Secondary Food Blog Announcement

New food posts are up on my secondary blog. From this point on, all food related posts will only be added to: http://www.thekitchentango.wordpress.com

I hope to see you food lovers there.

Multigrain Waffles

Also posted on my food blog at www.thekitchentango.wordpress.com

I was awaken by the desire to eat yeasty flavored waffles. I knew I wouldn’t get a deep flavor from the yeast as I had not prepared the batter the night before so I settled for a hint of it. I started by mixing: 1-1/2 cup of all purpose flour, 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1-1/2 tsp active dry yeast in a bowl. In a large glass measuring cup, I heated 1- 1/2 cups of whole milk to 110 degrees in the microwave. To the warmed milk, I added (brace yourself) 5 tbsp of melted unsalted butter, 3 tbsp of honey, 1- 1/2 tsp of pure organic vanilla extract and 2 large eggs. After thoroughly mixing the wet ingredients, I poured it over the dry ingredients and mixed until combined. I was careful not to over-mix as I tend to do occasionally, but that will just be our little secret. I covered the bowl with plastic wrap and left it on the counter for about an hour. At that point, you could either start making waffles or refrigerate overnight for a deeper flavor and a faster breakfast. I, however, didn’t have the luxury of forethought so I impatiently waited an hour.

Mixture before:

Mixture after one hour:

After preheating the waffle iron and spraying it with nonstick butter spray, I squeezed out 6 nice sized waffles; the 7th was a bit premature, but just as delicious. By the time I finished waffle number three, I folded dried cranberries and chocolate chips into the remaining batter. The waffles thanked me for it.

Mind you, I didn’t eat the full plate. They’re divine but an enemy to your thighs so I assure you, one is enough. I topped it with a cranberry sauce and a dollop of whipped cream. I was in such a hurry to eat, I forgot to take the final picture. Oh well, I’ll snap one next time.

Janet Jackson: New Face of NutriSystem

Janet is the new face of NutriSystem. She makes anything seem tasty. I can definitely say she makes me want to “Get On It”.

Let’s just say I’m referencing NutriSystem.

Update: Be sure to check out Janet’s Latest Commercial

Baking Like This Makes Dieting Difficult

Baked this cake for Janet, but looks like I’ll have to eat it for her.

Delectable Lemon Curd Tart

I love cooking and baking. It brings me inner peace. I mentioned on twitter that I burnt my wrist while removing the pastry crust from the oven. I’ve never burned myself in such a way. It was weird and painful. As “they” say, beauty equals pain, and this tart is a beauty.

Update: I made this tart for a friend who was having a dinner party. She called today and said everyone raved about it. That made me smile. Then she asked what dessert will I make for her next party. She’s lucky I love her and I love to bake.

Inside Out & Upside Down

3 Cheese Baked Organic Whole Wheat Penne Pasta Lasagna

 Rum Cake w/Pecans

Sunday Night Dessert

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 Homemade Caramel Sauce, Untopped Apple Crisp made from jazz and granny smith apples, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon and sugar, The Unbaked Topping for the Apple Crisp made with flour, brown and granulated white sugars, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter, pecans, walnuts, oats, and a pinch of salt, Out of the oven Apple Crisp and the finished product which is topped with Breyers French Vanilla Ice Cream and my Caramel Sauce