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Tiramisu

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Ingredients:

Lady Fingers

Chocolate Vodka

Espresso (or really strong regular coffee)

Cocoa Powder

Vanilla Extract

Mascarpone cheese

Granulated Sugar

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Steps:

  1. Start by making your mascarpone cheese mixture. Place all your mascarpone cheese into a mixing bowl, add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to taste, and mix well.

*I found mascarpone that already had coffee added to it, but regular mascarpone will do fine, too.

*If you like your tiramisu extra sweet, add more sugar, if you like the bitter coffee taste, add less or none at all.

*You can also add heavy whipping cream to your mascarpone. This will make it much lighter and fluffier

  1. Next, make your coffee mixture by adding espresso (or just really strong regular coffee) with your chocolate vodka

*You can also add coffee flavored vodka/ liquor if you prefer.

  1. Once these are ready, start your first layer of tiramisu by dipping your ladyfingers into your coffee mix and placing into a serving dish.
  2. Once all your ladyfingers are spread out evenly, place a dollop of the mascarpone cheese mixture into the middle of your cake and spread evenly.
  3. Repeat for another layer of each.
  4. Sprinkle cocoa powder (or finely blended chocolate chips) over your top later to finish.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving

*This helps let all the flavors meld and makes for a more consistent texture throughout.

  1. INDULGE! :)

 

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Matcha Green Tea

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Ingredients:

Powdered Matcha Green Tea

Boiling Water

 

Steps:

  1. Fill a mug with water and microwave until boiling.
  2. Put a quarter of a handful of your matcha green tea powder in a bowl.
  3. Pour a little bit of your boiling water into your mixing bowl and whisk vigorously back and forth until mixture gets bubbly

*It helps to whisk in a “W” pattern instead of an “O” pattern.

  1. Add more boiling water from mug into bowl and continue whisking until most of the powder has dissolved and mixture has a frothy film.
  2. Add the rest of your water to bowl, give one last stir, then pour back into your mug.

*The whole mixing process should only take about 5 minutes.

  1. Let cool, and enjoy! :)
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GIVEAWAY!

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Thanks so much to all my subscribers/ fans for all the support you’ve given me so far! No words can describe how much it means to me! As a token of my appreciation, I am giving away FOUR of these hand held blenders for you to enjoy at home.

To be eligible, all you need to do is:
1. Subscribe! (If you haven’t already)
2. Like this video
3. Leave a comment on this video or any of my other videos!

Do this before Friday, March 15th and the winners will be announced the following Monday.

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Bella Hand Held Mixer (x4)

Lots of love from me to all of you! Good luck! :)
Kathryn

Homemade Pesto

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Ingredients:

Fresh Basil Leaves

Garlic Cloves

Parmesan Cheese

Pine Nuts

Pepper

Olive Oil

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Steps:

  1. Wash and dry basil leaves and remove the big stems

*I used a 2.5 oz package of fresh basil

  1. Put basil leaves into food processor or blender
  2. Add 3-4 garlic cloves, about a handful of pine nuts, and a handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese

*Save some parmesan cheese and pine nuts to garnish with at the end

  1. Add pepper to taste
  2. Pulse the blender a little bit to break down some of the basil leaves
  3. Add olive oil by small increments while blending until you get your desired peso consistency
  4. Once pesto is completed, pour onto pasta and stir

*I like to add cherry tomatoes for some color, too, but this is optional

  1. Add leftover parmesan cheese and a few pine nuts to the top

*Pesto is also a great spread for sandwiches or a nice base for homemade pizzas!

  1. Serve and ENJOY! :)

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Valentine’s Day Pan-Cake!

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Ingredients:

Bisquick Pancake Mix

Water

Eggs

Strawberry Preservatives

Fresh Strawberries

Heavy Whipping Cream

Powdered Sugar

Confectioners Sugar

Vanilla Extract

Mint Leaves

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Steps:

  1. Mix together pancake mix with water and eggs (or follow directions on box)

*Try to make them as thin as possible, like crepes

*Aim to yield about 5-6 pancakes

*Make sure you use a non-stick pan or grease your pan generously… it really makes this process a whole lot easier!

  1.  Once pancakes are completed, set aside while you prepare the other ingredients
  2. Wash your strawberries, remove the greens, and slice a few times length-wise.
  3. For whipped cream, put heavy whipping cream into a mixing bowl
  4. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to taste.

*If you’re making this for breakfast, I suggest less sugar. If you are making this for a dessert, feel free to add a few more handfuls!

  1. Use electric beater to stir the cream until light and fluffy

*Should only take about 3-5 minutes

  1. Now that all the ingredients are prepared, assemble the cake starting with one pancake, layer on strawberry preservatives, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
  2. Repeat these layers in this order for the remaining pancakes.
  3. Once last pancake is placed on top, garnish with a fresh strawberry, a dollop of whipped cream, some mint leaves, and powdered sugar.
  4.  Bring into bed and indulge with your loved one :)
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Happy Valentine’s Day Lovelies ! <3

Smoked Salmon Avocado Rolls

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Ingredients:

Smoked Salmon

Avocado

Dill

Lemon

Cream Cheese

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Steps:

  1. Mix half a package of cream cheese and one whole avocado together in a bowl.
  2. Once both are nice and creamy, add in chopped fresh dill and the juice from one whole lemon.

*Save some dill for garnish at the end

  1. Once all filling ingredients are mixed together, lay each slice of smoked salmon on counter and scoop a row of the filling into the middle
  2. Fold over the salmon and roll into a log shape
  3. Repeat this for the rest of your smoked salmon pieces
  4. Once all have been completed, garnish with fresh dill and slices of lemon.
  5. Serve and ENJOY :)
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Valentine’s Day Donuts

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Ingredients:

Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk Biscuit Dough

Flour

Oil

Granulated Sugar

Powdered Sugar

Pink Paste Food Coloring

Valentines Day Sprinkles

Vanilla Extract

Chocolate Chips

Butter

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Steps:

Donuts-

  1. Open package of Pillsbury Biscuit Dough onto a floured cutting board.
  2. Cut out holes from the middle of the biscuits using a cookie cutter or the rim of a shot glass.

*Save the insides of the biscuits to make donut holes!

  1. Once all your donuts and donut holes are shaped to your liking and covered in flour, move to stove.
  2. Heat pan of oil on medium heat until bubbles form on the bottom of the pan.

*Can test the oil by flicking flour into your pan. If it sizzles immediately, your oil is ready.

  1. Once the oil is heated, place your first few donuts into the pan and let brown
  2. After 30-45 seconds, flip and repeat for other side.
  3. When donuts are done, remove from oil and let cool on drying rack covered in paper towels
  4. Repeat for remaining donuts and donut holes.
  5. Dip the donuts in your assorted glazes and sprinkle your Valentine’s Day sprinkles on top.
  6. Serve, and INDULGE :)
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Chocolate Glaze-

-Micro-wave half a stick of butter and two big handfuls of chocolate chips for about 30 seconds and mix together

Colored Sugar-

-Place granulated sugar and a few drops of pink paste food coloring in Ziploc back and mix/shake until all sugar turns an  even shade of pink.

Sugar Glaze-

-Mix powdered sugar and water until you get a slightly thick icing consistency. Start with small amounts. Add in a splash of the vanilla extract for extra flavor.

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Fried Calamari

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Ingredients:

Mayo

Sriracha Hot Sauce

Flour

Lemon

Salt

Pepper

Cajon Seasoning

Fresh Calamari

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Steps:

  1. Mix together a handful of flour, freshly ground salt, pepper, and Cajon seasoning.
  2. Slice fresh squid into rings about ½ inch thick

*Don’t need to slice the tentacles if you choose to cook these too

  1. Once squid is sliced, roll each piece into flour mixture until completely covered
  2. Transfer coated pieces of squid to a plate to begin the frying process.
  3. To fry, heat about 1½ inches of vegetable or olive oil in a deep pot on medium heat.
  4. Flick some flour into the hot oil to test the temperature. If the flour sizzles immediately, oil is ready for frying
  5. Place about 5-6 rings of calamari in the oil at a time.
  6. Stir once or twice for 1 ½ to 2 minutes until the calamari turns golden brown
  7. Once done, remove calamari and place on different plate lined with paper towel to drain the excess oil
  8. Repeat for remaining calamari
  9. Once all your calamari pieces are cooked, squeeze lemon on top and sprinkle with a little more salt
  10. For the dipping sauce, mix together mayonnaise and Sriracha Hot Sauce to your desired spicy level.
  11. Serve and ENJOY! :)

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