Month: December 2016

Recipes

How to Make Perfect Quattro Stagioni Pizza at Home

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quattro-stagioni-pizza

If you love pizza, you have to give this one a try. The recipe takes some planning, but when it all comes together, it’s worth every second. I tested a lot of pizza dough recipes, and the Double-O Pizza Dough turns out every time. Top it with a Traditional Marinara and your choice of cheese. Then comes the 4 seasons: artichokes (spring), sundried tomatoes (summer), cremini mushrooms (fall), and marinated kalamata olives (winter). Serve hot from the oven with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Continue reading “How to Make Perfect Quattro Stagioni Pizza at Home” →

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Aquafaba: The Secret to Eggless Royal Icing

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eggless-royal-icing

Lately, I’ve been experimenting with royal icing made with aquafaba instead of raw eggs. So what is aquafaba? It’s the brine drained from a can of chickpeas. I know it sounds weird, but it really works. The best thing is, if you have a gingerbread house party, you’ll have chickpeas leftover to make hummus! Continue reading “Aquafaba: The Secret to Eggless Royal Icing” →

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Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Espresso Brownies

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espresso-brownies

This dessert is not only delicious but gluten free, and dare I say, made with healthy ingredients (okay…healthier maybe). If you’ve never used gluten-free flour, now’s the time to try. I find it works best when baking chocolate goods because it adds the perfect texture. The brownies are also made with espresso powder and mini chocolate chips. Do I need to say more 🙂

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