Summer is coming !!!

Laura & Tony’s Kitchen 
Gourmet Market Cafe 
GOURMET ALL DAY !

We can hardly contain the excitement we feel about opening our new 
Gourmet Market Cafe  in Eastham , Cape Cod. 
Tony and I had always dreamed about one day opening a Gourmet Market where we could create beautiful food ,nourishing and delighting our customers all day and here we are!
We are planning an Express Grab n Go section for folks who are on the move and just want to be able to get in and get out.
Our Grab n go will be filled with cut Fresh Fruit , Yogurt & Granola  , assorted freshly prepared entree salads such as Cobb, Caesar, Greek,  assorted sandwiches , homemade hummus, olives, side salads such as spicy Asian noodles , Black Bean Salad , Tuna Salad or Curried Chicken Salad plus much more.
You can also order from our Gourmet Market Prepared Foods  additional specialties ...Tony’s Homemade Mexican Noodles, Roast Organic Whole Chickens , grilled Organic Chicken Breasts, Grilled Marinated Swordfish , Striped Bass (in season) , Lobster Salad , Sautéed Wild Gulf Shrimp, Broccoli and Cabot Cheddar Quiche , Curried Fresh Vegetables we are including some plant based options  for our vegan and wfpb friends but it seems everyone is trying to get more plants in their diets...we will offer Buddha bowls with Steamed Brown Rice , Veggies and Tofu or grilled Chicken drizzled with Spicy Asian Peanut, Tahini Sauce or Miso Glaze,  Butternut squash  Lasagna , Marinated Tofu , Lentil Salad and much more.
All of the Freshly Baked Goods made famous by our Amazing Buffet will be available Daily Homemade Bagels, Sourdough baugettes, Cinnamon Rolls, New York Style Coffee Cake, Assorted Scones, Our Signature Carrot Cake , And ,of course, our GF Flourless Chocolate Cake some call it happiness , some say it’s better than sex ... we will let you decide !! 

Opening June 2021!

Top Secret Mexican Noodle Recipe

     Everyone always wants to know “ how” Tony makes his  legendary Mexican Noodles ...they definitely have a cult following -if you have tasted them,  then you know why.

   What you may not know , is that he keeps his recipe top secret. 

             For years we had several recipes written on the walls in our kitchen for easy reference for our staff to execute quickly - Pancake Mix, Scones, Biscuits, Bloody Mary Mix etc.  

 Tony began to write Mexican Noodles on the wall of recipes, the staff couldn’t believe it  ....turns out he was “ Just Kidding”- he’s not sharing ,lol!

 He is still not sharing his recipe,  but they will be available Laura & Tony’s Kitchen New Gourmet Market Cafe serving Gourmet All Day!

Eat in /take out -available hot ready to eat or chilled  ready to be baked as a  delicious side for your Summer BBQ!

                                                                Opening June 2021!

Honk, if you Love Laura & Tony's Kitchen !

Lately ,one of the nicest sounds we hear while we are working to wake up our restaurant after its winter slumber ,is the sound of folks honking as they pass by - welcoming us back and cheering us on !

This year, the honking somehow carries more meaning -when we look at the restaurant landscape that surrounds us and how it has changed in one year - we are feeling grateful and blessed to have another opportunity to do what we love - bringing Amazing Food to our Customers.

We are looking forward to debuting Laura & Tony's Kitchen  Gourmet Market Cafe with our made from scratch ,small batch cooking ......

serving Gourmet All Day!

Opening mid June 2021!

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        Homemade Croissants ...there really is nothing like a homemade croissant....unless it’s a warm, right from the oven,homemade croissant,dressed with our Local Cranberry Jam.

    We are looking forward to getting back in our kitchen and doing what we love most ...creating delicious food !  

We will ready to open in a little more than 2 months , a little later start than usual ..but it will be worth the wait ...we promise.

    Laura & Tony’s Kitchen Gourmet Market Cafe 

                        opening mid June 2021 !

        

 

                                                   Spring is here!

          Although it is gray and rainy today , the beautiful weather we have been experiencing is energizing us to get in our restaurant and prepare to reopen for our 18th season !

   Our new mantra is ,  Big set back equals a bigger comeback ! We are busy working on renovating our dining room to transform it into our New Gourmet Market Cafe ! 

   We are looking forward to welcoming all of our customers who love us and also looking forward to creating new devotees with our Amazing Food , made from scratch , cooked in small batches!

                                       Same Amazing Food , Different Delivery!

             Follow us on Instagram and Like us on Facebook for up to date info on our progress!

    

     

 

              Ahhhh, all the worderful things we can do with Bacon ...not just any bacon, Our favorite Country Smoked Bacon ❤️!  Aside from just eating it, as is ...which is so delicious,! Think  B.L.A.T sandwiches Bacon, Lettuce Avocado and Tomato 🍅 on our Homemade English Muffin Bread ,Bagel , or our homemade Gf Sandwich bread...yum!

                     Or maybe a Chilled Cobb Salad with Crispy Chopped Bacon, Hard Boiled eggs,Chicken,Tomatoes Avocado  and Cave Aged Bleu Cheese with Creamy, decadent Homemade Ranch Dressing ...Or mini Quiche Lorraine onion, bacon Swiss , right out of the oven , oh my!!!

   Bacon jam with Brie on Our Sourdough, Local Day Boat Scallops wrapped in Bacon, needles to say , we are getting very excited to get back in our kitchen! 

What about  our Trailer Bark Candy (you know the one, saltine, caramel,chocolate) topped with crispy crumbled bacon ❤️

 Laura & Tony’s Kitchen Gourmet Market Cafe 

Opening june 2021- Gourmet All Day!

Send us a comment on your favorite way to eat bacon!!

                                   Looking forward to seeing you all this Spring!!

                                                                     ❤️XOXO L&T

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Laura & Tony’s Kitchen Gourmet Market Cafe

Opening this Spring !! Featuring the same Amazing food you have grown to expect from Laura & Tony’s Kitchen, now available in our Gourmet Market Cafe! Eat in or take out - we have you covered for all different scenarios!

There is so much more of us to love ..visit our Grab n Go section if your in a rush to get to the beach -Sandwiches,Salads and Sides! Shop our Gourmet Market for all your Summer entertaining needs perfectly prepared sides Curried Vegetables, Lentil Salad,to name a couple,Grilled Swordfish or Organic Chicken,Hummus and Freshly Baked Pita Bread etc.

Order Breakfast off our Cafe Menu ...our favorite is Smoked Salmon on a homemade bagel 💕and dine in our secluded outdoor patio!

We hope to see you all this summer!

Sincerely, Laura & Tony 

Thinking Spring! and Spice Crusted Wild Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce

Laura & Tony’s Kitchen

Gourmet Market   Cafe 

With the warmer weather approaching, we are looking forward to (small) gatherings with friends and family ....outdoors, safely distanced of course!

      This is an easy to prepare, flavorful Shrimp recipe that has been in our family for years ( Thanks Kathy!)   - it is great as an appetizer, but can easily be served as an entree, salad topper or even Tacos !!

Perfect recipe to have in your repertoire.

Spice Crusted  Wild Shrimp with Remoulade  Sauce

Sauce :- can be prepared up to three days in advance

1/4 cup mayonnaise *(option use low fat)

1/4 cup plain yogurt *

1 teaspoon grated lime rind 

1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon capers,chopped

dash of ground pepper

 Combine all ingredients and keep refrigerated until you are ready to serve.

Shrimp:

1 Tbsp  ground cumin

1 Tbsp paprika 

2 tsp  ground coriander

1 tsp  garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp  black pepper

40  shrimp peeled & deveined ( about 2 pounds) we always look for Wild USA Gulf Shrimp 16-20 

olive oil

cilantro optional 

Combine spices in a large ziplock bag, dry shrimp with paper towel and add to spices up to one hour before you plan to cook - toss to coat

In a hot (med high heat) nonstick pan add oil, add shrimp they should sizzle, if not, your pan is not hot enough .... be careful not to overcrowd, you want a crisp sear on each shrimp ...yum!!!

cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side or until cooked thru, remove shrimp and keep warm on a tray single layer  in a 200*F oven until all shrimp are cooked ....again, don’t overcrowd or they will steam and  you will lose the delicious crispy sear ...

serve shrimp with sauce and garnish with cilantro

Great served with a chilled Pinot Grigio,a crisp,Handcrafted IPA or your favorite beverage!

Laura & Tony’s Kitchen Gourmet Market Cafe

 

             

  It is true , if we weren't made to feel so uncomfortable by Covid, we would have continued on with our Amazing Breakfast Buffet that we established in 2004- 

Nothing made Tony and I happier than to be in the kitchen ,having the 70's music playing loud, being surrounded by like minded employees, who loved the food and loved the adrenaline rush of a high volume restaurant!

   Think of all of your favorites from our Amazing Buffet- Apple wood Smoked Bacon, Our famous Pork Sausage Links, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Gorgeous, tender perfectly cooked omelets etc ... Did I mention $3 Bloody Mary and Mimosas? 

We are still keeping the same standards for our Gourmet Market / Cafe - Slow Food, Made From Scratch and Cooked in Small Batches just a different delivery and in some respects, we feel the variety of items and the different ways you can enjoy our Amazing Food will be bigger and better.

Now you can Order online for Breakfast with Contactless Pick up  or order from our Online Marketplace to feed your crowd or create your own buffet within the safety of your own home.

Or come visit us for Breakfast and order off our Cafe Menu  - dine in or on our outdoor patio.

Not interested in Breakfast, not a problem ...come see us for Brunch,Lunch or early dinner and order from our Gourmet Market Prepared Food Menu.

Vegan or Vegetarian? check out our new Plant based offerings!  

Gluten Free ? We have you covered homemade gf bread, gf pancakes , gr flourless chocolate cake to name a few ....But did you know Our Broccoli and cheddar quiche is gf ? Our Pork Sausage links are also gf !

(Always let your server know your dietary restrictions or concerns so we can guide you to what is available and be sure to take care of you correctly 💕)

 On the go?  we can pack your order up complete with plates, napkins and utensils, everything you need  to create THE perfect beach picnic, .....or how about lunch ,beverages and snacks to be enjoyed on your boat! 

Spend $100.00 and we will let you fill up your cooler with ice for free! 

                            Cause no one likes to pay for ice, lol!!

The trips you will need to make on your vacation to the Supermarket will be less, keeping you safer and less stressed by not having to navigate through the crowds or the summer traffic. 

Come visit us on your way home from the beach and order off our Prepared Foods Menu ...some examples Grilled Swordfish, Lobster Salad, Tony's Mexican Noodles ,Salad Fixings and a Flourless Chocolate Cake, etc- shop our Gourmet Market Retail Section for  Our Homemade dressings ,Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar from Italy , Kalamata Olives from Greece, and Local Small Format Artisanal Cheeses and Chocolates ...Let us  help make your Summer entertaining easier and more enjoyable for everyone! 

Good things can come out of chaotic times and we are planning on Laura & Tony's Kitchen Gourmet Market  Cafe to be one of those good things!

  We are only looking forward - no more glancing in our rear view, trying to catch a glimpse of what was...Please join us on our new culinary adventure!

Opening Mid June 2021!

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Learning to PIVOT in 2021

TO SAY THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN DIFFICULT is an understatement. We are constantly reminding ourselves, that in a year filled with many great losses for us, that there are still many things for us to be grateful for -

                Tony and I have always been grateful for our good health , but now we are especially grateful, we are also thankful there is a vaccine available for us all soon!

           We are dreaming about our future at Laura & Tony's Kitchen, it is bittersweet, but we will not be returning to our beloved  "Amazing Breakfast Buffet. We feel the stigma surrounding buffets, in general, will take some time to fade and to be honest, our top priority has always been the safety of our guests and staff.

   PIVOT is the buzzword of  the 2020's.  SO we are pivoting, we have decided to build on the specialties we made famous on our Amazing Breakfast Buffet and create  Laura & Tony's  GOURMET MARKET, BAKERY and CAFE 

  As always, we specialize in  Slow food ,made from scratch ,cooked in small batches - all the things that you love about Laura & Tony's Kitchen- Homemade Bagels, Fresh Scones, Our Signature Carrot Cake, GF Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche, Charleston Style Grits , Mexican Noodles , Caesar Salad, Smoked Salmon etc.-  we are planning a new menu of prepared foods ( Lobster Salad , Grilled Chicken, Roasted Vegetables , Hummus to list a few ) to be enjoyed on our premises ,at your favorite beach or in the safety of your own home - we also are including a new Plant Based section for our Vegan and Vegetarian friends - or for anyone who enjoys well prepared, gourmet,  meatless cuisine💓

Of course, you can still visit us for an Amazing Breakfast just order off our Cafe Menu dine in/take out - or order online for Contactless pick up  Gorgeous, perfectly cooked Omelettes, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Our Famous Bread Pudding French Toast , Pancakes , Eggs Benedict , Smoked Salmon on a Homemade Bagel , Freshly brewed Organic Sumatra Coffee Locally Roasted from Beanstock Coffee, need I say more ,lol

OH ,Did I mention $3.00 Bloody Marys and Mimosas?  

We look forward to seeing you all  - we miss you all ! Stay Safe. Be Well.

- Reopening this Spring 2021. 

 

 

Big Set Back Equals Bigger Comeback

                   We are closing the door on 2020 and looking forward to our 2021 season.

                                              Big Set Back Equals Bigger Come Back !

We would like to Thank all the folks who came out to support us and for the folks we didn't get to see we hope to catch up next season.  We hope you are all staying safe during this crazy time.

We are happy to report we are both healthy, we made it through our"season"in tact, but we are still feeling unsure about the future -this is a normal emotion for right now.

       The only thing that is for certain, is that, at this moment, everything is uncertain.

 That being said - we are working on plans to continue Laura & Tony's Kitchen going forward - in the meantime, please visit our Etsy shop to have our Buffet Specialties shipped directly to your door.

                                              www.etsy.com/shop/lauraandtonyskitchen

                                  Stay safe. Be Well, we will see you all in the Spring of 2021!

     

STAYING SAFE IN A PANDEMIC : What we are doing to assure our guests safety

 To be honest , I never thought I would be blogging about how we were going to keep our people safe during a pandemic - but here we are.

           Laura & Tony's Kitchen mantra  for 2020 is Bigger Setback equals a Bigger Comeback !
 In our efforts to adapt and to be able to provide the premium product our guests have become  accustomed to, we have decided to stick with what we do best - our Amazing Breakfast Buffet - but  deliver it to you in a way that is in agreement with the FDA and our local Health Department.

       So......going forward our buffet will NO LONGER BE SELF SERVICE - you will  now  SIMPLY let us know what you desire from the following list  and we will neatly package it up, complete with your requested beverages,utensils and requested condiments.

Here is a sample of the  buffet options available : we apologize but we will not be able to offer eggs benedict or our Kid's Buffet at this time 

  Scrambled eggs         Bacon                    Carrot Cake         Granola               
  Homefries                  Sausage                  Coffee Cake         Curry Veg           
  Sausage Gravy           Grits                       Cinnamon Roll     Bagel             
  Biscuits                      Quiche                    Flourless choc       Butter           
  Pancakes                     Caesar Salad           Fruit                      Cr Cheese     
  Waffle                          Scone                     Yogurt                   Smkd Salmon       
Mexican Noodles  of course!                       Toast                     Tomato
                                                                      GF Toast                Onions
                                                                                                       Capers

Omelettes and Egg White Scrambles will be available upon request.
As always, if there is something you desire, just ask , if we have it, it would be our pleasure to serve it to you !

 Call us to place your order at 508.240.6096 and one of our lovely Hostesses will be happy to take your order ... (we are not allowing the public in our store at this time  ) please be sure to leave your name , cell and  have your credit/debit card available,as we are not accepting cash at this time.
 We will call you when your order is ready and we will place it on our pick up table for you to come and retrieve.

As we are all learning about how to navigate these uncertain times, please be patient and kind to one another, and communicate with our staff as much as possible about any concerns or input on how we can serve you better.
 Very soon we hope to welcome you all back into our beloved restaurant or at least in our outdoor seating to enjoy our Amazing Breakfast Buffet served to you by our capable staff, practicing Self distancing , of course.

Be Well .
Stay Healthy and we hope to see you all very soon.
 Love , Laura & Tony

Happy New Year!

           We are so grateful for our downtime to rest, relax and rejuvenate, but it is also the time of year when we look back at all we accomplished in the previous year and dream about what we would like to accomplish in 2020!
    2019 was a year of great expansion and transformation for Laura & Tony's Kitchen - we introduced our first Amazing Breakfast Buffet Cookbook (already in our 2nd printing) for sale in our new in-house Marketplace ,now you can take us home!  - Can't make it to the Cape, no problem we started our Etsy shop, so folks across the country have access to our Delectable Delights year round (visit our shop www.etsy.com/shop/lauraandtonyskitchen) , added a POS system,a new and improved restaurant sign, brand new user friendly website and a new cocktail menu,in addition to our $3 Bloodys and Mimosas,we have also added more vegan and vegetarian options all to enhance your brunching experience! 
Reopening Saturday May 9th ,2020 Mother's Day Weekend  for our 17th season Laura & Tony's Kitchen Amazing Breakfast Buffet!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

     

        We are looking forward to our 2019 season at Laura & Tony's Kitchen - it will be our 16th season !
    Around this time, we begin to imagine and create new items that  we would like to introduce to our "Amazing Breakfast Buffet".
    It always makes us happy to be able to cater to our customers dietary restrictions and preferences - so this year we are focusing on adding Vegan and Gluten Free buffet items that will make everyone happy! 
  This is a picture of Vegan "Beef" it is a combination of walnuts, cremini mushrooms and lentils!

    

 Vegan " Beef"
1 Cup Walnuts
1-8oz package Cremini mushrooms sliced
1 cup cooked lentils

Place  items in  food processor and pulse until crumbled
Place crumble in a bowl and 
add Salt , Freshly ground pepper, 1 tsp cumin , 1tsp fennel seed , 1/4 teaspoon Ancho chili powder and 1 tsp of Fennel Seed.

1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves Garlic , minced 

Preheat a skillet , I used a Cast Iron , add 2 teaspoons of  olive oil , saute onion until translucent , add minced Garlic and Crumble and brown  until mushrooms are cooked through.
Enjoy -This can be browned off and kept in the refrigerator, it is an  excellent to topping for salads , tacos , enchiladas and  quesadillas,you can even add  it to pasta sauce ! This can be browned off and kept in the refrigerator as a healthy alternative to ground beef.

We're Back !!!

                        We can not express how good it feels to be back in our beloved restaurant!

All of our guests,staff ,friends and family who supported us in our very successful first weekend open for 2018, warmed our hearts and increased our passion!

    This is turning  into a "Thank You" note - thank you all for your support and for allowing Tony and I to realize our dream of owning a restaurant and serving Amazing Food in a fun and funky atmosphere.

A very special shout out to John at  Beanstock Coffee for delivering extra Organic Sumatra Beans ... On a Sunday ....on Mother's Day - your dedication to us is so very appreciated !


We love Beanstock Coffee!
@beanstockcoffee
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Vegetarian Enchiladas Gluten Free and Delicious

This year Tony and I welcomed two new members to our family, our Great nephew Lincoln Joseph Hopper and our Great Niece Amelia Catherine Salza  - we became "Greats" for the 3rd and 4th time !

We were so excited to meet the new babies and wanted to make it easy for all the parents involved so we arrived with dinner prepared.

Vegetarian Enchiladas fit the bill , Gluten free and delicious  - easy to assemble , can be prepared ahead of time , they travel well and are a breeze to heat and eat- so full of flavor you really won't miss the meat , but this could easily be recreated to include meat, poultry or shrimp !

Enjoy!

Vegetarian Enchiladas     serves 8 approx 24 Enchiladas

375*F  covered for 20-30 minutes 

Before you begin this recipe , place one block of extra firm Tofu in the freezer and defrost completely.

To keep this Gluten Free look for Gluten free Tortillas  - currently available in Corn or Soft Flour - we selected Heirloom Corn Tortillas  Gluten Free and Non GMO from Wholefoods . 

Enchilada Sauce :

8 cups of Vegetable Stock

1 TBSP Plus 1 TSP  Apple Cider Vinegar

1/2 cup Tomato Paste 

1/4 cup Chili Seasoning Powder 

1/4 cup Cumin 

3 minced cloves of Garlic

Salt & Freshly ground pepper to taste

2 Tablespoons Gluten free All Purpose Flour 

Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan , simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.

Create a slurry by mixing Gf Flour with 1/2 cup of water and whisk to smooth consistency- add to sauce , whisking to incorporate to a uniform mixture , bring to a boil for 3 minutes.

  Using a Blender , blend until smooth and run through a strainer -Set aside and allow to cool.

Vegetarian Enchilada Filling:

Drain defrosted  Tofu , place in colander and crumble and squeeze out moisture - this will mimic the texture of ground beef and soak up the flavors of the vegetables and seasonings.

Saute :

2 teaspoons of Olive Oil

2- Diced onions 

1 lb Cremini Mushrooms sliced

1-large diced Red Pepper 

Cook until softened.

Add :

1- peeled and diced eggplant 

1- diced zucchini 

Cook mixture until eggplant is very soft 

add vegetable stock  as needed - you do not want the filling to be too saucy

add crumbled tofu

3 -TBSP Chili Seasoning Powder

2- TBSP Cumin

3- cloves minced Garlic

Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper to taste

10-15 drops of Tabasco 

cook for 15 minutes.

allow mixture to cool.

Add Chopped Fresh Cilantro to taste.

In  a separate bowl combine  1 lb shredded Mozzarella with I lb shredded Cheddar and 

add 1 cup to cooled Enchilada filling.

Assembly

Cover Bottom of your baking pan with a layer of Enchilada sauce

Warm tortillas in a dry pan on medium heat  so they are pliable , dip both sides  in enchilada sauce place 1/4 cup of cooled filling in tortilla and roll, place in baking dish.

Top Enchiladas down the center  with 1 cup Enchilada Sauce, shredded cheese  for garnish.

Cover in foil and refrigerate until needed or bake as directed above.

Serve with  Homemade Salsa ,Guacamole,  Shredded Cheese, Shredded Lettuce ,Sour cream and garnish with a few sprigs of Fresh Cilantro.

National Coffee Cake Day

April 7, 2018  is National Coffee Cake Day - so we thought what better way to celebrate than to share our recipe for Laura & Tony's Kitchen recipe for our Amazing New York Style Coffee Cake.

When we first opened Laura & Tony's Kitchen in 2004 , Tony kept asking me to make a Coffee Cake for Our "Amazing Breakfast Buffet" I kept brushing him off thinking it would be too difficult to master. Finally, I gave in , this recipe is delicious and easy to put together , really best while still warm - right out of the oven.Several of our guests have pleaded with me to share my Coffee Cake recipe, I am delighted that you love it as much as we do , enjoy!!

 Laura & Tony’s Kitchen New York Style  Coffee Cake 

                              preheat oven 375*F

1-      9x12 glass pan sprayed with vegetable oil

 

Topping –

2 cups dark Brown sugar

2 cups Flour

1 Tbsp cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

8oz (room temperature) butter

      

Mix together until it resembles wet sand, refrigerate until butter is chilled at least 20 minutes.

Cake  

2 eggs

1 cup milk

2 cups sugar

3 ½ Flour

1 Tbsp 1 tsp baking powder

1 Tbsp cinnamon

1 cup melted butter

Mix eggs and sugar add butter, milk mix dry ingredients and add slowly to the egg mixture stir til combined. My mantra - for all baking DO NOT OVERMIX this action will result in a tough cake , just mix until combined.

Spray pan , add cake dough bake 15 minutes, add topping and continue baking until a toothpick comes out clean approximately 20-30 minutes.

Of Course ,we suggest you serve this warm from the oven and with a gorgeous mug of Beanstock Organic Sumatra coffee.@beanstockcoffee

                             

Our Signature Carrot Cake with Homemade Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Frosting!

   The last few days, the mild temperatures have   been a reminder that Spring ** is right around the corner  and  that means it is almost time to return to our beloved kitchen!

Our Amazing Breakfast Buffet is not complete without 

Our Signature Carrot Cake with Homemade Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Frosting !

Laura & Tony's Kitchen Signature Carrot Cake                                 Oven   375*F  20 minutes     

1/2 Lb softened Unsalted butter

1/4  cup oil

1 1/2 cup Sugar

2 eggs 

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup orange juice

 Dry Ingredients

1 1/4 cup Flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp Baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

 1 cup shredded carrots

 1 cup chopped walnuts ( optional) 

Preheat oven to 375*F

Brush 9X12 pan with oil and line with parchment.

Whip butter and oil with sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time , milk and orange juice.

In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients with a whisk.Slowly add dry mix  to the Butter mixture be sure not too over mix , add vanilla, shredded Carrots and Chopped walnuts( optional).

Add batter to prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick come out clean.

Allow to cool.

Old Fashioned Cream Cheese  Frosting

1 softened stick unsalted butter

1 lb Softened Cream Cheese

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

2 c sifted confectioners sugar

Add softened butter and begin to mix on low , add cream cheese and mix til blended , add vanilla .

Slowly and on low speed begin to add  cconfectioners sugar.

Frost Carrot cake and Chill in refrigerator to set ...if you can , lol!

If your not a baker , don't fret -Laura & Tony's Kitchen  will be reopening Saturday May 12th MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND..and of course we will be serving up Our Signature Carrot cake !

     

**The weather reports are screaming that winter is not done with us yet - this  is a recipe that will cheer you up!

Valentine's Day Dessert

SOME RECIPES DESERVE TO BE REPEATED-

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE  is one of them -

 I have been known to have a few in the freezer for unexpected company -

they freeze and defrost perfectly!

This is a favorite because it is easy, delicious and it  just happens to be Gluten Free- but

I promise you will not miss the gluten, lol.

I love the small format  created by lining a muffin tin with cupcake paper- it’s perfect for

Valentine’s Day !

In my experience,

this cake is better if it is  prepared a couple of days before you want to indulge!

 We like to break up the dense chocolate cake with Raspberry sauce and

Fresh Whipped Cream - but this is totally optional.

Flour-less Chocolate Cake     Preheat Oven 350*F   

Ingredients:                                  Bake 10-15 mintues

¾ lb plus 2 oz unsalted butter

15 oz semi sweet chocolate chips

10 large eggs (separated)

1 ¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder

2 1/4 c. sugar

½ tsp. salt

2 ½ Tbsp. Vanilla extract                   

Directions:Preheat Oven to 350 *F

  Line a Standard Muffin tin  with cupcake liners , paper or silicone , fancy or plain.

Combine butter and chocolate in a large, heatproof (glass or stainless steel)

bowl and then rest it over a pan with boiling water (double boiler) until melted –

Be careful not to burn it!

Sift the cocoa powder and sugar in a bowl, then set it aside.

Whip egg whites with salt until it forms soft peaks- Be careful not to over whip.

Remove chocolate/butter mixture from double boiler and stir until smooth,

allow to cool and then add cocoa mixture, egg yolks, vanilla and

¼ of whipped egg whites. Stir until smooth.

Using a rubber spatula, fold in remaining whites until they are just blended.

Do not over mix

Fill lined muffin cups  halfway  , then place a roasting pan and fill that halfway up

with hot water on second shelf in oven this will create moist heat to keep your tiny cakes

tender and delicious!

Bake 10-15 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the cupcake should not be completely clean,

and if you shake the pan, the cupcakes should be jelly like in the center.

Allow the cupccakes to cool.