Gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipe

08/30/12 14:55 PM

by Alexandra Spitzer Email: aspitzer@smu.edu   Looking for a healthy twist on a classic recipe?  Try this delicious Land O’ Lakes gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe and check out tomorrow’s issue of The Daily Campus for the health benefits of the popular diet. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cupsGluten-Free Flour Blend (see below) 1-teaspoongluten-free baking powder 1-teaspoonbaking soda 1/2-teaspoonsalt 1/4-teaspoonxanthan gum 3/4 cups Land O Lakes® Butter, softened 3/4 cupsfirmly packed brown sugar 1/2-cupsugar 2 Land O Lakes® All-Natural Eggs 2 teaspoonsgluten-free vanilla 1 (12-ounce) package (2 cups) gluten-free semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips   Directions: Heat oven to 375°F. Combine flour blend,...

Home-made hot sauce recipe

08/23/12 10:25 AM

  by Alexandra Spitzer Email: aspitzer@smu.edu Check out the print copy of The Daily Campus for the health benefits of this spicy condiment! Ingredients: 4 cloves of minced garlic 1 cup of diced red onion 3 cups of diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 2 medium chili peppers 4 habanero peppers, seeded 1 cup of distilled white vinegar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons white sugar Directions: 1. Over medium heat in a large saucepan, heat oil and add the onion, chili peppers, habanero peppers and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onions begin to brown. Stir continuously. 2. Reduce heat. Add the vinegar, tomatoes, salt and sugar. Stir until the tomatoes break down. Roughly 6 minutes. 3. Place mixture...

Nutella Caramel Hazelnut Brownie Receipe

08/21/12 13:20 PM

by Alexandra Spitzer Email: aspitzer@smu.edu Stressed from the chaos and confusion that is inevitable during the first week of classes?  Calm your nerves and treat your taste buds to this delicious, easy-to-make brownie recipe. The irresistible caramel and Nutella fusion makes this delectable treat the perfect remedy for back to school anxiety! Prep time: 10 min. Cook time: 30 min. Ingredients: ½ cups All-purpose Flour ⅓ cups Cocoa Powder ¼ teaspoons Baking Powder 1 pinch Salt 1 cup Sugar ½ sticks Unsalted Butter (Room Temperature) 2 whole Large Eggs 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract ¼ cups Caramel Sauce, Room Temperature ¼ cups Nutella, Melted (More If Desired)  ...

Torchy's Tacos: Heating up the Boulevard

08/16/12 13:01 PM

  by Alexandra Spitzer Email: aspitzer@smu.edu Torchy’s Tacos opened a new SMU location on Wednesday promising some “damn good tacos”, and delicious they are.  The creative menu—which accommodates breakfast, lunch and dinner—includes a “Fried Avocado” taco, consisting of hand-battered fresh avocados served with vegetarian refried beans and topped with pico, lettuce, and cheese.  But if you’re looking to get a little more “trashy” with your choice, the “Trailer Park” is a must.  The fried chicken, green chilies, pico de gallo, cheese, and queso galore is a mouthwatering treat.  And the excitement doesn’t stop short at the tacos.  The tempting dessert list is a fantasy in itself, particularly the deep-fried bundle of chocolate chip cookie dough...