TEENS: A League of Their Own A Perfect Culinary Blend: Cooking and Baking Recipes CHRISTINE BURTON Illustrated by Raquel Rodriguez © Copyright 2015 Christine Burton. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written prior permission of the author. Kameron Miller Miranda Asala Peter Schaubel Sophie Schaubel Illustrated by Raquel Rodriguez. ISBN: 978-1-4907-6542-6 (sc) 978-1-4907-6543-3 (e) Library of Congress Control Number: 2015917496 Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them. Our mission is to efficiently provide the world’s finest, most comprehensive book publishing service, enabling every author to experience success. To find out how to publish your book, your way, and have it available worldwide, visit us online at www.trafford.com Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only. Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock. Trafford rev. 10/26/2015 www.trafford.com North America & international toll-free: 1 888 232 4444 (USA & Canada) fax: 812 355 4082 TEENS “A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN” : A Perfect Culinary Blend Cooking and Baking Recipes My book reflects “anything goes if it tastes good.” It consists of the perfect culinary blend, cooking and baking. No boundaries are followed; spice blends and flavor profiles are built as you cook and bake. The ingredient listings for each recipe provide you with the type of preparation needed for each ingredient. I have done this so you may prepare these items ahead of time—for ease in cooking and baking, less redundant reading. All recipes have been kitchen tested, so they are pretty much fail proof. Teens and young adults today always rush or are on the go, yet eager to try new recipes and food combinations. I am delighted to share these recipes with you; feel free to make changes to appeal to your own flavor profiles. I am confident these recipes will be easy to follow and easy to prepare. Have fun and remember to taste the food as you prepare it—refine it. Christine Burton DEDICATION A special thank you to Kameron Miller, Peter Schaubel, Miranda Asala, and Sophie Schaubel for their valuable assistance. To teens, children, and adults of all ages-that you may be inspired to share your knowledge and creative cooking and baking skills with your friends and families. Table of Contents Baking Section: Quick and Yeast Breads Amaretto Bran Muffin Banana Nut Bread Butter Horn Rolls Cayenne and Smoked Paprika Popovers Cherry Rhubarb Mini Loaves Eggplant Fritters Free-Form Multigrain Bread Herb and Cottage Cheese Bread Maple Corn Bread NA-Beer Biscuits Onion Molasses Bread Raisin Bread Baking Section: Desserts Applesauce Candy Apricot Cherry Muesli Blackberry Pistachio Tart Blueberry Lemon Baked Cheesecake Candied Mixed Nuts Cardamom and Ginger Cookies Cherry Almond White Chocolate Fudge Chocolate Chip Maple Nut Coffee Cake Crustless Coconut Custard Pie Fruit Pies Granny Smith Apple Pie Lemon Poppy Seed Bars Orange Glazed Donuts Peanut Butter Cupcakes Pineapple Pastry Raspberry Tea Scones Salted Caramel Fig Nut Bars Salted Cashews and Poppy Seed Cake Upside-Down White Chocolate Molten Cake Baking Section: Quick and Yeast Breads Amaretto Bran Muffin My family doesn’t think of these muffins as a “healthy” must-eat food. It is more like a dessert and a treat sensation. Oven Temperature: 350°F Yield: 60 (2”) muffins 1 cup cherries, pitted, coarsely chopped, and drained (may use dried cherries) ¼ cup amaretto liqueur or amaretto-flavored syrup ½ teaspoon cardamom seeds ½ cup water ¼ cup bran cereal 1 cup grape-nut cereal (ground fine in a food processor) ¾ cup oatmeal 1 cup sugar 1/3cup oil (canola, vegetable, or other) 2 large eggs, slightly beaten 1½cup buttermilk 1½cup flour, all-purpose 1 teaspoon salt 1½teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup almonds, coarsely chopped, toasted GLAZE 1 cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract 2 tablespoonsmaraschino cherry juice 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix together the cherries and the amaretto flavoring. Set aside so the ingredients can meld flavors. 2. In a kettle, boil water, add the cardamom seeds, and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and remove cardamom seeds and toss them out. To the hot water, add the ¼ cup of bran cereal to the hot water, stir, and let stand. Cereal will start to dissolve-; that is expected. Set aside to cool. 3. In a separate bowl, mix ground bran cereal, oatmeal, and sugar together until combined. Add in oil, eggs, and buttermilk, stirring until combined. 4. Combine the warm bran mixture into the other ingredients. Stir until combined. Set aside. 5. In another mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Add the toasted almonds. 6. Combine the dry ingredients and the warm bran mixture together. Stir until blended. Set aside. 7. Mix the amaretto-flavored cherries into the muffin mixture. Gently toss to combine them into the batter. 8. Pour batter evenly into greased mini muffin pans, filling each cup about 2/3 full. 9. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for about 10 minutes or until done. When a toothpick is inserted, it should come out clean. 10. Serve these warm or cold. These may be eaten as is or with a glaze on top. GLAZE 1. Put all ingredients in a bowl and stir until blended. Drizzle over muffins. 2. Serve with fresh butter, jams or jellies, or with cream cheese, fruits, and whipping cream.