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  • Disney Releases Recipe for Fried Pickles from Carnation Café at Disneyland

    Disney Releases Recipe for Fried Pickles from Carnation Café at Disneyland

    Carnation Café in Disneyland has been serving up their signature deep-fried bites of tart, salty, crunchy pickles since 2012 and now Disney has released the recipe.

    Located right on Main Street, U.S.A, the classic fried pickle recipe from Carnation Café makes the perfect DIY recipe.

    Take a look at the ingredients and instructions below which includes their delicious house-made zesty dipping sauce:

    Fried Pickles from Carnation Café from Disneyland Park
    Makes 1 dozen

    Zesty House Sauce

    • 1 1/2 teaspoons favorite Sriracha sauce
    • 1/2 cup favorite ranch dressing
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
    • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

    Fried Pickles

    • 2 cups canola oil
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 16-ounce jar of dill pickle spears, about 12 pickles (should be uniform in size; cut in half widthwise, if necessary)

    For Zesty House Sauce:

    1. Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl, whisking well.
    2. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

    For Pickles:

    1. Using caution, pour oil into large skillet and heat to 365°F.
    2. Place flour in shallow dish.
    3. Whisk eggs until smooth in small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish.
    4. Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish.
    5. Lightly dredge each pickle spear in flour.
    6. Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat.
    7. Add pickle to bread crumb mixture to coat.
    8. Place breaded pickle on tray and repeat steps until all pickles are breaded.
    9. Carefully place breaded pickles in skillet and fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally.  Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.  Serve immediately with zesty house sauce.
  • Disney Shares Apple Pie Recipe from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney World

    Disney Shares Apple Pie Recipe from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney World

    In honor of 4th of July, Disney is serving up America’s favorite apple pie recipe from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge in Disney World.

    Their version is layered with tart Granny Smith apples and has a cake-like top crust that is simply delicious.  

    Apple pie is iconic. For many of us, it represents comfort and a feeling of home so it is no wonder this popular dessert is truly a slice of Americana – perfect for a 4th of July celebration! Take a look at the ingredients and directions below:

    Apple Pie from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge 
    Makes one 9-inch pie 

    PIE CRUST 

    • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 
    • 1/4 cup shortening 
    • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 
    • 4 teaspoons sugar 
    • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 
    • 1/3 cup 2% milk 

    APPLES 

    • 1 cup water 
    • 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced 
    • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice 

    APPLE PIE BATTER 

    • 1/2 cup butter, softened 
    • 2/3 cup sugar 
    • 2 egg 
    • 1 1/2 cups flour 
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt 
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream 

    FOR PIE CRUST: 

    1. Combine butter, shortening, flour, sugar, and salt in bowl of electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed until crumbly.  
    2. Add milk and mix until incorporated.  
    3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes.  
    4. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and place in 9-inch pie plate.  
    5. Set aside. 

    FOR APPLES: 

    1. Bring water to simmer in large pot.  
    2. Place apples in a steamer basket and add to pot. Steam for 10 minutes. Remove from water. 
    3. Cool to room temperature and toss with apple pie spice.  

    FOR APPLE PIE BATTER: 

    1. Cream butter and sugar in bowl of stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy. Add eggs and mix until just incorporated.  
    2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Slowly add to mixer and beat on medium speed until combined.  
    3. Add cream and mix until smooth.  
    4. Set aside until ready to bake.  

    FOR APPLE PIE: 

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 1/2 cup apple pie batter on top of pie crust, spread until smooth. Top with apples and remaining apple pie batter.  
    2. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20 more minutes, until golden brown.  
    3. Cool to room temperature before serving. If desired, top pie with sliced almonds and dust with confectioners’ sugar once cooled. 

    Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. 

  • Disney Shares Tonga Toast Recipe Used at One of it’s Resorts and it’s Delicious

    Disney Shares Tonga Toast Recipe Used at One of it’s Resorts and it’s Delicious

    When you read “banana-stuffed sourdough bread, battered, deep-fried, and dusted with cinnamon-sugar” you know what’s coming – Tonga Toast! Today, Disney shared the recipe for the breakfast favorite and now you can make it at home!

    Currently served at Kona Cafe and Capt. Cook’s, this decadent breakfast classic has been on the menu at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort since 1971.

    This blissfully rich breakfast recipe is the perfect is a great way for the family to enjoy a taste of Disney magic. Take a look at the ingredients and instructions below:

    Tonga Toast from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 
    Serves 4 

    Ingredients: 

    Sugar-Cinnamon 

    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon 

    Batter 

    • 4 large eggs 
    • 1 1/3 cup whole milk 
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 

    Tonga Toast 

    • 1 quart canola oil, for frying 
    • 1 loaf sourdough bread (uncut, 12 inches long) 
    • 2 large bananas, peeled 

    Directions: 

    For Sugar-Cinnamon: 

    Mix sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl (large enough to roll toast) with a fork until thoroughly blended.  Set aside. 

    For Batter: 

    Whip eggs in medium bowl (large enough to dip toast) until well beaten. Add milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.   

    For Tonga Toast: 

    1. Using caution, preheat oil to 350°F in a large pot or a deep fryer. (If using a large pot, use a candy thermometer to make certain the oil does not get any hotter or it will burn.) 
    2. Slice the bread into four three-inch-thick slices. 
    3. Cut each banana in half crosswise, then each piece lengthwise. 
    4. Place a bread slice flat on the counter and tear out just enough from the middle (do not tear all the way through) to stuff half a banana into; repeat with each bread slice. 
    5. Dip stuffed bread into batter, covering both sides, allowing excess batter to drip off bread and place carefully into hot oil. 
    6. Cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown. If needed, turn toast over after 2 minutes and cook for another 2 minutes on other side. Remove and drain excess oil. 
    7. Roll toast in cinnamon-sugar. Repeat for each piece of toast. 
  • Disney DIY Recipe for Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill

    Disney DIY Recipe for Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill

    Disney has brought us another yummy recipe to bring the Magic of Disney Parks to our homes! This Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast is a perfectly sweet way to start your morning and is one of the many dishes that rotate seasonally on the menu at Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.

    This fun French toast will definitely taste like paradise and is one more way for you to create #DisneyMagicMoments with the whole family.

    Take a look below for ingredients and directions:

    Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana, French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

    Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    • 8 thick slices day-old challah bread
    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
    • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
    • 3/4 cup low-fat chocolate milk
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • Chocolate syrup and powdered sugar, optional

    Directions: 

    1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 9x13x2-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. 
    2. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Slice bananas into 1/2-inch slices, and add to bowl. Stir in chocolate chips.
    3. Combine peanut butter, eggs, chocolate milk, cinnamon, and salt in a blender. Process until smooth.
    4. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture. Stir gently until bread cubes have absorbed egg mixture.
    5. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
    6. Before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.  

    Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe!