Cook and Bake With Amra

I just wanted to let everyone that checks my blog know that not all the recipes I made up. Most of them I post, make myself, and then post my pictures to go with it. I post it publicly in case anyone needs any ideas or recipes to make. I hope that you love the stuff you make as well. If you need some websites I can always post them. I like seeing other peoples blogs and getting ideas or just other websites. Some of the websites I use are: Allrecipes FoodNetwork SmittenKitchen's Blog and many more!!!!!! Last but not least I watch YouTube videos if I don't know how to " fold " in baking terms or any other things I haven't learned yet. Google is a huge help as well and that is how I have learned new things in baking and cooking. 

Every time I make pizza I use this recipe for the dough and it has not failed me. Prepare to knead and roll out the dough! Half the fun in pizza making. Ingredients: 3 1/2 Cups flour 1 1/2 Cups warm water 1 Tbsp olive oil Pinch of salt 1 Tbsp yeast Directions: Sprinkle yeast into the water and let sit until it bubbles about 5 mins Make a pit in the flour and pour water and yeast combo and add olive oil and pinch of salt Knead together to combine Leave for 1 1/2 -2 hrs to rise in a warm place Heat oven to 375 Add any toppings you want for your pizza. Have fun with it Here is pictures of how mine came out:  Green Pepper and Onion Before  Cooking Pineapple, Chicken, and Barbecue Sauce

I have made these two times already and both of the times they were delicious. They are simply the easiest cupcakes to make. No mixer needed!  Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup shredded coconut, plus more for garnish 8 ounces bar cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar Directions: STEP 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. In a bowl, combine sugar, vegetable oil, orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and eggs. STEP 2 Stir in baking powder, baking soda, allspice, and salt. Add flour; mix. Stir in carrots, walnuts, and coconut. STEP 3 Divide batter evenly a...

Makes 16 2-inch square, thick brownies Brownie batter 1 stick (1/2 cup or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup all-purpose flour Cheesecake batter 8 ounces cream cheese, well softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Plus 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Make brownie batter: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Heat butter and chocolate in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and melt the chocolate over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, just until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Whisk in flour until just combined and spread in baking pan. Make cheesecake batter: Whisk together cheesecake batter ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Dollop over brownie batter, then swirl in with a knife or spatula. Sprinkle chocolat...

Ingredients: 1/3 pound ground beef salt and pepper 24 wonton wrappers 1 3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup Muir Glen pasta sauce basil for garnish (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Brown beef, and season with salt and pepper.  2. Line muffin tin with wonton wrappers. If you buy the bigger kind just cut them to fit. 3. Reserve 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese for the top of your cupcakes. Start layering your lasagna cupcakes. Begin with a wonton wrapper and press it into the bottom of each muffin tin. Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese in each. Top with a little meat and pasta sauce. You can layer more if you wish. 4. Top with reserved Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.  Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. To remove, use a...

Ingredients: 2 Eggs 2 Cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp sugar 4 Tsp baking powder 1/4 Tsp salt 1 3/4 Cups milk  1/2 Cup vegetable oil or melted butter Berries & Maple Syrup Directions: 1. Heat waffle iron.  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk until fluffy.  Beat in remaining ingredients except berries just until smooth,  3. Pour batter onto center of hot waffle iron. (check manufacturer's directions for amount) 4. Bake for 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Serve immediately. 

We recently changed to eating mainly wheat bread so this is a recipe that you can use to make bread right at home. Makes one two-pound loaf 2 1/2 cups (11.25 oz) unbleached high-gluten or bread flour 1 1/2 cups (6.75 oz.) whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 tablespoons (.75 oz.) granulated sugar or honey 1 1/2 teaspoons (.38 oz.) salt 3 tablespoons (1 oz.) powdered milk* 1 1/2 teaspoons (.17 oz.) instant yeast 2 tablespoons (1 oz.) shortening or unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups (10 oz.) water, at room temperature 1. Stir together the high-gluten flour, whole-wheat flour, sugar (if using), salt, powdered milk, and yeast in a 4-quart mixing bowl (or in the bowl of an electric mixer). Add the shortening, honey (if using), and water. Stir (or mix on low speed with the paddle attachment) until the ingredients form a ball. If there is still flour in the bottom of the bowl, dribble in additional water. The dough should feel soft and supple. It is better for it to be a littl...

I have never made meatballs before to go with spaghetti when I make it so I am looking forward to making these. Serves 6 For the meatballs:  1/2 pound ground veal 1 pound ground beef 1 1/4 cups fresh white bread crumbs (about 5 slices, crusts removed) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 extra-large egg, beaten Vegetable oil Olive oil For the sauce: 1 tablespoon good olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion) 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 (14-ounce) can pureed tomatoes 1 (14-ounce) can chopped or diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For serving:   1 1/2 pounds spaghetti, cooked according to package directions Freshly grated Parmesan Make the meatballs:  Place the ground meats, ...

Makes about 3/4 cup of glaze Ingridients: 1/4 cup whole grain mustard 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons Spanish paprika 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl, cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours before using. Great recipes like this one  here .