Classic Belgian Waffle
2 cups cake flour (see notes, I used reg flour and cornstarch)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons sugar (I use Splenda)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (I use 1 tsp)
4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, melted (I use Country Crock Light)
2 cups milk (I use skim)
non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. In 1 medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a second bowl use the wooden spoon to beat together the egg yolks and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved and eggs have turned a pale yellow. Add the vanilla extract, melted butter, and milk to the eggs and whisk to combine. Combine the egg-milk mixture with the flour mixture and whisk just until blended. Do not over mix. In third bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Using the rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Do not overmix! Coat the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour enough batter in iron to just cover waffle grid. Close and cook as per manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
*NOTES - If you don't have cake flour, take a 1 cup measuring cup and add 2 tablespoons corn starch in it and then fill the rest with flour. For this recipe you would do this twice.
I got this recipe from foodnetwork and it is by far our most favorite of any I have found so far.
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
It's Easier Than You Think Lasagna
1 lb lean ground beef
4 cups pasta sauce
6 uncooked lasagna noodles
15oz Ricotta Cheese
2 1/2 cups (10oz) shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 egg (optional)
Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup hot water
Cook beef in large skillet over med heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink, drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
In separate bowl mix ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and egg if using.
Spread 1/3 meat sauce in a lightly greased 11x7x2 baking dish, layer with 3 noodles and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat process. Top last layer with remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
Slowly pour 1/4 cup hot water around inside edge of dish. Tightly cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
Bake on 375 for 45 minutes, uncover and bake 10 more minutes. Let stand 10 mins before serving.
Makes 6-8 servings (very generous servings)
*Notes: Double the meat and sauce and freeze to use for another dinner.
Use extra lean ground beef, whole wheat noodles and light or fat free cheese to make healthier.
Prefer not to use meat...just add your favorite vegetables
Purchase all ingredients on sale and watch the cost per serving go down.
Cost per serving tonight $.90625 (8 servings)
Italian style ground turkey - 20oz - purchased for $2.09 (used 1/2 in this recipe) $1.045
Francesco Rinaldi Sauce - purchased for 2/$3.00 (used 1) $1.50
Lasagna Noodles - purchased for $.79 (used 1/2) $.395
Ricotta Cheese - 32oz - purchased for $3..79 (used 1/2) $1.895
Mozzarella cheese - 8 oz - purchased for 2/$3.00 (used 10oz) $1.875
Egg - 1 - purchased 18 for $2.24 - $.1244
Parmesan Cheese - 50 servings of 2 tsp- purchased for $3.49-(used 12 tsp) $.4188
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