Spice Up Dessert: Walnut Cayenne Tahini Cake

A Flavorful Twist on Classic Baking

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Walnut Tahini Cake recipe! Brace yourself for a flavorful journey where nutty walnuts, creamy tahini, and a hint of cayenne collide in a symphony of taste sensations. Despite its fiery name, rest assured, this cake brings the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. So, roll up your sleeves and let's dive into baking bliss!

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup shortening

1 1/2 cup sugar

3 eggs

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/2 cup flour

1/4 lb walnuts

1 tablespoon tahini

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup milk

Tools

mixing bowls

spoon

measuring cups and spoons

mixer (hand or stand)

knife

cutting board

nonstick 8-inch pan

plastic butter knife

parchment paper

pencil

scissors

Yes, it says "cayenne" in the title. No, the cake is not spicy. No need to panic.

For best results, start with all ingredients at room temperature, and do not preheat the oven!

Set your round pan on a sheet of parchment paper and trace around the base with a pencil. Trim off the excess with the scissors. Set your parchment circle into the bottom of the baking pan as a liner to prevent sticking. The cake you're about to make gets awfully comfortable where it is and doesn't like to leave the pan again without an assist, so skip this step at your own risk.

Dump out a comfortable amount of walnuts onto your cutting board, grab your knife and chop them as fine as you like. Due to picky eaters in the household, we went extra fine with ours. Scrape the cutting board off into a mixing bowl and repeat the "comfortable amount of walnuts" thing as many times as necessary to get through a quarter pound. We used a small cutting board and did it in three waves. If you have a larger board - maybe one of those comically huge industrial ones - surely the whole quarter pound at once is no obstacle for you.

Measure your flour, baking powder, cayenne, and cinnamon into the mixing bowl full of walnut pieces and stir them all together until everything is fully incorporated.

In another mixing bowl, cream together your softened butter and shortening. Add the sugar slowly, mixing all the while. You'll get a granular, fluffy, pale concoction in a minute or two.

Add one egg and your tahini. Run the mixer until you have one uniform color, then proceed to add the other two eggs. Try not to overmix, but don't leave any yolky spots.

Add your dry ingredients slowly and stir them into the wet ingredients by hand until everything has been dampened. Now you're safe to add your milk - again slowly, and again mixing by hand.

Feel free to bring back the mixer now to finish it off and get rid of any lumps. (We just didn't want the high speed with the thin liquid sitting on top of lumpy mush.)

Pour your batter into your lined baking pan, pop it in the oven, shut the door, start the oven heating  to 350 and set a timer for one hour and ten minutes. Do not open the oven door - at all! Not even to check on it! Turn the oven off when the timer finishes, but leave the door closed another ten minutes before removing the cake so it can cool.

After it's had a chance to cool for 20 minutes or so, work around the edge with a plastic knife. Again, this cake likes where it is and will need to be convinced to move. The parchment should ensure the bottom just pops free after you've loosened the sides.

Serve warm.

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Savor Every Bite: Mastering Pork Chops with Baby Potatoes and Onions

 Elevate Your Culinary Skills with a Flavorful Homestyle Dish

Indulge in a savory delight with our mouthwatering recipe for Pork Chops with Baby Potatoes and Onions. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Packed with wholesome ingredients and seasoned to perfection, it's sure to become a family favorite in no time.

Ingredients

4 or 5 thin boneless pork chops

1 red onion

1 1/2 lb baby heirloom potatoes

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon rosemary

1/2 teaspoon parsley

1/2 teaspoon oregano

salt and pepper to taste

Tools

large skillet

knife

cutting board

measuring spoons

tongs or spoon

You know what we're going to say here, but we'll say it anyway: wash your veggies before you begin.

Chop your baby potatoes to half-inch wide chunks. You'll see in the photos we actually have some purple potatoes in the mix - we found "gemstone medley potatoes" in the store this week and decided to try them.They make a great visual pop, without altering the flavor. 

Drizzle the olive oil into the skillet and start the potatoes cooking on medium-low. We like to sprinkle them with a little salt at this stage, but you can omit the step if you prefer. Stir occasionally. 

While the potatoes cook, slice your onion, the thinner, the better. Flip it into the skillet when you're done, and open up the package of pork chops.

Season your pork on both sides with the rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper. You don’t need to crust it with spices, but a good dash of seasons is important. 

 Don't add it to the pan yet - those potatoes will take quite a while to cook, and the pork will most likely be done quickly. Just let it rest where it's at, and go stir the potatoes and onions.

Once the onions are translucent, you can add the pork to the skillet. Nudge the potato and onion mixture to one side of the skillet and lay the pork chops in the open half. Once they're down, try not to disturb them for three minutes. You can continue to stir the potatoes and onions occasionally during that time.

When your time has elapsed, flip the chops and let them cook through on the other side. Splash the pan with the red wine vinegar, add a little more salt and pepper, and give the potatoes and onions a stir again. Let everything simmer for a few more minutes until the pork is done.

If you're unsure whether or not the meat is done, you can grab a meat thermometer and check. The safe temperature is anything over 145 degrees, although we normally shoot for 155 or higher.

Assuming your pork chops have reached the safe temperature, go ahead and remove them to a plate to let them rest a few minutes while the potatoes finish up (stubborn things that they are). The potatoes are done when they spear easily with a fork.

Elevate your weeknight dinners with our delectable Pork Chops with Baby Potatoes and Onions recipe. Simple yet satisfying, this dish embodies comfort and flavor in every bite. Whether you're cooking for family or friends, it's sure to impress even the most discerning palates. So why wait? Treat yourself to a culinary delight that's as easy to make as it is delightful to devour. Enjoy!

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Berry Bliss: A Delectable Mixed-Berry Clafouti Recipe

Explore the art of culinary rebellion with our unexpected twist on clafouti.

Picture this: a classic recipe, a cupboard full of mixed berries, and a touch of culinary rebellion. That's where our journey begins—a playful twist on tradition, a deviation from the expected.

In the realm of clafouti, cherries typically steal the show. But armed with fresh blueberries and a stash of thawed, drained mixed berries, we set out to create a berry-packed spectacle that dances to its own tune.

Here's to embracing the delightful unpredictability of the kitchen, where ingredient swaps and adventurous spirits collide. Join us as we uncover the charm of our mixed berry clafouti—a testament to the joy found in breaking culinary norms and reveling in the delightful surprises that grace our plates.

Ingredients

1 pound assorted berries

1/4 cup butter

4 whole eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup flour

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

1 cup whole milk

Pinch salt

Tools

Large oven-safe baking dish

Mixing bowls

Measuring cups and spoons

Whisk or mixer

While a clafouti is traditionally made with cherries... guess who has no cherries? Us! So we decided to have a little fun with it and make a mixed berry clafouti.

We had some fresh blueberries on hand, and maybe a half cup or so of frozen mixed berries that we thawed and drained. If you're starting with all fresh, obviously, there's no need for that step, but you'll absolutely need to take the extra minute or two to wash your produce.

We chose to use a 2-quart round baking dish. That's not a hard rule - you can use whatever you have handy. If you use something less dense (say a large Pyrex dish), adjust your cook time down accordingly and check frequently. 

Once your ingredients are gathered and produce washed, grease the pan you plan to use. We used some butter, simply because it was already out for the rest of the recipe.

In a small dish, melt the quarter cup of butter and set it aside for now.

Beat the eggs, then add the pinch of salt and sugar together to the eggs. Whisk well. Once thoroughly combined, add about half of your flour and stir it in.

We started this recipe with a whisk but kind of made a mess... so we raided the cabinets and got out the hand mixer. We used it with only one beater and had a much easier time of things. We highly recommend using a hand mixer if available; your arm will thank you later.

Pour the melted butter into the mixture slowly, stirring constantly as you add. (This is where that hand mixer really shines.)

Measure out your milk - whole milk works best - and add just a little to the batter.

Go back to your flour and add the rest now. Try to avoid any big clumps of flour, that way you won't spend too much time trying to break them up. After the last of the flour is stirred in, you can add the rest of the milk.

The milk will look like it's trying to stay separate, but don't worry, you'll be able to get it mixed in shortly.

Once you've got your batter ready, dump your berries into the baking dish. Make sure they're an even layer, not all mounded up on one side. 

Pour the batter over the berries and resist the urge to stir. We know, we've been telling you to stir everything this time... and now we're telling you not to. It's unexpected. 

Stick the baking dish, uncovered, into the oven. Bake at 350 for an hour and ten minutes (again, that's for a deep round dish - start around 45 minutes for a shallower dish). Use the toothpick test to make sure it's done; if you're getting anything other than berry juice when you test, put it back for five more minutes at a time until you get a clean test.

Allow it to cool 20-30 minutes before attempting to serve.

Optional step: dust with powdered sugar before serving.

If this berry-filled escapade has nudged your curiosity or inspired your own kitchen rebellion, let it be a testament to the joy found in embracing culinary unpredictability. After all, the best recipes often emerge from a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of daring experimentation.

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So, as you bid adieu to this berry-filled journey, remember that our team is here not just for recipes but also to rescue any hiccups in your appliance symphony. Whether it's a stove in need of some love or a dishwasher on strike, trust us to be your partners in appliance care and maintenance.

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From Pantry to Pot: Wholesome Hunter's Stew for the Resourceful Cook

Embrace the joy of kitchen spontaneity with a recipe that celebrates resourcefulness and flavor.

Ever found yourself standing in the kitchen, contemplating dinner with a mix of ingredients that seem to be the last survivors in your pantry? Welcome to the land of culinary improvisation. Today’s star: a recipe that began with three forlorn chicken breasts, a can of petite diced tomatoes, and a handful of other odds and ends that somehow come together into something magical—a hearty, veggie-laden chicken soup that defies the ordinary.

So, grab your Dutch oven, gather those essential tools, and let's dive into a flavorful expedition where a splash of white wine, a heap of spices, and a generous dose of patience will transform these humble ingredients into a comforting masterpiece. We might bend a few rules along the way (who needs a meat thermometer, anyway?), but trust us, it’s all in the pursuit of flavor.

Ingredients:

3 chicken breasts or 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless

Large can petite diced tomatoes

1 onion, chopped

1/4 cup butter

1/2 lb white mushrooms, cut

1/4 cup white cooking wine

4 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup instant mashed potatoes

1 teaspoon marjoram

1 teaspoon parsley

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon rosemary

Salt and pepper to taste

Tools:

Dutch oven 

Tongs

Serving spoon or ladle 

Measuring cups and spoons

Knife

Cutting board 

Can opener

Forks

Plates

We're going to break the pattern here and assume your produce has already been cleaned. Surely, by now, you're tired of us telling you to wash things...

Melt your quarter cup of butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat and drop the chicken in to brown a little. This recipe works better with chicken thighs, but when we shopped, there weren't any in stock. (We thought we were out of the age of shortages and supply issues, but what do we know?) So, instead of thighs, we just used the three sad, neglected chicken breasts we had left in the freezer.

It's important to note that you don't have to cook the chicken all the way through at this step. We'll be shoving it into the oven later on, so don't bother with the meat thermometer this time. We just want the outside to get a little color and flavor, since that will help build the base later on. 

Once the chicken begins to brown, use the tongs to pull it and set it to the side on a plate.

Toss the mushrooms, onions, and spices into the Dutch oven and put the lid on. Let them cook for four minutes or so, then lift the lid and stir. We ended up cooking them for closer to eight minutes, but we started with some pretty huge pieces of onion. You're using the onions as your marker for how long to cook everything, so if you want less time, chop your onions smaller. 

Once the onion is translucent, splash the cooking wine in. Let it simmer and reduce uncovered for two or three minutes, stirring occasionally.

Time to add the tomatoes and chicken broth. Don't drain the tomatoes. Just stir them in to make sure they're somewhat evenly distributed. Then, return the chicken to the pot, put the lid on, and move it all to the center rack in the oven.

Allow it to come up to temperature with the oven. Set it to 450, and then set a timer for three hours. At this point, you're free to find another task to take care of. 

When the timer goes off, move it back to the stove top. Take two forks, lift the chicken pieces out onto a plate, and let them cool down a little.

Sprinkle your quarter cup of instant mashed potatoes into the broth a little at a time, stirring gently to prevent the potato flakes from sticking to the veggies instead of melting into the broth. You want to thicken up the broth, not create a congealed mass. 

Go back to that chicken and shred it to bits, then stir it back into the pot.

You now have a veggie heavy, hearty chicken soup. Enjoy!

And there you have it—a robust, flavorful chicken soup born from a handful of ingredients and a dash of kitchen ingenuity. As you savor each spoonful, let this meal be a testament to the delicious possibilities that emerge when culinary creativity meets necessity.

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Until our next flavorful rendezvous, happy cooking!

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Caffeinated Comfort: Pumpkin Muffins with Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting

 A Fusion of Fall Spice and Coffee Indulgence

Welcome to a delightful twist on classic pumpkin muffins! This recipe is a perfect marriage of seasonal flavors—warm pumpkin, aromatic spices, and a decadent coffee cream cheese frosting. With each bite, you can experience the cozy essence of fall combined with the indulgence of a caffeinated treat. Follow along step by step to create your own batch of these deliciously unique muffins.

Ingredients:

For the muffins:

1 15 oz can pumpkin puree

1 1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup sour cream

2 eggs

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the frosting:

1 stick butter, softened

1/2 brick regular cream cheese, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons instant coffee

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons milk

Tools:

can opener

mixing bowls (large and small)

muffin tin or sheet pan

muffin liners or baking cups

spoons

measuring cups and spoons

mixer (hand or stand)

Preheat your oven to 350 and let's get dessert rolling!

Begin with the can opener - go ahead and crack open the can of pumpkin. If you only have pumpkin pie filling on hand, you can sub half a 30-oz can of that, but keep in mind how much sweeter it will make the final result.

Dump the pumpkin into the mixing bowl (use a spoon to scrape the sides of the can to be certain you get all of it), then add the eggs and sour cream to the bowl and stir together, making sure to break the yolks on the eggs so they're properly incorporated.

Measure your dry ingredients - sugars, flour, spices, salt, baking powder - into another dish and mix them up. Add the dry ingredients slowly to the wet ingredients, stirring as you go. Try to avoid ending up with any clumps here, but don't stir it to death. Overdoing it will cause the muffins to be rubbery.

Once you've got the batter thoroughly mixed (but not overmixed), portion it out into your lined muffin tin or baking cups. We used baking cups on a sheet pan because these fall themed cups were just too cute to pass up! Don't worry too much about overfilling; these won't rise very much at all in the baking process.

Pop the muffins into the oven and set a timer for 25 minutes. 

Take a clean mixing bowl and put your softened butter and cream cheese into it, and put the beaters into your mixer. We used a hand mixer, mostly because it would have taken much longer to get the stand mixer out and ready.

Whip the butter and the cream cheese on at least medium speed until it's all fluffy.

With the mixer on, add the powdered sugar slowly. A second set of hands helps here. If you have a little helper you don't mind getting a smidge messy, feel free to recruit them. You don't have to get the powdered sugar fully incorporated at this stage. The goal here is just to get it into the bowl and start combining it with the butter and cream cheese.

In a shallow dish (or repurposed yogurt container if you're us), dissolve your instant coffee granules in the little bit of milk you've measured out. It shouldn't take much stirring. Once it's all one color and you've minimized the amount of sunken coffee bits, pour the mixture into the cream cheese/butter/sugar dish and turn the mixer back on. Mix thoroughly, until the whole thing is one color.

By now your muffins should be coming out of the oven. It'll be too soon to frost them (they're much too hot), so set them aside to cool and tuck your frosting into the fridge until they're ready.

Once the muffins are cooled, pull the frosting back out of the fridge and put your dessert together.

If you're feeling fancy, you can break out a pastry bag and tip and get ready to pipe the frosting. But we swear, it still tastes just as good if all you do is take a spoon or flexible spatula and drop a dollop on top of each muffin.

Enjoy after dinner with a big cup of coffee.

As the aroma of freshly baked pumpkin muffins fills your kitchen, remember that Appliance Rescue Service is here to ensure your cooking experiences are always seamless. Share your baking success on our Facebook page and take a moment to reach out to us at (214) 599-0055 or our website, for any appliance needs. Whether it's repairing a freezer or running routine maintenance on your oven, we're dedicated to keeping your kitchen running smoothly. Treat yourself to these delightful muffins and elevate your fall baking game with a touch of caffeinated comfort. Enjoy this flavorful creation with a steaming cup of coffee and savor the season's joys in every bite.

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