Introduction: Open Sourcing Mammaw's Burgoo. Most Burgoo recipes are closely guarded secrets, in the spirit of open source I am sharing Mammaw's Burgoo recipe.ToolsTire (optional)  Electric roaster  Smoker or pit SuppliesHickory wood Ingredients1/4 cup vegetable oil  2 tablespoons cayenne 2 tablespoons onion powder  2 tablespoons garlic powder  2 tablespoons chili powder  1/4 cup coarse salt  1/4 cup black pepper  3/4 cup paprika  1/4 cup cider or white vinegar  12-ounce cans beer  Worcestershire sauce to taste  tabasco to taste  cayenne to taste  salt to taste  1 cup diced celery  2 cups lima beans  2 cups diced okra  2 pods red pepper  2 cups whole corn, fresh or canned  1 quart tomato puree  2 cups chopped cabbage  2 green peppers  1 bunch carrots  1.5 pounds onions  1.5 pounds potatoes  8 quarts water  4 pound hen  2 Pounds breast of lamb  2 Pounds beef shank   2 Pounds veal shank  2 Pounds pork shank  Step 1: Mix Dry Rub. <PIC> Mix the first 7 dry ingredients to make a dry rub. Step 2: Prep the Hen. <PIC> Combine 12 onces beer with the vegetable oil, 1/4 cup vinegar and 2 teaspoons of the dry rub.  Using a kitchen syringe inject about half the liquid deep into the hen in several places.  Massage the liquid into the hen, cover with dry rub. Step 3: Prep and Install the Throne. <PIC> With a can opener remove the top of a half empty beer can.  Fill with 1/4 of an onion, 1 glove garlic and a tablespoon of dry rub.  Insert the can into the cavity of the hen. Step 4: Prep the Remaining Meat. <PIC> Apply the dry rub to the remaining meat.  Cuts of meat can be substituted if unavailable, it is important to use a cut with bone-in to help thicken the Burgoo. Step 5: Smoke the Meat. <PIC> Smoke the meat for 4 hours.  I use a charcoal smoker with a water bowl but load it with hot coals from a wood fire instead of charcoal.  It is easier for me to maintain the temperature adding preheated coals over waiting for new charcoal to ignite.  I fill the water bowl with beer, vegetable oil , vinegar and water.  I use hickory chunks added to the coals to generate smoke. Step 6: Simmer the Meat Overnight. <PIC> As the meat is finishing up on the smoker, warm up 8 quarts of water in a large electric roaster to 250 degrees.  When the meat is finished smoking, load it into the warm water, bring to a boil and simmer overnight. Step 7: Prep the Cooked Meat. <PIC> The next morning, lift the meat from the stock.  Cool and chop the meat, removing the bones.  At this point the meat should be tender enough to do this by hand. Step 8: Prep and Add the Veggies. <PIC> Pare and dice potatoes and onions.  Return meat to stock and ad potatoes and onions.  Dice and add remaining ingredients except the seasonings. Step 9: Cook for 10 Hours. <PIC> Simmer the Burgoo, add seasonings to taste, a bit at a time, continuing until the Burgoo is almost done.  Stir frequently with a long-handled spoon or paddle during the first part of the cooking and almost constantly after it gets thick.  Cook approximately 10 hours. Step 10: Enjoy. <PIC> Enjoy the results, pairs well with bourbon.


Introduction: Super Easy, Three-ingredient Cookies.. <PIC> This instructable is to show you how to make some very delicious, and very easy cookies.    The recipe is great for college students, because it only requires a few ingrediants.How can you make cookies with only three ingredients, you ask?  One of the ingredients is cake mix.  It's also great, because you can easilly create a different flavour of cookie, by just using a different flavour of mix. Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> Go to the store and buy:     1 Box of Cake Mix (I've had good results with the Betty Crocker Variety).  You can get any flavour of normal cake mix, but I've found angelfood and Yellow cake to be particularilly delicious.     2 Eggs     1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil     (Optional) One jar of Nutella.That is, if you don't already have them.  You will also need a mixer or a beater and a large bowl, and a cookie sheet. Step 2: Mix Everything Together.. <PIC> First of all, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Measure out the oil and crack the eggs into your mixer.  Or, if you don't have a mixer, just use a large bowl and some beaters.  Then, open the cake mix and pour that into the mixer, too.  Mix it all together until it's a uniform, wet, sticky mass.Lick the beaters while you wait for the oven to finish preheating*.  See, nummy.*Note: don't atcually do this is you're worried about eating raw eggs.  If you do get sick, it's not my fault. Step 3: Bake!. <PIC> Scoop out the dough in rounded teaspoons, and plop them on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Then, when the oven's ready, pop the cookies in.After 11 minutes, pull it out, and stick a toothpick into one of the cookies.  If it comes out dry, the cookies are done.  Otherwise, put the cookies in for another minute.Once they are done, take the cookies off the cookie sheet and put them on a plate or something to cool.Then, load up more dough on the cookie sheet, and cook that.  Repeat, until you have lots of cookies and no dough. Step 4: You're Done. <PIC> Optional (but awesome) step:  Spread some Nutella on the hot cookies.  They'll still be good without it, but trust me: Nutella with these cookies is CRAZY DELICIOUS.Then.. Enjoy!  This recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, depending on how big you make the scoops.  Share some with your friends, to impress them with your baking skills.  Then, next time, experiment with a different colour of cake mix.


Introduction: How to Make a Winterfell Manhattan. <PIC> Variation on a perfect manhattan, with different bitters, lemon peel instead of cherries, and a cube. For Eddard Stark's severed head.Dan Stone Ready to make a Winterfell Manhattan? Step 1: Cocktail Ingredients for a Winterfell Manhattan. <PIC> Let's make sure you've got all the ingredients you need. 2 oz Rittenhouse 100 rye 1/2 oz Dolin dry 1/2 oz Dolin sweet 1 dash angostura 2 dash orange bitters Lemon peel Big cube Step 2: Preparation. <PIC> Build in a beaker, stir, strain over big cube, and nail it with the peel. (The rittenhouse and Dolins can be swapped for your favorite alternatives.)


Introduction: MYO Gelatin Fruit Snacks. <PIC>
	Do your kids and grandkids like fruit snacks?  Have you ever been caught without any on hand?  I don’t want to think about it.  Here is a simple yet delicious recipe to make your own (MYO) gelatin fruit snacks using just 3 ingredients. I found this recipe here:  http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/06/homemade-jello-fruit-snacks-recipe.html, but I made it in the microwave instead of on the stove top.  Here we go! Step 1: . <PIC>
	Ingredients and Supplies:
	1 (3 oz.) package gelatin, any flavor
	2 (.25 oz.) envelopes unflavored gelatin
	1/3 c. water
	1 quart bowl
	Rubber scraper
	Ice cube tray (I got this one at IKEA for $.99)
	Microwave oven Step 2: . <PIC>
	Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the water in a 1 quart bowl.
	  Step 3: . <PIC>
	Add the flavored gleltin. Step 4: . <PIC>
	Place the bowl in the microwave, and run on high for 30 seconds. Step 5: . <PIC> Remove from microwave and stir (be careful it’s HOT!).  Step 6: . <PIC>
	Reheat at 30 second increments, stirring after each 30 seconds, until the gelatin is completely dissolved.  My micowave only took 1 minute and 30 seconds. Step 7: . <PIC>
	Pour into the ice cube tray and let set for 1 hour, or 20 minutes in the fridge. Step 8: . <PIC> Pop the set gelatin fruit snacks out of the tray.  Use a knife or a pizza cutter to cut them into smaller, bite size pieces.
They look good.  They taste good.  They have the right texture.  Okay now to wait for the real test:  Step 9: . <PIC>
	 And well liked by Grandkids.  Enjoy!


Introduction: Hybrid Solar Cooker. <PIC> If you have ever wanted to save energy but still needed an oven and have a few house hold products, you can build a solar oven. I wanted to build a simple device just about anybody could build to warm broth,tea,melt cheese, or anything across those lines. In just under 10 steps you can have yourself a hybrid solar cooker. Step 1: Supplies. <PIC> You're going to need foil or reflective tape,cardboard or styrofoam boxes,duct tape, a piece of glass or plastic,paper, black paint or black paper, a thermal brick, and a cutting knife.  Step 2: Start Building. <PIC> You first need to tape your reflective tape into the styrofoam box very neatly. If the reflective sheet is not completely straight and smooth it will not reflect to full capacity. If your sheets do not tape to the box you can use silver tape when needed. Step 3: Line Your Box. <PIC> Fine black paint or paper and cover the inside of your largest box on where the box will be exposed to the sun. Again if using paper you may use silver or black tape. Step 4: Stuff and Place. <PIC> Add the stryofoam box with the reflecting sheets into the biggest box with the black lining. Then take news paper, or other insulators, in the space between the two boxes. Step 5: Use of a Thermal Brick. <PIC> To create further absorption of heat, a heating brick is an easy and cheap solution. All you have to do is place the brick inside the styrofoam box with the reflective lining. I recommend covering the brick in black, rubbing charcoal or other black substances works just fine. Step 6: Glass. <PIC> After you have your black covered thermal brick inside your styrofoam box, that is inside the biggest box stuffed with newspaper, you need to place a sheet of glass over it. The glass will act as a magnifier that will change the light energy into heat, and keep the heat sealed inside the box. Step 7: Build a Reflector. <PIC> When building a reflector you need to be sure to find a material light enough to not weigh down your cooker, but not be light enough where it blows away with the wind. I choose to use a light cardboard material a size compatible with my largest box. To find and cut the proper size you will need a box cuter and ruler. Step 8: Finish Your Reflector. <PIC> For your reflector to be most effective you need to use a reflective covering or aluminum if you're on a budget. Make the sheet as smooth as possible and leave extra on the sides of the board so that you can tape down with any tape.You will need your board from before, your reflective covering, your scissors, and your tape. Step 9: Putting Together Your Project. <PIC> Find a secure was to attach or place your reflector by your cooker. You can either duct tape it to one side of your cooker or get rods attached to the back of the reflector and lean it against the cooker.   Step 10: Finishing Up. <PIC> Now since your solar cooker is put together you can make tea or broth. I decided to make myself green tea, and with the Bay Areas windy weather it took about an hour to hit over 200 degrees Fahrenheit.


Introduction: S'more Brownies. <PIC> S'mores are awesome! Delicious gooey marshmallows, smashed between two tasty graham crackers with a slab of chocolate! What's not to love! I've been wanting to make a bar version of them for a while, and finally decided how I wanted to do it. It is really the ooey gooey, delicious, melted marshmallow that makes it awesome! Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> Ingredients:Brownie Mix (store bought or homemade) + any ingredients needed here (eggs, oil, etc)Graham CrackersButterSugarMarshmallowsChocolate ChipsBroken up by Layer:Layer 1
	1 Sleeve of Graham Crackers6 Tbs Melted Butter1/2 Cup SugarLayer 2
	Brownie Mix (store bought or homemade)Layer 3
	Overflowing 2 cups of MarshmallowsLayer 4
	Handful of MarshmallowsHandful of Chocolate ChipsHandful of Graham Cracker CrumbsSuggested Supplies:
Food ProcessorBaking PanMixing BowlsVarious Mixing UtensilsOvenTimerMeasuring Cup Step 2: Crust. <PIC> Update:  As Boygasmo pointed out and I didn't really think about, this crust isn't very thick, if you want a ticker crust, double this recipe.
For the base of my dessert, I just used a Graham Cracker Crust.
		1 Sleeve of Graham Crackers
		6 Tbs Melted Butter
		1/2 Cup Sugar
Mix together your ingredients and spread it on the bottom of your pan. I used a piece of wax paper to smash it down flat.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. Step 3: Brownie. <PIC> As your crust is baking, mix up your brownie batter.
Once your crust is baked, adjust your oven temp if you need to and pour the brownie batter on top of the crust. Bake according to your brownie mix and make sure to check on it.
Once it is done, turn the oven on broil and move to the next step. Step 4: Marshmallow Topping. <PIC> Marshmallow time!
I wanted this little treat to stand out. So I took an overflowing 2 cups of marshmallows and melted them on half power in the microwave until they looked all melty without overflowing and making a mess.
Carefully spread this on your brownies. If you are doing this when they are fresh baked, you will need to be careful. I tried to glob and carefully spread it. Don't tear it apart! It doesn't have to be perfect, just cover what you can.  Melt more marhsmallows if you need to.
Now you can move on or go right to broil! Step 5: That Little Something Extra.... <PIC>
          You have to take it that extra step towards awesome.Handful of MarshmallowsHandful of Chocolate ChipsHandful of Graham Cracker CrumbsTake your extra marshmallows, chocolate chips, and some extra smashed graham crackers and sprinkle those over the marshmallow layer you just put on.  Once it is ready, stick it in the oven that is on broil.  Keep an eye on it!  Go until they get brown on top.  I think it took me maybe a minute and a half, so don't you dare walk away from it or you'll have a mess on your hands! Step 6: Serve It Up!. <PIC> Here are a few more of the 100+ pictures I took of my finished bars :P


Introduction: How to Make a Pumpkin Beer (Beverage) Cooler. <PIC> My friend was having a pumpkin carving party and I though a pumpkin beer cooler would be awesome. This is take two since during the first one I didn't take photos. This is also my first Instructable that I also threw together at the last minute. I didn't wear safety equipment and paid the price with being covered in dust. Please drink responsibly! Step 1: Required Items. <PIC> You will need: - Large Funkin (or other fake pumpkin or even a real one) - Sharpie - Box Cutter/ Exacto Knife - Dremel - a Sanding Bit - a High Speed Cutter Bit - A 6 pack beverage of your choice - A steak knife - Safety Glasses and Mask  - 6 Large Ice packs (or enough to fill the pumpkin) Step 2: Cut Off the Top. <PIC> Just like a real pumpkin, you have to cut the top off. Step 3: Sand Lid and Rim of Pumpkin. <PIC> Take sander bit on Dremel and sand the lid and rim of pumpkin. Step 4: Decide on Design and Trace Onto Pumpkin. <PIC> Decide on design using Word or just the beverage of your choice. Then trace it onto pumpkin using an exacto knife or box cutter. To make the beverage ports the right size, stand the sharpie up with the beverage and trace to get the bottle at the widest point. Step 5: Time to Start Cutting. <PIC> Now you are gonna take the Dremel with the high speed cutter bit attached and start in on the beverage ports Then I take the sanding bit and make the holes bigger, once the hole is the size of the outline test with beverage. Step 6: Load and Enjoy. <PIC> Finally to the best part, load your newly created pumpkin cooler with beverages and ice packs. Now enjoy your unique one of a kind cooler.


Introduction: Glorified Rice. <PIC> You will need the following ingredients to complete this recipe:2 cups of rice (prepared)1 can of crushed pineapple1 large box of Orange Jell-O (prepared)1 tub of Cool Whip1/3 cup of powdered sugarAn easy, fast dessert recipe that can be made for any occasion.  Step 1: Prepare Jell-O, Rice, and Pineapple. <PIC> Before you can begin to make the glorified rice, you must prepare some of your ingredients first. Rice: Cook the rice thoroughly in your preferred way of cooking rice (boiling pot with water, rice cooker, etc.)Jell-O: Follow the instructions on the Jell-O box to prepare it. Pineapple: Make sure to drain the pineapple from the can to get any excess juices/ water out.  Step 2: Mix Ingredients Together. <PIC> 1. Mix the Jell-O into the rice.2. Add the crushed pineapple into the Jell-O and rice mixture. 3. Mix in the Cool Whip. 4. Mix in the powdered sugar. Step 3: Refrigerate and Enjoy. <PIC> After the ingredients are mixed together, refrigerate for at least one hour. Serve cold and enjoy :)


Introduction: How to Make (EASY) Decadent Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding. <PIC> I came across this recipe on Pinterest the other day and decided I just had to try it. With Valentines Day less than a month away, I now have this bad boy in my arsenal and it will be new my go to for chocolate desserts. It is JUST so dang easy! I was a little nervous because I've never ever worked with Chia Seeds before. But now I am going to be hunting down a lot more recipes because this is BY far the easiest recipe I have ever used. I literally measured everything out, whisked it together, and then popped in the fridge over night! I could totally see a husband or a boyfriend making this for their girlfriend/wife, because honestly what woman doesn't LOVE chocolate! You will need:1 1/2 cups Almond Milk1/3 cup Chia Seeds3 tablespoons Coco Powder (the original recipe called for more, but this was all I had left and I feel like it was chocolate-y enough) Honey to taste (You can also use maple syrup or agave nectar)Strawberries (Optional Whipping Cream)**Note - I would say that this recipe would be suitable for two people** Let's get started!  Step 1: Measure and Whisk. <PIC> Measure out in a medium bowl or Tupperware container1 1/2 cups Almond Milk1/3 cups Chia Seeds3 Tablespoons Coco PowderWhisk, and keep whisking...Taste! At this point it was chocolate-y enough for me but still a little bitter so I added a squirt of honey. Everyones taste buds are different but I would recommend adding a little bit at a time!   Step 2: Cover and Refridgerate. Cover your chocolate-y goodness and let rest in the fridge overnight (or at least 5 hours) When you open the container it should have a pudding like consistency! **Note if the Chia Seed texture weirds you out you could blend the mixture until it smooth and creamy, but personally I liked the texture!** Step 3: Make the "Parfait". <PIC> Parfait in French actually means a frozen dessert made from a base of sugar syrup, egg, and cream but in my world it means to layer in a glass with berries or fruit and make look pretty! So rinse and chop your strawberries (you could use any other fruit that you think pairs well with chocolate!) Layering the strawberries first. Then scoop a dollop or two of the pudding. Another layer of berries. (A layer of whipping cream at this point is optional)Then maybe another dollop or two of the pudding! Garnish with a whole berry, chopped berries, or whipping cream. If I was making this for a party I would totally garnish with edible gold leaf (Found here)  Step 4: Enjoy! . <PIC> The image above is of my decadent goodness sitting on my windowsill in Germany as it snows outside! (What a great Saturday Treat!)Needless to say I ate it in about 5 minutes, and I can't wait to make this dessert again! Enjoy! (Here is the original recipe) Once you have the right ratio of Chia Seeds to Almond Milk you could really have fun exploring the different possibilities of flavors. I think I am going to try a "Apple Pie" rendition using vanilla, chopped apples and cinnamon! Yum! Xo! Mama Mere Bear


Introduction: Nasi Kuning (Yellow Rice): a Traditional Food of Indonesia. <PIC> In Indonesia, Nasi Kuning is very famous. It's a healthy food, a healthy breakfast.The yellow isn't from food color, it's from turmeric. The taste is very delicious and the taste is make you want to try this food again.Ok, now lets make it!!!! Step 1: The Ingredients. <PIC> - 1Kg Rice- Turmeric - 6pcs Candlenut - 65ml Coconut milk - 2 Lemongrass - Water - 3 Garlic - 2 Bayleaf - ±1 tsp Salt- Flavoring (Beef flavor)- Egg - & Fried onions (as a topping) Step 2: Make the Omelette. <PIC> break the eggs into a bowl and give a little salt and beef flavoring. then stir gently.fry the egg in the pan with vegetable oil with medium fire. Fry until cooked.After the omelette cooked. Cut the omelette into small piecesAnd finish Step 3: Make the Yellow Rice. <PIC> Wash your rice.Grind the ingredients with mortar and pestle or blenderGrind this Ingredients:- Turmeric- 3 Garlic - ±1tsp Salt- 6 pcs Candlenut Step 4: Mix All of the Ingredients. <PIC> Mix this Ingredients into the rice cooker cup:- 1 kg Rice & water- Grinded Ingredients- 2 bay leaves- 2 lemongrass- 65ml Coconut milk- Beef Flavour Step 5: Cook It in Your Rice Cooker. <PIC> Wait until automatically cooked. Step 6: Done. <PIC> Add omelette & fried onions (as a topping)Thanks for look my works!sorry for my bad english! hahaI hope you enjoy my instructables Step 7: Another Food and Drink Project:. Pisang Goreng (Fried Banana) : Traditional Food of IndonesiaBalado Eggs Special From INDONESIATraditional Cough medicine.


Introduction: Broiled Dates. <PIC> This is the best appetizer recipe ever!  It's kind of funny because people will walk by and wonder what it is, then the people who have tried it will start raving, and about 15 minutes later it's all gone and everyone is trying to find out who made it so they can get the recipe.  This beats bacon wrapped dates hands down and makes Deglet dates taste as good as Medjools. Step 1: Step 1 Gather Your Ingredients. <PIC> You'll need
8 oz cream cheese
36 pitted dates
salt
pepper
honey Step 2: Trick of the Dish. <PIC> Cut the cream cheese into a 6x6 grid before you get started.  they don't need to be exactly equal because you'll have some dates that are larger than others. Step 3: . <PIC> Stuff the dates with cream cheese.  Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Step 4: . <PIC> Stick in the broiler for 5-7 minutes until the surface turns golden brown, and you are done.  These taste really gourmet so it's okay to act like they were a lot more difficult to make than they are.


Introduction: Ooze Berry Shake. <PIC> strawberry bannana shake easy and fast to make! Step 1: Chop . <PIC> chop 2 cups of strawberrys Step 2: Place All Ingrediants in Blender . <PIC> 1 and 1/2 cup of ice, 2 cups of chopper strawberrys, one bannana, and 2 and a half cup of yoplait yogurt Step 3: Blend. <PIC> blend intill smooth  Step 4: Pour. <PIC> pour into 5 glasses and enjoy!


Introduction: Avocado Hummus. <PIC> I saw a recipe for avocado hummus on Pinterest and just couldn't get over how pretty it looked, so I knew I had to try it myself. :DAvocado hummus has a really mild flavor and it's even lighter and creamier than regular hummus - great as a dip for veggies or chips! I added cumin and cayenne to mine, but I think coriander would be lovely too.If you're a big avocado fan, make sure to also check out my recipe for chocolate avocado mousse!Bonus tip: put this hummus on a sandwich. DANG IT IS GOOD. I just made a chipotle chicken, onion and avocado hummus sandwich and I am really excited about it. Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> 14.5 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 ripe avocados1+ cloves of garlic3-4 tablespoons olive oila limesalt & pepperwhatever spices you like!You'll also need a food processor - I'm using this one. If you REALLY like garlic, I'd suggest doing two or more cloves. I added one large clove and the flavor was pretty mild. Step 2: Process the Chickpeas. <PIC> First off, you'll want to process the chickpeas so they're pretty smooth.Combine the chickpeas, garlic, the juice from half the lime, a pinch of salt and a couple tablespoons of olive oil in the food processor. Blend until smooth - you'll need to scrape down the sides and maybe add more olive oil if it doesn't want to come together. :) Step 3: Add the Avocado. <PIC> Roughly chop the avocados and throw them in and blend again, continuing to scrape down the sides when it needs it.Blend until nice and creamy. Step 4: Taste Testing!. <PIC> Once everything is blended together, you can start playing with the flavors. For this batch, I probably used about 4 tablespoons of olive oil. I also used the juice of the whole lime, a couple pinches of salt, and a pinch each of black pepper, cayenne and cumin. You can also add tahini - I decided to leave it out this time because it can overpower delicate flavors like the avocado. :)


Introduction: Refreshing "Sangria" - Wine and Fruits Refreshing Drink. <PIC> "Sangría", literally -bleeding- in english (but don't use the English term, Latin american food doesn't have translation), is a drink made with wine, fruits and sugar. It's perfect for those hot days, specially on summer. Very easy to do and with a nice smell and taste.  Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> Sangría is mostly made from fruits and wine, but in this case I will add lemon flavored soda and orange juice.Ingredients:Oranges (And orange juice)LemonOther fruits of your choice (Apples, strawberries, watermelon, etc.)SugarRed wineLemon flavored soda Step 2: Cutting and Mixing. <PIC> Now you have your ingredients and you washed them very well, you only need to cut them. Cut some slices of oranges and lemon, the other fruits finely cut. Add the orange juice to the jar, then the orange and lemon slices, sugar and the other fruits. Finally add the wine, the lemon flavored soda and mix it. Add some ice cubes and keep it cooled before you serve. The proportion mostly to taste, just keep the wine in proportion with soda to 2:3 (Wine:Soda), to keep the carbonated felling.Ap


Introduction: Crunchy Mac & Cheese. <PIC>
          What do peanut butter and macaroni and cheese have in common? There is a tiny battle being waged to determine which is superior: creamy or crunchy. I fall pretty squarely in the crunchy congregation. I know that I am not the only member of the cult of mac and cheese who prefers that cheese to have been slightly burnt. (And to those of you with me in the choir, we'll feast on crunchy bits after I wrap up this cheesy sermon for the runny-lovin' unbelievers.)With this recipe, I'm looking to convert creamy mac and cheese lovers into disciples of something crunchier, edgier, and more delicious.
If you have only ever gummed down delicate arpeggios of creamy layers of cheese in perfect al dente pasta*, the bite from the sharp cheddar and the staccato crunch of baked macaroni will be a bit of a shock. You'll be disoriented at first. Frightened. Perhaps awestruck in the pants-pooping tradition of many a prophet in the face of the sublime. Be not afraid.
This is my grandmother's recipe. There are four ingredients: elbow macaroni, sharp cheddar cheese, butter, and dry mustard. Bake at 375 for half an hour. Increase heat or time for added crunch. Serves four. INGREDIENTS
		~2 cups of cooked elbow macaroni
		1 lb of sharp cheddar cheese (diced into 1/4" cubes)
		1 teaspoon of dry mustard
		butter (slightly more than seems reasonable)
		salt and pepper
		...and you'll need a medium oven-safe dish PROCESS
		Preheat oven to 375F
		Cook pasta while the oven heats up
		Add the pasta, the mustard, and cheese to the casserole dish
		Mix well
		Dot with butter, salt, and pepper
		Bake at 375F for 30 minutes
		(For extra crunch) Increase temperature to 400 for five minutes
You are on your own for resolving any disputes over who gets the corner piece. I recommend baking a main casserole dish as well as a small Pyrex dish to ensure that the cook receives the lion's share of crunchy bits.
Did you hear the good word and try this dish for yourself? If so, drop me a note in the comments. Or even better! Show us all a picture of your version. Did you make a cute little plate of hors d'oeuvres? Did you add bacon? Did you make a healthier version? I've got a handful of 3 month pro memberships for anyone who takes up the crunchy challenge and shares a picture (or full Instructable) of their own crunchy mac and cheese recipes. *See? I can totally appreciate where you're coming from. I get why someone might like creamy mac and cheese.


Introduction: Smoothsicle. <PIC> Welcome. In this gallery of steps, the process of making a Smoothsicle will be explained. A Smoothsicle is a smoothie/popsicle. Step 1: Gathering of Ingredients. <PIC> Step 1: Gather all your ingredients. They are as followed: - Orange juice-1 Banana-A box of Strawberries- A few drops of honey (optional)- Mint leaves Step 2: Gathering Equipment. <PIC> Step 2: Get all the necessary equipment:-Blender-Knife -Measuring cup-Popsicle mould -Popsicle sticks Step 3: Pour in Your Orange Juice.. Step 3: Pour orange juice into a measuring cup until itreaches 350 millilitres. Step 4: Cut Your Banana.. <PIC> Step 4: Then cut up your banana into eight pieces. Step 5: Cut Your Strawberries.. <PIC> Step 5: Remove the stem on the top of the strawberry and cutthem in half. Step 6: Use Honey to Give Your Smoothsicle More Flavor.[optional]. <PIC> Step 6: You can use honey (optional) to add a little moreflavour. Put in a few quick drops. Step 7: Step 7: Put in 2 Mint Leaves(also Optional). . Step 7: Put in 2 mint leaves, you can use this to add some more flavor just like the honey. Step 8: Put Everything in the Blender.. <PIC> Step 8: Put the top of the blender on securely. Then blendthe ingredients together. Step 9: Leave It to Blend for About 40 Minutes.. Step 9: Leave it to blend for 40 seconds. (50 seconds isoptional if you want to make sure everything has been processed). Step 10: Pour in Your Smoothie in the Popsicle Mould.. <PIC> Step 10:  Then, pourthe smoothie into the Popsicle mould. Use a measuring cup to keep the entire sections equal in its quantity. Therefore they are more effective in size. Step 11: Leave Your Smoothie in the Freezer and Let It Cool.. Step 11:  After thatput your smoothie in the freezer and let it stay in for the night. This should be done for roughly 8-9 hours. After that time, take it out of the freezer. Warm water would be the best way to get them out easiest. Once that’s done, enjoy your homemade Smoothsicles and if you want to bring them with you to places use a cooler (Quechua is quite good) with a cooling element such as ice packs covering it.


Introduction: Speculaas-cookies (a.k.a. Dutch Spice Cookies). <PIC> Speculaas is a real treat in Western-Europe. We eat it on various ways :on some bread, with coffee, mixed with ice cream. It's thin, very crunchy and made with white flour, butter, brown sugar and spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, white pepper and cardamom. Some while ago a genius women made speculaaspasta ( speculoospaste ) which is creamy speculaas to spread on some bread. . This stuff is so good so I tried to combine it with a cookie.
NOTE :I'm not sure if you can buy this outside Belgium Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> This can be done with almost every recipe. If you like chocolate chip cookies just use a recipe of your choise. Just keep  in mind that this stuff is very fat and very sweet. You might want to reduce the amount of butter and suger. I used following recipe2/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup speculaaspasta4/3 cup flour2 tbls butter1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla Step 2: Assemble. <PIC> Mix the butter, the sugar, the flour and the vanilla. Ad the speculaas paste and mix briefly
You can replace the speculaas paste by the following mix or the mix  provided by gellocks in the comments
mix all the ingredi�nt en ground them
30 g cinnamon
10 g clove powder
10 g  nutmeg
5 g white pepper
5 g anise seed
5 g coriander seed Step 3: Bake the Cookie. <PIC> Put the cookies in an oven for 10 to 13 minutes at 180°C.When the cookies are almost done, add some paste on top of the cookie and let it bake for 5 more minutes.Let the cookies cool down and enjoy !


Introduction: Royal Ruby Shortbread Cookies. <PIC> These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and chewy. Every time I make these, people ask for the recipe, they are that good. They are easy to make and prep days in advance to make even faster. These cookies are so versatile, you can add any kind of jam or filling of your choice, Nutella, chocolate ganache, lemon curd, almond filling...the list goes on and on. That's what makes these cookies so fabulous, the fact that you can customize the flavor profiles to however you like!Enjoy eating! Step 1: Royal Ruby Shortbread Cookies. Begin with the cranberry - orange jam so it has a chance to thicken and cool down for the cookiesStart by adding cranberries, water, and sugar to a saucepan and stir so that all the sugar has been hydrated.Put on medium heat until the cranberries start to leech out water...Then carefully transfer mixture to a blender or food processor.Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, skins and all...Return mixture back to saucepan and continue to cook for 15 to 20 mins on medium heat...The jam should coat a wooden spoon without dripping comepletely off.Once the jam is done cooking add the zest of one orange, mix and then transfer into bowl and set in fridge.Then continue on to making the shortbread dough...Start by creaming sugar, salt, and butter in mixer or a bowl if using a hand mixer.Once creamy and smooth add vanilla and mix.Then add flour and mix on slow to prevent flour from going everywhere.Once the shortbread is done, wrap it up with plastic wrap and set in fridge for 45 mins to hour to get it cold and ready to roll out...Once ready to roll...Preheat oven to 350After the dough is chilled...Take dough out of fridge and flour counter surface that you are rolling the dough onto...Don't forget to flour the top of the dough and the rolling pin tooRoll dough out to about 1/4 in...You want to work a little fast because once the dough is warm, it is harder to work with and sticks to pin and counter... If the dough starts to become warm, no worries just transfer onto sheet tray and put back in fridge for 20 mins or so until dough is cold again...Once you have the dough rolled out take a biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter about 3 inches in diameter and cut out rounds out of dough...You can use scrap dough, just remember to smoosh all scrap pieces back together and put back in the fridge to get cold again...Once you have your rounds, pull out your jam and in the center of each round put about 2 teaspoons of jam...Once the jam is in place...Take a bowl and add one egg with a dash of water in it and mix with fork tto make egg wash...this is used as the glue to hold to triangle cookie shape...Brush egg wash with pastry brush circling around the jam on the dough on each round...Once egg was is on, pinch the sides of the round into threes to get that traditional triangle shape, should pinch 3 times on each round to make 3 corners to create the triangle...I like to cook these cookies on parchment paper, easy clean up... also the parchment helps prevent the bottom from over browning... And then you don't need to grease the sheet tray either!Set in oven at 350 for 12 to 15 mins ( until the corners are slightly golden browned) Once done take out and transfer onto a cooling rack...If you want to make these cookies even prettier, dust a little bit of powdered sugar on top for a more finished look!You can also make these cookies with raspberry, or strawberry... Just swap out the berries for the jam recipe.These cookies are so easy to make, and look extremely impressive. You can prep in advance by making jam and dough days before hand. You can alway make dough in advance ( even freeze dough) just remember if you plan on using frozen dough take it out of the freezer a day before making and set in fridge to thaw.Jam you can make up to a week in advance, just remember to put in air tight container to prevent any other flavors from the fridge seeping in...These cookies are such a delight, you will have all your family and friends asking for the recipe... Not to mention they make a very affordable gift!


Introduction: Bonfire Banana Boat. <PIC> Picture the following scenario:You're a banana.You're at a bonfire, beach fire or barbecue*. There's a real party atmosphere. People are milling around, telling stories and aimlessly poking the flames with sticks. Maybe some alcohol is being passed around. Maybe some songs are being sung. Everybody is having a good time. Everybody except you.Even though you do your best to hide it, you can never quite relax at social events where you know food might be involved. Why? Because part of you is always dreading that moment when people start to choose their meals and you just know that you'll be left sitting in the picnic basket with the herrings and the inexplicable can of prunes.You've always thought of yourself as a strong, independent fruit. You're high in fiber and potassium, you're easily portable and you don't make a mess when you get eaten. You've got a lot going for you. You've learned to tune out the unattainable body images of sausages and hot dogs that used to turn you green with envy. In one-to-one situations or when you're hanging out with a bunch of close friends, you generally feel pretty comfortable in your own skin.At a big outdoor party, however, you can't help worrying that fruit just isn't cool enough. If only there were a way to make yourself more enticing to hungry (and slightly drunk) humans...Amazingly, there is! You won't believe this one weird old trick for making yourself irresistibly delicious in just minutes! Doctors hate it!Follow these simple instructions to turn yourself into a tasty bonfire banana boat!What you'll need:- yourself (i.e. a banana) - chocolate- marshmallows- aluminum foil- fire*Or any other convivial conflagration conducive to camaraderie, conversation and casual calorific consumption. Step 1: . <PIC> Carefully slice yourself open from one end to the other. Make sure the knife goes all the way through your skin and, ideally, most of the way through your firm, starchy flesh.You may need a human to help you with this step and all of the following steps. Step 2: Slice and Dice. <PIC> Divide yourself into several smaller segments. This is less painful than it sounds. Try to focus on how good it will feel to be eaten later. Step 3: Sweeten the Deal. <PIC> Take chunks of chocolate and wedge them into a few of your new internal wounds, dividing your boat's hull into a series of cabins. Step 4: Passengers in the Boat. <PIC> Take three large marshmallows and berth them each into a different chocolate cabin on your ship. Don't worry about the fact that you can't fit these marshmallows completely inside yourself; they're mostly air, so they'll shrink down in volume once they start to melt into your increasingly tender flesh. Step 5: Wrap Up Warm. <PIC> Cover yourself completely in some snazzy and eye-catching aluminum foil. Make sure the ends are folded over so you don't need to worry about making a mess if you get too gooey later. Step 6: Work Up a Sweat. <PIC> Spend five to ten minutes hanging out at the edge of the fire. During this time you should develop a healthy tan and feel all the tension drain from your body.Don't get complacent! If you stay too long or too close to the fire you'll relax so much that you'll become an inedible burnt mess. Step 7: Emerge From Your Cocoon. <PIC> If a phoenix had a chrysalis, it would look like this. Unwrap yourself with aplomb and instantly become the life of the party! Invite everyone to grab a spoon (or stick) and try a chunk of your delicious chocolatey body!


Introduction: Mardi Gras King Cake. <PIC> My family's favorite cake is King Cake! A King Cake is associated with Mardi Gras (it is also linked with Epiphany and the Christmas season, according to Wikipedia). King Cakes have a small trinket (we use a small plastic golden baby or a coin) hidden beneath a slice. The person who gets the piece of cake with the trinket is King or Queen of the Day! Sometimes the person who receives the "baby" must provide the King Cake for the next gathering of the season. It is the perfect way to guarantee a series of King Cakes! The King Cake comes in a variety of styles. This instructable will demonstrate a traditional New Orlean's King Cake. My daughter and I usually bake a Pillsbury 'Funfetti" cake version and call it good. But it is no comparison to a traditional King Cake. The traditional recipe is a ring of twisted bread topped with royal icing and decorated in Carnival colors of purple, green, and gold. (Gold for power, green for faith and purple for justice).General information:  The King Cake was served on "Little Christmas" or "Kings' Day" for the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrated Jan. 6.  Although the ritual of the King Cake can be found during the days of the Roman Empire,  King Cake parties in New Orleans are recorded  back to the eighteenth century. (See the sites listed below). One web site reports that NOLA bakeries sell 4,000-5,000 king cakes each day during the Carnival season, and cakes are shipped all over the world!More Information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_cakehttp://www.mardigrasunmasked.com/mardigras/king_cake.htmhttp://www.nola.com/mardigras/food/?kingcake.htmlhttp://www.nolanotes.com/2008/01/12/nolas-love-affair-with-king-cakes/Recipes: http://www.nolacuisine.com/2007/01/06/king-cake-recipe/http://www.nola.com/mardigras/about/index.ssf?/mardigras/about/content/stories/kingcakeu.html Step 1: Gather Tools and Ingredients:. <PIC> As I said, there are many different ways to make a King Cake. For this instructable, I used Mam Papaul's Mardi Gras King Cake Mix (cost about $6.00). It has nearly everything you will need to make a nice King Cake. I am loosely following the directions on the box. (I have two little helpers, making any baking event truly unique!)
In addition to the box of Mam Papaul's Mardi Gras King Cake Mix (available on the internet) you will need:
1 cup hot water
1 egg
1 stick of butter
Extra Flour
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Baking Sheet
Rolling Pin
Spatula
Wood Spoon
Mixing Bowls
Blender (not necessary)
 Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients. <PIC> Open the box, and mix together the cake mix and the yeast.
 Step 3: Add Water, Butter and Egg. <PIC> Add 1 Cup of warm water and .5 cup of butter. (The butter will melt from the warm water and kneading, but I premelted my butter on the stove).  Mix well. Add the egg. Knead the dough for 3.5 minutes.  Step 4: Rise and Roll. <PIC> Set bowl of dough in a wam place for about 30 minutes. After the dough has doubled in size, place it on a floured surface and roll out the dough into a 5" x 30" rectangle.  Step 5: Add Brown Sugar-Pralines. <PIC> Mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter with the brown sugar-praline mix (you can add your own ingredients here, such as nuts or figs), and spread evenly over the rectangle. From the long side, roll the dough and pinch the edges to seal.   Step 6: May the Circle Never Be Broken. <PIC> Place dough on a baking sheet and shape into an oval. Let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.  Step 7: Bake. <PIC> Bake cake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes. Let cool.
 Step 8: Royal Icing. <PIC> Make the royal icing by adding 1 tablespoon of water to the white glaze mix. (I added too much water and the icing is a tad runny).  Step 9: Decorate!. <PIC> Spread icing on cake. Sprinkle the colored sugar crystals on the icing. Remember, the traditional colors of Carnival are purple, green, and gold. Gold for power, green for faith and purple for justice. I tried to represent each color evenly, but others may have different opinions.
 Step 10: Hide the Baby! . <PIC> Hide the golden baby under the cake. (Warning! Do not put it in the cake, as someone might swallow it!)
Note: Some say the baby represents the baby Jesus.
 Step 11: King or Queen of the Day! . <PIC> Serve and eat the cake! Whomever gets the slice that has the golden baby under it is the King or Queen! My kids anxiously await cake eating time, and I let them choose where their piece will come from! King Cakes are a great event in our home!(As of tonight, the golden baby has not been found, and only about 3 slices remain!). Last year, we held a King Cake party, and the person who received the golden baby was responsible for the next party. FYI: Serving Size: 98gCalories: 360Total Fat: 12gTotal Carbs 55gProtein 7g


Introduction: One Pot Chicken Tetrazzini. <PIC> I needed a break from all the stews and soups I have been making lately, but I still felt like a one pot meal. This super easy chicken tetrazzini takes little effort and not much time to create a rich and filling centerpiece to a meal.Ingredients:2 large chicken breasts, cubed1 lb pasta (I used fusilli)8 tbsp butter1/2 cup flour4-5 cloves garlic1 lb mushrooms, sliced2 cups milk6 cups chicken broth1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly gratedSalt and pepper, to tasteHelpful Gear:Enamelware Dutch Oven Step 1: Brown Chicken and Mushrooms. <PIC> In a dutch oven on medium heat, melt 4 tbsp of the butter and add mushrooms, minced garlic, and cubed chicken. Stir frequently, cooking for 5-10 minutes until chicken is white (depending on the size of your cubes). Set chicken and mushroom mixture aside and drain liquid from dutch oven. Step 2: Sauce Time. <PIC> Melt the remaining butter and add flour, stir until incorporated. Add and broth and milk and bring to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent scalding. Reduce heat to low and add chicken and mushroom mixture and pasta. Step 3: Cook. <PIC> Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring at least every 5 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until pasta is cooked al dente, slowly stirring every 5 minutes and incorporating a little cheese each time.Garnish with more cheese on top and/or chopped parsley.Serve and Enjoy!


Introduction: How a 4 Year Old Makes a Chicken Sandwich. <PIC> Step by step instructions how a 4 year old makes a chicken sandwich while visiting Grandma. Step 1: Get Out Bread. <PIC> It's ok if the top crust part get's torn off because the bag wasn't opened far enough.  No one REALLY likes to eat that part anyway.  (I stuffed it in my mouth and bit it, but my Grandma said I didn't have to eat it, we could feed it to the birds later) Step 2: Mayo. <PIC> Next put some mayonnaise on the bread. Not too much, you can always add more later. Besides it's not really good for you. Step 3: Spread Mayo. <PIC>  Step 4: Lick the Butter Knife. <PIC> Don't waste any mayo, lick the knife. NOTICE --  twice now,  it has been suggested that this instructable needed a warning about licking knives. (1) The title makes it clear that a 4 year old is making the sandwich, and one could assume Grandma wouldn't give the little chef a sharp knife to work with, much less allow him to lick it.  However, to satisfy the Safety Police: WARNING - NEVER LICK A SHARP KNIFE, YOU COULD GET HURT, CUT, BLOODY, INJURED, MAIMED and/or otherwise spoil a good time Step 5: Check Mayo Coverage. <PIC> The mayonnaise has to go all the way to the edges. If you don't do that, you're going to get a really dry bite that doesn't taste so good and you'll have to drink half your milk to wash it down. Step 6: Measure for Cutting. <PIC>  Step 7: Cut the Bread. <PIC>  Step 8: Add the Chicken. <PIC> You have to cover the whole bread, no bread showing! Step 9: Add Salt. <PIC> Have your Grandma put salt on. It's better if she does it because salt comes out fast and too much is icky and you can't take it off very good. (BTW - Chef Ethan took this picture all by himself) Step 10: Open the Pepper. <PIC> This isn't as easy as you think. (BTW - my pajamas say, "What happens at Grandma's house stays at Grandma's house" My Mom got them for me and my Grandma LOVES them!) Step 11: Add Pepper. <PIC> Not too much! Step 12: Close Sandwich. <PIC>  Step 13: You Need Some Veggies. <PIC> You should always have some veggies or fruit every time you eat. My favorite veggie when I'm at Grandma's is frozen sweet corn. You can just pour it on your plate. You don't need a spoon or fork. I like how it crunches when it's still frozened. Step 14: Eat and Enjoy!. <PIC> THIS IS THE BEST DELICIOUS SANDWICH EVER! Don't forget to feed the torn off top of the crust to the birds.   And Grandma says don't forget to put away stuff and do the dishes, too.


Introduction: Very Easy Chocolate Fondant. <PIC> Chocolate is good. Chocolate melting in your face is better! That is why this easy recipe is perfect for anybody that has a liking for chocolate.Finally I am back with another instructable! it took a while, but here we are! Let's jump right into it! Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> 40 g Caster Sugar40 g Cake Flower30 ml Cacao80 g Butter80 g Dark Chocolate2 Eggs1 Egg yolk Step 2: Melting the Chocolate. <PIC> Prepare a double cooker on the stove.Add the butter and wait for it to start melting a bit.Now add the chocolate and mix it until you get a single colour.You can also start preheating the oven to 180 degrees Celsius now (356 Fahrenheit) Step 3: Preparing the Batter. <PIC> Add the sugar, eggs and egg yolk into a mixing bowl and mix it thoroughly. The mix must roughly double in size.Now add the molten chocolate and butter to the egg mixture and mix it all together.The last step is to fold the flower into the mixture. Do not just mix it, make sure that you fold the batter. Step 4: Baking. <PIC> Prepare the mold of your choice with spray and cook or line it with butter and devide the batter equally into four molds.Place in the oven for 8 minutes and then leave them out to cool down. Once they are cool enough to handle with ease, you can carefully tip the mold over on a plate and gently wiggle it to loosten the fondant onto the plate. Step 5: Chocolate in Your Face!. <PIC> Now you can serve them!We had ours with some strawberries, but it is a perfect match for some ice cream!Let me know what you think, share your efforts and please vote for me!Thanks for reading!


Introduction: How to Make Green Caviar.  Hello my dear friends! In today's video I'm going to show you how to make green caviar. First, we need one pack of jelly, I picked kiwi flavored jelly, so I'll get green caviar. If you don't like kiwi, you may choose any other jelly with any flavor. For example, strawberry, pineapple, etc. The color of caviar will be also different. We take a syringe for 20 ml, sunflower oil, 300 ml of tap water, and any vessel. First, pour sunflower oil into a glass and put in freezer for about 30 minutes. Let's male jelly, while oil is freezing. One pack is rated at 400 ml of boiled water, but we are going to use just 300 ml to make caviar more flavored. Add the contents of the pack into the boiled water, and mix till dissolving. Let's move to the most interesting part, fill the syringe with jelly syrup, and drop it little by little into frozen oil. Due to the temperature difference we get such beautiful spawns.Do you know?The biggest water melon flavored jelly in the world of 35 thousand liters cost 14 thousand dollars.It was exposed on 5th of February 1981 at Roma Street Forum, Australia.https://youtu.be/-5SZ1-juwQw Step 1: You May Prepare Caviar of Any Color at Home, As We Are Going to Use Colored Jelly With the Flavor You Like Best of All..  Step 2: We Need Only One Jelly Pack, a Syringe and Sunflower Oil for Making Colored Caviar..  Step 3: If You Want to Store Colored Caviar, Do Not Drain It Off and Cover It With Cling Film. Hand Made Caviar May Store This Way for About a Week. Make Sweet Colored Caviar at Home!.


Introduction: Charcuterie Board . <PIC> I love cheese, I love meat, and I love bread. Technically cheese/charcuterie plates/boards are appetizers, but my husband and I often enjoy them as a meal for lunch or dinner. One of my favorite things about this type of food is the variety, you can mix and match however you like. Creating your own charcuterie board can give you the feeling of being in France or Italy, without the airport lines and extra fees. A professional looking board can be whipped up in minutes and it doesn't have to break the bank. This Instructable focuses on creating a delicious meat platter.  Step 1: Meat. <PIC> Select an assortment of precooked/cured/preserved meats such as salami, prosciutto, sausages, pates, and spreads. I am not a fan of pre-sliced packaged prosciutto, so I get mine at the deli counter at Whole Foods--it is hands down one of the better prosciuttos I've tried.  Step 2: Cheeses. <PIC> Selecting cheeses for your board is pretty easy. It's recommended to have a soft, semi soft, firm and a hard cheese. Brie is a good soft cheese, as is mozzarella (not the shredded/fake stuff) or goat cheeses. Gouda and bleu cheese are good semi-soft. Hard cheeses are aged such as parmesan and asiago, or my favorite---Santori's Rum Runner.  Step 3: Accompaniments . <PIC> Spreads and jellies, fresh/dried fruits, vegetables, nuts, olives, crackers and bread all make great accompaniments to a platter. Step 4: Putting It All Together. <PIC> When planning for a group of people, about 5oz of food is a good rule of thumb. Place all of your meats and accompaniments on a nice tray and enjoy!


Introduction: Danby DAR440BL Kegerator - CO2 Tank Relocation. <PIC> I originally put the CO2 tank inside the kegerator for minimal footprint. There are two problems with this - regulator access means moving kegs out of the way, secondly the CO2 tank being cold drops the tank pressure. There will have to be a follow on project to hide the tank somehow, the utility benefits don't completely outweigh the loss of aesthetics. Step 1: Tools List. <PIC> Tools - Cordless Drill 18" x 5/16" drill bit (3/8" would have been better) Headlamp Step 2: Find Safe Location to Drill Hole. <PIC> Hitting a cooling line inside the refrigerator wall or cooling plates inside the refrigerator is to be avoided. I settled on the final location by googling and checking with hand for absence temperature difference (indicating a nearby cooling line underneath the metal skin). The drilling was done inside to outside, to provide near clearance to the cooling plates and other hardware. The long drill bit made this job very easy, I could see a problem using a shorter drill bit as the walls are thick and not much room for drill clearance. Step 3: Finished Hole . <PIC> The hole was drilled 5/16", I had to open it up to around 3/8" for free clearance. TheC O2 line was pushed through, outside -> inside then connected to gas T.


Introduction: Irish Barmbrack Tea Cake. <PIC> Irish Barmbrack tea cake is a traditional Halloween treat in Ireland. Dried fruit & spices make it  extra delicious! Try my yeast-free version!Barmbrack (bairín breac in Irish) or  Barnbrack can be found in every single shop in Ireland around Halloween.  While you can make it at home into any shape you like, Irish barmbrack  is usually sold in flattened rounds. This great sweet treat is widely  enjoyed toasted and topped with butter. Oh, and don’t forget a cup of  tea!Read more -> www.happyfoodstube.com/irish-barmbrack-tea-cake-recipeVisit my blog for more tasty recipes - www.happyfoodstube.com Step 1: Watch the Video for This Recipe:. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJm-MTaklh8 Step 2: Ingredients:. <PIC> 300g (10.5oz) Plain Flour300ml (10.14fl oz) Cold Strong Tea250g (8.8oz) Raisins150g (5.3oz) Brown Sugar4 Teaspoons Baking Powder1 Medium Egg1 Teaspoon Cinnamon Step 3: Directions:. <PIC> Throw the raisins in a bowl and pour the tea over. Place the bowl in the fridge and let the raisins soak overnight.The following day:Preheat the oven to 180C/356F.Combine  all the ingredients in a mixing bowl including the raisins & tea  (Note: some raisins may absorb more liquid than others so you might end  needing to add more tea. To be ready, have some extra cold tea ready on  hand).Line a loaf tin with baking paper and pour the mixture over.Transfer in the oven and bake for 1 hour or until baked throughout.Enjoy with butter and/or jam as well as a cup of your favorite tea/coffee! Step 4: FOLLOW, COMMENT AND SUGGEST. <PIC> ► DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTRUCTABLES, OVER 200 RECIPES AND TUTORIALS!LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS!► Website:  www.happyfoodstube.com► Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/happyfoodstube► YouTube:  www.youtube.com/happyfoodstube► Google+:  https://plus.google.com/+happyfoodstube► Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/happyfoodstube► Instagram:  http://instagram.com/happyfoodstube► Twitter:  https://twitter.com/happyfoodstube


Introduction: Quick Wholewheat Bread Rolls. <PIC> As we are from Swiss and Italian roots, we love to eat real good and crunchy bread. But we live in Asia, where it is hard to find these European style breads. Of course you can find them in hotel bakeries but they cost a fortune. So I bake my own.  I bake with yeast or even with sour dough, sometimes easy recipes, sometimes quick ones. This is a quick bread... well for a handmade bread this is quite quick. How you decorate them or even arrange them on the tray is up to you. I arranged mine like a wreath and sprinkled them with sesame and chia seeds. They are quickly done, no special work, so if you have visitors or for breakfast on a weekend they are perfect. Step 1: . <PIC> For 8 bread rolls: 500 g strong Wholewheat Flour 1 pack Dried Yeast (7 g) 300 ml warm Water 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil 1 tsp Salt Some sesame or chia seeds for decoration. Step 2: . <PIC> I used the bread machine to knead my dough, just use the dough circle and let it rise in the machine. You can also use the kitchen machine to knead your dough and then cover it and let it rise at a warm place for 1,5 hours. Or you can knead it by hand until it is not sticky anymore and then cover it and let it rise at a warm place for 1,5 hours. Than knead the dough again and cut it into 8 (or more) pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Now turn the pieces over and fold with a finger the sides into the middle until the roll is nice and round and the top is stretched. Pinch together the bottom of the roll, so it will not open. I then formed mine into an oval shape. Step 3: . <PIC> Preheat the oven to 250 C. Put the rolls on a baking tray and let them rest covered for another 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chia or sesame seeds and bake at 250 C for 10 minutes. Spray the sides and the bottom of the oven with water, to create steam. Reduce the heat to 220 C, let the steam out and bake for another 20 minutes. Let the bread rolls cool completely.


Introduction: How to Create an Apple Swan. <PIC> Complete tutorial of how to make an apple swam. Decorative and edible. Step 1: Step 1: What You Will Need. <PIC> A nice shiny apple in proportionate size all the way around. Two butter knifes of the exact same size . Some lime juice to prevent the apple from oxidizing before assembly, one paring knife,a cutting board and a garnishing plate for the final photo of the completed apple swan.  Step 2: Step 2: Creating the Body. <PIC> Cut the apple in half at a diagonal angle as seen in the photo above making sure to cut through where the stem was. You should not get a star when you cut the apple in half. Cut one half slightly larger than the other half. Remove the seeds. They will be used as the eyes of the swan.  Step 3: Step 3: Creating the Body Continued. <PIC> Take the larger half of the apple and place it face down on the cutting board. Place each butter knife on the sides of the apple as seen in the photo. This will allow for straighter cuts and evenness throughout the wings. Place your knife slightly to the right of the core and carefully cut down until the paring knife touches the butter knives. Cut again by place the paring knife on top of the butter knives and cutting into the apple until it intersects with the other cut previously made.Repeat these steps until you finish one side of the swan. Repeat for the other side as seen in the photo. After each new cut, be sure to spray some lime juice on the apple to prevent oxidation. Step 4: Step 4: Creating the Body Continued. <PIC> Do the same exact thing to the other side of the apple, making sure to move the first cut slightly to the left of the core. Create a spot for the head to be placed. As seen in the photo, cut a portion of the from half out. Make sure not to cut to far back or to thin on each side. The apple should look like the picture. You will begin to see the formation of a swan body once the feathers are placed on the staggering manner.  Step 5: Step 5: Carving the Head. <PIC> To create the head, use the other half of the apple originally cut. Cut a few slivers from it as seen in the photo. Continue my taking one sliver that is slightly curved at the top and crave out the shape of the swans head. Use this photo above as a reference.  Step 6: Step 6: Putting It All Together. <PIC> Once the head is carved, grab the seeds. Slightly push into the head portion to make sure the seed will stick in the swans head.  Step 7: Step 7: You Created an Apple Swan. <PIC> Assembly and placement of the head. You created an apple swan.  Step 8: .  Step 9: .


Introduction: Lassi Variations(yoghurt Drinks). <PIC> -Lassi is one of the popular indian beverage started in green fields of punjab and now served in whole of india.-This was prepared and served to farmers or workers for long sunny day to keep them hydrated.It is best drink for summer and keep you refreshed whole day.-It can be made sweet or salted up to our preference-You can also add fruits like mango to prepare fruit lassi and also mint and spices to prepare mint masala lassiHere i will show diffrent lassi variations Step 1: Dilute Yoghurt. <PIC> -I will show diffrent variations of lassi. To prepare diffrent variations of lassi first we need to dilute yoghurt with water-I have taken one large cup of yoghurt and transferred to bowl.Add half cup of water to it and whisk it. Step 2: Divide Diluted Yoghurt in to 3 Portions. <PIC> -To show diffrent variations i added this diluted yoghurt in 3 glasses with which i make salt ,sweet and mint masala lassi. Step 3: Basic Salt Lassi. <PIC> -I have taken one portion of divided yoghurt and transferred to blender.Add salt as per taste and blend in blender.-You can see nice froth at top after blending.-Transfer salt lassi to glass and serve Step 4: Sweet Lassi. <PIC> -Sweet lassi is another variation of lassi. Now take 2nd portion of diluted yoghurt and transfer to blender-Add cinnamon powder , sugar and blend in blender until you see froth at top. Step 5: Transfer Blended Sweet Lassi  to Glass. <PIC> Blend sweet lassi ,top with cinnamom powder and transfer to glass and serve Step 6: Mint Masala Lassi. <PIC> -Mint masala lassi is very tasty with spices and mint flavourIngredients for mint masala lassi:-Half tsp black salt-Half tsp roasted and crushed cumin-1/4tsp chat masala-Tsp curry leaves(optional)-Half tsp pepper powder-few mint leaves.For mint lassi first dry roast cumin seeds and crush them Step 7: Procedure for Mint Masala Lassi. <PIC> -Now i have taken my 3rd portion of diluted yoghurt and transferred to blender.-Add all spices blacksalt,crushed cumin,black pepper Step 8: Add Remaining Spices. <PIC> -Add remaining spices chat masala,few curry leaves and mint leaves Step 9: Blend . <PIC> -Blend mint masala lassi and transfer to glass Step 10: Mango Lassi. <PIC> -Lassi can also be prepared by adding any fruits of your choice like mango ,banana,grapes-I prepared lassi by adding mango pulp.Ingredients:-Cup of yoghurt-3 tbsp mango pulp-Few chopped almonds-crushed cardamom-sugar Step 11: Procedure for Mango Lassi. <PIC> - Take yoghurt,mango pulp ,cardamom and almonds in blender. Add sugar and blend .-Transfer to glass and serve


Introduction: Peanut Butter & Pretzel Ice Cream Cake. <PIC> This was my first time making an ice cream cake, so I was delighted at how simple it was to make! I was inspired by this recipe for a Snickers ice cream cake: http://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/2013/05/28/snicker...The great thing about this recipe is that it doesn't involve trying to butcher a rectangular carton of ice cream into the shape of a circle. The ice cream in this recipe is simply a mixture of cream cheese, cool whip and a few other ingredients. It is thick enough to sit on top of the brownie layer without sinking in, but viscous enough to allow itself to be easily poured into a cake pan. Step 1: Get the Gang Together. <PIC> Ingredients:2 boxes brownie mix. (Top tip: If, like me, you only have cake mix to hand, you can still make brownies by simply adding 1 egg, 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup water, then bake at 350F for 20 mins.)60ml milk225g cream cheese55g brown sugar500g smooth peanut butter225g Cool Whip (or 240ml heavy whipping cream, 2 tbsp of powdered sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla)1 bottle chocolate syrup1 bottle caramel syrupMini pretzelsReese's Minis (220g bag)Equipment:8 inch springform panBaking parchmentCling filmHand or stand mixer Step 2: Bake Your Brownies!. <PIC> 1. Follow the instructions on the box to make two circular brownies. If, like mine, your brownies have sunk in the middle, then I'm afraid you're going to have to eat the taller section to ensure that you have a nice flat surface to work on. It has to be done.2. Once the brownies have cooled, wrap them in cling film and pop them in the freezer, ensuring they are kept flat. This will make everything easier and less fragile when you're assembling your cake.Keep the brownies in the freezer for at least 3 hours. Step 3: I Scream, You Scream. <PIC> Now that your brownies are good and frozen, its time to get cracking on the peanut butter ice cream.1. Add the milk, sugar, cream cheese and peanut butter to a large bowl, and mix until combined.2. Tip in your Cool Whip, and mix again until delicious soft, peanutty peaks form. At this point you may wish to taste your mixture. You never know, it could be poisoned, so you had better check.I'm glad it wasn't. If you still have any ice cream left, now its time for the assembly of your cake. Step 4: Assembly. <PIC> 1. Cut a circle of parchment paper with two "handles". These will make it easier to move the cake once it has been assembled and frozen solid. Place this in the base of your 8 inch springform pan which you used for your brownies. 2. My brownie layers were taller than the springform pan before the ice cream layers had even been added, so I extended the height of the pan with a strip of parchment paper, wedged in by the first brownie layer. (See pic 4)(The ice cream mixture is thick, so even the little support provided by the parchment is enough to keep the layers neat.)3. Once your first brownie is in the base of the pan, spread 120ml of chocolate syrup, and 120ml of caramel syrup over the brownie. 4. Add 1/3 of your available toppings. In this case, Reese's and pretzels.5. Split your ice cream mix in half and spread this on next.6. Now place your second brownie on top and apply gentle pressure.7. Spread on chocolate and caramel syrups again8. Add another third of your toppings9. Spread the rest of your ice cream on top10. Pop the cake in the freezer, parchment paper and all. Step 5: The Finishing Touches!. <PIC> Now I got a bit excited and took my cake out before it was ready, so mine was a bit melty.. Don't do that. Wait at least 4 hours, and then you can begin removing your cake from the tin.After peeling off the parchment around the side, the handles can be used to lift your cake out of the tin base and onto a plate. Next, pinch a handle and slide it out from underneath the cake. As it is sitting against the dry brownie layer it should slide out quite easily.Decorate the top of your cake with the remaining toppings, and then drizzle the top with as much syrup as you desire.Serve immediately, or hide it at the back of the freezer if you want to keep it for yourself.


Introduction: Meatballs and Spag. <PIC> The meatballs are basically a chocolate cake with red food colouring just a little less cocoa powder.For the spaghetti I made the mixture out of Alpro Soya Custard, almond milk and ice cream, and added agar agar.I syringed it into a 2 meter 4mm tubing and set it in an ice bath. After 5mins push it out in the bowl required. I made a strawberry coulis with frozen strawberries and a little yellow colouring in just the take the crazy red away.And just for a final effect i grated white chocolate on top. I also found that it lasts around 2days in the fridge.


Introduction: Oreo Truffles. <PIC> How to make these easy, yet delicious treats. Step 1: Gather. <PIC> Ingredients
1. One 8oz package softened cream cheese
2. One 16 oz package Oreos
3. 12 oz of bittersweet baking chocolate
Other items
1. Cookie sheet
2. Waxed paper
3. Microwave safe bowl
4. Large mixing bowl
5. Wooden spoon
6. Two forks
Yield: About 30 truffles Step 2: Prepare the Oreos. <PIC> (1) Take all of the Oreos out of the package and crush them into fine crumbs. Include the cookie and the cream filling.Place the cookies into a gallon sized Ziplock bag, using a rolling pin to crush them.  You may also use a food processor on low speed.
(2) Pour crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Step 3: Mix. <PIC> (1) Take out 1/4 cup of the crumbs and set aside for later.
(2) Place the softened  cream cheese into the mixing bowl with the Oreos and use a wooden spoon to mix it until creamy.
(3) With your hands, take bite-sized pieces of the mixture and roll into a small ball. Place each ball on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
(4) When all the balls have been formed, place the cookie sheet into the freezer for about 45 minutes or until the balls have hardened. Step 4: Melt. <PIC> (1) After the truffles have hardened, break up the chocolate squares, place in a microwave safe bowl, and melt according to package instructions. Generally this is on low power for 30 seconds at a time, stirring often. Step 5: Dip. <PIC> (1) After the chocolate has been melted, place one or two truffles into the bowl at  a time.
(2) Roll the balls around until they are completely covered in chocolate.
(3) Using two forks, remove one truffle at a time and replace it onto the waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
(4) Immediately sprinkle some of the remaining Oreo crumbs onto the wet chocolate. Step 6: Freeze and Enjoy. <PIC> (1) When all of the balls have been covered in chocolate and Oreo crumbs, place the cookie sheet back in the freezer for 5-10 more minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
(2) Remove the truffles from the cookie sheet and display on a plate for everyone to enjoy.
(Or you may want to hide them, because they tend to disappear quickly.)


Introduction: Spritz Cookies With Royal Icing. <PIC> A while ago I went to a farmers market and there was a cookie shop selling some small bite sized cookies with a drop of royal icing on the top of them.  They were very light, buttery cookies and without knowing you would eat a ton of them.  I have been trying to reproduce them and have finally produced a recipe that is very similar to them. Step 1: The Ingredients.
          For the Cookies you will need: 		3 sticks of butter
		1 cup of sugar
		1 tbsp of vanilla extract
		2 egg yolks
		3 1/2 cups of flour
For the royal icing you will need: 		2 egg whites (about 3oz.)
		1 Tbsp. vanilla
		4 cups of confectioners suger
		Water
		Food coloring
Additional supplies you might need, but do not have to have (what I used): 		A seasoned baking stone
		A cookie press
		Silpat baking mats http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=11556167 Step 2: Mixing the Cookies. <PIC>
          For the cookies: 		Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl.
		Add the egg yolks and vanilla
		Then start by mixing in the flour 1 cup at a time.
When you are done mixing you will get one large lump of dough that is able to be put in a cookie press or rolled flat with a rolling pin. Step 3: Making the Royal Icing.. <PIC>
          For the royal icing: 		Place the egg whites in a high speed mixer or hand mixer and beat the egg whites for about 3 min on high.  You want them to be foamy but not at the merange state.
		Add in the vanilla flavoring and beat again for a minute or so.
		Then 1 cup at a time add in the confectioners sugar.  It will be thick when you are mixing.
		Add small amounts of water to the icing to thin it out. You will want it to be about the thickness of honey or molasses when you are done mixing.
		Divide the icing if you want more then one color. Add in the desired amount of coloring and mix well.
Unused royal icing can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, just make sure to thoroughly stir it again before using.
         Step 4: Baking. <PIC> Heat the oven to 350ºF.
Load your cookie dough into the cookie press or roll it out. press/cut the cookies out onto the baking stone/un-greased cookie sheets and bake them in the oven for 13 minutes.  Remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking stone/ cookie sheet for about 10-15 min.   Step 5: Icing the Cookies. <PIC> After the cookies have completely cooled take the royal icing and begin dipping the tops or piping the royal icing on the top of the cookies.  Now you can place them on the silpats/waxpaper to let the royal icing harden.  I left them out overnight, if you have a fan in your kitchen they should be ready much sooner.
These work perfect for Christmas cookie plates or for parties in general.  Nice thing about them is you only have to make one type of cookie but if you make multiple colors of the royal icing it looks like a large variety of cookies when it is on a platter.


Introduction: 20 Min - Eggplant & Tomato Gratin. <PIC> This tutorial will show you how to make a delicious eggplant and tomato gratin in 20 minutes! Step 1: Gather the Ingredients!. <PIC> Ingredients:-1 long eggplant-3 tomatoes-1/3 cup olive oil-2 tbsp minced garlic-½ teaspoon salt, -½ teaspoon white pepper-1 tbsp chopped parsley-1 tbsp dried oregano-½ teaspoon red chili powder (mild)-3 Emmental cheese slices (you can also use Mozzarella sliced cheese in this recipe, it's simply delicious!) Step 2: . <PIC> In a large bowl, mix together all the seasoning ; Olive Oil, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon white pepper.Slice the eggplant and tomatoes in thin round slices. Cut the cheese in 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick slices as shown in the pictures.Dip each eggplant slices into the mixture. Arrange the eggplant slices in a baking dish, alternating them with cheese and tomato slices. Step 3: . <PIC> Add a drizzle of Olive Oil. Sprinkle with parsley, minced garlic, salt and oregano.Bake for 20 minutes in a 392 degrees F oven (200 degrees C).  Step 4: Enjoy!. <PIC>


Introduction: How to Make a Macchiato. <PIC> A  macchiato is a beautiful, and tasty scientific drink.It consists of layers of Chocolate, foam, milk, and coffee. And with the right tools and proper techniques, they are very easy to make.I have separated this instructables into several steps. Grinding Tamping and Pouring, Foaming, and Layering. Each step needs proper techniques and practice  to do it successfully.For this you will need:Espresso MachineEspresso CupsCoffee BeansCoffee GrinderThermometer MilkChocolate Sauce TamperCold Milk Frothing Pitcher Glass CupHere's the finished product Step 1: Grinding, Tamping, Pouring.. <PIC> Grinding:Ideally you would grind your coffee with a bur grinder, but those can be very expensive, and most people don't have access to one so I will teach you how to use a blade grinder.Coffee is freshest immediately after it is ground.  After grinding coffee beans, the oils that were protected inside the bean are exposed to the air which oxidizes and stales the coffee.  This occurs immediately after coffee grinding so it is important to tamp and extract the espresso as quickly as possible.  The coffee grinder should be ran for 15-20 seconds every time a shot is desired so that only freshly ground coffee is used, for this reason it is not recommended to use pre-ground.Tamping:When your tamping the goal is to make a pellet of coffee that the the hot water from the espresso machine will penetrate evenly.  Since the water from the espresso machine is under pressure, the espresso pellet must be hard and evenly tamped. Once your done grinding, put the ground coffee into you filter,  use 2.5 to 3 teaspoons for a double shot. Put the filled coffee filter on a sturdy surface, and take your coffee tamper and place it on top of the coffee in the filter. It should fit snugly into the top of the filter. If the tamper is too small, the coffee around the edges of the filter won_x0019_t be compressed, and the water will flow through the grounds there, losing its flavor. Press straight down, applying even, firm pressure. You should aim for about 30 pounds of pressure. Push down, twisting slightly in one direction and lift straight up. The surface of the coffee should be smooth with no crumbs. Brush away any crumbs of coffee from around the edge of the filter and place the filter onto your espresso machine.Pouring:As a general _x0018_rule of thumb_x0019_, the darker the roast the shorter the extraction time should be. For example, espresso uses a Dark roast, and therefore the extraction time is quite short. The ideal rate-of-pour for espresso has the consistency of syrup, About  25-30 seconds.To preserve the flavor of your coffee beans, you must protect them from moisture, light, and above all, air Step 2: Foaming. <PIC> When foaming your milk, use very cold milk.  It is important to keep the milk temperature right above freezing.  Keep the steam pitchers in the refrigerator also.  This will allow you to steam the milk for a longer period of time. Fill your milk pitcher half way with cold milk and place the tip of the frothing wand  about 1/4 inch_x001D_- 1/2 inch_x001D_  below the milk surface level. Then slightly tilt the pitcher (if the bottom of the pitcher is parallel with the floor, tilt  the pitcher about 15 degrees).  Make sure to tilt the front of the pitcher towards the frothing device. Then release the valve to full blast. You will will hear a high pitched squeal, as this happens you will notice the level of the milk will rise. If you see large bubbles starting to grow on the top of the milk, your wand is too close to the top, and if you see no foam form on the milks surface, and hear a deep, throaty wine, the wand is down too deep.Keep doing this until a foam dome is formed at the very top of the pitcher. Once the temperature reaches 180 degrees, stop heating the milk.This can take a lot of practice to get it just right, so I recommend using an electric milk frother until you master it. Step 3: Making the Layers. <PIC> Once you have your espresso shots, and frothed milk, take out your glass cup and chocolate syrup.The first thing you pour in is your milk, on the bottom will be your milk, and on top will be the foam.Then pour in your espresso shots right down the middle, you will notice it stays in the middle.Then take out your chocolate syrup and pour it in until you can see it at the button, and then put a thin layer of chocolate on top of the foam. (make sure not to make it too thick or it will sink.)And you have your finished product, a 5 layer macchiato.This is a great example of density.  Looking at this drink we can see that Chocolate Sauce is very dense, and the foam is not.Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given unit volume (density = mass/volume). Put simply, if mass is a measure of how much ‘stuff’ there is in an object, density is a measure of how tightly that ‘stuff’ is packed together.


Introduction: Smashed Potatoes. <PIC> Smashed potatoes are an easy favorite around our house total time to make them is about 30 minutes or so. Step 1: Prepare Potatoes. <PIC>   Start with about ½ pound per person of mini potatoes. I like to use a mix of purple, red and gold. Place in a microwave safe bowel add a little water and cover. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until soft enough to smash Step 2: Bake and Broil the Potatoes. <PIC> Spray a cooking sheet with a suitable no stick coating. Place the hot potatoes on the sheet. Then smash them down with a potato masher to about ½ to ¾” thick. Then salt and butter.  Pop them into a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Then broil on high until crispy brown on the top (5 to 7 minutes. Step 3: Enjoy. <PIC> Remove from the oven, plate and enjoy.


Introduction: New Version of Cookies. <PIC> simple, easy, delicious and  beautiful!!!!! Step 1: The Dough. <PIC> 250g - butter2  - eggs 125g - icing sugar ( also called confectioner sugar)500g of flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extrat or one packetpinch of salt Step 2: The Filling. <PIC> 100g - almond100g - cajole100g - walnuts100g - hazelnuts100g - raisin100g - candied fruit (optional)honey  Step 3: . <PIC> process the butter, salt and icing sugar with your finger or hand mixer until it creamy; Step 4: . <PIC> add the eggs and mix it for seconds then add the vanilla extract and the flour process gradually until smooth.the dough should be smooth.important note : the quantity of the flour use it gradually because it depends on the egg's size and the quality of the flour, so even the flour's amount is 5oog, the dough will absorb less flour.tip: when the recipe contains flour and butter always but in your mind that : the quantity of the flour/ 2 = the quantity of the butter and vise versa , the quantity of butter x 2 = the quantity of the flour Step 5: . <PIC>  wrap it with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator until chilled. for 15 minutes Step 6: . <PIC> Preheat oven to 180 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disk of dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a 4-inch round cutter. Fit each circle into  tartlet pan out the dough and transfer it over the individual small tart pans. press gentely the dough of each pan to cover the shape.Prick the dough several times with a fork.then into the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Step 7: . <PIC> prepare the filling : combine all dry ingredients with honey Step 8: . <PIC> after the shells is out of the oven fill each one and then decorate with white or dark chocolate


Introduction: Owl Cupcake . <PIC> This kind of cupcake is known as pull apart cake or cupcake cake. You will need at least 20 cupcakes to make this owl cupcake cake. Step 1: Ingredients and Method. <PIC> Any kinds of cupcake your like (I use chocolate, recipe below)Any buttercream you like, either SMBC, IMBC, American buttercream, or even whipped cream can be used (I use SMBC, recipe bellow)Grated cheddar cheeseWafer rollsChocolate cookies (sandwiched cookies or regular is fine)Food coloringChocolate chips2 c AP flour2 c sugar 2/3 c cocoa powder 2 tsp BSoda 1 tsp BP 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 c milk 2/3 c oil 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup coffee Mix  dry ingredients and add in the rest of the ingredients, beat  for 2 minutes. Stir in coffee and pour mixture into prepared muffin/cupcake pans that already lined with cupcake papers. Baked on preheated 350 F for 30 minutes or until  knife inserted in center comes out clean.SMBC5 egg whites1 1/4 c sugar1 butter (454 g)vanilla/almond essence (or whatever you like)Place sugar and egg white in a clean bowl. On top of double boiler, stir sugar until melted and hot to the touched (160 C). If its still gritty, its not ready, if its smooth to the touch, its ready.Pour into mixer bowl and beat until room temperature then beat on high until fluffyAdd in butter a little at a time and essence. Keep beating until fluffyAdd food colors once buttercream ready and divided into portions (I let the head part of the owl yellowish, while the rest blue)Place cupcakes on a cake board or serving plate - 2 heads, 3 necks, 4 and 5 bodies, back to 3 then 2 for legs and branch area.Start covering with buttercream and decorating as shown on cover picture.For beak and legs, I colored grated cheese and shaped it as beak and legs.Easy peasy :) Enjoy~


Introduction: Cottage Pudding Cake. <PIC> This Instructable is on how to make a good basic recipe with the pleasing flavor of butter. This delecacy got its name because it was one of the most common cakes served in cottages that didn't have a variation of ingredients. The pudding part of it comes from the inside of the cake that looks like a doughy sort of pudding. This is my first Instructable and I'm entered in my first contest so please comment and rate high! Thanks. Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> First you need:
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 stick of butter
1 egg
1.5 cups of flour
.5 a teaspoon of salt
.5 a cup of sugar
.5 a cup of milk
Utensils:
Whisk
8-inch square cake pan
Eggbeater
2 normal sized bowls
1 large bowl Step 2: Mixxing. <PIC> Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into one bowl. Then pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F. Then rub the butter all over the 8-inch cake pan and leave it in then put the pan into the oven so the butter will melt. Once the butter has melted in the oven take it out and pour it into another bowl along with the whisked milk and egg. Step 3: Mixxing. <PIC> Put all your ingredients into the large bowl and blend it with the eggbeater. Then when its nice and creamy pour it in to your cake pan. (at this point you can add chocolate chips vanilla, or anything else you like) Step 4: Cooking. <PIC> Put the pan in the oven and cook it for 25 minutes. When its done stick a toothpick in it and see if it comes out clean, if it does then the cake is fully cooked. Step 5: Done. <PIC> When your done you can top it off with some maple syrup, or frosting. I bulit a small cottage out of twix just for the fun of it.


Introduction: Hot Chocolate Flambe of Sorts. <PIC> I was inspired by the food editor here at Instructables to make flambe. Being short on ingredients I did not know what I could make. I decided to try my hand at a banana flambe but was unsuccessful at achieving the desired results. This is not unusual here at Instructables because much of our inspiration comes because no one has made something that we would like to make. We have to experiment and bloopers happen before we accomplish something amazing to share. I then decided to give a try at making a hot chocolate flambe which is the result of this instructable.Note: Please be very careful and use caution if you make flambe. Do not use more liqueur than I have recommended. I am not an expert. I have written this Instructable to share. This is what I did and it worked for me. Everyone's environment is different and I can not know how to advice you on how to avoid risk for your particular environment. Consult a professional if you have no experience. You are at your own risk if you try this for your enjoyment. Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> What you need: 		Milk 		Instant coco 		Nestles 		Vanilla bean 		Kahlua 		Whip cream optional 		3 Tablespoons 80 Proof alcohol Flavor of your choice 		Mini paper cupcake liner optional  		Snack Please note: I used Vodka for this Instructable because that is all the liquor I had. But if you want flavored coco choose a complementary brand of booze to add to your drink.
         Step 2: Supplies. <PIC> This is what you need (single serving:) 		Shallow pan 		Shallow glass custard dish 		Skewer 		Flambe Torch or skewer and matches 		Cup 		Saucer 		Spoon I used a long tea spoon 		Embellish 		Jute tie 		Stove top 		Large pan for coco 		Fire extinguisher. Step 3: The Embellishment. <PIC> Cup Embellishment: 		I trimmed off a small piece of evergreen 		Tied it to the cup using jute 		Set it aside until needed Step 4: Preparations. <PIC> Preparations: It is important to have everything laid out because you need to be quick at everything so the timing is smooth.  		Pan on stove 		Liquor in pan 		Milk 		Coco 		Kahlua 		Cups 		Nestle's ready 		Snack in small mini cupcake liner optional 		Saucer 		Spoon Step 5: Making the Coco. <PIC> Coco: 		Pour milk in a pan and heat it on the stove on low heat. 		While it is warming: 		Cut a small piece of the vanilla bean set aside. 		When milk is hot remove it from the pan and: 		Add coco. 		Add vanilla bean sliver. 		Add Kahlua. 		Add Nestles. 		Mix well. 		Pour into embellished cups.Please note: To be safe do not heat the milk and the alcohol at the same time. You need to have full attention so if things are out of control you will be able to address it. You need to make the coco then pour it into the cups. Then make the flambe as shown next and pour into the custard cups. This is not something to make for a crowd. Keep it to 2-4 people making each flambe separate.  Step 6: Flambe. <PIC> I recommend anyone who has not done this to watch a few videos several times before attempting this. Where is your fire extinguisher? 		Flambe 1 serving at a time. 		Heat the alcohol just until it barely steams around the edge. 		Turn off the heat. 		Light the alcohol. 		It will flame up quiet big and then flame down 		The flame will display a beautiful array of color. 		It will burn down and then go out. 		When the flame is distinguished: 		Remove from the stove. 		Then pour it into the small custard dish. 		The guest will pour it into the coco and stir. 		I know this is not the real deal but it does set the tone. 		Here is a good video that shows the process of flambe. 		I recommend that you watch this video and several others to get the hang of it. 		Experiment with Vodka so you don't spend a lot on the good stuff. 		I read where too high of a percentage is dangerous. 		I read where too low of a percentage is dangerous in that it will explode. 		I do not know. 		I still do not know how to perform it the way I would like. 		From 3 Tablespoons of alcohol I had 1 Tablespoon left over after the alcohol burned off. 		The Vodka is not a good choice for flavor so we did not use it in the coco. 		This is just an instructable on how to flambe basically. 		I am crediting dailymotion site and the maker of the video owner ( I assume) Yummly .http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgs0km_how-to-flambe_lifestyle#rel-page-15 .Please note: Years ago I was making soap in my kitchen. The oil caught on fire and we had a big fire in my kitchen. The fire department was called and an insurance claim was made. My point is: do the research and be safe. Fires are not fun. Understand the principle of how to do this before trying it in your kitchen.  Step 7: Serve. <PIC> My brother would not let me take his picture but he really enjoyed the display! I am the back seat driver! Still am! I am trying to figure out how to perform a flambe in a coffee cup. When I have it mastered, I will add it to this Instructable. Step 8: Sunshiine's Final Thoughts. <PIC> My twin brother stopped by tonight and I made this for him. He enjoyed the flambe so much he left a little something for me. He knows I love the color purple and it matched my Instructables t- shirt wonderfully! I enjoy going the extra mile for my family, friends, and guest. I want to create lasting memories for them so they keep coming back. I came across this video that shows a simple way to make another type of flambe and the risks are much smaller. I am crediting Chow Tip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-BighXz868&NR=1&feature=fvwp . Thank you for stopping by and do have a warm and relaxing night. Sunshiine


Introduction: Super Easy Risotto Recipe!. <PIC> Super easy Risotto Recipe - Risotto alla Milanese A super easy recipe to make this delicious food in a short time Serves 4 or 6 2 1/2 liters of Chicken Broth 1 medium onion 1/2 tablespoon of butter half a cup of parmesan cheese a chicken 750 g risotto rice salt, pepper and garlic powder 1/2 tsp. saffron threads or 1/4 teaspoon of saffron powder Step 1: . <PIC> Place in a pot 3 liters of water and add the chicken parts (you can remove the chicken skin if you want to make a fat-free broth), add salt and seasonings. Boil for an hour to make 2 and 1/2 liters of chicken broth. Step 2: . <PIC> Chop the onion into tiny pieces... do not cry! the risotto will be very tasty! XD Step 3: . <PIC> In another pan add some oil (to lightly cover the bottom of the pan) and when the oil is hot, put the onion cut into small pieces. When the onion is translucent and slightly brown, put the rice. Step 4: . <PIC>
          Sauté the rice for 2-3 minutes until it is slightly translucent. You don't have to burn the rice, just until the rice would be transparent/ translucent.. Then lower the heat and add one or two  ladles of chicken broth. Step 5: . <PIC> Add broth and mix... so the rice begins to absorb the broth. When the rice has absorbed the broth, add more chicken broth (one or two ladles a time). Step 6: . <PIC> You should add as much broth as the rice request, so it doesn't burn, but be careful! we don't want some flabby or watery rice. Then, when the rice is almost ready, add the saffron Step 7: . <PIC> Mix the rice with the saffron powder, add cheese and mix again, then add the half tablespoon of butter. Mix all together to make a tasty and creamy rice. Then add the chicken pieces and cover up the pan until the rice is done. I forget to put the cheese so I put it later with the chicken pieces. I recomend not to do that, because the ingredients would mix better if they don't have the chicken pieces. (add cheese and butter first, mix and then add the chicken pieces) Do not put salt to the rice. With the salt that have the broth is enough. The cheese is quite salty and if you add more salt to rice it would be inedible. Hope you like it! it's very easy to do and only takes a few minutes! Sorry my English is not very good, I'm from Argentina. Bon appetit!


Introduction: Oreo Cookie Brownies. <PIC> These brownies are unlike any you have tasted! They use not only brownie batter, but cookie dough and Oreos as well. And best of all, they're incredibly easy to make! You'll only need about 45 minutes from start to consumption. Let's get started... Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> You'll need:1 3 dozen chocolate chip cookie mix 1 13x9 brownie mix 1 package of Double Stuf Oreos 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1/2 cup of water 1 stick of butter 2 eggs Step 2: Preheat Oven. <PIC> Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Step 3: Wash Your Hands. <PIC> Don't forget to wash your hands! Step 4: Making the Cookie Dough. <PIC> Follow the instructions on the back of your cookie mix. For this specific package, we started by pouring the mix into a large mixing bowl. Next, we added 1 stick of softened butter to the mix. Lastly, we added 1 egg. We then mixed the dough ingredients together until it was a soft, doughy consistency. Step 5: Adding the Cookie Dough to the Pan. <PIC> First, grease the pan with Pam or a similar oil spray to prevent the dessert from sticking. Then smush the cookie dough into the bottom of your 13x9 pan. Make sure the cookie dough covers the entire surface. Step 6: Adding Oreos to the Pan. <PIC> Now, add the Double Stuf Oreos to the pan. Simply lay down the Oreos to create a single layer on top of the cookie dough. Step 7: Making the Brownie Mix. <PIC> For our third component, follow the instructions on the back of your 13x9 brownie mix. For this specific mix, we first poured the dry brownie mix into a large mixing bowl. We then added the 1/2 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 egg. Stir the mix until it is a creamy consistency. Step 8: Adding the Brownie Mix to the Pan. <PIC> Pour the brownie batter on top of the Oreo layer. Spread out the batter to cover all of the Oreos. Gently shake the pan from side to side on the counter to even out all of the mix. Step 9: Putting the Oreo Cookie Brownies in the Oven. <PIC> Put the Oreo Cookie Brownies into the oven, and set a timer for 30 minutes. Step 10: Taking the Oreo Cookie Brownies Out of the Oven. <PIC> Remove the dessert from the oven once the timer is up. Be sure to protect your hands from the heat! Step 11: Cutting the Oreo Cookie Brownies. <PIC> Cut the dessert into any shape you prefer. I usually cut them into 1-Oreo-sized portions. Step 12: Consume!. <PIC> Enjoy! Optional: ice cream on top!


Introduction: Mug Brownie Made With Hot Chocolate Mix (no Cocoa Powder/eggs). <PIC> Hello everyone! I'm back with another food instructable:Mug Brownie made with Hot Chocolate mix!!!*Sorry about the pictures. I forgot to take a picture before I let my sister start eating it.This recipe is pretty simple & it has no egg or cocoa powder. Hope you enjoy this instructable!!! Step 1: Ingredients & Materials. <PIC> Ingredients:- 6 tablespoons Hot Chocolate mix- 4 tablespoons All-Purpose flour- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract- 2 tablespoons melted butter- 3 tablespoons waterMaterials:- A coffee mug- A fork (for mixing)- Measuring spoons Step 2: Mixing. <PIC> 1. Put the flour & Hot Chocolate mix into a mug and stir together well2. Add the melted butter, water, & vanilla extract to the mug and mix until you don't see any more dry mixture. (Should have consistency of brownie batter) Step 3: Microwave Then EAT!!!. <PIC> Put mug in microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.DO NOT MICROWAVE TOO LONG!!!Should be slightly moist in center.Add whip cream, ice cream or even both and enjoy!!!Again I am very sorry about the finished picture. Untill next time peeps


Introduction: Walnut Cream Jam. <PIC> This is a french recipe (confit de noix) to preserve walnuts with some small changes like i think it's the best. Delicious powerfood for winter breakfasts. Step 1: Ingredients. <PIC> you will need :walnutsdouble creamwatersugar for jam 2:1. Step 2: Make the Jam. <PIC> 1. Peel the nuts. You can buy clean nuts at the store, these will be fine too and easier :). But i like to use fresh walnuts from my garden.2. Put the walnuts in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to make small pieces. If you don't have a plastic bag or a rolling pin, you can cut the nuts in small pieces with a knife. 3. Put the walnuts in boiling water for a few minutes. 4. Throw the brown water away and rinse the nuts under cool water.5. Measure the weight of the nuts. Add 1/2 of the weight of sugar and the same amount of cream. ( see my pictures : 255g nuts; 128g sugar and 255 g cream.). Stir.6. Boil until it becomes mush.7. Mix8. Put in a jar and let cool down. Step 3: Enjoy!. <PIC> Delicious on a piece of bread.


Introduction: Watermelon on Grill. <PIC> You need:1 Watermelon1 tea spoon Sea Salt1 tea spoon Olive Oil Step 1: Washing and Cutting. <PIC> Wash and cut the watermelon, removing the bark. Have the pieces are the size and thickness suitable for grilled. Step 2: . <PIC> Wash the pieces of salt and dry them with a towel. Step 3: . Brush with olive oil. Step 4: Grilling. <PIC> Place them on a preheated grill over medium heat and cook them for 3 minutes on each side until the grid marks. Step 5: Serve. <PIC> Once you've prepared grilled watermelon like this, you can serve in one of the following ways:1. Place fruit and goat cheese on a bed of lettuce and sprinkle with vinaigrette and chervil.2. Cut the watermelon into small pieces in a bowl and mix it with black olives, chervil, feta cheese and vinaigrette.3. Serve watermelon with thin pieces of jalapeno pepper, sprinkled lightly with lime juice and a pinch of sea salt.4. Add grilled watermelon pieces of fruit salad "Tropic" button to diversify.