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A Sprinkle of Taste

Welcome to the food page! Here you will see many of the foods I have made and devoured. There will be recipes as well down below.

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Jalepeño Mac n Cheese

Everything Bagels

Ingredients:

  1. Pasta:

    • 16 oz (450g) elbow macaroni

  2. Cheese Sauce:

    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

    • 3 cups whole milk

    • 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

    • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

    • Salt and black pepper to taste

  3. Jalapeño Mix:

    • 2-3 fresh jalapeños, seeds removed and diced

    • 1 small onion, finely chopped

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  4. Topping (Optional):

    • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    • 2 tablespoons melted butter

  5. Extras:

    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pasta:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

    • Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. Make Jalapeño Mix:

    • In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

    • Add the diced jalapeños, chopped onion, and minced garlic.

    • Sauté until the onions are translucent and the jalapeños are tender. Set aside.

  3. Prepare Cheese Sauce:

    • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.

    • Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

    • Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps form.

    • Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

    • Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring until fully melted.

    • Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and mustard powder.

  4. Combine:

    • Add the cooked macaroni and jalapeño mix to the cheese sauce. Stir until well combined.

  5. Prepare for Baking:

    • Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

  6. Add Topping (Optional):

    • In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter.

    • Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.

  7. Bake:

    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

  8. Serve:

    • Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your spicy and comforting Jalapeño Mac and Cheese!

Caramel Apple Pie

Ingredients:

For the Pie Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

For the Apple Filling:

  • 6 large apples (a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp is great), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Additional:

  • Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)

  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust:

    • In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar.

    • Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

    • Gradually add ice water, pulsing until the dough just comes together.

    • Divide the dough into two equal parts, form into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. Make the Caramel Sauce:

    • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula.

    • Once sugar is melted, add the butter and stir until completely melted.

    • Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while stirring (the mixture will bubble vigorously).

    • Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in the salt.

    • Set aside to cool.

  3. Prepare the Apple Filling:

    • In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice.

    • Toss to coat the apples evenly.

  4. Assemble the Pie:

    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    • Roll out one disc of dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.

    • Add the apple filling into the crust, and then drizzle about 3/4 of the caramel sauce over the apples.

    • Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.

    • Brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

    • Cut a few slits in the top crust for steam to escape.

  5. Bake the Pie:

    • Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

    • If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.

  6. Serve:

    • Let the pie cool for at least 4 hours before serving.

    • Drizzle with the remaining caramel sauce when serving.

Ingredients:

For the Bagel Dough:

  • 4 cups (500g) bread flour

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast

  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) warm water (around 110°F/45°C)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing)

For the Water Bath:

  • 2 quarts (about 2 liters) water

  • 1/4 cup (50g) honey or malt syrup

For the Everything Bagel Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

  • 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion

  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:

    • In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, and salt.

    • In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

    • Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour, mixing until a dough forms.

    • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

    • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

  2. Shape the Bagels:

    • Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.

    • Roll each piece into a ball, then press your thumb through the center to form a ring.

    • Stretch the ring slightly to form a bagel shape, ensuring the hole is about 1-2 inches wide.

    • Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet, cover them, and let them rest for 10 minutes.

  3. Preheat Oven & Prepare Water Bath:

    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

    • In a large pot, bring the water and honey/malt syrup to a boil.

  4. Boil the Bagels:

    • Boil each bagel for about 1 minute per side, using a slotted spoon to flip them.

    • Remove the bagels from the water and place them back on the baking sheet.

  5. Add Topping:

    • In a small bowl, mix together the everything bagel topping ingredients.

    • Brush the top of each boiled bagel with a bit of water (or beaten egg for a shinier finish).

    • Sprinkle a generous amount of the everything bagel topping on each bagel.

  6. Bake:

    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown.

  7. Cool and Serve:

    • Remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

    • Enjoy your homemade Everything Bagels with your favorite cream cheese or toppings!

Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients:

For the Lava Cakes:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter

  • 6 ounces (170g) high-quality semi-sweet chocolate

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour

For Serving (Optional):

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

  • Vanilla ice cream

  • Fresh berries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Molds:

    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

    • Grease four 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Place them on a baking tray.

  2. Melt Chocolate and Butter:

    • In a medium heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together. You can do this over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler) or in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each increment until smooth.

    • Set the mixture aside to slightly cool.

  3. Mix Eggs and Sugar:

    • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until slightly thickened.

  4. Combine Mixtures:

    • Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and gently fold together using a rubber spatula or whisk.

    • Once combined, fold in the flour just until combined, being careful not to overmix.

  5. Pour and Bake:

    • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins.

    • Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the sides of the cakes are firm but the centers are still soft.

    • Remove from oven and let sit in the ramekins for 1 minute.

  6. Serve:

    • Run a knife around the edges of the cakes to loosen them, then invert onto serving plates.

    • Dust with powdered sugar, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and some fresh berries if desired.

    • Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, gooey center.

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