe I used organic strawberries. It was on sale. You can use regular, fresh strawberries from any food store or local farmers market.
Flour – use all purpose, unbleached.
Baking powder – I used organic, no aluminum added.
Sugar – for this recipe I used regular white, sugar.
Butter – use organic if you can. Be sure it is unsalted and room temperature for this strawberry cake.
Strawberry Cake Recipe
FINAL NOTE
I said this before and I will repeat: Sponge Cake for 6 inch baking pan is the recipe you must master in order to become 5 star baker.
Yes, this is the master recipe you must know like multiplication tables in math.
And if you do you can make happy birthday cakes, celebration cakes or the wedding cake.
Yes, learning how to make sponge cake is that powerful.
Add to that an easy strawberry buttercream frosting and you will become the 5 star baker.
And I know you are and you will be. So, enjoy and share baking recipe with the whole world.
Trust me at this point this world need cakes. Make it PINK so we can paint our future in the way it should be.
Happy and colorful!
Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe – the best cake recipe
Strawberry Cake Recipe – the best pink cake recipe
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Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe - Pink Torte
Yield: Serving 6 people
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour30 minutes
Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe or Pink torte is made of easy sponge cake and the most amazing strawberry buttercream frosting.
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Ingredients
Sponge Cake
6 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup flour
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
1 lbs strawberries (454 gr)
1 cup unsalted butter
4 1/2 cups icing sugar (you can use less, it is your choice)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1 TBSP whip cream (optional)
Instructions
Making 6 inch Sponge Cake
Add 6 eggs and 1 cup sugar into the mixing bowl.
Mix until the mixture becomes thick, fluffy and triples in volume, for about 10 minutes.
From this moment you will be using the spatula.(no mixer)
Mix 1 cup of flour and baking powder.
Then sift 1/3 cup of flour over the beaten egg and sugar. Using a rubber spatula, work in circular pattern, going over and under. This is very important. Be sure the flour is incorporated into egg sugar mixture.
Repeat step above 2 more times
Divide the cake mixture among 3 bake pans (6 inch baking pans).
I used 2 cups of mixture for each pan.
Bake at 350 F for about 19 minutes or until done.
Use toothpick to test if cake is done. Insert the wooden toothpick near the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Cool the cake.
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Core the strawberries to remove the white center.
Place cleaned strawberries in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
You will have about 1 and 1/4 cup of puree.
Then put the pureed through a sieve to remove the seed. You don’t need to do this step if you like seeds .(Weirdo! I am not judging you…)
Place strawberry puree in a small saucepan over a medium heat.
Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for about 30 min or until the mixture is reduced to 1/3 of the original volume.
Place the reduced puree into the fridge to allow to cool.
Next Step:
Beat the butter. Be sure that there is no lumps.
Then add 2 1/2 cups of icing sugar and mix until butter and sugar are combined.
Add your strawberry puree, vanilla and salt.
Beat together until combined. Then add 2 cups of icing sugar and mix well until well combined.
Add 1 TBSP of whip cream if needed and wanted.
And you have it, your homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting made from fresh strawberries.
Enjoy.
ASSEMBLY OF BEST SPONGE CAKE
Place your first layer of cake onto a platter.
Top with easy strawberry buttercream frosting.
Add second sponge cake.
Then add a layer of strawberry buttercream.
Finish with third layer of sponge cake.
Decorate as you wish or ask your friend to do it for you.
You can use only icing sugar or you can top with more strawberry frosting and sliced strawberries.
Or you can frost the outside of your sponge cake with the leftover strawberry buttercream.
Store in the fridge for a few hours and then serve.
Notes
EGGS – Please use organic eggs. It is more expensive but the eggs are the biggest star inside of the cake.
Strawberry – For this recipe I used organic strawberries. It was on sale. You can use regular, fresh strawberries from any food store or local farmers market.
Flour - use all purpose, unbleached.
Baking powder - I used organic, no aluminum added.
Sugar - for this recipe I used regular white, sugar.
Butter - use organic if you can. Be sure it is unsalted and room temperature for this strawberry cake.
How to make the best chicken recipe – Oven Roasted Whole Chicken. Do you now how?
oven roasted whole chicken
Hello my dear readers,
How are you? BTW, are you afraid of chicken? Yes, I know. I ask crazy questions but I am still here for you.
And for all your chicken needs. Trust me, I am.
Because of that our post today is the one of the recipe you need to know. Or it is MUST make recipe.
Learn more under the title called…
DESCRIPTION OF OVEN ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN
Super easy, flavorful and the perfect recipe for lunch, dinner or lazy Sunday afternoon.
The ingredients are simple and the most important is the star of the recipe. The chicken.
You need a good quality chicken. For this recipe I used organic chicken from the local store.
From there you can add whatever makes you happy. Lemon, garlic, onions, Italian parsley, celery and so on.
My favorite addition is potatoes and today we are making the oven roasted chicken and potatoes.
Life can be perfect, don’t you think. Just simple chicken, potatoes and Greek salad and I am happy.
If it is -36 C outside and tons of snow…who cares?
Oven roasted chicken is here to make us happy.
So, what ingredients do we need to make this recipe the reality?
the best chicken recipe
SHOPPING LIST FOR ROASTED CHICKEN
whole chicken (3 to 5 lbs or 1.5 kg to 2.5 kg)
potatoes
carrots
onions
garlic
lemon
salt
black pepper
oregano
butter
olive oil
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
-large roasting pan or baking sheet (or any pan that chicken can be baked happily)
-small sauce pan (to melt the butter)
ACTION TIME
MAKING Oven Roasted Whole Chicken – Best Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
1 whole chicken (3 to 5 lbs)
3 carrots
4 large potatoes
2 medium size onions
6 cloves of garlic
1 lemon, organic and washed
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 and 1/2 tsp salt
1 TBSP dry oregano
6 TBSP butter
3 TBSP olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING THE BEST CHICKEN RECIPE
Melt butter in a small sauce pan and set aside. (be sure it is not completely melted)
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Rinse the chicken inside and out.
Then pat dry with paper towel.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure that chicken is as DRY as POSSIBLE. Why? Because it helps with browning.
Season chicken outside and inside with salt and pepper.
I used 2 tsp plus 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper. (you use salt and pepper to your taste)
Stuff the chicken cavity with 6 cloves of garlic, both halves of lemon.
OPTIONAL: You can add rosemary, Italian parsley, Thyme or any other herb you like to the chicken cavity.
Tie the legs together with kitchen string ( I did not)
Drizzle chicken all over with melted butter. Be very generous.
IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMIZING FLAVOR USE THIS TRICK – TUCK UNDER OF CHICKEN SKIN A BIT OF BUTTER (or as much as you like)
Drizzle oregano all over the chicken.
BTW, you are almost done.
Add sliced onions, potatoes, carrots to the bottom of baking dish. (I don’t add salt but you can if you want to)
Drizzle olive oil over the veggies and toss to coat.
Place the chicken on top of vegetables. (breast side up)
BAKING THE CHICKEN
Bake at 425 F for 90 minutes or until done.
It is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
When chicken is baked remove from the oven.
Transfer the roasted chicken to the aluminum foil.
Be sure the whole chicken is covered with aluminum foil for about 30 minutes.
Slice the chicken onto your favorite platter.
Serve with a simple salad, potatoes and slice of my favorite bread.
Enjoy and share the best oven roasted chicken and 5 star recipe.
the best oven roasted whole chicken
Quick Note
Butter – you can substitute butter with olive oil. Use organic olive oil if you can.
Chicken – use the good quality chicken when making this recipe. Visit your local farmers market for the best price and quality.
Potatoes – use the best potato for baking like Idaho Potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes from Canada. For this recipe you can use whole potatoes or just cut potatoes in half length size.
Roasting Pan – if you don`t have roasting pan you can use a high-sided casserole dish, rimmed baking sheet, large skillet.
easy oven roasted whole chicken
FINAL NOTE for Oven Roasted Whole Chicken
Yes, this is the golden recipe for you and your family.
The golden roasted whole chicken. Yes, yes and yes. The power of homemade meals!
Did I mention that leftovers can be used in recipes all week long. From homemade salad, chicken sandwich to pasta dishes.
Also, the most comfort-food classic and one of my favorite recipe when I want to say “family time”.
Serve with a simple salad, potatoes and slice of my favorite bread
5 star cookies is bringing you another 5 star recipe – Easy Hazelnut Cookies Recipe Italy. Ciao from my favorite country and …
Easy Italian Hazelnut Cookies
Hello my favorite baking nation. How are you?
Are you ready for the best time of the year? How is shopping? Cooking? Baking?
Yes, I know I have many questions for you…but I also have another 5 star recipe for you. Lucky YOU!
The recipe is an ideal choice for your Christmas baking or every day solution when you need to make the best cookies. Since time is money, let’s start with …
DESCRIPTION OF EASY HAZELNUT COOKIES RECIPE
Little homemade bite-sized cookies full of toasted hazelnuts and rich butter is here for you.
They are the perfect Christmas cookies. Did I say Christmas? Yes, I did. But you can also make them every day when your soul is searching for cookies. They are the perfect gifts for your friends and family and easy solution when you need to bring desserts to the office parties.
Place the toasted hazelnuts into food processor and process until hazelnuts are coarsely chopped. (just for a minute)
Then add the flour, sugar, salt and process until the hazelnuts are finely ground.
Cut the cold butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture.
Process everything until the mixture looks like course meal.
Then add egg yolk, pure vanilla extract, hazelnut extract and process until the mixture comes together.
Transfer the mixture from the food processor into the bowl.
Shape the dough into balls using a small cookie scoop and place on a baking sheet.
Wrap in plastic and transfer to freezer overnight.
NEXT DAY
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Place 10 cookies on baking sheet and bake for 21 minutes or until done.
Remove from the oven and cool.
Dust with icing sugar and decorate with melted chocolate.
Easy Italian Hazelnut Cookies -5 star cookies
Quick Note
Flour – please use all purpose, unbleached flour.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Don’t pack your flour. Again, please measure your flour correctly. Fluff your flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into cup and use a knife to level it off.
Egg yolk – from the large size egg
Hazelnut extract – you can find online or check any Italian supermarket near you.
Butter – use the best quality of the butter. Be sure the butter is COLD for this recipe.
Hazelnuts – this is the most expensive ingredient for this recipe. Check the Costco or Superstore for the best price.
FINAL NOTE Easy Hazelnut Cookies Recipe Italy
Buttery, tender and full of hazelnuts. Delicious recipe for YOU!
Ciao from my favorite country and enjoy this super easy recipe.
Ok, this is the one. The best moist easy walnut banana bread. How many times…
moist easy banana bread recipe with walnuts
Hello my baking nation.
How many times did you hear, this is the best banana bread recipe. Ever…and then life happen and you learn something new and EUREKA. And you need to share and say: Yes, my baking nation this is my favorite recipe of the banana bread. Why? Tell me more…
And so the baking story continues…
DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST MOIST EASY BANANA BREAD
This recipe is super quick and easy to make.
You will have two happy baking teams: Dry ingredients and wet ingredients.
Since opposites attracts they will finish together. In the mixing bowl.
But that is not it.
The sweet life of easy banana bread will continue in 9 by 5 baking pan where the baking perfection will be achieved. Why?
Because us human beings need to eat the best bread. With the banana. And this is the one.
So, in order to make this recipe we need to buy the following ingredients…
moist easy banana bread recipe
SHOPPING LIST
oil (olive oil)
bananas (over ripe)
ripe bananas
eggs
vanilla exract
flour
sugar
walnuts
chocolate chips
salt
baking soda
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
-mixing bowl
-medium size glass or plastic bowl
-baking pan 9 by 5 inches
-KitchenAid mixer or metal spoon
How to make Moist Easy Walnut Banana Bread
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/8 cups mashed banana (about 4 medium size bananas)
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour, all purpose unbleached
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup regular chocolate chips
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
INSTRUCTION FOR MAKING THE BEST BANANA BREAD
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Line 9 by 5 baking pan with a strip of parchment paper, letting it hang over both side or use aluminum foil. Set aside.
Add the WET INGREDIENTS to the mixing bowl: oil, eggs, well mashed ripe bananas, vanilla extract.
Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
To the medium size bowl add ALL DRY INGREDIENTS:
flour, white and brown sugar, baking soda, salt, chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
Your next step is to be the most amazing matchmaker.
Combine the wet ingredients with dry.
Beat with the mixer until is combined. This step is super fast (just a few seconds).
Transfer the batter into prepared 9 by 5 loaf pan.
Bake at 350 F for 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool, slice and enjoy.
Yes, this is my moist, easy banana bread to make you HAPPY!
easy banana bread recipe
Quick Note
Flour – please use all purpose, unbleached flour.
Chocolate chips – I love the combo of mini chocolate chips and regular. If you don’t have mini chocolate chips use 1 1/4 cup regular chocolate chips
Bananas – use as ripe bananas. If you don’t have it, you can use your oven to make it happen. How? Place bananas on a baking sheet. Bake at 250 F for 15 minutes or until you achieve desired ripeness of the bananas.
OIL – I used organic, olive oil and this recipe was tested using it.
Vanilla Extract – if you can use pure vanilla extract. I used my homemade version. Check the recipe.
moist easy walnut banana bread for you
FINAL NOTEMoist Easy Walnut Banana Bread
I will repeat again. This is the one. My best and favorite banana bread.
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Moist Easy Walnut Banana Bread
Yield: Serving 5 people
Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Ok, this is the one.
The best moist easy walnut banana bread.
How many times...no questions. This is your best easy banana bread recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
2 large eggs
1 1/8 cups mashed banana (about 4 medium size bananas)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour, all purpose unbleached
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup regular chocolate chips
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Line 9 by 5 baking pan with a strip of parchment paper, letting it hang over both side or use aluminum foil. Set aside.
Add the WET INGREDIENTS to the mixing bowl: oil, eggs, well mashed ripe bananas, vanilla extract.
Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
To the medium size bowl add ALL DRY INGREDIENTS:
flour, white and brown sugar, baking soda, salt, chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
Your next step is to be the most amazing matchmaker.
Combine the wet ingredients with dry.
Beat with the mixer until is combined. This step is super fast (just a few seconds).
Transfer the batter into prepared 9 by 5 loaf pan.
Bake at 350 F for 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool, slice and enjoy.
Yes, this is my moist, easy banana bread to make you HAPPY!
easy banana bread
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