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Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich

November 19, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
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Croissant chicken salad sandwich

Buttery,flaky croissant with creamy chicken salad is a satisfying and elegant chicken sandwich.By dividing the sandwich in half  or using a petite croissant ;these sandwiches will look impressive at  baby showers,bridal showers,brunch or any get togethers.Both of the recipes are delicious and can be made with other type of breads as well.

6-8 croissants

I  cooked/roasted chicken breast sliced or cubed ( or 2 cans of canned)

1/4 of apple cored and chopped

3/4 cup grapes halved (green or purple)

1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped

1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted

1/3 cup fried bacon pieces(optional)

fresh black ground pepper

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

salt

spinach(optional)

 

Other option-

I cooked/roasted chicken breast  sliced or cubed ( or 2 cans of canned)

1/2 cup peeled and cubed cucumber

3 green onion finely chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise

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Croissant Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 6-8 croissants
  • #1
  • I cooked/roasted chicken breast sliced or cubed ( or 2 cans of canned)
  • 1/4 of apple cored and chopped
  • 3/4 cup grapes halved (green or purple)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 1/3 cup fried bacon pieces(optional)
  • fresh black ground pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt
  • spinach(optional)
  • Other option-
  • #2
  • I cooked/roasted chicken breast sliced or cubed ( or 2 cans of canned)
  • 1/2 cup peeled and cubed cucumber
  • 3 green onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. #1.
  2. Combine chicken,apples,grapes,dill,almonds,bacon(if preferred) in a bowl.
  3. In another small bowl combine mayonnaise,heavy whipping cream,salt and pepper.
  4. Add mayonnaise mixture to chicken and mix well to combine.
  5. Slice croissant in half.Arrange spinach leaves(if preferred).Add chicken salad on top of spinach.
  6. #2.Mix chicken,green onions,cucumber and mayonnaise in a bowl.
  7. Slice croissant and add chicken salad to one of the halved slices and top with other croissant.
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Yellow Split Pea Soup

November 11, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
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This yellow split pea soup is one of many traditional Russian soups.It’s very tasty,light,and healthy.

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Yellow Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken beasts cut in to strips or cubed
  • 2 cups dried yellow split peas
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 8 cups water or chicken/vegetable stock*
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • * you can add up to 2 extra cups if you prefer more thinner type of soup.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a dutch oven or stockpot.Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown.
  2. Add onions and carrots.Cook,stirring, until onion is soft.
  3. Add in the peas,salt and pepper.Stir.
  4. Pour in water or stock.Bring to boil over high heat.Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer,covered for 1 hour or until peas are tender.
  5. Throw in fresh dill and give it a stir.
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Chicken Marsala with Pasta

November 3, 2013 · by · 6 Comments
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Chicken Marsala is an Italian dish made from chicken cutlets,mushrooms and marsala wine.This is a simply delicious and elegant recipe for family meal or perfect for any special occassion.

 

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Chicken Marsala with Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • flour for dredging
  • salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry parsley
  • 8 ounces crimini or porcini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup marsala wine
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4-5 fresh basil or parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan or parmesan-romano blend*
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • *You can find parmesan-romano blend at Trader Joes. And you may add more cheese if you like.
  • For a little lighter version:
  • Replace heavy whipping cream for 1 cup chicken broth/stock and 3/4 cup marsala wine.

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breast in half horizontally.
  2. Place chicken on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap on top.
  3. Pound chicken breasts with meat mallet,until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Combine flour,salt,pepper and parsley in a shallow dish.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and butter over med-high heat using a sauté pan or large skillet.
  6. Dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the flour mixture and fry them on both sides until golden brown (About 5 minutes each side).
  7. Remove chicken from the pan.
  8. Add another 2 tablespoon of olive oil and butter.
  9. Throw in mushrooms and onions in the pan and sauté until mushrooms are nicely browned and the moisture evaporated.
  10. Throw in basil or parsley.
  11. Add marsala wine and let alcohol evaporate.About 1-2 minutes.
  12. Pour in heavy whipping cream or chicken stock/broth.
  13. Season with salt and pepper.
  14. Add cheese and stir to combine.*
  15. Transfer chicken cutlets back in the sauté pan with mushroom sauce and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
  16. *stir in 2 tablespoons butter then add the chicken.only if adding chicken stock instead of heavy whipping cream.
  17. Serve with cooked spaghetti or your choice of pasta.
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Pan Fried Homestyle Potatoes

August 29, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
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Pan fried homestyle potatoes (жареная картошка) is very popular and simple comfort food in Russian,Ukrainian, and Belorussian cuisines.You can almost call it national dish.My mom would always prepare it for us when we were growing up.It’s quick,its easy and most of all it’s delicious.You can have it for breakfast with fried eggs,lunch with fresh tomato salad,or dinner with russian style meat patties(Kotleti) or sautéed mushrooms.

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Pan Fried Homestyle Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4-5 russet potatoes,peeled and thick julienned or sliced
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt
  • optional herbs-
  • chopped green onions or chives
  • dill
  • parsley

Instructions

  1. Wash throughly and drain peeled and julienned potatoes.
  2. Season with salt.
  3. Heat a skillet on high heat.
  4. Add oil.
  5. Throw in potatoes.
  6. Stir occasionally.
  7. When potatoes are slightly browned,throw in sliced onions and butter.
  8. Continue to cook the potatoes until softened and evenly browned.*
  9. Transfer fried potatoes to a serving plate and garnish with desired herbs and ketchup.
  10. * If you prefer not really browned potatoes,you will need to cook it under the lid on medium-high heat.
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Crepes with Three Cheeses

August 20, 2013 · by · 3 Comments
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Crepes or “blinchiki”are very popular in Russian/Ukrainian cuisines.They are very versatile with variety of fillings and are perfect for breakfast,brunch or  served as a dessert at parties or any type of gatherings.

 

 

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Crepes with Three Cheese Filling

Ingredients

  • Batter:
  • 2 1/2 cup sifted flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 stick butter melted (1/2 cup or 4 oz.)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Filling:
  • 8 ozs. cream cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup farmers cheese (tvorog)*
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • *you can substitute with mascarpone cheese or cottage cheese(drained)

Instructions

  1. Batter -Combine all the ingredients using a hand blender/mixer.Place the batter in the fridge for at least an1 hour and up to 48 hours.
  2. Filling- In a mixing bowl,beat all the ingredients using a hand/stand mixer.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan on medium-low heat.
  4. Spray with cooking spray or coat with butter.
  5. Pour about half of ladle to the pan and swirl around the pan evenly.
  6. Cook for about 30 seconds and flip.Cook for another 10 seconds.
  7. Spread the filling all over the crepe.
  8. Roll it up and cut it in half.
  9. Melt about 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet.
  10. Add rolled crepes to the skillet.
  11. Saute them until well browned on both sides.
  12. Serve with dollop of sour cream or fresh strawberry sauce.
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Mashed Potato Pancakes with Chives and Cheese

August 13, 2013 · by · 5 Comments
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These potato pancakes are delicious! And with just few ingredients it’s really simple and easy to make.This recipe is perfect to use left over mashed potatoes or you can cook up fresh mashed potatoes.I like to make them with fresh chives and cheddar cheese, coated with breadcrumbs for crispiness,pan fried and served with a dollop of sour cream.

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Mashed Potato Pancakes with Chives and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • (4 ozs.) or 1 cup cheddar or Colby jack cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • breadcrumbs or flour.
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Combine egg,flour,chives,and cheese with mashed potatoes.
  2. Shape the potato mixture in to patties.
  3. Dredge patties in breadcrumbs or flour.
  4. Heat a skillet.
  5. Add oil about 2-3 tablespoons.
  6. Fry potato pancakes on both sides for about 3-4 minute or until well browned and crispy.
  7. Fry in batches and add more oil as needed.
  8. Enjoy with dollop of sour cream.
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Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Garlic

August 5, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
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This is one of my all time favorite recipe for plank grilled wild salmon.The fillet is so tender,moist,seasoned and infused with smoky aroma.If you haven’t tried plank grilling salmon,I highly recommend to try it and experience the difference from plain grilled salmon.This recipe is very simple and the taste is amazing.

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Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients

  • 1 (3-4 lbs) whole filet of salmon
  • 1 lemon squeezed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6-8 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Soak cedar planks in water with a pot or bowl filled with water on top of the planks.Soak at least 2 hours.
  2. In a bowl,whisk oil,lemon juice,garlic,dill,black pepper and salt together.
  3. Place fish on a large tray and pour marinade over the fish.
  4. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  5. Prepare your grill with charcoal fire or gas.
  6. Place the plank on hot grill grate and cover with lid for about 5 minutes.
  7. Turn it over and place salmon fillet on the hot side of the plank.
  8. Cover the grill with lid and cook for about 20-25 minutes depending on the thickness.
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Spinach Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

April 17, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
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A Delightful,beautiful,healthy and refreshing salad especially when strawberries are in season.This salad can versatile by adding different variety of ingredients of your choice.Poppy seed dressing is so delicious that you can eat it with a spoon.You can also add this dressing to your fruit salad.

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Spinach Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds, toasted.
  • Salad:
  • Spinach
  • Strawberries,sliced.
  • Feta,blue,or Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
  • Other optional ingredients:
  • Walnuts,pecans,or hazelnuts toasted.
  • Fried onion pieces
  • bacon

Instructions

  1. To toast poppy seeds:
  2. Place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat,stirring constantly for about 2-4 minutes.
  3. Dressing:
  4. In a small bowl,whisk together buttermilk,sour cream,honey,lemon juice and poppy seeds.
  5. * Dressing can be made ahead and kept in a tight container for up to 4 days.
  6. Salad:
  7. Toss spinach and strawberries with dressing.Top with your choice of cheese and other optional ingredients.
  8. My personal favorite is blue cheese,hazelnuts and fried onion pieces.
  9. *Dressing adapted from Eating Well
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Mashed Potatoes

November 24, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
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Mashed potatoes are very easy to make and all time favorite at gatherings.There are many ways you can make it, starting from just plain and to adding more flavor like with garlic,chives,cheese and so on.I usually use milk and lots of butter, and sometime I use cream or mascarpone cheese.

Ingredients:

8 potatoes peeled,cut in half
1 stick butter sliced (1 1/2 if not using mascarpone)
2/3 cup warm milk
1 tbsp Mascarpone cheese (optional)
salt
bay leaf
chopped chives (optional)
1 crushed garlic (optional)

 

Directions:

Place potatoes in a pot, and bring to a boil.

Add salt and bay leaf. Reduce to low.

Cook until potatoes are done.

Drain the water,discard bay leaf.

Using hand mixer,beat the potatoes for about 1 minute.

Add 3/4 butter and mascarpone.

Beat again for 1-2 minutes.

Add milk.

Beat again until well combined.

Throw in chives and garlic.

Add butter on top. Mix when serving.

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Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 8 potatoes peeled,cut in half
  • 1 stick butter sliced (1 1/2 if not using mascarpone)
  • 2/3 cup warm milk
  • 1 tbsp Mascarpone cheese (optional)
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • chopped chives (optional)
  • 1 crushed garlic (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a pot, and bring to a boil.
  2. Add salt and bay leaf. Reduce to low.
  3. Cook until potatoes are done.
  4. Drain the water,discard bay leaf.
  5. Using hand mixer,beat the potatoes for about 1 minute.
  6. Add 3/4 butter and mascarpone.
  7. Beat again for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add milk.
  9. Beat again until well combined.
  10. Throw in chives and garlic.
  11. Add butter on top. Mix when serving.
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P.F. Changs Mongolian Beef

October 17, 2011 · by · 4 Comments
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This is a copycat recipe of P.F. Changs Mongolian beef that tastes as good if not better. It’s a super easy to make Chinese beef dish that is served over rice .

(Adapted from epicurios.com)

serves 4

Ingredients:

½ cup vegetable oil
1 pound flank steak sliced ¼ inch thick slices.( I also used tri-tip,filet mignon)
¼ cup cornstarch
1 large green onions cut in to 2 inch slices

Sauce:
2 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon minced ginger ( I strain it, and use the juice)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup water
¾ cup dark brown sugar
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:
Make the sauce by heating oil in medium sauce pan over med-low heat.Add ginger and garlic to the pan and quickly add the soy sauce and water. Before the garlic scorches Add sugar and raise up the heat to medium and boil the sauce for 3 minutes.Add red pepper flakes (optional).remove from heat.

Slice the meat against the grain into ¼ inch slices. Tilt the blade of your knife at about 45 degree angle to the top of the steak so that you get wider cuts.

Dip the steak pieces into the cornstarch to apply a very thin dusting to both sides of each piece. Let beef sit for about 10 min.

Heat up the oil in a wok or skillet.Add the beef to oil and saute for about 2-4 minutes or when it begins to darken.stir the meat around so that it cooks evenly.
Add the sauce and cook for another minute. add green onions and crushed red pepper(optional).
Serve over cooked rice

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Eggplant Caviar Appetizers

July 2, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
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Eggplant Caviar is a classic Russian appetizer. Its basically sauteed vegetables in tomato sauce. You can serve it as an appetizer on top of  bread with butter or  bake these in a puff pastry and sip your favorite tea with your girlfriends on a nice afternoon.

Ingredients:
1 eggplant diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 green bell pepper diced
2-3 carrots  coarsely shredded
1 big or 2 small onions diced
1 tomato diced
8 oz. Tomato sauce
3 bay leafs
1 clove garlic crushed
salt and pepper
½ cup light olive oil
2 puff pastry sheets
Directions:
Heat oil heavy pot like dutch oven. Add onions and saute for about 3 minutes on medium heat.Add carrots and peppers.saute another 3 minutes and throw in eggplants. Stir occasionally and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. Add tomato sauce,bay leaf,salt and  pepper.Simmer for another 15 minutes.add garlic. Let it cool.
Heat oven to 375 degrees.Cut the pastry sheet in to four squares. Add 1-2 tablespoons of caviar in the middle of the square. Using your fingers press two edges together. Bake until pastries are golden brown .
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Eggplant Caviar Appetizers

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 eggplant diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2-3 carrots coarsely shredded
  • 1 big or 2 small onions diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 8 oz. Tomato sauce
  • 3 bay leafs
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ cup light olive oil
  • 2 puff pastry sheets

Instructions

  1. Directions:
  2. Heat oil heavy pot like dutch oven. Add onions and saute for about 3 minutes on medium heat.Add carrots and peppers.saute another 3 minutes and throw in eggplants. Stir occasionally and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. Add tomato sauce,bay leaf,salt and pepper.Simmer for another 15 minutes.add garlic. Let it cool.
  3. Heat oven to 375 degrees.Cut the pastry sheet in to four squares. Add 1-2 tablespoons of caviar in the middle of the square. Using your fingers press two edges together. Bake until pastries are golden brown .
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Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

June 17, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
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Smoked salmon carpaccio is a delicious and fancy appetizer.One of my favorites.
6-8 thin slices of smoked salmon
¼  onion finely chopped
Arugula and Baby Romaine lettuce ( or you can use spring mix)
Capers
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Grilled/ toasted slices of bread such as ciabatta or pugliese
1 tbsp. Champagne wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
2 tbsp. Cold pressed olive oil
sauce:
2 tbsp. Mayonnaise
1 tsp. Honey
Mix mayo with honey and pour the sauce in to squeezable bottle.
Drizzle sauce on the plate.
Arrange slices of salmon,drizzle with sauce.
In a bowl combine lettuces,onion,vinegar,salt,pepper and olive oil.
Mix and arrange the salad in the middle of a platter.
Add capers on top of the salad. Place sliced crusty  bread slices or crackers on top of the salad.
Serve by starting with the bread, place salmon and salad on top of the bread and Enjoy!
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Smoked Salmon Lettuce Rolls

June 7, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
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Tasty and crisp smoked salmon lettuce rolls.A perfect appetizer if you’re cutting on carbs.
Ingredients:
Thin slices of smoked salmon
Romaine lettuce
Cucumber ( cut  lenghtwise in to thick strips)
Cream cheese
Chives or green onion(green parts only) finely chopped
Directions:
Cut of the hard parts of lettuce.
Use only dark green leafy parts.
Spread cream cheese.
Sprinkle little bit of chives or green onions.
Add smoked salmon and 2 cucumber strips.
Roll it up and tie the roll with a chive string or green onion.
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Smoked Salmon Lettuce Rolls

Ingredients

  • Thin slices of smoked salmon
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Cucumber ( cut lenghtwise in to thick strips)
  • Cream cheese
  • Chives or green onion(green parts only) finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut of the hard parts of lettuce.
  2. Use only dark green leafy parts.
  3. Spread cream cheese.
  4. Sprinkle little bit of chives or green onions.
  5. Add smoked salmon and 2 cucumber strips.
  6. Roll it up and tie the roll with a chive string or green onion.
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Apple cinnamon French Toast

June 7, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
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Once in a while  I like to spoil myself for breakfast with my favorite French toast;apple cinnamon bread with a dollop of mascarpone on top and drizzled all over with homemade syrup. Its just so yummy!!!

Syrup:
3/4 cup water
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablsp. heavy whipping cream
½ teasp. ground cinnamon

French Toast:
8 slices of apple cinnamon bread cut into ¾ inch thick ( you can use any other bread, other one I like is raisin bread from panera bread)
4 eggs
¾ cup whipping cream
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon vanilla, rum or brandy (optional)
mascarpone
powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

For the syrup: pour in the water and brown sugar in to medium saucepan.bring to a boil on a high heat.boil for 8-10 minutes until the syrup reduces to approximately 1 cup.remove from heat and whisk in the cream and cinnamon if you like.
French toast:In a medium bowl,whisk the eggs. Add the cream,milk,sugar ,salt,and rum,brandy or vanilla and whisk until well combined.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter on a large nonstick griddle or a pan over medium heat. Dip slices of bread in to the mixture, turning allowing both sides to absorb the mixture. Griddle until they are golden brown.
Transfer the French toast to plates.put a dollop of mascarpone on top of each. Dust with powdered sugar if you like, and pour the syrup over and around the French toast.Serve with fresh berries and Enjoy!

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Apple cinnamon French Toast

Ingredients

  • Syrup:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablsp. heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teasp. ground cinnamon
  • French Toast:
  • 8 slices of apple cinnamon bread cut into ¾ inch thick ( you can use any other bread, other one I like is raisin bread from panera bread)
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla, rum or brandy (optional)
  • mascarpone
  • powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. For the syrup: pour in the water and brown sugar in to medium saucepan.bring to a boil on a high heat.boil for 8-10 minutes until the syrup reduces to approximately 1 cup.remove from heat and whisk in the cream and cinnamon if you like.
  2. French toast:In a medium bowl,whisk the eggs. Add the cream,milk,sugar ,salt,and rum,brandy or vanilla and whisk until well combined.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter on a large nonstick griddle or a pan over medium heat. Dip slices of bread in to the mixture, turning allowing both sides to absorb the mixture. Griddle until they are golden brown.
  4. Transfer the French toast to plates.put a dollop of mascarpone on top of each. Dust with powdered sugar if you like, and pour the syrup over and around the French toast.Serve with fresh berries and Enjoy!
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Berry cake

June 4, 2011 · by · 7 Comments
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This is a divine and super delicious berry cake.Very fast and simple to make.  The inside of the sponge cake is combined with cream;then the cake bowl is filled back with the creamy mixture. The top of the cake is topped with mix of fresh or frozen berries. I prefer to use frozen berries because it gives out the juice and gives the cake more berry flavor.
Cake:
6 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup sifted flour
Cream:
1 package cream cheese
1 can condensed milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream*
1 stick butter softened room temp.*
2 tablespoons vanilla*
1/4-1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional if you like sweeter cake)*
Fresh or frozen berries
*You can substitute these ingredients with 8 ozs cool whip. (I try to avoid using cool whip.)
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
On high speed beat eggs with sugar.When the batter is stiff and light, add flour and mix it  gently and well on low . Pour the batter into 9” round baking pan and bake for  about  20-25 minutes. Let  the cake cool.
For the cream:
On high speed with electric mixer whip butter and cream cheese until well combined then gradually add condensed milk and vanilla.Slowly pour in heavy whipping cream while the mixer is running.Continue to whip until cream is stiff and fluffy.
To make the cake:
Take out the inside of cake leaving the bottom and sides as a frame.Spread a generous amount of cream  to bottom and sides of  the cake.
Add the rest of the cream to the cake that was taken out but reserve about 1/4 cup for the outside sides of the cake  and mix it well  until there is  no dry pieces left. Fill the inside cake with a cake mixture and top  with frozen berries.Place it in the fridge.
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Berry cake

Berry cake

Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sifted flour
  • Cream:
  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream*
  • 1 stick butter softened room temp.*
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla*
  • 1/4-1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional if you like sweeter cake)*
  • Fresh or frozen berries
  • *You can substitute these ingredients with 8 ozs cool whip. (I try to avoid using cool whip.)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. On high speed beat eggs with sugar.When the batter is stiff and light, add flour and mix it gently and well on low . Pour the batter into 9'' round baking pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes. Let the cake cool.
  3. For the cream:
  4. On high speed with electric mixer whip butter and cream cheese until well combined then gradually add condensed milk and vanilla.Slowly pour in heavy whipping cream while the mixer is running.Continue to whip until cream is stiff and fluffy.
  5. To make the cake:
  6. Take out the inside of cake leaving the bottom and sides as a frame.Spread a generous amount of cream to bottom and sides of the cake.
  7. Add the rest of the cream to the cake that was taken out but reserve about 1/4 cup for the outside sides of the cake and mix it well until there is no dry pieces left. Fill the inside cake with a cake mixture and top with frozen berries.Place it in the fridge.
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