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Pinsa Romana or Roman Style Pizza is an ancient, healthier and more digestible version of classic pizza. Pinsa might be fairly new in the US, but the unique dough recipe has been around for hundreds of years since ancient Roman times. Pinsa Romana is it pizza or not? The answer is NO. Just because pinsa looks like pizza, authorities tend to characterize pinsa as a flatbread. The difference between pizza and pinsa is all in the dough. Traditional pizza crust is denser and chewier, while pinsa is lighter and crispier. Pinsa Romana are recipes that are rich in innovation. Made with a revolutionary blend of four GMO-free flours that includes wheat, soy, rice, and sourdough, these artisanally crafted products are changing the culinary landscape for food-lovers from around the world. PINSA ROMANA RECIPE AND INGREDIENTS COOK TIME - 20 minutes | PREP TIME - 20 minutes | YIELD - 2 pizzas Ingredients For the pinsa dough 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup rice flour 1 cup c...

There are many margarita recipe in the world today, but only one that is original. The classic margarita recipe is one of the easiest cocktails you can make from your home. Here’s how to make a perfectly classic margarita in just a minutes. The secret on how to make a perfect margarita is in its simplicity and the perfect ratio. It’s simple and uses only 3 ingredients. Tequila Cointreau Lime juice Did you know that a classic margarita doesn’t even use added sugar? The best tequila for margaritas Tequila is the base on how to make a perfect margarita. But how do you pick which one to use? The best tequila is originates from  Mexico. But wherever it comes from, look for the words 100% agave on the inggredient label. If they aren’t 100% agave, the tequila might also include corn syrup, sugar, artificial flavors or colors. Most bartenders say tequila blanco is best for making the perfect margaritas. But tequila reposado also works like a charm. Lets get into the Recipe INGREDIENTS 2 o...

The process on how to make kratom tea is straightforward and can be done by anyone. Taking Kratom leaves in the form of tea has become one of the most desired and common ways because, aside from tasting better, the kratom retains its medicinal properties without being toxic or acidic. Kratom Tea is yet another popular method of consuming Kratom. Here, people use crashed or powdered Kratom leaves and boil them to come up with the tea. The taste can be pretty bitter, but with the right preparation it’s comparable to an extremely potent green tea flavor. Although there are many ways to using Kratom, one of the most effective and popular is Kratom tea. Consuming Kratom in tea form offers different advantages and disadvantages in comparison to other preparations such as in resin form or fresh leaves. Aside from chewing the actual leaves, Kratom tea is one of the most common means of preparing Kratom in Southeast Asia. WHAT IS KRATOM TEA? Kratom tea is a traditional tea from Thailand, which ...

Dandelion tea works to stimulate appetite and aid digestion, and can be brewed from dried or fresh roots on your stovetop. If you make the herbal tea with fresh dandelion, you'll likely find no shortage of the weedy plant in your own backyard. You can drink a tea of the plant's roasted roots or leaves. This plant belongs to the daisy family and has a rosette of leaves as well as bright yellow flowers. To make tea from it, you have to dry its leaves or roast its root first. You can also use dried dandelion, whether from your own foraged dandelions, or from roots obtained at a health food store. And the best thing is that dandelion tea has many health benefits. Dandelion leaves are harvested in the spring while flowers and roots for tea are collected in the fall. For people who do not grow dandelion, you can buy dandelion extract in the form of tea bags from your local tea shop or online. Regarding taste, dandelion tea has a lightly-sweet and delicate flavor. Roasted dandelion te...

A cup of tea is a part of many morning and daily rituals. Tea is an intricate part of our daily lives and no matter what you drink or when you drink it. We believe that everyone should have that perfect cup of tea every single day. Here’s our perfect method on how to make that special steep tea . Steeping tea is actually very simple. All you need to do is pour some water over some tea leaves . But there are still some main rules to follow on how to steep tea: Always use cold, fresh water for boiling. Don’t re-boil old water. Pour the water over the tea directly into the cup. Not the other way around – don’t throw the tea to a cup already filled with hot water. If you’re using tea in teabags, don’t squeeze the teabags after the steeping is done. Always cover the cup with something (e.g. a small plate) for the entire time of steeping. When steeping is done remove the leaves immediately. Don’t let the tea to cool down, drink it while it’s warm. The most popular types of tea and their perf...

Hibiscus tea is not only tasty and delicious, it’s also good for health. Learn how to make your own hibiscus tea which has some amazing benefits. Make this with either fresh or dried flowers and choose to have it as a hot cup of tea or as hibiscus iced tea because either way it’s delicious and really good for you. Agua de Jamaica (aka Hibiscus tea) is an infusion of dried hibiscus flowers. Popular at Mexican taquerias, this agua fresca is loaded with Vitamin C and can even lower blood pressure. Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea made from the petals and sepals - the green plant part found just below the petals - of the hibiscus plant. There are several hundred different species of the hibiscus plant, although the dried flowers from the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant are most common for teas. The beverage is wildly popular in the Caribbean and the Mexican peninsula. If you’ve ever had red zinger tea from Celestial Seasonings, it’s a little like that. Or a little like cranberry juice. With a sque...

Matcha is a green powder, traditionally made from ground Japanese green tea leaves. As matcha comes in a powder form it needs to be whisked with water, or milk, in order to drink it. Preparing your own matcha is a very straight forward task and is a nice therapeutic 5 mins just to yourself! Our quick and easy steps on how to make matcha tea will help you make the perfect matcha every day. Recognised as a healthy food, Matcha Tea also contains extremely high levels of antioxidants. It is associated with providing a number of wonderful health benefits. One serve of matcha tea is said to be 10 x more potent than a regular cup of green tea! Follow our easy steps on how to prepare matcha tea below. Matcha Tea Ingredients 1 1/4 tsp matcha powder 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or stevia to taste // more or less to preference + depending on sweetness of macadamia and coconut milk) 1 Tbsp hot water 3/4 cup light coconut milk 3/4 cup macadamia nut milk Matcha Tea Instructions Add matcha powder to your se...

White Bread recipe is made with basic ingredients & detailed instructions showing how to make bread! Done in just over an hour this recipe is one of the best soft white sandwich bread recipes. Ingredients 1 cup warm water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 TBSP yeast 1/3 cup canola oil 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp salt 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour 1 egg whisked with 1 TBSP water to brush on top Instructions In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Add yeast; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the canola oil, egg, salt and enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes. Form dough into a smooth ball. Keeping the dough in the bowl, spray with non-stick spray and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. Punch down dough.  Knead for 1 minute. Take the dough and cut it evenly in two. Form each into a loaf by rolling it into an oblong shape then tucking and pinching the ends under the loaf. Place each loaf in a bread pan. Brush thoroughly with egg mixture. Let loaf sit whil...

Sun tea seems to capture the essence of bright summer sunshine in a refreshing iced tea. There is no substitute for a big glass of freshly brewed iced tea on a hot summer day. It's a classic summertime drink - iced tea brewed by the sun and flavored with fresh mint and orange slices. Sun Tea Ingredients 10 – 12 tea bags (depending on how strong you like your iced tea) 3 medium oranges, sliced Bunch of fresh mint leaves 1 gallon water The Directions About 9am, fill your pitcher with the water, and tea bags. The reason for the screw on top, is so that ants don't get to the tea. Let the tea sit in the sun for most of the day, a prime full sun location is best. When bringing the tea in, boil one cup, and then mix it with the sugar (but, in the summer, the heat from outside can be enough to dissolve the sugar). Boiling the cup of tea only helps to make dissolving the sugar easier. Combine the sugar, tea, and more water to make one gallon. Serve with thick 1 1/2" wedges of lemo...

Potato Bread made with butter, milk, flour, eggs, and your favorite mashed potatoes. Potato Bread recipe that’s easy to make & has a fantastic buttery flavor and a light texture. Ingredients 1 cup mashed potatoes 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/2 cup soft butter 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk heated to 110 degrees 1 TBSP active dry yeast 3 1/2 cups bread flour about, more for dusting work surface Instructions Set your oven to 170 degrees F and move an oven rack to the center position. (When it's Fall/ Winter, it's best to let your homemade bread dough rise in the warm oven, as opposed to on a drafty counter top. In the summer/ spring, I can get away with leaving it out in the sun. Not now though when it's 43 degrees outside!) In a medium sized bowl (or a stand mixer bowl, like I use!), mix the mashed potatoes, eggs, salt and butter. In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk and 2 TBSP of the sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add in the yeast and let it sit, to pr...

Tomato Parmesan Flatbread recipe made from scratch and topped with fresh tomato, basil and Parmesan cheese. Soft & flavorful homemade flatbread to go alongside dinner. Tomato Parmesan Flatbread is the perfect bread to go alongside a variety of dinners. It’s soft and has great flavor due to the fresh slices of tomato and basil on top. Ingredients 1 cup warm water 2 tsp sugar 2 1/4 tsp 1 packet yeast 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp minced garlic 4 TBSP olive oil divided 1 tsp onion powder 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 medium tomato fresh basil to garnish if desired Instructions Combine warm water and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir a few times, until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for about 5 minutes, until yeast looks frothy and is bubbling. Add in salt, minced garlic, 2 TBSP olive oil and onion powder. Mix until combined. Continue mixing with a dough hook (or kneading by hand) and additional 5 minutes. Cover let sit in a warm place until nearly double in size, about 30...

Cheesy breadsticks are a delicious side to a meal and these soft and buttery breadsticks with cheese inside can be made in under an hour! Ingredients 1 cup warm water 1 TBSP yeast 1 TBSP sugar 1 TBSP oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp onion powder 2 1/2- 3 cups flour 3 TBSP + 2 TBSP melted butter divided 1 tsp garlic salt optional but delicious 2-3 cups shredded cheese mozzarella, Parmesan and Monterey Jack are our faves! Instructions Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in a mixing bowl and let sit for about 3-4 minutes, until yeast is bubbling up. Add in oil, salt, garlic, onion powder and flour. Start with 2 1/2 cups of flour, then add more until the dough cleans the sides of the mixing bowl. (I use a mixer for this part as it makes it just so much easier!) Continue mixing for an additional 3-4 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place for 15 minutes. In cold weather, I like to turn my oven on for about 3 or 4 minutes, then turn it off and let my dough r...

Easy Parmesan Garlic Dinner Rolls made from frozen rolls and tossed with butter and seasonings. Bakes in under 30 minutes, everyone loves these soft, buttery dinner rolls! Ingredients (to serve 6-9 people) 12 frozen white dinner rolls like Rhodes brand rolls 4 TBSP butter divided 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided 1/2 tsp dry parsley flakes rounded 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp onion powder rounded Instructions Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside. If you're using a springform pan, cover the outside of the bottom of the pan with a piece of foil to prevent spillage. Then place the entire pan on a cookie sheet. Place the rolls on a dinner plate and microwave using the defrost setting for 3-5 minutes, until rolls are soft enough to be cut in half. If you'd rather not thaw in the microwave, you can set the rolls in a warm place to thaw out for about 45 minutes. Cut each thawed roll in half using kitchen shears and pl...

The fact with Easy DIY Valentine Cards Handmade is that you have put your thoughts into it, and used your time and energy on making them. I believe that it is a much greater value than making the prettiest or most creative card of them all. Someone will be very grateful for the handmade valentine card, regardless of the result. To figure out how you want the handmade valentine card to look like, it helps to know the receivers well. That way you can create custom-made cards that suit the someone style or interests. It can be a simple card with only written words as decoration, it can be filled with lots of colours and glitters, or you can use different textures and fabrics to decorate it. What do you feel will suit the person whom you will be giving valentine card homemade to? You can also find inspiration and ideas from the internet and making small adjustments to make the new ones. Now on with the fun project ! Here's a simple handmade valentine card that can be made in an hour o...

If you suppose there’s anything dull or boring relating to middle length hair style, think again! It’s honestly some of the most flexible length of all women. Short plenty of to play up texture but long enough to weave a braid or two, you will discover plenty of options for those with medium length hair to make a statement with their strands. Trendy look medium length hair styles space buns are an awesome and easy way to make your medium length hair stand out. Gather up two buns at the top of your head and let the rest of your hair flow as shown above, or gather all hair into two low space buns at the nape of the neck for a more subtle take. When it comes to personalizing a ponytail, the world is your oyster. Soft waves and a teased crown are the ultimate dreamy date-night combo, but a quick low pony is an easy go-to for errands, gym days, and more. Check out the shots below for some hairstyle inspiration, and don’t be afraid to give one to try. Pin the rest for later, or challenge yo...

Cinnamon raisin bread is a soft and fluffy bread with chewy raisins and a delicious cinnamon swirl inside. It’s the perfect amount of savory and sweet and it’s a homemade cinnamon raisin bread that everyone will love! Ingredients 1 1/2 cup Milk 1 cup Warm Water (110 degrees) 4 1/2 tsp Active Dry Yeast (2 packets) 3 Eggs 1/2 cup Sugar 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 cup Margarine softened 1 cup Raisins 2 rounded tbsp Dough Enhancer 8 cups All Purpose Flour Filling Inside of the Bread 2 tbsp Milk 3/4 cup White Sugar 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Instructions Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm. I just heat mine until lukewarm in the microwave! Dissolve yeast in warm water, and set aside until yeast is frothy. Mix in eggs, sugar, butter or margarine, salt, cinnamon and raisins. Stir in cooled milk. Add the flour gradually until dough cleans the side of the bowl, but is still a bit sticky. {I usually have a circle about an inch across o...

Medium length hair styles has a sense of ease and flexibility, which is probably why so many women have it. In the other hair style short and long hair have in common, they're not exactly low-maintenance. This medium hair style is all about embracing your natural curls. The control comes when you play with the cut, color and part. This look is especially great for anyone with a large forehead. Mid-Lenght hair styles will look is tousled but sophisticated, it's ideal for anyone with fine hair. A lot of the bulk is left in the style, and the hair around the jaw makes it look full, so it's a great go-to when you don't have a lot of hair. Layers do add volume to your style, but when you cut off too much, it can look limp. This is a way to do it without chopping a lot of fun . Here, our favorite medium-length looks we're dying to try.

Soft & Sweet Honey Oat Bread. Honey Oat Bread is one of my favorite bread recipes! The oats give it a great texture and the honey the best flavor! As always the best part is the aroma of freshly baked bread all throughout the house! Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour I used half whole wheat flour 3/4 cups oats either instant or old fashioned 1 TBSP instant yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup milk 1/4 cup  lukewarm water 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup honey 1-2 TBSP dough enhancers if desired Toppings 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons honey warmed 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons oats Instructions In a large bowl, or the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the flour, oats, yeast, and salt. In a small bowl, or a two cup measuring cup, warm the milk so that it’s hot enough to melt the butter, but not boiling. Add the butter, stirring until melted, then stir in the water and honey. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, mixing with a dough hook until it just comes together to form a dough. Knead in t...

Hawaiian Bread made fresh with butter, eggs, flour, pineapple juice, ginger and vanilla. Simple, flavorful Hawaiian Bread recipe you can enjoy at home! Ingredients 6 cups flour + 1/2 cup flour 3 eggs 2 cups pineapple juice 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp vanilla 2 pkg. yeast 1 1/2 TBSP 1 stick butter 1/2 cup, melted Instructions Beat eggs, add pineapple juice, sugar, ginger, vanilla and melted butter. Stir until combined. Place 3 cups of flour in stand mixer (I use a Bosch). Add the egg mixture and mix until well combined. Sprinkle in the yeast and mix well. Add the other 3 cups of flour and mix on low speed for about 2-3 minutes. If the dough is still sticking to the sides of the mixer, add another 1/2 cup flour and continue to mix. If the dough is still sticky add another 1/2 cup. I've never had to use more than 7 cups of flour for this bread, but it definitely depends on altitude, etc. so if you have to add a little more, it'll be fine! The dough should still be st...

Fall is officially here and rather than stick to your same old hair color for another season, mix it up with one of the five ridiculously pretty fall hair colors we've seen popping up on celebs and models in the last few weeks. From raven black to creamy blonde, these shades are the perfect complement to the season. Fall Hair Color Ideas Creamy Blonde Creamy blonde hair like Reese Witherspoon's has been spiking on our social feeds this month, and for good reason: The milky blend of platinum and blonde is the perfect transitional shade for any bleach-blondes looking to go a bit darker for fall, without having to deal with a huge contrast shock. See more celebrities rock the look, ahead. Fall Hair Color Ideas Bronde While bronde was a serious contender for the most-talked-about hue of last year, this low-maintenance blend of blonde and brunette colors, like Jessica Alba's, is still going strong for fall, mostly because of its magical ability to add warmth to even the most-pal...