Diwali Dinner
The Diwali dinner was a huge success, thanks in no short part to the many wonderful friends that were present. The menu became greatly reduced since I was unable to prepare anything a day early. But I think a good time was had by all.
Banana Walnut Bread
This one is mostly courtesy of Food Network Test Kitchens . However, I do have an addition to the original recipe: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cream for a moist loaf. Banana Walnut Bread 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/4 cup cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan 1 cup sugar 3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl, set aside. Whisk the eggs and vanilla together in a liquid measuring cup with a spout, set aside. Lightly brush a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan with butter. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with an electric hand-held mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the butter while mixing until incorporated. Add th...
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