*FOLD: To incorporate a delicate substance, such as whipped cream or beaten egg whites, into another substance without releasing air bubbles. A spatula is used to gently bring part of the mixture from the bottom of the bowl to the top. The process is repeated, while slowly rotating the bowl, until the ingredients are thouroughly blended.
*Holiday Collection- A Easter breakfast!!! 1 loaf challah (or French bread) 1/2 cup softened cream cheese 1/4 cup strawberry preserves 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind 3 eggs 3/4 cup milk 3 TB sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 2 TB melted butter *confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling * Fresh strawberries, for garnish * Maple syrup or a fruit syrup Spritz a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Slice bread into 12 pieces. Make a slit in side of each.slice,large enough to accomodate filing without tearing bread. In a med bowl, beat cream cheese,preserves, and lemon rind on med until well blended. Spread a little cheese mixture inside slit of each slice of bread. Transfer to baking pan. In a med bowl,beat eggs,milk, sugar,vanilla,and salt. Pour over slices,turning to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1/2 hour and no longer than 24 hours. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle slices with butter and bake for 25 min or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with strawberries. Serve with maple or fruit syrup. Hands-On: 15 min Total: 1 hr 10 min Serves:6 (Source: dashrecipes.com)
*Holiday Collection- These can be made full- or silver dollar-size. 4 eggs,separated 1 1/3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese 2 TB. sugar 2 TB orange rind 1/2 cup flour 1/8 tsp salt 2 TB melted butter 1 cup fresh raspberries * Maple syrup In a med bowl,beat egg yolks, sugar, and orange rind on medium until creamy. Beat in flour and salt. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on high until stiff peaks form. Whisk into ricotta mixture. Spoon batter onto a preheated,lightly bittered griddle. When small bubbles appear on surface of pancakes, flip and cook on other side. Brush pancakes with melted butter. Serve with raspberries and syrup. An ideal Easter breakfast!! Serves 4 Hands on: 15 min. Total cooking time: 30 min. (Source: dashrecipes.com)
*Egg whites freeze perfectly for up to one year. Two TB defrosted white equals one egg white.
