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Pressure-Cooker Turkey with Berry Compote

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Pressure-Cooker Turkey with Berry Compote Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (2 pounds each) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup water 1/2 teaspoon pepper Compote; 1 cup white grape juice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups fresh raspberries 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 medium apples, peeled and finely 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Method: Mix salt, garlic powder, thyme and pepper; rub over turkey breasts. Place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Pour water around turkey. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 30 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted in turkey breasts should read at least 165°. Remove turkey and cooking juices from pressure cooker; tent with foil. Let stand before slicing. Select the saute setting and adjust for low heat. Add compote ingredients; simmer, uncovered, until mixtu...
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Strawberry shortcake cheesecake

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Strawberry shortcake cheesecake Ingredients  1 large container of sour cream 1 pack of strawberries 4 packs cream cheese 1 stick butter 4 slices pound cake 4 tablespoons lemon juice 3 large eggs Ground ginger Zest of a lemon Salt 2 1/2 cups sugar (total) 2 tablespoons vanilla Method  glaze: In a small saucepan chop up 98% of your strawberries. Leaving about 3-4 berries. Add 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of water and Pinch of salt.   Let it get to a boil and reduce heat. You want it to reduce down to half or more Keep checking it and every time you see it reducing lower the heat until you get a syrup Take off the heat and put into a container. I left my syrup with chunks but if you want it smooth you can use a mixer or blender. Once cooled refrigerator it. It will firm up until your ready to use and you can microwave it to pour on top of your cake. filling: In large bowl add sugar, cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and zest and cream together. My t...
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German Chocolate Cake

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German Chocolate Cake Ingredients: 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped 4 large eggs, room temperature, separated 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 2-1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Frosting; 1-1/2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups evaporated milk 5 large egg yolks, room temperature, beaten 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup butter 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Icing; 1 teaspoon shortening 2 ounces semisweet chocolate Method  Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Grease waxed paper and set aside. In small saucepan, melt chocolate with water over low heat; cool. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, bea...
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Berry Ricotta Puff Pancake

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Berry Ricotta Puff Pancake Ingredients : 3 tablespoons butter  5 large eggs, room temperature 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese 1/2 cup fat-free milk 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3/4 cup all-purpose flour  1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup fresh blueberries Confectioners' sugar Method: Preheated oven to 400°. Place butter in a 12-in. cast-iron or other oven proof skillet. Place in oven until butter is melted, 4-5 minutes; carefully swirl to coat evenly. Meanwhile, in a blender, process eggs, ricotta, milk, vanilla and lemon peel until blended. Add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and process until blended. Pour into hot skillet. Top with berries. Bake until puffed and sides are golden brown and crisp, 25-30 minutes. Remove pancake from oven; serve immediately with confectioners' sugar.
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Carrot Cake

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Carrot Cake Ingredients: 3-4  medium-sized carrots (grated) 1 cup of sugar  Cinnamon powder or half teaspoon of nutmeg  1-2  cup of all-purpose flour (depending on how large you want it to be) Half cup vegetable oil or olive oil (your choice) 3-4 large eggs 1 teaspoon of baking Powder or you can use half a teaspoon of baking Powder and half teaspoon of baking soda Salt to taste  Method: Firstly in your mixing bowl add your eggs and sugar. Whisk or stir till it incorporates and fluffy. Gradually add your oil into the egg mixture and mix more. Now add your nutmeg, salt and flour. Mix all together to form a batter. Thick or a bit light.(no problem) Add the grated carrots into the bitter and mix with a spoon or fork till it's well mixed. Now place a baking sheet in your baking pan or just grease your pan with some vegetable oil. Pour in the batter into the baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes in a preheated oven at 350dg. Then check the middle of your cake with a t...
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Crispy fried Chicken

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Crispy Fried Chicken  Ingredients: Butter milk  1qt Kosher salt  2 tablespoon  Mix of bone-in chicken thighs, breasts, and drumsticks (about 2 lbs.) Vegetable oil, for frying All-purpose flour  2 cup Garlic powder  1 tablespoon  Paprika  1 tablespoon  Freshly ground black pepper  2 Large eggs  3 Flaky sea salt  For Honey Dijon Sauce Honey  1/4 cup Dijon mustard  1/4 cup Method  Brine chicken:  In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk and 2 tablespoons salt. Add chicken and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight. When ready to fry: Fill a Dutch oven fitted with a candy thermometer with vegetable oil until 2" to 3" deep, then preheat until oil reaches 350º. Prepare one sheet pan lined with paper towels and a wire rack. Transfer chicken from brine to another sheet pan and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a large, deep bowl,...
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How to make an Omelette

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How to make an Omelette  Start your day healthy with as easy skillet breakfast dish. An omelette is a healthy, Fast and easy meal that can be as simple or gourmet as you wan to make it. This recipe is perfect for busy weekdays. Master the omelette with our simple recipe then add the filling of your choice - fresh herbs, mushrooms, grated cheese, avocado, tomato, ham, and smoked salmon are favourites. Ingredients: 3 eggs  3 tablespoons of thick coconut milk (you can substitute with fresh milk) Salt and pepper powder  1 tablespoon sunflower oil  1 tablespoon butter  Method: 🍳 Crack the eggs in a bowl, add the coconut milk, whisk, season with pepper powder and salt and set aside. 🍳 Place the non - stick frying  pan over low heat and warm it for a few seconds. 🍳  Pour in the oil and butter spread it over the frying pan, until the butter has melted and is foaming. 🍳  Add the egg mixture to the pan and as it begins to cook, use a spatula to push coo...
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