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Bridal Shower Cookies

10/31/2024

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Bridal Shower Cookies

These delightful and colorful bridal shower cookies are an ideal addition to the festivities. Their bright colors and sweet flavors will add a special touch to the celebrations.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

  • Food coloring assorted colors

  • Edible glitter or sprinkles

Instructions:

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl with a whisk


Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a different bowl until it is light and fluffy


Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and beat until everything is well mixed


Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients one at a time until a dough forms


For each color, separate the dough into its own piece


Add a few drops of food coloring to each piece and mix them together until the color is spread out evenly


If you want a darker color, add more food coloring


Make small balls out of the colored dough or other shapes with a wedding theme, like dresses, rings, and hearts


Put the cookie shapes on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it


Set the oven to 350F 175C and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden


After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way down


To add a little sparkle, you can cover the cookies in edible glitter or sprinkles after they are completely cool


For the bridal shower, put the decorated cookies on a platter or serving tray


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Garlic Cheddar Chicken Strips

10/29/2024

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Garlic Cheddar Chicken Strips

These Garlic Cheddar Chicken Strips are a delicious and keto-friendly alternative to traditional breaded chicken strips. They are coated in a flavorful mixture of almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and spices, then topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese for an extra indulgent twist.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb chicken breast tenders

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 cup almond flour

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 eggs, beaten

Instructions:

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C


Put paprika, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish


Add the almond flour and mix it all together


Spread the almond flour mixture out on a plate and then dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs


Spread the chicken tenders out on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper


Add cheddar cheese shreds to the top of each chicken tender


Place the dish in an oven that has already been heated up


Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is hot and golden brown


Enjoy while hot!


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Buttercream Ruffles and Wafer Paper Flowers Cupcakes

10/27/2024

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Buttercream Ruffles and Wafer Paper Flowers Cupcakes

These cupcakes are a great addition to any birthday party, but they're especially cute at a first birthday party. The wafer paper flowers add a splash of color and fun, and the buttercream ruffles give the cake a touch of class. Both kids and adults are sure to love them!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

  • For Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 4 cups powdered sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3-4 tbsp heavy cream

  • Food coloring optional

  • For Wafer Paper Flowers:

  • Edible wafer paper sheets

  • Food coloring various colors

  • Edible glue

  • Small paintbrush

  • Scissors

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners


In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt


Set aside


In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy


Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition


Stir in the vanilla extract


Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients


Mix until just combined


Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full


Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean


Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack


For the Buttercream Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth


Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until well combined


Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until you achieve the desired consistency


If desired, add food coloring to tint the frosting to your desired color


Mix until evenly colored


Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a ruffle tip Wilton 104 or similar and pipe ruffles onto the cooled cupcakes


For the Wafer Paper Flowers: Use food coloring to paint the wafer paper sheets in various colors


Let them dry completely


Once dry, cut out flower shapes from the colored wafer paper using scissors


Apply a small amount of edible glue to the back of each wafer paper flower and attach them to the frosted cupcakes


Allow the cupcakes to set for a few minutes before serving


Enjoy your Buttercream Ruffles and Wafer Paper Flowers Cupcakes!


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Keto Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs

10/25/2024

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Keto Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs

Perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, ideal for a quick and keto-friendly breakfast or snack.

Ingredients:

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1 cup water

Instructions:

Put in one cup of water in the Instant Pot


Take the trivet and put it inside the Instant Pot


The eggs should be put on the trivet


Place the Instant Pot's lid back on top and set it to Manual mode


High pressure for 3 minutes


Do a quick pressure release after the cooking cycle is over


Be careful when taking the eggs out of the Instant Pot


To stop the cooking, put them in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes


You can serve the eggs right away after peeling them, or you can put them in the fridge and use them later


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Giclee Print: It's Always Coffee Time by Dina Belenko

10/23/2024

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Giclee Print: It's Always Coffee Time by Dina Belenko

Enjoy the warm and rich flavors of caramel and cinnamon in this coffee recipe based on Dina Belenko's Giclee Print: It's always time for coffee. This coffee will make you feel good and make every moment feel like coffee time.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee

  • 2 tablespoons of caramel syrup

  • 1/4 cup of heavy cream

  • 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon

  • Whipped cream for garnish

  • Caramel drizzle for garnish

Instructions:

Make a mug of your favorite coffee and pour it in


Add 2 tablespoons of caramel syrup and mix it in well


Use a different bowl to mix 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon


Whisk them together until the mixture is thick and whipped


Put a small amount of the cinnamon whipped cream on top of the coffee


Put some whipped cream and caramel syrup on top of your coffee to make it taste even better


Serve your delicious coffee and enjoy it!


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Spicy Tofu Enchilada Power Bowls

10/21/2024

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Spicy Tofu Enchilada Power Bowls

These Power Bowls of Spicy Tofu Enchilada are full of flavor, fiber, and protein. Toasted tofu marinated in a hot sauce goes well with fresh cilantro, black beans, corn, avocado, and quinoa. You can easily personalize this filling and nutritious dish by adding your preferred toppings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 block tofu, pressed and cubed

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp cumin

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup corn kernels

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

  • Salsa and hot sauce, for serving

Instructions:

Combine soy sauce, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl


Toss the cubed tofu in the bowl to ensure even coating


Give it at least fifteen minutes to marinate


Set the oven's temperature to 400F, or 200C


On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, distribute the marinated tofu evenly


Bake the tofu for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating it halfway through, or until it becomes golden brown and crispy


Divide cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, avocado slices, and cilantro among serving bowls to assemble the bowls while the tofu bakes


Transfer the cooked tofu into the bowls


Present the dish alongside wedges of lime, salsa, and spicy sauce


Have fun!


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Peanut Butter Blossoms

10/19/2024

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms are a classic Christmas cookie featuring a peanut butter cookie base topped with a Hershey's Kiss, creating a perfect blend of flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 egg

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Hershey's Kisses chocolates, unwrapped

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C


In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, and egg until well blended


Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt


Mix until the dough forms


Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar


Place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart


Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden


Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie


Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely


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Knolselderij friet met Hollandse garnaal en vegan kruidenmayonaise

10/17/2024

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Knolselderij friet met Hollandse garnaal en vegan kruidenmayonaise

Een heerlijk recept voor knolselderij frietjes met een Hollandse twist. De vegan kruidenmayonaise voegt een smaakvolle dimensie toe aan dit gerecht. Perfect als snack of als bijgerecht!

Ingredients:

  • 1 knolselderij, geschild en in frietjes gesneden

  • 200g Hollandse garnalen

  • 1/2 kopje plantaardige mayonaise

  • 1 teentje knoflook, fijngehakt

  • 1 eetlepel citroensap

  • 1 theelepel Dijon-mosterd

  • 1 theelepel verse peterselie, fijngehakt

  • Zout en peper naar smaak

  • Olijfolie, voor het besprenkelen van de knolselderij

Instructions:

Put your air fryer on 200C to get it ready


Put the seasoned knolselderij in the air fryer in a single layer and sprinkle with a little olive oil


Beefsteak with lemon and pepper for taste


Bake the knolselderij frietjes in an air fryer that has already been heated for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy


Move the mand half-way through the baking time to bake evenly


Make the vegan crme frache while the knolselderij frietjes are in the air fryer


Try the plant-based mayonnaise, fresh knoflook, citroensap, Dijon mustard, and peterselie in a kom


Add salt and pepper to taste


Once the chicken tenders are ready, take them out of the air fryer and let them cool down


Place the knolselderij frietjes on a plate, top with the Hollandaise sauce, and serve with the vegan crme frache


Enjoy your crispy knolselderij friet with Dutch vegetables and vegan crme frache!


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Fried BBQ Chicken Skillet Dinner

10/15/2024

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Fried BBQ Chicken Skillet Dinner

A tasty one-pan dish with tangy BBQ sauce covering crispy fried chicken thighs and served over rice with sauted bell peppers, onions, and garlic.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken thighs

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup cooked rice

Instructions:

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then coat them evenly with flour


Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat


Add chicken thighs and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side


Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside


In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic


Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes


Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and pour BBQ sauce over them


Stir to coat the chicken and vegetables with the sauce


Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbly


Serve the fried BBQ chicken skillet dinner over cooked rice


Enjoy!


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