How to Make Griddled Cinnamon Toast
Bella Breakdown You only need four easy ingredients to make the coziest breakfast that will bring you back to childhood. Get out that cinnamon, sugar, butter and bread and heat up your pan. Slice a loaf of bread into thick slices. Combine softened butter, sugar in the raw and cinnamon to make a paste. Spread the butter paste onto the slices of bread and cook over medium heat on a griddle. Top your toast with a sprinkle of sea salt. Slice and...
The Secret to a Perfect Charcuterie Plate
Bella Breakdown Chef Justin Severino from one of this year’s best new restaurants, Morcilla, tells us why he was inspired to open a Spanish restaurant in the Steel City and how to put together a delicious plate of charcuterie. Taking inspiration from his grandfather who was a butcher, Severino makes his own salami at his restaurant in Pittsburgh. After combining all the meats and spices together, the salami stays in a hot, humid chamber for eight hours or until the proper pH is reached. Slice the meats thinly and display them beautifully on a platter along with some Marcona...
No Cook Thanksgiving Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bella Breakdown Kick the can and invite this cranberry relish recipe to your next Thanksgiving dinner. No stovetop needed! To make this delicious Thanksgiving recipe: Put 14 ounces of fresh cranberries into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Grate 2 teaspoons of orange zest and add to the cranberries. Next, peel four oranges, chopping the segments into bite-size pieces. Roughly chop 1/4 cup of mint, dice 1/2 cup of red onion and 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger. Add 3/4 cup of sugar and mix everything into the cranberry mixture. Serve garnished with fresh chopped mint. Now...
How to Make Mashed Potatoes in the Oven
Bella Breakdown Tired of boiling your potatoes? Here’s a low–maintenance way to make delicious creamy potatoes without having to watch your pot. Simply pierce your potato skins and throw them in the oven while you prep your other holiday dishes. Then you can mash and mix them later. To make: Place 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 pounds of russet potatoes on a foil–lined baking sheet. Poke holes in all of the potatoes with a fork. Next, take one head of garlic and slice in half, then drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap the garlic...
Pumpkin Spice Icebox Cake
Bella Breakdown No need to even touch the oven to make this perfect autumn dessert. Our pumpkin spice icebox cake is easily assembled and unbearably delicious. Ingredients *8 SERVINGS* 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise, or 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract 2 cups heavy cream Kosher salt 1¼ cups pumpkin purée ½ cup light brown sugar ⅓ cup mascarpone or sour cream, room temperature ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon ground ginger 12 5×2-inch graham crackers 2 ounces strong coffee or espresso, room temperature Pecan brittle, pecan praline, or chocolate butter toffee bar,...
