BIZZY BAKES

I have had the book, Clinton Street Baking Company Cookbook for about a year.  When I first got it, I cooked from it a few times and was happy with the results.  Unfortunately, I put it on the shelf and forgot about it.  I am enthusiastic about the book and it is now off that shelf and I have marked a number of recipes to make.   This is not a baking book despite the title.  The restaurant serves meals and the book contains many of their recipes.  This is the story of boy meets girl, boy and girl get married, man and woman buy restaurant and and make a success out of it.  This is the story of a unassuming place that seats 32 and has lines waiting outside and customers traveling from all over the world.  Why shouldn't we bake and cook their delightful dishes. Just a few recipes: Cherry Crumb Muffins Goat Cheese and Herb Scones Buttermilk Streusel Coffee Cake Huevos Rancheros Spanish Scramble Vanilla Buttermilk Waffles A...

It has been a long while since I participated in the Improv Cooking Challenge and I hope, I remember what we are supposed to do.  We will find out together.  Thanks Kristen for your welcome back and your leadership in the Improv Challenge.  You can find Kristen at the Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker. I don't think that I am a citrus person but in truth when I use any citrus flavor I enjoy the food.  Therefore, at first, when I heard that it was Lemon and Lime, I was not excited.  Adding to this, I found this out on Monday and had to come up with something, all in the middle of report cards, company, babysitting for my precious granddaughter and life in general.  I did come up with an interesting cake which I still plan to make.  It used a lemon-lime soda in the ingredients and that sounds like fun. I ended up with a salmon and vegetable dish with the main flavors as lemon and lime although I added a little orange juice as well.  The r...

The month does fly by.  I can't believe, it is time to post another Ina recipe but I am happy about it.  I always find a number of recipes, I want to make, and it happened again, this time.  There was a coffeecake and an orange cake which I knew my hubby would love and of course, there was chocolate for me.  I decided on the lemon because I had lemons in the house and I love the fragrance of the zest. Lemon Cake (adapted from I na Garten) Ingredients : 7 ounces oil 2  cups granulated sugar, 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1/3 cup grated lemon zest (6 to 8 large lemons) 3 cups gluten-free flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice  3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch) loaf pans.  Mix the oil  and 2 cups granulated s...

The story of my life.  Hubby is out of cake.  Run to kitchen.  Turn on stove.  Find a recipe.  Bake and hope for the best.  Watch results which means ......... **********One Very Happy Husband********** Lemon Tea Bread (adapted from America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book ) Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups gluten-free flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 7/8 cup oil 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon zest 3 eggs 1/4 cup almond milk 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 6 cherries, halved Method: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Put the lemon zest the sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer and rub the two together until the sugar is moist and fragrant. Add the oil to the bowl and combine with sugar-lemon zest mixture on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 6 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined, about...

I usually cook for my Donna Hay group on Tuesdays so I can post it on Wednesdays. I fell behind, this week, but I am getting it out on Wednesdays. It is surprising that I am late in doing this since I look forward to cooking Donna recipes. Almost everything has turned out to be yummy and nothing has been difficult. A win-win situation. This week is no exception. Lemon Chicken Pasta is shredded chicken mixed with spaghetti, garlic, red pepper, shredded chicken breast, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil , salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese . I added sliced onions and I had a little coconut milk in the refrigerator and could not help myself. I added it to the mix and it made it perfect. We do not serve cheese with meat so I left out the Parmesan. This is Gaye’s pick  so take a peek at her wonderful site. Margaret and Kate are the other two members and they welcome you to their  just as wonderful sites.   Margaret   Kayte The recipe ...

It has become a good habit of ours to pick up mangoes from Costco, almost every time, we visit.  I know little about the fruit but there must be different varieties since our last batch, looked and tasted different.  It did have good flavor in common with the other varieties.   I can't understand how my younger daughter does not like mangoes but then, she doesn't like salmon, either.  She is smart enough to like chocolate. Mangoes means, plenty of dishes with mangoes. Fortunately, we both love mangoes.  I simply incorporate them in most of the dishes, I make after we get our bundle.  They add such a nice flavor to any dish.   Lemon Salmon Mango Platter Ingredients: 1 pound salmon fillets 1 lemon (squeeze out juice) 1 teaspoon Mediterranean seasoning 1 mango Method: Spray baking pan with cooking oil (olive) and heat pan. Season both sides of the salmon.   Squeeze lemon on salmon and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until done to y...

I am sorry, I have not been able to post, for the last three days.   Now that  the holiday is over, I hope to catch up and start posting daily and doing all the other fun activities like visiting your blogs and linking up.  I took this recipe from Chaya's Comfy Cook.  I remember, when I made this and how much we loved it.  I will have to make it again.  Right now, we are eating leftovers but I am sure, new food is on the horizon. Lemon Pasta with Norwegian Salmon (adapted from Salmon in Second s) For salmon: 1 salmon fillet 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon fresh chives salt and pepper to taste For pasta: 8 ounces gluten-free pasta cooked according to package instructions 1 ounce goat cheese 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Method: In a large nonstick pan, heat olive oil on medium high heat. When oil shimmers, add salmon ...

  It is that time again, time for our favorite picnic, thanks to Louise from Months of Edible Celebrations .  With Louise's enthusiasm, some of us pick letters, we have to live with and I took Q for my contribution.  I had quinoa in front of me, at the time time, but better than that, I decided on a quick bread.  It can be held in the hand and be relatively neat to eat. I'm going on a picnic and I'm bringing... A. Apricot clobber. B. C- D. E F. Fingerling potato salad with honey G. Gugelhopf-twister H I J K Kirchsmichel dessert L M  Mint sundaes Brownies N Nice mini biscuits sandwich O Orange nut ring   P Pan-Bagnat Provencal Q  Quick Bread- Lemon R   S T U V W X Y Z When I came across King Arthur's Lemon Quick Bread, I knew this was it.  It is perfect for my husband who eats gluten-free.  We both like the lemon flavor in baked goods and the recipe went smoothly.  A winner - all the way round. Lemon Quick Bread - adapted from ...