Best Project Recipes

FRIED CREAM OF WHEAT A K A THE FARINA PROJECT

Steps:

• *Note: the directions on the back of the Cream of Wheat box indicate you can substitute milk for all (or part of) the water. I've prepared the recipe using water only and with water/milk especially if there is milk on hand that is close to the pull date.
• In a pan, bring water (and salt if using) to the boil (or almost to the boil if using milk) and stir in 3/4 cup Cream of Wheat. Stir with fork or wire whisk to break up any lumps.
• Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every minute or so. Note: Cooking time may vary depending on which type of Cream of Wheat is used.
• While still hot, pour the cooked cereal into a 9x11-inch buttered casserole dish.
• Let cool, cover, then place in refrigerator overnight.
• Next day, cut the farina up into 16-20 slices. (Another method is to carefully invert the casserole dish over the skillet. The farina will slip out of the casserole dish easily. This is trickier to do though. I find Option A much easier.).
• Place farina meal in a shallow plate or on a piece of wax paper.
• Lightly dredge each slice in farina meal.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter on medium heat.
• Add some of the farina slices to the skillet but do not crowd.
• Fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
• Cook the slices in batches, adding more butter as needed.
• Arrange on platter and serve with butter and warm maple syrup.

THE SPICED CIDER PROJECT

Steps:

• Cut each orange into 10 slices. Place 3 cloves into each slice.
• Combine apple juice concentrate and water in a slow cooker. Add oranges and cinnamon sticks. Cook on HIGH for 25 minutes, or until warm.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES RECIPE - THE VEGAN CUPCAKE PROJECT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with 12 paper liners.
• In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, canola oil, raw sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
• Stir in chocolate chips. They should be evenly disturbed, but be sure not to mix to much else they melt.
• Use an Ice Cream Scooper to evenly distribute the cupcake batter through out the lined cupcake tin.
• Bake for 20 minutes. When a toothpick can be inserted into the center of a cupcake and removed with a few to no crumbs, they are done.
• VEGAN CHOCOLATE GANANCHE TOPPING DIRECTIONS:.
• Heat almond milk to a simmer, either in the microwave or on the stove top.
• Pour the hot almond milk over the chocolate chips in a small bowl.
• Let them sit for 1 minute.
• Whisk for 3-4 minutes or until the chocolate sauce becomes thick and glossy.
• You can refrigerate it for about 10 minutes to get it to a thicker consistency, but you don't have to.
• Generouls spoon the chocolate sauce over the cupcakes and enjoy.
• ABOUT THE CUPCAKE PROJECT: "I am a vegan with a sugar addiction. Everyday I try to make recipes that satisfy my sweet tooth with as little added sugar and as many whole grains as possible." -thesweetestvegan.

EMAW'S SALMON PATTY PROJECT

Steps:

• Empty salmon, juice and all into mixing bowl.
• Add egg, flour, salt and black pepper.
• Mix.
• Add grits and corn meal, mix again.
• Should be medium dry.
• Add baking powder, mix.
• Form into 8 patties.
• Pour about 1 inch of oil into a thick bottom fry pan (Emaw uses cast iron).
• Heat oil to medium hot.
• Fry until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels before serving.
• I like homemade tartar sauce with mine!

CALABRIAN RICOTTA BALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE. - THE PASTA PROJECT

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ITALIAN ASPARAGUS PASTA RECIPE FROM NORTHERN ITALY - THE PASTA PROJECT

Steps:

• Peel the garlic and onion and chop the onion finely. Wash the asparagus and break off the hardest part of the stalks. Chop the parsley and cut the zucchini into small cubes.
• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet ( big enough to hold the pasta and sauce later) Add the onion and garlic and soften for 5 minutes.
• Add the zucchini cubes to the garlic and onion with a ladle of water and a pinch of salt, mix and then cook covered over a moderate flame for 10 minutes.
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MOM'S TZIMMES RECIPE | CUPCAKE PROJECT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Stagger sweet potatoes, carrots, and apples in a 8.5" x 13" x 2" baking dish.
• Spread pineapple and dried fruits evenly over the top.
• Sprinkle brown sugar over the top.
• Cut butter into quarter-sized pieces and distribute evenly over the casserole, pressing the butter just a little bit into the topping.
• Pour the navel orange juice and lemon juice over the top.
• Bake covered for thirty minutes or until all the fruit and vegetables are very soft.