Tag: Homemade

Dinner & Lunch

Recipe: HOMEMADE PIZZA FROM SCRATCH

Ingredients: For The Dough 500 g strong white bread flour 7 g dried yeast 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 2 tsp dried oregano 300 ml warm water 50 g semolina For The Sauce 2 cloves garlic 2 shallots 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp soft light brown sugar […]

Soups & Salads

Homemade Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion diced 3 carrots diced 2 ribs celery diced 3 cloves garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 bay leaf 28 oz can whole tomatoes with juice, or diced 2 cups dry lentils 4 cups water 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley Instructions: Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. […]

Pasta

Easy Homemade Pasta Dough

“Consistently great and easy pasta dough. This makes really great homemade linguine or ravioli for a manual pasta machine. If its too sticky, just roll a bit in flour. This recipe makes enough pasta for 24 small raviolis or 4 servings of linguine. Whatever pasta you make should take no more than 4 to 6 […]

Soups & Salads

How to Make Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

You may never buy cream of chicken soup at the grocery store again! I love nothing more than a comforting soup, especially when snow is falling outside. I’m also all about cooking with simplicity. As a busy mother of two—and with one on the way—I need quick, easy recipes that are also delicious. Now, what comes to mind […]

Desserts

Homemade Strawberry Cake

Making strawberry compote is easier than you’d think. All you’re doing is cooking down the fresh berries with sugar and lemon juice. We used it in the batter and frosting to make sure that the cake tastes has the best strawberry flavor possible.  INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CAKE 2 c. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. […]

Dinner & Lunch

Homemade Pizza

Learning how to make pizza at home? This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to use whatever toppings your family enjoys on this homemade pizza recipe. —Marianne Edwards, Lake Stevens, Washington Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° […]

Dinner & Lunch

How To Make The Best Homemade Pizza

Ingredients: for 16 servings 2 ½ cups warm water(600 mL) 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 7 cups all-purpose flour(875 g), plus more for dusting 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ¼ cup semolina flour(30 g) OPTIONAL TOPPINGS TOMATO SAUCE 28 oz canned whole tomatoes(795 g) 1 tablespoon kosher salt MARGHERITA tomato sauce fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small […]