The past 4 months have made us very familiar with our kitchens and may have unearthed long-forgotten kitchen devices, recipes that were bookmarked months and years ago, and/or a new love and appreciation for creativity and innovation in the kitchen that is equally matched by a distaste for washing dishes!
We’d like to extend an invitation to our readers to share your favorite quarantine recipes with the NCBC Impact Editorial Committee! Feel free to share an old family recipe, a recipe that’s a big hit with your kids, your favorite quarantine snack, an indulgent dessert or tasty drink that’s gotten you through those rough days, or a new creation that you might have made in your kitchen by accident! The possibilities are endless! Please send your recipes to [email protected].
Over the next few weeks and months, we will collect member-submitted recipes and put them together in a digital NCBC Quarantine Kitchen Cookbook! Below, please find a couple of our personal favorites:
Whipped Coffee
To make this frothy coffee beverage, whisk together equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and hot water until creamy, similar to the texture of whipped cream. Serve it over hot or iced milk.
Ingredients for One Serving:
For the coffee:
2 Tbsp instant coffee
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp hot water
3/4 cup hot or iced milk
For the flavors (choose one):
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp caramel sauce
Directions:
· Boil some hot water in a tea kettle or in a small saucepan.
· In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, add the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Whisk until the color becomes light and the texture is frothy—about 5 minutes. This will be much easier for you if you use an electric mixer.
· Once the coffee is frothy, add in your flavoring. Whisk for another 15 seconds or so. Remove the electric mixer and mix the rest with a spatula, until everything is combined.
· Scoop the whipped coffee on top of milk. Top with any desired toppings, like extra chocolate or caramel sauce. Mix and enjoy!
Disney Parks has shared their famous iconic Disney churro recipe for their fans to enjoy while the parks are closed, a must eat if you visit any of their parks worldwide! These fan favorites can now be made to enjoy at home! Perfect for summer or any time you feel like adding a little sweetness to your day. It’s almost as good as enjoying this treat while on vacation... almost.
Disney Churro Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup water
8 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable or canola oil
½ cup sugar
Directions:
· Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.
· Reduce heat to low.
· Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
· Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
· Using caution, heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350˚.
· Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry.
· Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
· Drain churro bites on paper towel.
· Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.
We’d like to extend an invitation to our readers to share your favorite quarantine recipes with the NCBC Impact Editorial Committee! Feel free to share an old family recipe, a recipe that’s a big hit with your kids, your favorite quarantine snack, an indulgent dessert or tasty drink that’s gotten you through those rough days, or a new creation that you might have made in your kitchen by accident! The possibilities are endless! Please send your recipes to [email protected].
Over the next few weeks and months, we will collect member-submitted recipes and put them together in a digital NCBC Quarantine Kitchen Cookbook! Below, please find a couple of our personal favorites:
Whipped Coffee
To make this frothy coffee beverage, whisk together equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and hot water until creamy, similar to the texture of whipped cream. Serve it over hot or iced milk.
Ingredients for One Serving:
For the coffee:
2 Tbsp instant coffee
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp hot water
3/4 cup hot or iced milk
For the flavors (choose one):
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp caramel sauce
Directions:
· Boil some hot water in a tea kettle or in a small saucepan.
· In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, add the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Whisk until the color becomes light and the texture is frothy—about 5 minutes. This will be much easier for you if you use an electric mixer.
· Once the coffee is frothy, add in your flavoring. Whisk for another 15 seconds or so. Remove the electric mixer and mix the rest with a spatula, until everything is combined.
· Scoop the whipped coffee on top of milk. Top with any desired toppings, like extra chocolate or caramel sauce. Mix and enjoy!
Disney Parks has shared their famous iconic Disney churro recipe for their fans to enjoy while the parks are closed, a must eat if you visit any of their parks worldwide! These fan favorites can now be made to enjoy at home! Perfect for summer or any time you feel like adding a little sweetness to your day. It’s almost as good as enjoying this treat while on vacation... almost.
Disney Churro Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup water
8 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable or canola oil
½ cup sugar
Directions:
· Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.
· Reduce heat to low.
· Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
· Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
· Using caution, heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350˚.
· Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry.
· Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
· Drain churro bites on paper towel.
· Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.