APPLE CAKE WITH SOUFFLÉ CREAM TOPPING

Posted inDesserts
Easy, delicious, healthy INGREDIENTS Apple layer; 1 lb apples, cubed (I use Pink Lady or Cosmic Crisp) 2 oz sugar 4 tbsp lemon juice Soufflé cream: 3 egg whites 2 oz sugar 12 oz. Plain Greek yogurt 1 oz cornstarch INSTRUCTIONS Prepare your favorite apple crust and place it in a 9” springform pan. Cube the apples (peeling is not essential) and mix with sugar and juice. Cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Arrange…

MUMU: PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S NATIONAL DISH

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Mumu is a dish that requires time, patience, and a communal spirit. Here’s a simplified version of the recipe that you can try at home. INGREDIENTS 1 kg pork or chicken 2 sweet potatoes 2 bananas 1 taro root A bunch of leafy greens Banana leaves for wrapping INSTRUCTIONS Cut the meat into large chunks and season it with salt. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, bananas, and taro root into sizable pieces. Arrange banana…

“NOT YOUR ORDINARY” ROAST CHICKEN

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This is better than basic, bland, dry roast chicken. Try it out! INGREDIENTS Brine: 12 cups water 1/2 cup apple cider 1/3 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp light brown sugar 5 large garlic cloves, halved 10 thyme sprigs 2 rosemary sprigs 1 bay leaf Chicken: 1 tbsp kosher salt 2 thyme sprigs 2 rosemary sprigs 1 lemon, halved 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 shallot, finely chopped (2 tbsp) 1 tbsp finely…