My Wedding Registry: Bakeware...

I absolutely love to cook and bake, the kitchen is my favorite place in a house.

If you missed the drink-ware link here.

Now on to bakeware...

Ruffled Pie Dish

Set of 3 Nesting Cake Pans

Timer

C&B Glass Measuring Cup 

3-Piece Potluck Baker Set

Square Casserole with Lid

Rectangular Casserole with Lid

6-Piece Baking Set

Rolling Pin with Red Handle

Soufflé Dish

Bristol Covered Server

Footed Cake Platter with Dome

A Year of Cookie Cutters

Cuisinart 5-Speed Hand Mixer

Cookie Dough Scoop

White Silicone Cookie Spatula

Bakeware Organizer

Homemade Cookie Jar

Heritage Hill 128 oz Glass Jar with Lid

(for storing flour, sugar, etc)

Oven Mitt, Café Stripe, Blue/White

Kitchen Apron, Café Stripe, Blue

Enamel Measuring Cups

Labeled Kitchen, Utility Jar

Cake Stand, Ceramic, Owl

Cookie Jar, Squirrel, White

Squirrel Nutcraker

Milk Bottle Measuring Cups

KitchenAid - Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

Green Apple

Aaaaand I just noticed I don't have a cupcake pan on my list, silly me! 

Let's add this Nonstick Muffin-Cupcake Pan  from Crate&Barrel to the list.

Oh and don't think I forgot measuring spoons and a whisk... the thing is that I couldn't resist and already got them.

Wooded Handles Whisk 

(white no longer available, hence the buy)

Matryoshka Measuring Spoons

So as you see I want a clean white kitchen with touches of blue and pops of colors here and there.

Stay tuned for more of my wedding registry, everything home.

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

You will need:

electric mixer

baking sheet

big bowl

parchment paper

whisker

measuring cup

ice cream scoop

oven

Ingredients:

°2 cups all-purpose flour

°1 teaspoon baking soda

°1/2 teaspoon salt

°1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

°1 cup sugar

°1/2 cup brown sugar

°2 eggs

°1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

°1/4 cup nutella

°1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375° and prep baking sheets with silpats or parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.

3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter, the sugar and the brown sugar. Add the eggs and the vanilla until combined.

4. Gradually add the flour until the mixture is combined.

5. Then mix Nutella. Finally add in the chocolate chips.

6. Use ice cream scoop and drop on baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes.

Recipe found here.

Powdered Sugar Nut Cookies...

Powdered Sugar Nut Cookies

You will need:

2 baking sheets

electric mixer

big bowl

oven

Ingredients:

°1 cup finely chopped nuts

°1 cup unsalted butter, softened 

°2 cups powdered sugar

°2 cups all-purpose flour

°2 teaspoons vanilla

°1/4 teaspoon salt

Method:

1. Ground the nuts, until well refined.

2. In a big bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar, until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup flour, vanilla and salt, on low speed until well mixed. Then add the rest of the flour and ground nuts.

3. Make a ball with the batter, wrap it in wrapping plastic paper and refrigerate for an hour or until firm.

4. Heat the oven to 360°F. Form little balls with the batter, about 1 inch. Place them on a baking sheet, without greasing.

5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a light gold color. Let them cool for 2 minutes.

6. Place 1 cup of powdered sugar in a clean baking sheet, transfer the warm cookies to it and cover them with the powdered sugar. Let them cool.

7. Before serving, cover the cookies with the remaining powdered sugar.

Original recipe found here, in spanish!

Intro into Giada's world...

Good morning everyone!

As you all know by now, I like to cook and try out new things in the kitchen. I have to share with you that I am becoming a big fan of the “Giada at Home” show on the Food Network. Host Giada De Laurentiis is an Italian Chef, globally recognized. She has her own show on the Food Network, founded GDL Foods, Emmy-award winner for Outstanding Lifestyle Host, she has published 5 books so far (definitely on my wish list), and her recipes look easy and delicious.

So I decided we have to try out one of her recipes.

Baked Panzanella Caprese:

You will need

Baking Sheet

Oven

Ingredients

• Butter, for greasing baking sheet

• 5 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 (8-ounce) balls fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices and patted dry with paper towels

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 packed cup chopped fresh basil leaves

• Olive oil, for drizzling

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 4 to 8 (1/2-inch thick) slices country white bread

Method

  1. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Butter a 9 by 12-inch rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.

3. Arrange the tomato slices on the bottom of the baking sheet in a single layer.

4. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar.

5. Lay the cheese slices on top in a single layer.

6.  Sprinkle with the garlic and basil and drizzle with olive oil.

7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

8. Arrange the bread slices on top and drizzle with olive oil.

9. Bake for 25 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the bread is crisp and golden. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Total Time: 42 minutes

Prep Time: 12 minutes

Inactive: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

* 4-6 servings

Giada's Books:

You can find the same recipe here!

You can follow video instructions here!

Want to know more about Giada? click here!

We will try out more of her recipes soon, so check back for more delicious Italian to make at home.

(Impress your family and guest)

*Let me know how your cooking went*

Would love to hear from you…

-Cass