Cook Without Book

                 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   flour   1 teaspoon   baking powder   1/2 teaspoon   salt 1  stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter   1 cup   sugar   3  eggs   1 teaspoon   vanilla extract   3/4 cup   milk   1  stick ( 1/4 lb.) unsalted butter   1/2 cup   shortening 3 cups   confectioners' sugar   1/2 teaspoon   vanilla extract   dash of salt assorted food coloring assorted tubes icing in various colors assorted candy, such as licorice string, mini and regular M&M's, mini marshmallows, jellybeans and gummy candies Preparation Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin (or mini-cupcake tin) with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla...

                 Ingredients Olive oil-flavored cooking spray 1 cup   CHICKEN-VEGETABLE TOSS 1  (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained 1  (8-ounce) carton egg substitute 2  large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon   chopped fresh oregano 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup   shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Heat a medium (10-inch) ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add Chicken-Vegetable Toss and tomatoes; sauté 2 minutes. Combine egg substitute, eggs, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add egg mixture to pan; reduce heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes (do not stir). Sprinkle cheese over egg mixture, and place pan in oven. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until set. Broil 1 minute or until lightly browned. Cut into 4 wedges; serve immediately. Nutritional Inf...

               Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup   chopped broccoli 2  large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons   feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon   dried dill 2  slices rye bread, toasted Preparation 1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add broccoli, and cook 3 minutes. 2. Combine egg, feta, and dill in a small bowl. Add egg mixture to pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes; flip omelet and cook 2 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with toast.

                  Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup   chopped broccoli 2  large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons   feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon   dried dill 2  slices rye bread, toasted Preparation 1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add broccoli, and cook 3 minutes. 2. Combine egg, feta, and dill in a small bowl. Add egg mixture to pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes; flip omelet and cook 2 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with toast. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 390 Fat per serving: 19g Saturated fat per serving: 6g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 5g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 2g Protein per serving: 23g Carbohydrates per serving: 35g Fiber per serving: 6g Cholesterol per serving: 440mg Sodium per serving: 550mg Rs per serving: 1.8g

                Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 153 Fat per serving: 8g Saturated fat per serving: 3g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 3g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 1g Protein per serving: 3g Carbohydrates per serving: 20g Fiber per serving: 2g Cholesterol per serving: 39mg Iron per serving: 1mg Sodium per serving: 92mg Calcium per serving: 22mg Ingredients 1 cup   black beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons   light olive oil 1/2 cup   thawed and squeezed dry frozen spinach 1/4 cup   applesauce 2  eggs 1  egg yolk 3/4 cup   sugar 3 tablespoons   unsweetened cocoa 1 1/2 tablespoons   instant espresso powder 3 ounces   chopped bittersweet chocolate 2 tablespoons   unsalted butter 2 teaspoons   pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1/2 cup   flour 1/3 cup   mini chocolate chips 1/3 cup   chopped pecans Prepar...

               Ingredients Brownie layer: 5 tablespoons   unsalted butter 1/4 cup   semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup   all-purpose flour 1/3 cup   unsweetened cocoa 1/4 teaspoon   baking soda 1/4 teaspoon   salt 2  large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups   sugar 1 teaspoon   instant espresso granules dissolved in 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon   vanilla extract Cheesecake swirl: 1  (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup   sugar 1  large egg white, lightly beaten Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. For brownie layer, combine butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until nearly melted. Stir. 3. Combine next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, espresso mixture, and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture; stir unti...

Yield:  Makes 24 cupcakes (serving size: 1 cupcake)                    Ingredients Cupcakes 1 1/3 cups   cake flour 2 teaspoons   baking powder 1 teaspoon   salt 5  large eggs, separated 1 1/4 cups   sugar, divided 1/2 cup   water 1/2 cup   vegetable oil 1 tablespoon   pure vanilla extract 1 cup   sweetened coconut 1/2 teaspoon   cream of tartar Frosting 2  large egg whites 1 cup   sugar 1/4 cup   water 1 1/4 teaspoons   pure vanilla extract 1 cup   unsweetened coconut Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Line 2 (12-cup) cupcake pans with paper liners. 2. For cupcakes, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. 3. In another bowl, beat egg yolks and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer on high for 2 minutes. (It will be pale yellow and ribbonlike.) Add water and next 3 ingredients (through swee...

Gourmet Pasta Pasta cooked in traditional tomato basil sauce. Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  30-40 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients Pasta • Whole wheat flour (atta) 2 cups • Refined flour (maida) 3/4 cup • Salt 1 teaspoon • Olive oil 2 teaspoons • Eggs 2 Sauce • Tomatoes 6 medium • Olive oil 2 teaspoons • Onion ,finely chopped 1 medium • Garlic,finely chopped 3-4 cloves • Red chilli flakes 1 teaspoon • Fresh basil leaves,shredded 5-6 • Black peppercorns,crushed 1 teaspoon • Salt to taste Method Sieve both the flours together. Add salt, one teaspoon oil and add the eggs one by one. Sprinkle water and knead into a soft dough. Rest the dough, covered with a wet cloth, for thirty minutes. Knead the dough well once again. Sprinkle dry flour and roll the dough into as think a sheet as possible. Trim the sides to form a rectangle. Sprinkle dry fl...

Pasta Omlette Pasta, eggs and vegetables make a wholesome omelette. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Non Veg Ingredients • Pasta,boiled 1/2 cup • Eggs 3 • Salt to taste • Black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon • Olive oil 1 tablespoon • Garlic,chopped 1 tablespoon • Onion ,chopped 2 tablespoons • Red capsicum,chopped 2 tablespoons • Yellow capsicum,chopped 2 tablespoons • Broccoli 12-15 florets • Red chilli flakes a pinch • Oregano a pinch • Cheese,grated as required • Tomato ketchup as required Method Break eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper powder and whisk well. Heat oil in a non stick pan, add garlic, onion, red capsicum, yellow capsicum, broccoli florets and sauté. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and rotate it to spread the egg mixture evenly. Put the pasta over the mixture. Sprinkle red chilli flakes and oregano, c...

Ingredients : 1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons), softened 1 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup dark chocolate morsels Directions : Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well until batter is blended evenly. Roll batter into 1-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake cookies for approximately 15-17 minutes until the tops start to lightly brown. Remove cookies from baking sheet and allow to cool on wire rack. Eat and enjoy! Makes 24 cookies 

Yield:   1 dozen cupcakes (3 dozen minis)                            Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   flour 1 teaspoon   baking powder 1/2 teaspoon   salt   1  stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter   1 cup   sugar 3  eggs   1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 3/4 cup   milk   1  stick ( 1/4 lb.) unsalted butter   1/2 cup   shortening   3 cups   confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon   vanilla extract dash of salt   assorted food coloring assorted tubes icing in various colors assorted candy, such as licorice string, mini and regular M&M's, mini marshmallows, jellybeans and gummy candies   Preparation Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin (or mini-cupcake tin) with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream bu...

Yield:  serves 4 (serving size: 1 wrap)                    Ingredients 3/4 cup   fresh white corn kernels (about 2 ears) 2 tablespoons   finely diced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons   finely diced seeded plum tomato 1 teaspoon   minced seeded jalapeño pepper 1 tablespoon   minced fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon   fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon   salt, divided 4  large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon   ground cumin Cooking spray 2 tablespoons   finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4  (8-inch) flour tortillas 4  lettuce leaves Preparation Combine first 6 ingredients (through lime juice) in a small bowl; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with eggs and cumin. Heat a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring gently until set. Remove from heat; sprinkle with...