Warm Lentil, Radicchio Salad with Cacique Queso Fresco and Citrus Dressing {Sponsored}

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Entrees, Salad, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Sponsored, TV Cooking Segments, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free

…cups cooked lentils 3 cups chopped radicchio 2 cups chopped endive 2 green apples medium dice, about 2 cups 2 cups mandarins diced 1/4 cup cilantro chopped Dressing: makes 1 cup 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Method: Dressing: 1. In a medium bowl, place the orange juice, rice vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper, stir to combin…

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Queso Fresco aka Mexican Fresh Cheese, Dear to My Heart…

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dressings, Condiments, Sauces
Queso Fresco aka Mexican Fresh Cheese, Dear to My Heart...

…gallon high quality whole milk (don’t think of the fat, you need it) 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tsp salt MAKES 1/2 LB How: 1. Place the milk and buttermilk in a heavy bottom pot, or a dutch oven over medium heat. I used my dutch oven. Bring the milk to 90 degrees, turn off the heat, cover, and let it sit for 3 hours. Get a plate, pyrex, or bowl and 1 tsp of salt ready to go. Take your cheese cloth and place it over a colander in the sin…

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Blackberry Peach Scones

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dessert
Blackberry Peach Scones

…ch, chopped, fresh or frozen 1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen 1 1/2 cup buttermilk, ice cold 1 egg plus 1 teaspoon water for egg wash, whisk to combine Method: Place oven rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Get parchment lined baking sheet and egg wash with brush ready to go. 1. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and lemon zest in a large bowl, whisk to combine. Add ice cold butter cubes, rub butter into flour…

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Persimmon Hazelnut Scones

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dessert
Persimmon Hazelnut Scone

…spoon baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cup buttermilk 8 oz plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, ice cold ,cubed 1 cup hazelnuts chopped 1 egg plus 1 teaspoon water for egg wash, whisk to combine Place oven rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Method: Get your parchment lined baking sheet and egg wash with brush ready to go. 1. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl, whis…

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Super Moist Blackberry Ginger Bran Muffins

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread
Super Moist Blackberry Ginger Bran Muffins

…aspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons honey or real maple syrup 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or paste 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen Method: Place oven rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 10 standard muffin cups with paper liners, and spray with cooking or baking spray. In a large bowl whisk to…

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Easy Cinnamon Rolls

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dessert
Easy Cinnamon Rolls

…a fork into the icing and drizzle all over the rolls. Serve immediately. Other yummy baked goodies for Mother’s Day from NJB and my blogging friends! Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies from Heather’s French Press Strawberry Shortcakes from NJB Raspberry Cheesecake in a Jar from Simply Recipes Homemade Popsicles with Strawberry, Honey, and Chiles from The Tomato Tart Easy Palmiers from NJB Strawberry Mascarpone Tart with Chocolate Crust from NJB…

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Savory Onion Sesame Parmesan Buns

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Savory Onion Sesame Parmesan Buns

…dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup water, heated to 115 degrees 2/3 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1 egg 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour, I use Bob’s Red Mill 1 cup all purpose flour, plus more for kneading, I use Bob’s Red Mill 4oz/8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan for the filling: 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter 2 tablespoon…

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