Tuesday, August 19, 2014
WHITE CHOCOLATE-MACADAMIA MUG CAKE
WHITE CHOCOLATE-MACADAMIA MUG CAKE
Yield: 2 cakes
1 large egg
3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 tablespoons self-rising flour
Pinch of kosher salt
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1. In a large mug, whisk together the egg and oil with a fork. Stir in the buttermilk, sugar and vanilla. Add the flour and salt. Beat the batter until smooth. Divide the batter between two mugs.
2. Microwave separately for 30 seconds each. Top each mug with half of the chips and nuts then cook each mug, separately again, for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more, until firm and risen.
Per serving: 675 calories; 46g fat; 11g saturated fat; 100mg cholesterol; 9g protein; 58g carbohydrate; 40g sugar; 2g fiber; 420mg sodium; 170mg calcium
Recipe adapted from “Mug Cakes” by Leslie Bilderback.
Minute Microwave Cheesecake
Minute Microwave Cheesecake
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp sour cream
1 egg
½ tsp lemon juice
¼ tsp vanilla
2-4 Tbsp sugar replacement sub (taste as you go)
Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high heat for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds incorporating all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.
Optional: Top with fresh fruit, whipped cream and nut meal.
Makes one, one-cup serving.
Nutritional Information per serving: Calories: 299, Carbohydrates: 2.5 g, Fiber: 0 g, Net Carbohydrates: 2.5 g, Protein: 11 g, Fat: 27.6 g.
Sticky Date Pudding
STICKTY DATE PUDDING
Ingredients
10 x dates, roughly chopped
1 1/2 Tbls boiling water
1/8 tspn bicarb soda
1 1/2 Tbls butter
1 1/2 Tbls brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbls self - raising flour
1/2 x egg beaten
1/2 Tbls walnuts, roughly chopped
1 x caramel sauce:
1 Tbls butter - extra
1 tspn milk or cream, extra
4 Tbls browns sugar, extra
Method
This recipe is to make 1 mug serving.
*I would recommend making two though so you don’t have to halve an egg*
In a mug place the chopped dates and water. Place in microwave for 50 sec until the dates are softened.
Add the Bicarb soda to the mug and let it sit for a minute and mash roughly with a fork.
Add the butter into the mug and place again in the microwave for 10-15 sec to soften and melt.
Add the sugar, flour and egg to the mug and mix to combine thoroughly with a spoon. Flatten the top of the mixture and sprinkle the walnuts on top.
Place in the microwave on a saucer for 1 minute. It may need a further 10-20 sec to finish it off completely, depending on your microwave.
Basic Caramel Sauce: In an ovenproof ramekin add the extra sugar, butter and milk/cream and place in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Remove and stir and repeat another two to three times depending on your microwave. You will end up with a dark caramel sauce. Drizzle over the sticky date cups and enjoy!
Ingredients
10 x dates, roughly chopped
1 1/2 Tbls boiling water
1/8 tspn bicarb soda
1 1/2 Tbls butter
1 1/2 Tbls brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbls self - raising flour
1/2 x egg beaten
1/2 Tbls walnuts, roughly chopped
1 x caramel sauce:
1 Tbls butter - extra
1 tspn milk or cream, extra
4 Tbls browns sugar, extra
Method
This recipe is to make 1 mug serving.
*I would recommend making two though so you don’t have to halve an egg*
In a mug place the chopped dates and water. Place in microwave for 50 sec until the dates are softened.
Add the Bicarb soda to the mug and let it sit for a minute and mash roughly with a fork.
Add the butter into the mug and place again in the microwave for 10-15 sec to soften and melt.
Add the sugar, flour and egg to the mug and mix to combine thoroughly with a spoon. Flatten the top of the mixture and sprinkle the walnuts on top.
Place in the microwave on a saucer for 1 minute. It may need a further 10-20 sec to finish it off completely, depending on your microwave.
Basic Caramel Sauce: In an ovenproof ramekin add the extra sugar, butter and milk/cream and place in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Remove and stir and repeat another two to three times depending on your microwave. You will end up with a dark caramel sauce. Drizzle over the sticky date cups and enjoy!
Smores mug cake
5 Minute Chocolate Fudge S’mores Mug Cake
[adapted from food network]
makes 1 serving, can easily be doubled
2-3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (mine was dark cocoa, hence the dark color)
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 1/2 ounces milk chocolate (chopped or morsels)
marshmallow fluff, cream or actual marshmallows
Combine 3 tablespoons butter and 1 ounce of chocolate in a small bowl, then melt in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Set aside. In another bowl, combine remaining melted butter with 2-3 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs and stir until moistened. Press graham crumbs into the bottom of your mug.
In a bowl. whisk egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add in flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa, stir until a thick batter forms. Stream in melted butter and chocolate, mixing to combine. Fold in remaining chocolate chips. Add half of the mixture on top of the graham crust, then throw on a scoop of marshmallow fluff/cream or a few marshmallows. Add remaining batter on top, then pop in the microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds to almost 2 minutes. Remove and top with additional marshmallow if desired. You can pop it back in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to make them melty, or pop them directly under the broiler for about 10 seconds to toast if desired. You can also use a kitchen torch if you have one. Sprinkle with graham crumbs!
Notes: If you don’t have whole wheat pastry flour, you can use all-purpose. I would not recommend using regular whole wheat. Additionally, I have made this by substituting coconut butter for the full amount of butter. It was just as delicious, albeit slightly drier. You cannot taste coconut at all. Finally, take into account the power of your microwave. Mine has a mind of it’s own and is insanely powerful, so I cooked this on 80% power. Judge accordingly and add/subtract a few minutes of cooking if you know your’s is wonky too. Unfortunately it may take 1-2 trial runs to get the right consistency because all microwaves are different, but I promise it’s worth it!
[adapted from food network]
makes 1 serving, can easily be doubled
2-3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (mine was dark cocoa, hence the dark color)
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 1/2 ounces milk chocolate (chopped or morsels)
marshmallow fluff, cream or actual marshmallows
Combine 3 tablespoons butter and 1 ounce of chocolate in a small bowl, then melt in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Set aside. In another bowl, combine remaining melted butter with 2-3 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs and stir until moistened. Press graham crumbs into the bottom of your mug.
In a bowl. whisk egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add in flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa, stir until a thick batter forms. Stream in melted butter and chocolate, mixing to combine. Fold in remaining chocolate chips. Add half of the mixture on top of the graham crust, then throw on a scoop of marshmallow fluff/cream or a few marshmallows. Add remaining batter on top, then pop in the microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds to almost 2 minutes. Remove and top with additional marshmallow if desired. You can pop it back in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to make them melty, or pop them directly under the broiler for about 10 seconds to toast if desired. You can also use a kitchen torch if you have one. Sprinkle with graham crumbs!
Notes: If you don’t have whole wheat pastry flour, you can use all-purpose. I would not recommend using regular whole wheat. Additionally, I have made this by substituting coconut butter for the full amount of butter. It was just as delicious, albeit slightly drier. You cannot taste coconut at all. Finally, take into account the power of your microwave. Mine has a mind of it’s own and is insanely powerful, so I cooked this on 80% power. Judge accordingly and add/subtract a few minutes of cooking if you know your’s is wonky too. Unfortunately it may take 1-2 trial runs to get the right consistency because all microwaves are different, but I promise it’s worth it!
peach cobbler mug cake
Peach Cobbler Mug Cake {5 Minute Recipe}
Ingredients
1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp white cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)
1 - 2 pinches of cinnamon (can also add a small pinch nutmeg too)
2 1/2 Tbsp milk
1 (4 oz) diced peaches in light syrup (like these)
Directions
Place butter in a mug and melt in microwave. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together cake mix and cinnamon then whisk in milk and stir until well blended. Pour mixture over melted butter in mug (don't stir). Drain 2 Tbsp liquid from peaches (about 2/3 of the liquid. Discard or drink it) then pour peaches over top of cake mix (don't stir). Microwave on 50% power for about 3 - 4 minutes, until desired doneness (time may vary depending on each microwave oven and wattage). Allow to cool slightly (it will be ridiculously hot) then optionally top with vanilla ice cream and a light dusting of cinnamon.
Recipe Source: Cooking Classy
Ingredients
1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp white cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)
1 - 2 pinches of cinnamon (can also add a small pinch nutmeg too)
2 1/2 Tbsp milk
1 (4 oz) diced peaches in light syrup (like these)
Directions
Place butter in a mug and melt in microwave. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together cake mix and cinnamon then whisk in milk and stir until well blended. Pour mixture over melted butter in mug (don't stir). Drain 2 Tbsp liquid from peaches (about 2/3 of the liquid. Discard or drink it) then pour peaches over top of cake mix (don't stir). Microwave on 50% power for about 3 - 4 minutes, until desired doneness (time may vary depending on each microwave oven and wattage). Allow to cool slightly (it will be ridiculously hot) then optionally top with vanilla ice cream and a light dusting of cinnamon.
Recipe Source: Cooking Classy
Flaxseed mug cake
Flax seed meal is a versatile ingredient for those with diabetes as it is very low in net carb grams, high in fiber, contains valuable omega 3 fatty acids, top notch antioxidants, and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA).
Directions
1
Easy Breezy Method
In a microwave safe mug, add egg and scramble with a fork.
Add all other ingredients into mug and mix until smooth
Microwave for about 1 minute on HIGH. Microwaves vary.
Remove from microwave and let stand for about 30 seconds. It will initially appear moist but as the muffin cools, it solidifies.
Remove muffin from mug (*I don't removed them, just eat from cup)
Smooth on some whipped butter or whipped cream cheese .....done and done
Ingredients
1/4 c flax seed meal
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 oz 1 large egg
1 tsp oil
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon (* I used 1/2 for a touch of cinnamon)
1 tsp stevia powder
Directions
1
Easy Breezy Method
In a microwave safe mug, add egg and scramble with a fork.
Add all other ingredients into mug and mix until smooth
Microwave for about 1 minute on HIGH. Microwaves vary.
Remove from microwave and let stand for about 30 seconds. It will initially appear moist but as the muffin cools, it solidifies.
Remove muffin from mug (*I don't removed them, just eat from cup)
Smooth on some whipped butter or whipped cream cheese .....done and done
Ingredients
1/4 c flax seed meal
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 oz 1 large egg
1 tsp oil
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon (* I used 1/2 for a touch of cinnamon)
1 tsp stevia powder
cheesecake mug cake
Mug Cheesecake (2 Minutes Microwave)
Author: Jutta
Recipe type: Dessert
What you need
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
3 tablespoons low fat cream cheese
? teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ egg, beaten fluffy (egg substitute works too)
Mix-in of your choice (if desired)
1 vanilla wafer
How you make it
In a small bowl mix together sugar, sour cream, cream cheese, lemon juice and egg until well combined
Fold in your favorite Mix-in (if you want a plain cheesecake, just leave this step out)
Microwave on high for 1 minute
Open microwave door for 20 seconds, close, and microwave again for 45 seconds (if you use a mix-in you might need additional 20 seconds)
Take out of the microwave, let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for about 2 hours
Serve with a crushed vanilla wafer on top (or if you take it out of the cup put crushed vanilla wafer on the plate and place cake on top)
Author: Jutta
Recipe type: Dessert
What you need
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
3 tablespoons low fat cream cheese
? teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ egg, beaten fluffy (egg substitute works too)
Mix-in of your choice (if desired)
1 vanilla wafer
How you make it
In a small bowl mix together sugar, sour cream, cream cheese, lemon juice and egg until well combined
Fold in your favorite Mix-in (if you want a plain cheesecake, just leave this step out)
Microwave on high for 1 minute
Open microwave door for 20 seconds, close, and microwave again for 45 seconds (if you use a mix-in you might need additional 20 seconds)
Take out of the microwave, let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for about 2 hours
Serve with a crushed vanilla wafer on top (or if you take it out of the cup put crushed vanilla wafer on the plate and place cake on top)
blueberry mug cake
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN WITH STREUSEL TOPPING MUG CAKE
INGREDIENTS:
Muffin:
1/4 cup flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/8 tsp baking powder
1/16 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp fat free milk
1 tbsp vegetable oil
7 fresh blueberries
streusel topping:
1 tbsp cold butter, chopped into tiny pieces
1 1/2 tbsp flour
2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1/8 tsp cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix everything listed in muffin ingredients except blueberries into a microwave safe mug with a small whisk. Drop blueberries in, spreading them out. In a small bowl, mix streusel ingredients, until butter pieces are completely coated in the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle small crumbles of streusel on top of muffin batter, spreading out evenly across surface.
2. Cook in microwave for about 1 minute. Let cool for a few minutes before eating.
INGREDIENTS:
Muffin:
1/4 cup flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/8 tsp baking powder
1/16 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp fat free milk
1 tbsp vegetable oil
7 fresh blueberries
streusel topping:
1 tbsp cold butter, chopped into tiny pieces
1 1/2 tbsp flour
2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1/8 tsp cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix everything listed in muffin ingredients except blueberries into a microwave safe mug with a small whisk. Drop blueberries in, spreading them out. In a small bowl, mix streusel ingredients, until butter pieces are completely coated in the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle small crumbles of streusel on top of muffin batter, spreading out evenly across surface.
2. Cook in microwave for about 1 minute. Let cool for a few minutes before eating.
mug cakes
My quilting is stalled while I work with my old dog and puppy. I have discovered mug cakes. I got a couple Corningware stoneware mugs and love them. These recipes can be really simple and quick or contain more steps and a bit more time. Anyway you look at it, it is FASTER than using an oven to bake them...and gives you one individual serving.
I copied some from other blogs. I am not sure who or where. I will apologize for that. I also note that they appear to come from other blogs and are based on what somebody else did.
Banana bread in a mug ingredients:
Non-stick cooking spray
3 tbs flour
1 tbs + 1 teas sugar
2 tbs brown sugar
1/8 teas salt
1/8 teas baking powder
1/8 teas baking soda
1 egg
1/4 teas vanilla extract
1 tbs vegetable oil
1 tbs milk
1 ripe banana, mashed
Preparation:
Spray a microwave safe mug with cooking spray.
In a bowl, or right in the mug, whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and soda. Add egg and combine until just incorporated with dry ingredients. Mix in vanilla, oil, milk and mashed banana.
Pop into the microwave for up to 3 minutes, with no fear to stop and check after 90 seconds for doneness.
I copied some from other blogs. I am not sure who or where. I will apologize for that. I also note that they appear to come from other blogs and are based on what somebody else did.
Banana bread in a mug ingredients:
Non-stick cooking spray
3 tbs flour
1 tbs + 1 teas sugar
2 tbs brown sugar
1/8 teas salt
1/8 teas baking powder
1/8 teas baking soda
1 egg
1/4 teas vanilla extract
1 tbs vegetable oil
1 tbs milk
1 ripe banana, mashed
Preparation:
Spray a microwave safe mug with cooking spray.
In a bowl, or right in the mug, whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and soda. Add egg and combine until just incorporated with dry ingredients. Mix in vanilla, oil, milk and mashed banana.
Pop into the microwave for up to 3 minutes, with no fear to stop and check after 90 seconds for doneness.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Apple Core done
My apple core is done (without binding yet). I nearly messed up cutting pieces for the outer edge. I made the 1/2 apple core pieces and ended up happy with it. It looked really puckered and I chose to just do scrolls on it. The scrolls took up and fixed any puckered look to the piecing. I am pleased with it looking flat and square. I stitched the scrolls so that the stitch line went thru any tiny pinched spot on the pieces and it completely "fixes" the spot so that is no sign of a pinched stitch.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
patriotic mug rug
I finally got around to a photo of the patriotic mug rug. I would only use one row of cream in this size but I have 2 strips of cream. Listed next is the cuts I made for this size and this mug rug.
1 1/4, 1 1/8, 3/4, 1, 1 1/8, 1 1/4, 1, 1 1/8, 1 1/4, 1 1/8, 1, 7/8, 1, 1 1/4, 1.5
the first row on the left is the set of color strips used. There are 3 reds, a cream used twice, and 3 blues. These 8 strips were cut as 1.5" wide WOF but you only use 18 to 20 inches of each strip...a whole strip makes 2 of these. You could use strips from fat quarters.
1 1/4, 1 1/8, 3/4, 1, 1 1/8, 1 1/4, 1, 1 1/8, 1 1/4, 1 1/8, 1, 7/8, 1, 1 1/4, 1.5
the first row on the left is the set of color strips used. There are 3 reds, a cream used twice, and 3 blues. These 8 strips were cut as 1.5" wide WOF but you only use 18 to 20 inches of each strip...a whole strip makes 2 of these. You could use strips from fat quarters.
Next project POSTPONED swirling stars from Eleanor Burns
I changed quilt orders. I also had to stop and plant the summer flowers. I currently have been beating myself up mowing the grass and trimming the dogs hair.
I have been watching the Eleanor Burns webinars again. I love the swirling stars. I appreciate that she has them with info to use either the charm packs, layer cakes, jelly rolls or scraps. I have fabrics picked out for mine and need to wash them first.
I have been watching the Eleanor Burns webinars again. I love the swirling stars. I appreciate that she has them with info to use either the charm packs, layer cakes, jelly rolls or scraps. I have fabrics picked out for mine and need to wash them first.
apple core
I am multitasking again. I get too bored with one project. I have started an apple core. I started with a large size piece. I am not happy with my colors and am in the process of dividing it into 2 quilts hoping to be more pleased with them both.
TIP ** I will say that I would never start this type without clearly marking the center of each side on each piece. I also think it needs to have the ends and middle pinned but also one on each side of the middle at the half way point from the end. It is a bit slooower and more tedious than I thought it would be.
It probably evens out with the piecing for a more complicated quilt but still tedious. My pieces are large and I thought the curves would be easier. They aren't!
I put the rows from a patriotic chevron together. I have too many things started but it does give me a piece of work that is easy to finish at a later date. I still have a bunch of large squares cut for another chevron too.
I am washing a few of the fabrics with red or all red since they seem to be the worst bleeders.
TIP ** I will say that I would never start this type without clearly marking the center of each side on each piece. I also think it needs to have the ends and middle pinned but also one on each side of the middle at the half way point from the end. It is a bit slooower and more tedious than I thought it would be.
It probably evens out with the piecing for a more complicated quilt but still tedious. My pieces are large and I thought the curves would be easier. They aren't!
I put the rows from a patriotic chevron together. I have too many things started but it does give me a piece of work that is easy to finish at a later date. I still have a bunch of large squares cut for another chevron too.
I am washing a few of the fabrics with red or all red since they seem to be the worst bleeders.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
more mug rugs
I am working on more rug mugs. I want enough to load on the longarm frame and do together. I cut up some stash of Kool Kats and made 2 more mug rugs. I have 3 bargellos now, one Laurel Burch cats, and the 2
Kook Kats. I am not used to doing smaller stuff. I am getting better at it after doing the bargello quilt and working with the narrow pieces on it.
First photo is the pink and green bargello mug rug.
Next is my Laurel Burch cats.
Next 2 are my Kool Kats mug rugs
I like the second one better with more colors in the pieced section.
Kook Kats. I am not used to doing smaller stuff. I am getting better at it after doing the bargello quilt and working with the narrow pieces on it.
First photo is the pink and green bargello mug rug.
Next is my Laurel Burch cats.
Next 2 are my Kool Kats mug rugs
I like the second one better with more colors in the pieced section.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Second Bargello Mug Rug
I was able to piece the second mug rug the same evening. This is with the bands cut into one more piece than the first mug rug with the darker maroon color.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Bargello quilt and MUG RUG
The photo is the first bargello mug rug and start of the second one below it.
I finally have accomplished a few things. I made my first bargello. It feels like I made it twice with all the mistakes and resewing. I am at the last borders on it but I stopped to experiment with a small one. I have wanted to make a mug rug for a long time. I cut a bunch (overkill) of 1.5" strips of left over fabrics from my bargello. Obviously tired when I did this. I am working on the second mug rug because of the overkill.
The mug rug should be about 9.5"x 7.5 finished. It starts out with 8 strips that are 1.5" wide. If the whole strip WOF was used, it would make 2 mug rugs. That means this is fat quarter friendly. I don't have exact info written down. I didn't have a chart. I seriously made the strips, stitched them and started cutting the bands. I saw that some were too close to the same size and trimmed small slivers off them.
The bargello quilt is pink and gray so my left overs are too. The mug rug has 3 light pinks and one darker one. It has 4 grays in it and then the 4 pinks.
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