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Easy Homemade Pasta Recipe Without Rolling Out the Dough

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Easy Homemade Pasta Recipe Without Rolling Out the Dough You can make easy homemade pasta without a rolling pin, pasta machine, or a neat sheet of dough. This recipe uses a thick, spoonable egg dough that goes straight from the mixing bowl into hot water. The method is similar to making spaetzle, a rustic German-style pasta. The pieces come out small and uneven, with a soft, chewy bite. Toss them with butter, cheese, tomato sauce, or gravy, or brown them in a skillet for crisp edges. Easy Homemade Pasta Without Rolling Out the Dough With this no-roll method, you shape the dough over a pot of simmering water. Press it through a spaetzle maker or another tool with large holes, then lift out the cooked pieces with a slotted spoon. There’s no dough sheet to roll or strands to cut. How the spaetzle-style method skips rolling A spaetzle maker sits over the pot and lets you push dough through its holes. You can also use a large-holed colander or a sturdy slotted spoon, scraping the dough thro...
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Homemade vanilla milkshakes

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Homemade vanilla milkshakes Don't let the summer end, before making delightful homemade milkshakes! You can prepare this recipe with homemade vanilla ice cream or store purchased vanilla ice cream (or any other flavored ice cream that you prefer). I am making it with homemade vanilla cream since it's what I have on hand. Fun facts: The first (printed version) milkshake dates back to 1855 and one of the listed ingredients was whiskey. The milkshake was an adult beverage that apparently was served in bars. However, ice cream was originally invented by China, then it was introduced to the Western world; which includes most countries of the European Union as well as the U.K., Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. (SouthFloridaReporter.com, 2021) Earlier this summer, I wrote an article on how I make a no-churned vanilla ice cream. If you're interested in learning how I did, please go back and read that article to learn how.  Ingredi...
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How to Make Homemade Yeast the Easy Way for Bread

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How to Make Homemade Yeast the Easy Way for Bread A jar of raisins, water, and sugar can get you started on homemade yeast for bread. Given time, wild microbes can ferment the sweet liquid and help raise dough, with no special tools required. This method makes fruit yeast water, a mixed culture of wild microbes. It isn’t the same as a packet of pure commercial yeast, so its strength and results can vary with the fruit, water, and room temperature. The process has two parts: ferment the fruit water, then mix some of it with flour to make a bubbly preferment. Use that flour mixture only when it shows clear signs of activity. Make homemade yeast the easy way with fruit water Fruit yeast water is a beginner-friendly way to try wild fermentation. It uses common ingredients and doesn’t require you to keep and feed a sourdough starter. What homemade yeast actually is Wild microbes on the fruit, along with microbes in the surroundings, can ferment the sugars in the water. The result is a livin...
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Homemade, no-cook tomato juice

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Homemade, no-cook tomato juice The amazing benefits of drinking tomato juice are well worth the effort it takes to prepare it at home. Tomato juice contains a good source of vitamins and minerals. Such as: vitamin A, vitamin K, and B vitamins, as well as magnesium, iron, and phosphorus, are naturally in it. The facts are that drinking a glass of tomato juice every day can help improve digestion and even aid in good gut health and weight loss, among so many other things. Ingredients: 8-10 large tomatoes 1 teaspoon of celery flakes (optional) 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning salt 1-1/4 cups of cold water Instructions: First, wash your tomatoes in fresh water. Then cut the tomatoes into large pieces. Add the chopped tomatoes to a blender. Add 1 cup of water. Blend on high for about a minute. I prefer drinking my tomato juice just as it is at this stage, after it's been chilled. However, if you prefer your juice not to have any tomato pulp or seeds, continue by pouring the fresh blended tomat...
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How to Make Homemade Yeast with Flour and Water for Sourdough Bread

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How to Make Homemade Yeast with Flour and Water for Sourdough Bread A jar of flour and water can grow a culture that leavens bread without store-bought yeast. This homemade yeast is a sourdough starter: a mix of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria that develops as it ferments. You’ll learn how to mix and feed it, spot signs that it’s ready to bake with, and keep it going. The process may take more or less time depending on your flour, water, and room temperature. Make Homemade Yeast with Flour and Water A sourdough starter needs only flour and water to begin. Use equal weights of each, then feed the mixture regularly as it ferments. A kitchen scale makes it easier to keep each feeding consistent. Choose flour that helps fermentation begin Whole-grain rye or whole-wheat flour is a useful choice for a new starter. These flours supply nutrients and naturally occurring microbes that can help fermentation get going. Unbleached all-purpose flour works too, so use what you have if whole-grain...
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Pine Needle and Pine Cone Tea

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Pine Needle and Pine Cone Tea What do pine needles and pine cone tea taste like? Well, in my opinion, it tastes somewhat bitter without adding sweetener. It's earthy and piney, and of course, it smells like you're steeping a pine tree. Pine tea is loaded with vitamin C, and it's the perfect drink for cold and flu season. However, avoid using pine needles and pine cones from Norfolk Island Pine, Ponderosa Pine, and Yew. These pine varieties are toxic. If you don’t have access to green pine needles, you can use dried pine needles to prepare pine tea. In fact, if you were to buy pine tea, you'd find that the pine needles in the tea bags are dried. So, there's no big difference between collecting dried pine needles or buying them already dried. Dried pine needles contain higher amounts of vitamin C than green pine needles. However, if you prefer a milder tea, you would probably prefer using green pine needles.   To prepare pine needle tea, first collect some pine needle...
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Three Ways to Make Homemade Pasta Without a Pasta Machine

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Three Ways to Make Homemade Pasta Without a Pasta Machine Did you know that the most famous shapes in Italian history were created long before metal rollers existed? You do not need expensive stainless steel equipment to turn flour and eggs into a satisfying dinner. Many traditional shapes actually benefit from the rougher texture that manual tools provide. You can create gourmet meals using only a wooden rolling pin, a sharp knife and your own hands. This process connects you to the food in a way that mechanical buttons never can.  Follow these steps to transform your kitchen counter into a professional pasta station without the clutter and unnecessary costs. Crafting Ribbon Pasta by Hand Pappardelle and fettuccine are the easiest shapes to master when you are starting out. You begin rolling your dough into a sheet with a heavy rolling pin. Make sure you can see the grain of the wood through the thin layer of flour and eggs. Once the sheet is thin, sprinkle plenty of semolina or a...
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Easy Recipe for Making Homemade Mayonnaise That Turns Out Creamy Every Time

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Easy Recipe for Making Homemade Mayonnaise That Turns Out Creamy Every Time A jar of homemade mayonnaise takes about five minutes to make and needs only a handful of ingredients. This easy recipe for making homemade mayonnaise gives you a smooth, creamy sauce you can season to match your meal. An immersion blender makes the process especially simple, even if you’ve never made mayo before. You’ll get exact measurements, clear blending steps, and fixes for a thin or split batch. You’ll also learn how to store egg-based mayonnaise safely and use it in everyday meals. Make Fresh Homemade Mayonnaise With Simple Ingredients Homemade mayo lets you choose the oil, adjust the tang, and control the salt. Its fresh flavor can taste brighter than packaged mayonnaise, and you can make a small batch when you need it. For beginners, blending in a tall, narrow container is the easiest approach. What makes mayonnaise thick and creamy Mayonnaise forms when oil is held in tiny droplets throughout water-b...
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Homemade Cream Cheese

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Homemade Cream Cheese Today, I am preparing homemade cream cheese using powdered milk. You can make the cream cheese using regular whole-fat milk if you prefer. The recipe will work using either. So, if you're using whole-fat milk, you'll need to use 3 cups. Since I have powdered milk on hand, that's what I decided to use. Ingredients: 2 cups of powdered milk 3 cups of water 5 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon will produce 2-3 tablespoons of fresh squeezed juice) 1/2 teaspoons of seasoning salt Instructions: In a pitcher or bowl, add 2 cups of powdered milk. Pour in 3 cups of water. Stir well. In a heavy saucepan, add the milk over medium-high heat. Stir continuously until it begins to boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer over medium heat. Now, add 1 tablespoon of the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir and wait a minute before adding in the second tablespoon of juice, then add the third tablespoon of juice, wait a minute, then add the fourth tablespoon of...
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Cinnamon Cake Bars Recipe

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Cinnamon Cake Bars Recipe These cinnamon cake bars are so delicious, you won't be able to stop at just one! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup of cake flour 1/2 cup of sugar 1/4 cup of butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt 1/2 cup of milk 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional) Instructions: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine the cake flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Then add the chopped nuts (optional). Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before cutting into bars and serving. For added flavor, you can sprinkle a mixture of granulated Splenda, sugar, and ground cinnamon on top. If desired, you can also drizzle the bars with a cinnamon glaze. E...
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