tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21137670817103716702024-03-16T14:52:56.050-04:00Simply RomanescoDanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904489631204238690noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113767081710371670.post-15798952236474539012017-08-31T23:01:00.000-04:002017-08-31T23:01:34.793-04:00Penne with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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favorite pasta tossed with a gorgeous variety of plump mushrooms, showered with
bright lemon zest and juice, sprinkled with fresh thyme and parsley, and
smothered with delicious cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sounds like
a scrumptious dinner, doesn’t it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And a
fantastic recipe to tell you about after a longer than expected hiatus from my
dear blog. </span></div>
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to apologize to you all for my extended leave of absence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t fallen off the face of the
earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been around, still trying
and relishing new and tasty recipes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
occasionally you just need a bit of a sabbatical from the things you enjoy
especially when it gets harder and harder to find the time and passion to put
words together, let alone stories, and burnout knocks on the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And sometimes, jobs, priorities, things
outside of your control and life in general get in the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just felt it was time to unplug for a
little, long while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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when life gets busy and you feel there aren’t enough hours in a day for
everything you have to do, you don’t want cooking to grab a big chunk out of
that limited time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You want a few
ingredients to mix together and toss them in the oven or throw them on the
stove and forget about them until it’s time to smell the fabulous concoction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This recipe is utterly fast and easy to
prepare and extremely versatile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Light
yet substantial, it delivers excellent results in no time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy! </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Penne with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms</span></b></div>
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from Nigella Lawson via Food52</span></div>
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4 to 6</span></div>
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extra-virgin olive oil</span></div>
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clove garlic, minced </span></div>
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(8 ounces) finely sliced mixed mushrooms such as cremini, portabella, shiitake,
oyster and chanterelle </span></div>
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lemon, zested and juiced </span></div>
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sprigs fresh thyme stripped to give 1 teaspoon leaves </span></div>
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penne pasta or other pasta shape you like </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Freshly
grated Parmesan, to taste (or any other cheese you have on hand or you like; I
used Havarti cheese)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, leaves chopped, to give 1/2 cup (or more if
you like; I love fresh parsley so I never measure it)</span></div>
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pasta is cooking: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2
minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the mushrooms and season
with salt and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir well and then
add the lemon zest, juice and thyme leaves, and cook the mushrooms for 5 to 7
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the pasta reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the pasta to the mushroom mixture and
toss well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the grated cheese and
toss again to coat the pasta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finish
with the parsley and mix well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the pasta
water, about ¼ cup at a time, to loosen the pasta if needed. </span></div>
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been five years (and three months) since I started writing this blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted to drop by in September, observe
this anniversary and thank you all of you out there for reading my words and
appreciating my stories and recipes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
then things got in the way…unfortunately…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But this little space in the large blogosphere would not exist without
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, thank you from the bottom of my
heart!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, I wanted to gift you this exquisite
banana bread recipe, a sweet gem all the way from Maui.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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trips to Maui in a year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to say
we love Hawaii even if it would be faster to fly home to Romania than to get to
this remote paradise in the Pacific.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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tends to be simpler on Maui.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The moment
we land, we instantly relax and embrace the slower island pace, soft sand,
annoyingly clear water, lush vegetation and stunningly fiery sunsets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh, and let’s not forget about the Maui
specialty – banana bread – a bite of that buttery goodness and you’ll never
want to leave.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We began to really
appreciate banana bread on the winding and wondrous drive on the road to Hana,
a town in the heart of the island’s rainforest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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deep and elegant banana bouquet that easily envelopes the surroundings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is deeply decadent while highlighting
basic, clean and unspoiled aromas that undoubtedly go a long way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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gutsy to refrain from tinkering with a recipe, over-embellishing and
overflowing with needless ingredients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
tried really hard to control myself from tossing in any crunchy texture or
lemony zing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But this recipe doesn’t
need any of that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The straightforward
yet decadent flavor of banana shines through and makes for a wonderful dessert,
snack or breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy this magical recipe
and Happy New Year to everyone!</span></span></div>
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been a real slob when it comes to my poor little blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I’m immensely sorry for neglecting you,
my dear readers, for the better part of three months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes life and work get in the way and
priorities have to change slightly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
doesn’t mean that I forgot about you all and I do have a tasty recipe that I
want to post soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meanwhile, I really
want to share with you the improved version of a beloved pancake recipe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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are for brunch in our family and this whole summer I’ve been tweaking and
perfecting my grandmother’s <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Apple
Pancakes</b> recipe that I originally posted almost three years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And every week it got better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I added mashed bananas to the batter,
replaced the apples with peaches or tossed in a pint of blueberries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I sprinkled a much needed pinch of baking
soda for that extra level of fluffiness. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I even revisited the whole method of
preparing the batter opting to mix the dry ingredients separately from the wet
ingredients and then gradually adding the dry ingredients to the wet ones. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Small tweaks, big difference! </span></div>
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to have a new recipe for you to celebrate five years of Simply Romanesco soon,
but until then I hope you enjoy these newly revamped pancakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve been devouring them all summer long!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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and eggs mixture stirring constantly until the flour is fully incorporated, and
you have a slightly thicker batter without any lumps and traces of flour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the mashed bananas and then gently fold
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batter and gently pour it into the pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">After
unceremoniously bombarding you with some time-consuming, labor-intensive yet
awfully tasty <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2016/02/romanian-coffee-cake-with-coffee.html" target="_blank">Romanian</a> <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2016/03/vanilla-walnut-cake-with-vanilla.html" target="_blank">desserts</a>, I’ve been delving into the realm of no-cook
morning delights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, now I’m on a
<a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2016/04/blood-orange-chia-pudding.html" target="_blank">no-cook</a> <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2015/06/yogurt-with-fresh-figs-honey-and.html" target="_blank">breakfast</a> spree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, next on the
menu is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Muesli with Blueberries and
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is a big morning thing in Europe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
first introduced to it in the summer of 1997 when I spent a month at a tennis
academy in Germany and every day, muesli was my go-to breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually muesli slowly made its way into
Romanian stores and dousing it in milk became my favorite morning treat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That and a toast loaded with Nutella.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can’t forget about that!</span><br />
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when I happened upon this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Muesli with
Blueberries and Pistachios </b>recipe, my curiosity was peaked and I had to
give it a try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was not disappointed at
all granted that it was a far cry from what I was used to growing up and there
was no milk in sight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, this
recipe is more elaborate, rich in flavors and bold in personality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To be perfectly honest, the original recipe
calls for pomegranate and almonds, which you should definitely fold in if you
have them on hand, I did not unfortunately; that being said, pomegranate would add
a brightly seasonal touch to this muesli in wintertime, so consider them when
in season. </span><br />
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a deliciously smooth contraption that you’ll demolish in mere minutes and will
keep your tummy happy for hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a
nutshell, the oats are engulfed in a diluted sea of bright apple juice and
water, allowed to soak and plump overnight while still maintaining that
distinct grainy texture and clear taste ghostly tinged with a deeper
aroma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It might seem soggy at first, but
the overnight preparation elevates it to a fine-looking, respectable
concoction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mixture is then
thickened with creamy, tart yogurt and drizzled with honey for good measure and
an extra hint of sweetness. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
blueberries add a meaty sort of dimension and fruity consistency, while the
toasted pistachios bring the smoky crunchiness. </span><br />
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mélange of flavors and textures while still showcasing that pristine muesli
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Adapted
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 cups old-fashioned oats</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">All
winter long I’ve been basking in the wonderful taste and nutritional value of
the striking blood oranges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And even
though spring is well upon us, I’ve been lucky enough to still get my hands on
them at the grocery store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, the real
magic happens when you marry blood oranges with yogurt and chia seeds to create
an exceptional and lip-smacking treat that you’ll crave every morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, we’re talking breakfast and the best
part about this breakfast is that this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Blood
Orange<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> </span>Chia Pudding</b> is a no-cook silky pudding that you whip up the night
before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">People
have been going gaga over chia seeds for a long while now and I have been on
the chia bandwagon myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Truth is, with
all the nutritional benefits of fiber and omega-3s that they pack they are hard
to ignore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, once drowned in the velvety
blood orange juice and yogurt mixture, these chia seeds plump up and turn into
tiny fat bubbles that burst onto your tongue and crack under your teeth. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Giada de Laurentiis noted in her cookbook,
they do remind you of tapioca pearls, which I happen to adore, but even if you’re
not a tapioca fan, this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Blood
Orange<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> </span>Chia Pudding </b>will convert you into a chia lover in no time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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pudding with a lovely somewhat bubbly texture that provides a substantial and
filling breakfast in a tiny serving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top
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addition, this Chia Pudding is quite versatile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While I love the blood orange version, Giada offers a recipe that calls
for vanilla-flavored unsweetened almond milk instead of orange juice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, you can definitely replace the blood orange
juice with almond milk and still end up with a phenomenal and slightly creamier
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Blood Orange<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> </span>Chia Pudding </span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">½ cup Greek yogurt (or plain yogurt)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 Tablespoons honey or agave nectar or maple
syrup (whichever you prefer or have on hand)</span></div>
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medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, blood orange juice, honey, vanilla and
salt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whisk in the chia seeds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill
for 8 to 24 hours. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you’re ready to
eat the pudding, stir the pudding and divide it between small bowls or glasses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I, however, recommend that you divide the
mixture between small bowls and glasses, cover them with plastic wrap and then chill
for up to 24 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That way, come
morning, I only have to grab one of the glasses from the fridge, stir, top the
pudding with fruit and nuts and enjoy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’ve
mentioned this before and I’ll state it again – my family has an uncanny
fascination with <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2016/02/romanian-coffee-cake-with-coffee.html" target="_blank">buttercream-covered cakes</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We favor them over <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2014/12/25-years-of-remembrance.html" target="_blank">crisp cookies</a>, <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/11/apple-pie-to-celebrate-forks.html" target="_blank">juicy pies</a>, and somewhat <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/04/strawberry-cake.html" target="_blank">drier cakes</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If there is a lick-your-fingers-buttercream-covered
cake, it will always take the coveted first prize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you already know about my infatuation
with vanilla – yes, I’d always choose it over chocolate; that’s why, when my
grandma asks which dessert to whip up when I’m in Romania, this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Vanilla Walnut Cake with Vanilla
Buttercream Frosting </b>is at the top of my list. </span></div>
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Buttercream Frosting</b> is yet another masterpiece that can only be achieved
by nursing and diligently whisking the egg and sugar mixture in a bowl over a
pot of simmering water, which at times can be daunting and irking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I’m proud of my merry path to
mastering the art of cooked cream over a double boiler because the nicely
thickened silkiness you create is worth a small fortune and will make you
ignore the free facial and aching bicep muscle! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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cake is vanilla-infused, soft and pillowy, textured with toasted, fragrant
walnuts and offers the perfect balance to the luxurious, velvety vanilla
speckled frosting, while the glossy chocolate ganache on top brings a
beautiful, rich counterpart to the whole experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are lots of flavors and textures woven
into this glorious cake albeit in the end it all comes down to the same humble
yet mighty potent main ingredient and star of the show – you guessed it,
vanilla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if I haven’t dished enough
about my love for vanilla or this particular cake, let me make it clear: this
is my favorite vanilla cake and I hope you enjoy it just as much as I do!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Simply Romanesco inspired by my Grandma Vicki </span></div>
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sides of a 14 x10 x 2-inch baking pan with butter and flour.</span></div>
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large bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric hand mixer until they hold medium-firm
peaks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the sugar and vanilla extract
and beat to incorporate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gradually, add
the flour mixture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a spatula, fold
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the batter into the prepared pan making sure the batter spreads all throughout
the pan, and bake for 22-23 minutes or until a tester comes out clean and the
cake is nicely golden-brown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cool
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medium heat-proof bowl, beat the eggs yolks with the confectioners’ sugar for
2-3 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the seeds from the
vanilla bean and beat to incorporate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Slowly, pour in the milk and beat until fully incorporated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put the bowl on top of a pan of simmering
water, making sure that the base of the bowl doesn’t come in contact with the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gently and leisurely beat the eggs, sugar,
vanilla and milk mixture with a whisk until it thickens and looks like a thick
cream, about 30 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set aside to
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large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until
light yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Slowly and in batches, add the vanilla cream and beat on medium-low
speed, scrapping down the bowl as necessary, until smooth and creamy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t whip!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Bună! (Bon Appétit!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It’s
been a long while since the last time I made it home to Romania for
Christmas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the funny thing – I was really
impressed with how things improved; the city was lively and joyous during the
holiday season dotted with bright lights, ornate Christmas trees and open
markets where vendors were eager to entertain and sell their goodies to the
hungry and curious crowds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without a
doubt, there was a delicious excess of options – everything from <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/12/hot-mulled-wine-happy-new-year.html#HotMulledWine" target="_blank">hot mulled wine</a>, traditional offal concoctions and deep fried <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2015/05/feta-cheese-and-dill-stuffed-flatbread.html#FetaCheeseandDillStuffedFlatbread" target="_blank">flatbreads</a> slathered with fat
dollops of sour cream, cheese and garlic, to a wide assortment of <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/03/nutella-filled-cookies.html#NutellaFilledCookies" target="_blank">cookies</a>,
candies, homemade fudge and other Christmas breads and <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/02/and-oscar-goes-to_25.html#WalnutandChocolateCake" target="_blank">cakes</a> we simply can’t
live without. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overabundance is an
understatement and I welcomed it with open arms because we, Romanians, never
shy away from a big feast whether at home or on the city streets!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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same can be said about the bonanza of extravagant options on my grandmother’s dessert
Christmas table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But among the usual
suspects of <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2014/12/25-years-of-remembrance.html#SugarSnails" target="_blank">cookies</a> and <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/12/homemade-pretzels-for-christmas.html#HomemadePretzels" target="_blank">homemade pretzels</a>, <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2014/04/chocolate-cake-with-walnut-brittle.html#ChocolateCakewithWalnutBrittle" target="_blank">buttercream-covered</a> <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2015/04/chocolate-coconut-cake.html#ChocolateCoconutCake" target="_blank">cakes</a> stood
front and center. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And one of them was
this grand <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Coffee Cake with Coffee
Buttercream Frosting</b>.</span></div>
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is not your regular coffee cake to be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or
tea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This cake is the coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s so intense and loaded with coffee that
paired with coffee would feel redundant and overdone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Coffee
Cake with Coffee Buttercream Frosting</b> will overshadow all the coffee cakes
you’ve ever made; because this is a cake of layers of coffee upon layers of
more coffee, upon layers of cocoa and more chocolate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can easily say this coffee cake is in a
league of its own and a single bite will give you that invigorating boost of
espresso that you didn’t know you wanted but so desperately needed. </span></div>
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cake is refined, moist, laced with coffee and spiked with rum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The frosting is firstly cooked into
submission until it becomes pleasantly thick and velvety with a cafe au lait
hue and deep coffee aroma; then it’s gently whipped with my favorite ingredient
– butter – and speckled with toasted walnuts that only add a charming texture
to the already assertive flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you
can never have too much chocolate because the rich chocolate ganache drizzled
on top completes this spectacle of a cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">By
Simply Romanesco inspired by my Grandma Vicki</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Makes: <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">24</span> squares</span></div>
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sides of a 14 x10 x 2-inch baking pan with butter and flour. </span></div>
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medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, coffee grounds and cocoa
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the batter. Continu<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">e <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">to fold and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">gently stir until the batter th<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">ins o<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">u<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">t. </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water and whisk until
the sugar dissolves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Off heat, add the
rum, whisk well and set aside to cool completely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the cake has cooled, pierce the surface
with a fork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a spoon, drizzle the
syrup all over the top of the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
will use more than half of the syrup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
you want the cake to be moist but not overly damp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just discard the remaining of the syrup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allow the cake to sit and absorb the syrup,
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mixture with a whisk until it thickens and looks like a thick cream, about 25-30
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Have
you ever taken another trip while already on vacation?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Adrian and I have done that a couple of times
and it happened again while we were vacationing in Las Vegas a couple of years
ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once, we went on a road trip to the
Grand Canyon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last time we were in Vegas,
we decided to escape to California for a day or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And we made it all the way to La Jolla and
San Diego.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Best spur of the moment
decision ever!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First of all, we escaped
from the craziness and excruciatingly torrid temperatures of Las Vegas in July,
and got to cool off in the Californian mild weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Second, we got to see a new place, experience
some thrilling sensations while touring the city in speed boats, and sample the
scintillating culture and charming food. </span></div>
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we had plenty of authentic Mexican food in the Old Town of San Diego, the restaurant
I’d like to focus on today is <a href="http://www.finchslajolla.com/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Finch’s Bistro & Wine Bar</b></a> in La Jolla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have to be honest – I wasn’t quite convinced that I wanted to post a story
about this charming little local spot, but I recently stumbled upon the
pictures we took while lunching there and the great time and exceptional food
we enjoyed that I thought it’d be a shame not to share some recommendations
with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe you’ll find yourself in
the sunny city of San Diego this winter and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Finch’s</b> is definitely worth a stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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greens coated in a light, sort of creamy and mustardy vinaigrette.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sweet red and yellow beets beautifully
balanced the acidic pickled red onions and tart, citrusy blood orange slices. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The salad was topped with a perfectly tangy
and crunchy pistachio crusted goat cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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was a perfect golden brown and was nicely complemented by the Yukon gold
potatoes and the medley of colorful vegetables on top: zucchini, portabella
mushrooms, acidic roasted red peppers, plump tomatoes and delicate, fresh
parsley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And let’s not forget about the
generous dollop of velvety and delicate goat cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perfection! </span></div>
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was loaded and accompanied by garlicky, skinny herbed fries with sea salt
sprinkles and a homemade fancy ketchup on the side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sandwich was creamy yet light and tart
thanks to the crisp grapes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were
specks of grain mustard throughout and nutty, crunchy toasted pecans which only
enhanced the depth of flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the
lightly toasted crusty ciabatta bread incorporated this bundle of
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prepared yet packed with flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
fork-tender, melted in your mouth and it came in a bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fish was airy and mild while the potatoes,
tomatoes, artichokes and kalamata olives gave it a nice kick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Delicious, colorful and stunning!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Stuffed French Toast</b> stuffed with a florally mild mascarpone cheese,
drizzled with a sweet and dainty roasted banana syrup and served with fresh berries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was utter bliss – crusty on the edges and
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that were perfect for our lunch?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On top
of that, the atmosphere was just as gorgeous as the food – a small patio tucked
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if you ever find yourself in the vicinity of San Diego, do yourself a favor and
stop by <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Finch’s Bistro & Wine Bar</b>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As
you can see, I’m back from our annual trip to Romania.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s no better time to be at home with
family than Christmas, don’t you agree?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Soon,
I’ll share with you recipes and winter traditions from Romania and Transylvania
but until I manage to successfully organize my ideas and thoughts in my jet
lag-fogged mind, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Finch’s Bistro &
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Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904489631204238690noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113767081710371670.post-88394392973346674872015-12-22T01:12:00.000-05:002015-12-22T22:45:58.602-05:00Habitat Restaurant at Fairmont Pittsburgh<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It’s
high time I raved about <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.habitatrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Habitat Restaurant</a> </b>at the<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <a href="http://www.fairmont.com/pittsburgh/" target="_blank">Fairmont</a></b><b> </b>hotel<b> </b>in downtown Pittsburgh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This remains my favorite restaurant in the
flourishing Pittsburgh dining scene and a locale that never fails to
impress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tucked inside the Fairmont
Hotel, <a href="http://www.habitatrestaurant.com/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Habitat Restaurant</b></a> is easily
stereotyped as an overpriced and average venue due to its prime location and the
fact that it belongs to a hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
that cannot be further from the truth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With a modern décor and an open high-class professional kitchen, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Habitat</b> provides a traditional,
non-intrusive and overall truly impeccable service while highlighting a
vibrant, cutting-edge, seasonal cuisine for breakfast, lunch, brunch and
dinner.</span></div>
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the food encompasses subtle international flavors, the main focus remains the
new American cuisine while also showcasing the quality and freshness of local
ingredients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the Chef doctors
the flavors based on season and availability of locally sourced ingredients;
the only thing brought from more than a hundred miles away is the wine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The food menu is not the only thing that
changes periodically; the dessert and drink menus have a similar fate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That being said, a few favorites are
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of them is the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fresh tandoor baked naan bread</b>,
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an avid beet eater, I always opt for the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Roasted
organic local beets</b> – my ultimate beets salad and a constant on the menu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The colorful beets are roasted and pickled
and they contrast beautifully against the creamy and tangy goat cheese and
sweet wild flower honey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t rave
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risotto enhances the heartiness of the pork belly, while the acidic apples and
crunchy scallions cut through the richness of this decadent dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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regular basis showcasing seasonal ingredients and flavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time around the duck breast is really
well seasoned and perfectly mid-rare complemented by an assertive maple roasted
rutabaga puree and port reduction, roasted Brussels sprouts, and finished with
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entrée.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here, the braised lamb is the
star of the dish; moist, tender and flavor-packed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mint pesto pappardelle are the perfect
accompaniment, light yet rich making for a truly winter meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add to that a pungent but not overwhelming
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beloved option that I simply can’t ignore is the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Crab cake BLT</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The thick
patty of deliciously sweet crab and the tasty chili lime aioli are front and
center, while the Applewood smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, red onion and tomato
are the understated garnishes stacked on a pleasantly toasted bun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And let’s not forget about the mouthwatering side
of sweet potato fries that round up this spectacle of flavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although you’ll find this burger on the lunch
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flavors and artful presentations and, similar to the drinks and main menus,
they change regularly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Right now, an
excellent option is the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Monkeying Around</b>
– a warm croissant banana pudding paired with rum raisin ice cream, a chocolate
walnut crunch and drizzled with chocolate banana fondue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Warm, rich and simply phenomenal! </span></div>
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the spring and summer, I gravitate towards the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Essence of Spring</b> dessert, which is sweet and fruity, custardy and
crunchy, and topped with ice cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Overall,
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Habitat Restaurant</b> always aims for
consistency, is the perfect blend of splendid food and exceptional service, and
is a restaurant that we return to time and again!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if you find yourself stranded in
Pittsburgh over the holidays or simply decide to forgo the Christmas cooking,
make sure to book a place at their <a href="http://www.habitatrestaurant.com/#events-2-section" target="_blank">Christmas Brunch</a> this Friday, and don’t
forget to inquire about their <a href="http://www.habitatrestaurant.com/#events-2-section" target="_blank">New Year’s Eve</a> menu and availability. Adrian and
I reserved a table for New Year’s Eve last year and it turned out to be a
brilliant and delicious decision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
would have done the same thing this year but this December we’ll be in Romania
for the holidays, something that we’re so excited about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, without further ado, I wish you all a
wonderful and happy holiday season and a blessed New Year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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been a very, very long time since I shared with you a proper Thanksgiving
menu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok, so maybe I’ve never given you
a proper Thanksgiving list of delicious dishes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That’s because I’m usually not the one in charge of hosting the feast
because Adrian and I join our US family Tom and Louise for a great party every
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In return, I’m responsible for some
of the appetizers, side dishes and desserts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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we moved to Pittsburgh almost six years ago, I’ve only hosted Thanksgiving
once.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it was a small party comprised
of three people, Adrian, our good friend Claude and me – three international friends
celebrating Thanksgiving (a holiday non-existent in our countries) in
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not commit to making a whole bird and opted instead for this seriously tasty <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/herb-roasted-turkey-breast-recipe.html" target="_blank">Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast</a> from Barefoot Contessa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was a hit that I replicated over and over again for regular dinners that I
wanted to tweak into something special.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So,
if you’re not cooking for a small army, this recipe will definitely do the
trick and satisfy your guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact,
I went with two boneless and skinless turkey breasts tied up (I had the butcher
truss the turkey breasts with kitchen twine) and smeared with a heady
paste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you’ll see, it’s the same
spectacular rub that I use for this other outrageously delicious <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/02/herb-roasted-pork-loin.html#Herb-RoastedPorkLoin" target="_blank">Herb-Roasted Pork Loin</a> recipe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t you just love
versatility?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And by the way, you should
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the store-bought wine and beer, this homemade <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/12/hot-mulled-wine-happy-new-year.html#HotMulledWine" target="_blank">Hot Mulled Wine</a> is a great
festive addition to the Thanksgiving menu and all throughout winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For something more celebratory, this bubbly
<a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/02/and-oscar-goes-to_25.html#ProseccowithBerryIceCubes" target="_blank">Prosecco with Berry Ice Cubes</a> is the way to go, while for a non-alcoholic
option, this fizzy <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/09/ginger-tea-lemonade.html#GingerTeaLemonade" target="_blank">Ginger Tea Lemonade</a> is a crowd-pleaser.</span></div>
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the main course, yet fancy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This elegant
<a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/02/and-oscar-goes-to_25.html#VegetarianBruschetta" target="_blank">Vegetarian Bruschetta</a> is a nice sweet and savory combination, while the <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/11/goat-cheese-stuffed-dates.html#GoatCheeseStuffedDateswithProsciutto" target="_blank">Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto</a> and <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/05/sweet-and-spicy-roasted-nuts.html#SweetandSpicyRoastedNuts" target="_blank">Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts</a> are
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spread.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the past, my contribution to
the Thanksgiving table featured this flavorful <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2011/11/romanian-romanesco.html#BakedCauliflowerwithBeefandBechamelSauce" target="_blank">Baked Cauliflower with Pork and Béchamel Sauce</a> that always got me rave reviews.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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who said that sweet potatoes are only supposed to be a meek side dish? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This amazing <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/12/maple-sweet-potato-cake.html#MapleSweetPotatoCake" target="_blank">Maple Sweet Potato Cake</a> proves how
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ago, I saw Giada bake this extra-special <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/01/spiced-apple-walnut-cake.html#SpicedApple-WalnutCake" target="_blank">Spiced Apple-Walnut Cake</a> for a casual
family Thanksgiving dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re an
apple lover, this glorious <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2014/10/apple-sharlotka.html#AppleSharlotka" target="_blank">Apple Sharlotka</a> might become a regular on your
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stunning <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2014/04/chocolate-cake-with-walnut-brittle.html#ChocolateCakewithWalnutBrittle" target="_blank">Chocolate Cake with Walnut Brittle</a> is a showstopper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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be told, I’ve never been a great admirer of brownies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe that’s why I’ve been selfishly skimming
over every brownie recipe to ever grace my path.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But then, these <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Salted Caramel-Filled Fudge Brownies </b>came along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The key word here is “salted caramel,”
Adrian’s favorite. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hence, I was mildly
intrigued and hugely tempted to give them a whirl and I instantly knew my
husband would truly appreciate my change of heart. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What would I have to lose after all – his
sweet tooth would be fed and my curiosity satisfied when it came to brownies
and especially this atypical salted caramel-sandwich-like-specimen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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tonight is Halloween, I totally understand if making these brownies for this
celebration is a challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But they can
easily be whipped up for Thanksgiving or Christmas or any other non-celebratory
occasion that comes to mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact,
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are crackly on top, fudgy and soft with the right amount of toasty crunch inside,
and gooey and blissfully sticky when your teeth hit the sandwiched caramel in
the middle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will melt on your
tongue and leave a trail of sweet and salty goodness behind. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To be honest, chemistry was never my forte but
I find it rather fascinating how this deep amber liquid springs to life in
about twenty minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention the
way it acts as the glue that keeps together the two buttery chocolate brownies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I won’t hold it against you if you
decide to forgo the salted caramel and just enjoy these fudgy brownies on their
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sweet treats are a take on the popular caramel-filled brownies that you may
find at Bad Brownie in London.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good
thing I don’t have to fly all the way across the pond for a bite, although I’d
love to give them a try someday soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Until then, these brownies are definitely a feast!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy and Happy Halloween! </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Salted Caramel-Filled Fudge Brownies</span></b></div>
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pan frequently, until a dark amber caramel forms, about 18-20 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly drizzle in the cream, then whisk in
the butter and sea salt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transfer the
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chocolate, the sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt and stir until
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Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904489631204238690noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113767081710371670.post-43269744850733061142015-09-30T21:20:00.000-04:002015-10-30T12:54:17.351-04:00Salmon Baked in Foil and four years of blogging<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
past four years have gone by in a breeze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So what better way to celebrate the four year milestone of this little
blog than with a breezy recipe?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank
you to all my friends out there who make this journey fun, exciting and
worthwhile, who try my recipes and who read my mostly incoherent ramblings. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t have done it without you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you all so much!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Recently,
it would seem that I’ve been avoiding complicated recipes like the bubonic
plague.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, maybe I’m being a tad
harsh; I wasn’t so adamant at dodging any elaborate recipes per se, I just
happened to be really absorbed in this phase of lazy cooking, the less cooking
involved the better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or you can say that
I’ve been basking in the realm of <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2015/07/blueberry-pistachio-galette.html" target="_blank">easy</a>, <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2015/08/oatmeal-with-blueberries-and-toasted.html" target="_blank">clean</a> and <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2015/06/yogurt-with-fresh-figs-honey-and.html" target="_blank">few-ingredient</a> dishes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Salmon Baked in Foil </b>recipe is
right up that alley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention that
this is a dish Adrian and I have been feasting on more times than I care to
count this summer and we’re still not tired of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every time I was mulling over what to whip up
for dinner, a tiny voice was growling in my head: salmon, salmon, salmon. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides, it’s the first year that I’m
celebrating my blog’s anniversary with a non-<a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/09/turning-one.html" target="_blank">plum</a> <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/09/honey-and-cinnamon-plum-cake-for.html" target="_blank">related</a> <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2014/09/meringue-plum-cake-for-third-anniversary.html" target="_blank">recipe</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That says a lot!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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an unpretentious and easy dish with a nice gourmet edge to it; it’s simple,
superb and mess-free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fish is
perfectly cooked and the wrapping produces a lip-smacking blend of flavorful
juices and aromas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only downside to
it – it’ll be hard if not downright impossible to order salmon in a restaurant
once you’ve tried this recipe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pair it
with this lovely <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/10/baked-potatoes-and-creamed-corn.html#CreamedCorn" target="_blank">Creamed Corn</a> or this <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2011/09/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none_20.html#fluffybasmatirice" target="_blank">Fluffy Basmati Rice</a> and you’ve got
yourself a sinfully delicious meal!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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salmon</span></div>
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stir the tomatoes, shallot, 2 Tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, ½
teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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each salmon fillet, skin side up in the center of each of two large sheets of
parchment paper (or aluminum foil). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spoon
1 teaspoon of oil over the skin of each salmon fillet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn the fillets over and sprinkle with a
pinch of salt and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spoon the
tomato mixture over the salmon fillets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fold the sides of the parchment paper over the fish and tomato mixture,
covering completely, and seal the packets closed by twisting the ends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place the foil packets on a large, heavy
baking sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(The salmon packets can be
prepared up to this point 6 hours ahead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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various recipes, all of which did not involve much cooking but packed lots of
flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yep...this summer, I’ve been
munching on easy, clean, fast <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2015/06/yogurt-with-fresh-figs-honey-and.html" target="_blank">breakfast</a> and <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2015/07/blueberry-pistachio-galette.html" target="_blank">sweet concoctions</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Oatmeal
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recipe will take you only fifteen minutes to whip up, just slightly longer than
this other <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2015/06/yogurt-with-fresh-figs-honey-and.html" target="_blank">morning favorite</a> of mine, but I assure you it’s well worth it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the warm and creamy oatmeal that gets
soaked in a sweet and tangy homemade-like jam of bright blueberries, and is
topped with roasted pistachios, while the cinnamon-sugar adds a spicy and
crunchy finishing touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The whole
combination is deeply colorful, toothsome and way more satisfying than its
individual parts might suggest. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will
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also love the versatility of this recipe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You can vary it and customize it to your liking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No blueberries?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Use blackberries or raspberries, or a mix, or frozen berries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something tells me that even plums would work
wonders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Substitute pistachios with
sliced almonds or walnuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if you’re
an almond milk fanatic, even better, use that instead of whole milk; its nutty
flavor pairs really well with the oatmeal and brings that protein boost to your
bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t fancy the creaminess, boil
the oatmeal in water; no biggie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
telling you, you won’t get bored easily with this dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy! </span></div>
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Simply Romanesco inspired by Food & Wine (June 2015) and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Giada’s Feel Good Food</i> by Giada De Laurentiis
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do you do when you have heaps of blueberries and you don’t know what to do with
them before they go old, wrinkly and mushy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You toss them all into a glorious, summery galette, which is just a
fancy French word to describe a free-form crusty cake.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Blueberry-Pistachio Galette</b> is
rustic, unpretentious and slightly sloppy, so don’t worry if the dough breaks
while baking and the filling oozes out a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes I feel that the messier this galette looks the more beautiful
it is, not to mention mighty tasty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
basically have sweet, juicy blueberries encased into a rich, crisp crust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I only used sugar for the finishing touch
before popping the galette in the oven, but if you want to take it a step
further, gently press a few sliced almonds into the crust and then sprinkle
with sugar for that extra bite and crunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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is by far one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make and it’s a great stepping
stone for novice bakers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve it on its
own or with a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream right on top to gently melt
into the hot, bubbly blueberries. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So,
don’t waste any more time and grab some blueberries, blackberries or even strawberries
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Last
weekend, Adrian and I had the pleasure to attend a fabulous wedding in our
beloved Boston.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I’d like to dedicate
this galette to my best friend Rachel, the gorgeous bride, who loves
blueberries, cooking, wine, the pink color, opera, and her husband Andi above
all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel so happy and privileged to
have been a part of their special day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was a truly amazing, sophisticated and unforgettable wedding topped with an
elegant layer cake of silky, lemony goodness dotted with bright blueberries,
and a smooth, stripy tiramisu deliciousness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Damn, that cake was good and the wedding was even better!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Casă de piatră!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">½ cup pistachios, toasted (pecans or almonds
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">12 oz. blueberries (about 2 cups) </span></div>
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to a large bowl; drizzle with 4 Tablespoons of ice water and mix, adding
another Tablespoon of water if needed, just until the mixture comes
together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gently pat the dough into a 6”
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parchment-lined baking sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mound the
blueberries in the center of the dough, leaving a 2” border.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fold the edges over, overlapping
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Eons
ago, I heard Kelly Ripa on her morning show talk about how her breakfast for
the past ten years consisted of Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries and
pistachios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To say that I was curious to
try it myself is a major understatement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Even funnier was that soon after, I discovered a recipe in Bon Appétit
that was similar to Kelly’s version of the perfect breakfast and casted my beloved
fresh figs front and center. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And did I
mention that cooking was not a prerequisite? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean, you cannot possibly turn down a light
yet nourishing morning treat that involves no cooking, but just some plain
assembly of fresh ingredients!</span></div>
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is a very simple yet nutritious breakfast meal, extremely easy to throw
together yet complex in flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bottom line,
you need only four ingredients to start your morning the right way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love Greek yogurt for its tanginess and
nourishment; I adore pistachios for their sharp crunch and nuttiness; I’m into
blueberries just like the next person but I’d gladly swap them for fresh,
plump, meaty figs especially during the summer when they elevate this pristine
breakfast to a definite elegance; and I prefer a little sweetness from the
honey to bind all these ingredients together. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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can easily substitute the honey with agave nectar if that’s all you have on
hand, and if you’re not a fan of pistachios, try it with pine nuts; walnuts
would be beautiful too, and even slivered almonds would nicely do the
trick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whatever you decide to use, just make
sure to toast them a bit before tossing them on top; the extra nutty, toasty
crunch will send your taste buds into a delicious frenzy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The best part about this recipe is that you should
definitely play around and tailor it to your own taste or the ingredients you
have available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The possibilities are
endless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy!</span></div>
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Pistachios</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">By
Simply Romanesco inspired by <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bon Appétit</i>
(July 2014)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’m
an only child, which on occasion means being spoiled rotten.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, when at age eleven I demanded a puppy, my
parents happily obliged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Granted, the
three of us lived in an eight hundred square foot one bedroom apartment on the
sixth floor of a ten story building with no air conditioning during the
scorching summer months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did it
matter?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not at all…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The four of us simply learned how to
gloriously bake in the one bedroom hell of a sauna.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But being treated like a princess was not the
case when visiting my grandparents in the northern part of Romania.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://romaniatourism.com/maramures.html" target="_blank">Maramureș</a>,
a region in the northern part of Romania, is a place where time seems to stand
still and hundreds of years of culture and traditions are firmly engrained in
the rugged mentality, hardened way of life and extremely hardworking people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is here where the nearby volcanic
mountains are proudly covered in a dense layer of snow well into spring; where
locals master the elaborate process of making the famous ţuică drink every year
(my ninety five year old great-grandmother is still deeply invested in this process);
not to mention how chickens and other domestic animals roam freely around the
yard all day long and are considered proud members of the family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maramureș is also the place where I learned how
to forage for plump beautiful mushrooms in the untamed forests, how to gingerly
maneuver a two handle saw and help my grandfather cut wood at the very young
age of four, and most importantly where I learned how to whip up this rustic
and mouthwatering <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Feta Cheese and Dill Stuffed
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flatbreads are without a doubt a staple in my grandma Aurica’s kitchen – simple,
basic dough stuffed with a cheesy goodness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It can’t get better or easier than that!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are unpretentious and versatile; delicious for breakfast,
satisfying as a snack, great for lunch, and light for a quick dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to say, they are a terrific
alternative for the beloved bread.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The yeasty
dough winds up tender and sweetly chewy while nestling a perfectly salty and
savory interior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Feta Cheese and Dill Stuffed Flatbreads</b>
are deeply flavorful without being fussy and I guarantee you won’t stop with
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">By
Simply Romanesco inspired my Grandma Vicki and Grandma Aurica</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Makes:
15 stuffed flatbreads</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">500 grams (3 ½ cups) all-purpose flour</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 packet (7 grams) fast rise dry yeast</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">350 grams (12 oz) feta cheese</span></div>
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green parts of green onions, chopped, also work really well)</span></div>
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large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, yeast and sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mix well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Add the egg, water and milk and, using clean hands, gently combine all
the ingredients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the oil and mix
well until the dough gathers into a ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes pliable and easy to
work with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leave the dough in the
bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cover the bowl with a dish towel
and allow the dough to rest and rise for an hour and a half until it almost
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the work surface and the rolling pin and roll out the balls of dough one at a
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add a heaping Tablespoon of the
feta cheese and dill filling and fold the edges of the dough to seal the
filling inside. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set aside and allow the
filled concoction to rest for 10 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sometimes
baking is a messy business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And when it
comes to drowning cake squares in a pool of hot chocolate and then showering
them with flaky coconut, it’s messy times two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But it’s so worth it! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Growing up,
this beautiful <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chocolate Coconut Cake</b>
used to be a charming, long-awaited rarity in my grandma’s baking repertoire; a
concoction bursting with unrestrained, wonderful and well-remembered flavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, when I managed to trick her into making
this cake when I was home in March, I fully relished the exciting and
entertaining day of baking with my grandma. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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is a simple white cake that you jazz up with rum and fully cover in a thin sheath
of rich chocolate ganache and delicate coconut, and thus bring it to a whole
new level of deliciousness and elegance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chocolate Coconut Cake</b> is
moist and dense yet not overly sweet, nicely infused with a subtle amount of
rum, while the slightly hardened ganache conveys a sophisticated exterior
peppered with fine coconut flakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
the past, my grandma used to douse this cake in a basic cocoa and milk sauce,
but I feel that the chocolate ganache gives it more texture and a lovely understated
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is not your special occasion kind of cake; it’s more of a Saturday or mid-week
type of indulgence but one hundred percent delicious nonetheless; not to
mention an instant crowd pleaser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cut up
in squares and displayed on a beautiful platter, this cake will make a bold
statement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, I shouldn’t even
call this an actual cake since it’s made in a plain rectangular baking pan and
doesn’t involve any fancy layering and decorations of any sort; perhaps <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Chocolate Coconut Squares</i> would be a better
name, but to be honest I’ll always think of this as a cake, a laid back type of
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Simply Romanesco inspired my Grandma Vicki</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">400 grams (14 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips</span></div>
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sides of a 14 by 10-inch baking pan with butter and flour. </span></div>
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large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter with the eggs, sugar
and warm honey until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the milk and vanilla and mix until
incorporated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In batches, add the flour
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small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water and whisk until
the sugar dissolves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Off heat, add the
rum, whisk well and set aside to cool completely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the cake has cooled, pierce the surface
with a fork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a spoon, drizzle the
syrup all over the top of the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
will use about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the syrup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You want the cake to be moist but not overly damp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just discard the remaining of the syrup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allow the cake to sit and absorb the syrup,
about 1 hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cut the cake into squares.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and set aside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract
in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cook until small bubbles appear on the outside edge of the cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate
chips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a fork or a spoon, gently
stir until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.</span></div>
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the two types of coconut in two separate small bowls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like to cover half of the squares in
unsweetened coconut flakes and half of them in sweetened coconut for an extra
level of sweetness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But you can
definitely opt for either version; it all depends whether you like this dessert
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each cake square and dip it in the chocolate ganache.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you’re done with dipping the cake
squares into the ganache, cover them in coconut flakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set the cake squares on a platter and serve. </span></div>
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past month, but I’m happy to say that I was able to squeeze in our annual visit
home to Romania during this time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More
on my adventures and food explores from the land of Dracula later on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Right now, I want to tell you about <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">One Flew South</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As fate has it, our travels home brought us
again to the familiar (to us anyway) terminal E at the Atlanta International
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food bonanza that is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">One Flew South</b>
and my stomach was loudly begging for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pulled
Duck Sandwich</b> by the time I was scanning the menu. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes – that exact sandwich I raved about <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-trip-to-transylvania-part-1.html#OneFlewSouth" target="_blank">three years ago</a>. This time around, I managed to take a picture, a rushed
picture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Okay… a lousy picture that
won’t do it any justice but at that point in time I was drooling like Pavlov’s
dog, my brain lost any function at the enticing whiffs, and I couldn’t wait to
sink my teeth into that fantastic sandwich.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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of the best I’ve ever had!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s juicy,
flavorful duck meat piled up high on a toasty Challah bun with a sweet and
tangy fig and toasted peanut relish, fresh scallions and a side of creamy slaw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will rock your world!</span></div>
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face meatloaf sandwich with pimento cheese, some sautéed spinach, crispy and
slightly sugary bacon, sweet and tasty bbq sauce, and a perfectly fried egg stacked
on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s one of the restaurant’s
signature sandwiches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He loved it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I loved it too after one bite and made my
husband trade half of it for half of my Duck Sandwich.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He reluctantly conceded and at the end of our
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I encourage you to fly through Atlanta next time around just so you can dine at
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">One Flew South</b>, I have to tell you
that we also ordered the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pork Belly
Sliders</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were mouthwatering,
rich and impossibly tasty, enveloped in a golden raisin slaw and bathed in bbq
sauce, nestled in between toasty buns and finished with buttery pickles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But you guessed right – no picture for these
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next time you travel, make sure you fly through the Atlanta International
Airport and pay a visit to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">One Flew
South</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your layover will be wisely
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Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904489631204238690noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113767081710371670.post-26002755310327287632015-02-21T00:25:00.000-05:002015-02-21T00:28:49.627-05:00Chocolate Coconut Date Bars<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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comes in the form of energy bars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s
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considered to be power bars; homemade power bars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, forget about shelling out your money on
pre-packaged energy treats and whip up these flavorful super snacks that will conveniently
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agave nectar, salt and water until smooth (you may need to stop and scrape down
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Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904489631204238690noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113767081710371670.post-8129608520865706852015-01-31T17:37:00.001-05:002015-02-21T00:28:27.018-05:00Chocolate Loaf Cake<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With
all the cold and snow outside, I’ve been longing for some warmth and coziness
in the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And there’s nothing better
than some good ol’ baking and a dense, fudgy effortless <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chocolate Loaf Cake</b> to sooth you on icy, winter days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if you’re not particularly keen on
chocolate you’ll easily and unequivocally appreciate this dreamy
concoction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You won’t be able to resist
it, I guarantee it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One bite and you’ll
be craving more, not to mention all the points you’ll score with everyone in
the family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, yes, you’ll be adding
another <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/11/chocolate-tart-classic.html" target="_blank">solid brick</a> to the <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/04/double-chocolate-layer-cake.html" target="_blank">chocolate</a> <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2014/04/chocolate-cake-with-walnut-brittle.html" target="_blank">repertoire</a>! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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cake is the epitome of all things chocolate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s so plain and easy to whip up yet intensely elaborate tastewise
conveying a heady, damp (as Nigella might say), chocolatey aroma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s almost like gingerbread: slightly
sticky, borderline soggy and very, very tasty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nigella’s recipe doesn’t call for toasted walnuts but I tossed them in
the mix for that subtle and distinct crunch kick that elevates the flavor and
chocolate intensity of this wonderful dessert. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
is not your elegant, sensual and seductive chocolate cake, and it probably
wouldn’t excel in a beauty pageant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
mean, the thing is more than likely to collapse in the middle while it bakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if you’re willing to overlook the less
than appealing appearance, you’ll be in for a mouthwatering ride; this cake
with rock your world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chocolate Loaf Cake</b> is absolutely
lovely with coffee or tea or whipped cream or ice cream or simply by
itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it will make for a great
sweet treat during the highly anticipated Super Bowl Sunday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Adapted
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 2/3 cups dark or light brown sugar</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4 ounces best bittersweet chocolate, melted</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Preheat
the oven to 375ºF.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grease and line a 9 x
5-inch loaf pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lining is important
as this is a very damp cake: use parchment paper, heavy duty aluminum foil or
one of those loaf-pan-shaped paper liners. </span></div>
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large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, with an electric hand-held mixer, then
add the eggs and vanilla, beating well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, fold in the melted and now slightly
cooled chocolate, taking care to blend well but being careful not to
overbeat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You want the ingredients
combined: you don’t want a lightly airy mass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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alternately spoon by spoon, with the boiling water until you have a smooth and
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</span>Sprinkle the walnut pieces on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Bake for 30 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn the
oven down to 325ºF and continue to cook for another 15 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cake will still be a bit squidgy inside,
so an inserted cake tester or skewer won’t come out completely clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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the loaf pan on a rack, and leave to get completely cold before turning it
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(If you leave it for a day or so:
like gingerbread, it improves.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t
worry if it sinks in the middle: indeed, it will do so because it’s such a
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On
November 9, 2014 the world celebrated 25 years since the fall of the infamous
Berlin Wall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Romania, though, had to
wait for another month and a half to properly rejoice in the prospects of a
future filled with freedom and democracy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Romanian Revolution of December ’89 occurred 25 years ago, yet I
remember it as if it was yesterday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was only four years old; but the memories of those bloody events and gory week
in late Dec. ‘89 are some of the most vivid memories of my life and I truly
believe they will accompany me forever. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s funny how a child’s brain works – just
like a sponge – it absorbs anything and everything whether it’s a foreign
language or graphic, gruesome events and images.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes, I feel that my memory came to life
during that week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t have any specific
recollections before Dec. ‘89; everything was a mere blur, but after that
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pivotal cities of the revolution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Situated only thirty miles north of Timișoara, the birth city of the
Romanian Revolution, it didn’t take long for my hometown to join the
manifestations against the communist regime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unfortunately, the many victims were a bitter aftermath. For me, the
days back then all blended together in a cacophony of rich memories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As it turns out, what I remember the most
were events that actually transpired during the bloodiest night my hometown
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was the night of Saturday, Dec. 23 through Sunday, Dec. 24.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was at my nanny’s place across the street
from my grandparents’ house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her
grandson, Alex, was there too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recall
it was a fairly mild winter; there was no snow on the ground just yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That specific evening, strange, repetitive firearm
sounds came from outside, which prompted our curiosity to rush to the window
and investigate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sounds were coming
from the river bank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, Alex and I, two
four-year olds, perched on the window, craned our necks and were met by a blazing
spectacle of red and green colors displayed above the river.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were fairly loud and colorful but they
were not fireworks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was smiling in awe
until my nanny stormed through the bedroom door and yanked us down from the
window before securely closing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
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crossing the thirty yards from my nanny’s house to my grandparents’, I glanced
over my shoulder to steal another peek of the back and forth display of
colorful lights clearly visible above the river as my grandpa was purposefully
dragging me home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That night, I slept on
the floor of my room with my grandparents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My parents were not with us and it was only later that I discovered
where they spent that dreadful night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next day, on a very sunny and clear Christmas
Eve, I wasn’t looking for Christmas gifts from Santa under the tree; I was
scavenging for bullets on the street outside the house. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily, my grandparents’ house was untouched,
but we still found a handful of bullets on the street.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention the bullet surprise in my very
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night before Christmas Eve, while I was at my grandparents’, my dad was at home
in our flat on the sixth floor of a ten story apartment building located on one
of the most assaulted streets during that frightening night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our neighbors from across the hallway found
refuge in our bathroom, the only room in the apartment with no windows, since
their apartment was shattered to pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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the bedroom window and the curtains before hitting the wall above my bed,
recoiling back underneath the window and eventually melting on the hardwood
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I was not sleeping in my bed that night, but my dad was lounging on the couch
in the next room over. After a few hours in the bathroom, he decided that he
would not spend the entire night hiding there and grabbed a bottle of wine and sprawled
on the couch in the living room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In his own
words, ‘if I were to die tonight, at least I would do it with my stomach full.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few years ago, my mom finally replaced the
old curtains that bared the black rimmed hole of the bullet and held intact the
memories of that horrific night, yet the melted mark of the bullet still mars the
hardwood floor of my bedroom to this day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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my dad was in our apartment my mom was stuck at work and couldn’t come home due
to the slaughter throughout town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She only
returned home in the awfully sunny morning covering the five long miles from
the factory to the apartment on foot through the blinding layers of freshly
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trial and execution of our former dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena
on Christmas Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was sitting in my
own little chair next to my family gaping at the incredible events unfolding on TV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was like watching live reality TV but with
people being shot with real bullets, laying in puddles of blood and never
getting up again. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And yes, I witnessed
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parents were exactly the age I am right now when the revolution took place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would I be as brave as they were, gathering
during tumultuous times in the town hall square and protesting against an
oppressing regime while handing out holiday candy to the armed soldiers?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know… I don’t believe so… But they
did and so did many other Romanians who experienced the revolution and lived to
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from my personal story and because we’re still in the midst of cookie season, I
also want to share with you my grandma’s recipe for one of my family’s favorite
holiday cookies: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sugar Snails</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These adorable concoctions are always present
on our Christmas table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s rather easy
to guess why – you get a heap of servings, they’re great with coffee or tea,
cute, a little crunchy, a lot nutty and good, really good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And as my mom likes to say – ‘anything with
walnuts is a winner.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I absolutely agree
with that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy this sweet treat and
Happy New Year everyone!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">By
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55+ servings</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">250 grams (1 stick plus 2 Tablespoons) butter,
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">300 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour, plus
more to roll out the dough</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 teaspoon fast rise dry yeast</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">¼ teaspoon salt</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">280 grams (10 oz) walnuts, ground </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">280 grams (2 ¼ cups) Confectioners’ sugar</span></div>
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large bowl, combine the butter, flour, yeast, salt, sour cream and egg yolks until
the dough gathers into a ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the
dough is too dry, add a bit of milk to the mixture (a couple of Tablespoons).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dough should be neither too dry nor too
soft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gather into a ball and divide in
four pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle some flour on top
of the dough and put it in the fridge for 1 hour.</span></div>
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medium bowl, combine the ground walnuts with the confectioners’ sugar and lemon
zest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set aside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg
whites with the vanilla extract until firm peaks form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a spatula, gently mix in the walnuts
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the oven to 350º F.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Line four baking
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the dough to a working surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flour
the rolling pin and working surface and roll out the dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangular
sheet (work with one ball of dough at a time).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Spread a fourth of the walnut sauce all over the rolled out dough
leaving a 1-inch margin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gently roll up the
sheet into a log and cut (flour the knife so that the dough does not stick to
the knife) as many 1-inch pieces as possible placing them on one of the baking
sheets. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake the snails for 25-30
minutes until golden brown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat with
the rest of the dough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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out of the oven, allow the snails to cool on a cooling rack before dusting them
with more confectioners’ sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Bună! (Bon Appétit!)<span style="color: red;"></span></span></div>
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Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904489631204238690noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113767081710371670.post-57314122721391122012014-11-30T22:06:00.000-05:002015-11-20T14:00:57.775-05:00Pumpkin Tiramisu<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I
was born in Arad, a fairly large city for Romanian standards located on the
Hungarian border in the western part of Transylvania.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I mentioned before in this blog, the
German, Austrian and Hungarian influences are strikingly visible everywhere in
my city from the <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/06/my-romanian-vacation-part-2-out-and.html" target="_blank">grand architecture</a> to the rich and <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2011/10/oktoberfest-dessert-first.html" target="_blank">flavorful food</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But recently, a thick tide of Italian interests,
businesses and investors added a new dimension to the food scene of my humble
hometown with Italian restaurants springing up like mushrooms after rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In no time, Romanians happily embraced the
new cuisine with many local owners striving to keep it as authentic as possible
with just the right amount of Romanian touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My parents were no exception and for several years, they owned the most
popular Italian restaurant in town, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Il
Padrino</i>. </span></div>
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very suitable name for the two story restaurant, was a place that screamed
Italian flair from the dark green linens and deep brown wooden chairs to the
intrinsic movie-based artwork displayed all over the white walls, and the
faithful, real Italian patrons that would mob to the restaurant every time they
came to town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The locale had an
extensive menu that incorporated homemade pasta dishes, thin crust wood oven
pizza, mouthwatering meat plates and antipasti, fresh salads, and delicious
Romanian offerings interjected through the menu to satisfy the demanding local
palette.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But what would please any
palette, Romanian and Italian alike, would be the ever-present tiramisu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This iconic coffee-flavored Italian dessert
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I came across a very intriguing tiramisu recipe that brilliantly incorporates
the season’s most valued ingredient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Curiosity won out and I had to try it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So glad I did!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pumpkin Tiramisu</b> is everything a
classic tiramisu should be plus the added bonus of the pumpkin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and
smooth pumpkin-spiced mousse topped with sweet whipped cream, a dust of cocoa
powder, shaved chocolate and peppery candied ginger meld in a beautiful
carnival of autumn flavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although
this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pumpkin Tiramisu</b> is intended to
be a fancy trifle dessert, if you’re like me and don’t own a proper trifle dish
and don’t entertain the thought of buying one, I can fully attest that the end
result looks beautiful and is just as wonderfully tasty in a plain cake pan. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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salt, nutmeg and ½ cup of the granulated sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Add the mascarpone cheese and 1 ½ cups of the heavy cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using an electric mixer, beat the pumpkin
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remaining 2 Tablespoons of granulated sugar until soft peaks form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spread the whipped cream over the tiramisu,
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</span>Follow the instructions up to dissolving the 2 Tablespoons of sugar in
the brewed coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, dip both sides
of 6 ladyfingers in the coffee and arrange them in a single layer in a 4-quart
trifle dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spread 1 cup of the pumpkin
mousse on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat the layering 5
more times, ending with a layer of the pumpkin mousse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu
overnight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you’ve prepared the
whipped cream, dollop the whipped cream over the tiramisu, dust with cocoa
powder and garnish with shaved chocolate and candied ginger and serve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With
all the <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2011/10/oktoberfest-dessert-first.html" target="_blank">culinary</a> <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/06/my-romanian-vacation-part-4-what-it.html#PorkSchnitzel" target="_blank">influences</a> that Romania has been blessed with, you would surely
think that we would be well acquainted with the popular Russian <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Apple Sharlotka</b> cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, not so much, or at least my family
isn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Granted, my grandmother has her
own arsenal of <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/11/apple-pie-to-celebrate-forks.html#ApplePie" target="_blank">apple pies</a> and <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2011/10/oktoberfest-dessert-first.html#VanillaPuddingAppleTorte" target="_blank">apple tortes</a> to keep our greedy tummies
satisfied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, until stumbling across
this recipe for <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Apple Sharlotka</b> in
the November issue of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Food & Wine</i>,
I had never heard of this kind of sweet delight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I can’t tell you how happy I am to have
finally discovered it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Apple Sharlotka</b> is a traditional
Russian apple cake-torte-pie-all-in-one kind of dessert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, I personally find it to be vaguely
similar to the <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2011/10/oktoberfest-dessert-first.html#VanillaPuddingAppleTorte" target="_blank">Vanilla Pudding Apple Torte</a> that my grandmother spoils us with
especially during the apple season; just as few if not fewer ingredients and no
need for the glossy vanilla pudding draped all over the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The top is delectably flaky, crusty and
thoroughly dusted with powdered sugar, while beneath it the cake is light and
fluffy, not too sweet and spiced with just the right amount of cinnamon, nutmeg
and almond extract to create a heady, appetizing spectacle of flavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And at the bottom, you are greeted by a
healthy layer of tart juicy and soft apples.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’ll be hard devouring only one slice and most likely, you’ll end up
making this treat again and again. </span></div>
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the fact that this cake is ridiculously easy to whip up, it’s very likely that
you already have all the ingredients in your pantry and you don’t have to
hastily scramble to the supermarket to fill up the basket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On top of that, the sharlotka goes perfectly
with tea or coffee, and makes for a quick and glorious breakfast or afternoon
guilt-free snack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that we’re in
the midst of pumpkin frenzy and I should probably switch my attention to this
autumn staple fairly soon, but right now I just prefer to indulge in the apple
season and this apple sharlotka a tad longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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sugar at medium-high speed until thick and pale yellow and a ribbon forms when
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minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unmold and transfer to a
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Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904489631204238690noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113767081710371670.post-11197308700612027732014-09-30T23:18:00.001-04:002014-10-22T15:36:32.375-04:00Meringue Plum Cake for the third anniversary!<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On
September 19, my little blog turned three!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Another year filled with recipes and stories that wouldn’t be the same
without all of you, my dear readers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>YOU,
whom I all consider my friends by now, make this experience exciting, inspiring
and so, so much fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I can’t thank
you enough for being here and for all your kindness and support!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It
seems to be a recurring theme to celebrate my blog birthday with some sort of
delicious <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/09/turning-one.html" target="_blank">plum</a> <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/09/honey-and-cinnamon-plum-cake-for.html" target="_blank">concoction</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year is
no exception.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But there’s no better way
to let go of summer and celebrate the third anniversary than with a classic
recipe from my grandmother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
another stellar summer dessert and one of my grandma’s favorite sweets to whip
up during the sizzling summer heat. </span></div>
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I love about this cake, besides its luscious flavors and stunning colors, is
its versatility and easy transition to richer tastes and ingredients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although I like to honor the last plums of
the hot season by making this beautiful dessert, you can also try this cake with
peaches, apricots or sour cherries, and I encourage you to swap the stone
fruits for ricotta cheese when cooler weather rolls around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll be in for a special treat!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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appearance but huge in flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
tartness and juiciness of the plums pair beautifully with the intense sweetness
and relaxed stickiness of the meringue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In the end, the two complement each other to create a well-balanced sweet
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first bite into the crackly, foamy meringue top and then sink your teeth into
the meaty and zesty plums only to finish with the soft, subtle, dough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And while my grandma usually fancies a light,
fluffy dough in her <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2012/07/baking-with-stone-fruits.html" target="_blank">summery</a> <a href="http://simplyromanesco.blogspot.com/2013/04/strawberry-cake.html" target="_blank">cakes</a>, this time around, the base is more
subdued allowing the succulent plums and frothy meringue to shine through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made a full tray of this gorgeous cake for
my husband to indulge while I was away for a couple of days; upon my return,
all I found was an empty tray filled with crumbs and traces of (what was) a
wonderful cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess he loved it!</span></div>
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Simply Romanesco inspired by my Grandma Vicki </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">200 grams (14 Tablespoons) unsalted butter,
at room temperature, plus more for the pan</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">200 grams (scant 1 cup) sugar, plus more for
dusting</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">350 grams (2 ½ cups) all-purpose flour, plus
more for the pan</span></div>
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ones, pitted and quartered or sliced as desired</span></div>
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the egg yolks and egg whites and keep close at hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer
on medium-low speed beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy,
about 3 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the egg yolks one
at a time and beat until incorporated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and beat until well
incorporated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In batches, add the flour
and baking powder mixture and beat until incorporated; the batter will be
neither soft nor hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using clean
hands, gather the dough into a ball and place it into the prepared pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spread the dough into an even layer with your
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the plums on top and sprinkle about ½ teaspoon of granulated sugar over each
slice of plum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake for 40-50 minutes or
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speed beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In batches, add the confectioners’ sugar and
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500 grams (1 pound) whole milk ricotta cheese with 2 large eggs, zest from half
a lemon, and 2-3 Tablespoons sugar to taste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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your husband goes away on a weekend-long trip with the boys, sleeping in until
noon, catching up on your reading and finally getting to that tardy spring
cleaning suddenly feels like the right thing to do... and so therapeutic!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the exemplary wife I try to be, I just couldn’t
send my husband empty-handed on his getaway trip with the guys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, besides the usual snack-type and finger
food, I also added this summery, berry studded <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lemon Cake with Berries and Pistachios</b>, which turned out to be a
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summer is a joyous fruit bonanza, juicy sweets are inevitably a must.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I stumbled upon this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lemon Cake with Berries and Pistachios</b>
recipe while thumbing through the June issue of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bon Appétit</i>, I instantly knew I wanted to make it and take
advantage of the bright, fresh berries that abound at the markets these days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The initial recipe called only for
raspberries, but I feel that a mixture of berries enhances the texture and adds
a vivid color to this blissful cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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lemon cake is tender and zesty, citrusy and sweet, crunchy and toasty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fragile berries work wonderfully nestled
in atop the lightly dense batter, while the fruity olive oil complements the lemony
sweetness of the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the nuttiness
of the pistachios completes the delightful circle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This cake sounds, looks and tastes a lot like
summer and comes just in time to celebrate the season’s last gasp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The best part of this sweet treat is that it’s
great for dessert and even better for breakfast or brunch, late afternoon
snack, or a lovely picnic in the late summer heat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Adapted
from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bon Appétit</i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>(June 2014)</span></div>
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the oven to 350º F.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Butter and flour a
9-inch diameter springform or cake pan (personally, I think that a springform
works better).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whisk flour, baking
powder, and salt in a medium bowl.</span></div>
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an electric mixer, beat the eggs and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy,
about 3-5 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the mixer
running, add the vanilla extract and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, then gradually
add the oil, mixing just until combined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scatter the berries over the cake, then the
pistachios and 2 Tablespoons of sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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bring the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and the remaining ¼ cup of lemon juice to a
boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let the lemon syrup cool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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the hot cake (still in the pan) to a wire rack and immediately brush the cake
with the lemon syrup (use all of it).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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