Recipes – Page 138 – Tina's Chic Corner

Flaky Amazing Pie Crust

July 21st, 2013Tina8 Comments

In general, baking is like a road map. Follow the directions to get to your destination, in this case a baked goodie. I like that baking is precise… most of the time. However, sometimes baking requires a judgment call, which is where I tend to get flustered. I found most homemade pie crust recipes to be vague and subjective and that intimidated me. I assumed it must be difficult and time consuming so I avoided it. I was wrong! I simply lacked the confidence that I could do it, until I met my husband. When I met my husband about …

Cinnamon-Sugar Crust Cinnamon-Ribbon Bread

July 19th, 2013Tina6 Comments

Whenever I host a brunch I always love to serve some type of bread or loaf because I think it’s perfect for late morning or early afternoon time and it pairs well with the other typical brunch foods. This bread is not really a bread, like you’d make a sandwich with. It’s a wonderful spice cake. The ribbon of cinnamon sugar in the middle of the loaf is similar to a streusel in a coffee cake, but there are no nuts in this loaf. Cinnamon-Sugar Crust Cinnamon-Ribbon Bread Recipe (Makes 1 loaf) Ingredients: 1/3 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 large egg …

Crispy Baked Eggplant & Ricotta Stacks

July 14th, 2013Tina8 Comments

Do you ever get tired of eating the same dinners from your rotation? I do. I search for new ideas, try them out, and some work, some not so much. This recipe was a success! The crispy baked eggplant pieces are layered with ricotta cheese to create a tasty and healthy vegetarian meal. It’s a little bit like a simple lasagna. Crispy Baked Eggplant & Ricotta Stacks Recipe (About 4 Servings) Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, cut into thick slices 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and pepper, …

Mashed Cauliflower

July 12th, 2013Tina8 Comments

I indulge with sweets so the rest of my diet needs to be healthy. Everything in moderation, right? It’s hard to find healthy dishes that honestly taste delicious so when I find one that I adore I simply must share. 🙂 This may look like mashed potatoes, but it’s really mashed cauliflower. It’s lovely smooth consistency mirrors mashed potatoes, but it stands on its own in the taste department. Mashed Cauliflower Recipe (4 Servings) Ingredients: 1 bag (20 ounce bag) frozen cauliflower 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon …