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French Yogurt Cake

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Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 1 cup sugar Finely grated zest of 1 lemon ½ cup plain whole milk yogurt or sour cream 3 large eggs ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup avocado oil or light olive oil Lemon Glaze 100g confectioners’ sugar 20g or 1½ to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preheat the oven to 350°F and center a rack in the oven. Generously butter an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan, place it on a lined baking sheet, and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Using your fingertips, rub the zest into the sugar until it becomes moist and fragrant. Add the yogurt (or sour cream), eggs, and vanilla extract, then whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Gently whisk in the dry ingredients until mostly incorporated, then switch to a rubber spatula and fold in the oil until the batter is thick, smooth, and slightly glossy. Scrape ...
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Goulash

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1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp granulated sugar 28 oz crushed tomatoes 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cups chicken or beef stock 1 cup water, plus more as needed for cooking 2 cups macaroni pasta (10 oz) or any small pasta 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan or Italian cheese blend, plus more to serve Set a heavy pot or 5 1/2-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula for about a minute. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft about 5 minutes. Season with salt, chili powder, paprika, oregano, pepper, and sugar, then stir to combine.  Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, stock, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer,...
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Pizza Bowl

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  ½   cup   (60 g) all-purpose flour or 1/2 whole wheat flour  ¼   teaspoon   baking powder ⅛   teaspoon   baking soda ¼   teaspoon   salt ⅓   cup (75 g)   milk 2   tablespoons   olive oil 2   tablespoons   pizza sauce 2-3  tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese 5 pepperonis or pre-cooked meat of choice ½   teaspoon   dried Italian herbs,  basil or oregano Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a microwavable bowl. Add in the milk and oil then mix together, it’s ok if some lumps. Spoon on the  pizza sauce  and spread it around the surface of the batter. Sprinkle on the cheese, pepperoni, and dried herbs. Microwave for roughly 2 minutes or so, until it rises up and the toppings are bubbling. Ingredients (for ¾ cup flour version) • ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour or half whole wheat flour • ⅓ teaspoon baking powder • ¼ teaspoon baking soda • ⅓ teaspoon salt ...
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Hummingbird Bread

  Banana Pineapple Bread Ingredients 190 g all-purpose flour (1 ½ cups) 200 g granulated sugar (1 cup) 85 g neutral oil (6 tablespoons; e.g., vegetable or canola oil) 2 ripe spotted bananas, mashed (about 200–225 g total) 2 large eggs, beaten 120 g crushed pineapple, undrained (½ cup) 60 g chopped pecans (½ cup) 80 g shredded coconut or raisins, optional (½ cup) ½ tablespoon (1½ teaspoons) vanilla extract (7–8 mL) 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 g) ¼ teaspoon salt (1 g) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 g) Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. Add eggs and oil, then stir until combined. Fold in vanilla, pineapple, mashed bananas, pecans, and coconut or raisins. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour (check at 45 minutes). If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Cool in the pan for 2...
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Wacky Cake Variations

Note: This makes an 8x8 cake, for a 9×13-inch cake double the recipe and bake for 35–45 minutes. Original Chocolate Wacky Cake 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon cider or white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup water 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. Add the oil, vinegar, vanilla, and water. Stir until smooth and well blended. 4. Pour the batter into an ungreased 8×8-inch pan. 5. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30–40 minutes. Cool completely before dusting with powdered or an optional  frosting. Frosting suggestion: Simple Chocolate Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2–3 tablespoons milk or water ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Whisk until smooth and pourable; drizzle over the cooled cake. Coffee Chocolate Wacky Ca...
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