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Sunday, October 25, 2015

cinnamon palmiers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • water

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • sprinkle a flat work surface with 1/4 cup sugar; unfold puff pastry over sugar and roll out to a 15x10-inch rectangle. brush pastry with butter. mix 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over buttered pastry.
  • starting with a long edge of the pastry, roll pastry tightly around filling, stopping in the middle. repeat with the opposite edge, meeting the first roll. put a little water your finger and dot along the long edges that come together; press gently so the two rolled edges stay together. refrigerate until slightly firm, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • cut pastry into 1/4-inch slices. arrange slices on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  • bake in preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes. allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Janet's Rich Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • in a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

big soft ginger cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. place the cookies 2 inches apart an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. store in an airtight container.

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
  • in a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and sugar. add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. mix in dry ingredients. drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
  • bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
  • to make glaze: combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
  • sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. stir in the chocolate morsels. spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

chocolate wave zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon spice
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar together. mix in eggs. add zucchini, water, and vanilla; stir. blend in flour, baking soda, salt , baking powder, and spice. stir in nuts.
  • divide batter in half, and add cocoa powder and chocolate chips to one of the halves. pour plain batter into bottom of the loaf pan. pour chocolate batter on top of plain batter.
  • bake until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool 10 minutes, and remove from pan. store in refrigerator.

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 9
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8 inch square pan.
  • melt butter in large skillet. remove from heat and stir in sugar. quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

award winning soft chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar. beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. stir in the eggs and vanilla. blend in the flour mixture. finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. edges should be golden brown.

good old fashioned pancakes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
  • heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

easy sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). in a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. beat in egg and vanilla. gradually blend in the dry ingredients. roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

best big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
  • bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Banana Sour Cream Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 6 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease four 7x3 inch loaf pans. in a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. dust pans lightly with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  • in a large bowl, cream butter and 3 cups sugar. mix in eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. mix in salt, baking soda and flour. stir in nuts. divide into prepared pans.
  • bake for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Apple Pie By Grandma Ople

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 8 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). melt the butter in a saucepan. stir in flour to form a paste. add water, sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. reduce temperature and let simmer.
  • place the bottom crust in your pan. fill with apples, mounded slightly. cover with a lattice work crust. gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. pour slowly so that it does not run off.
  • bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

Wedding

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle rose
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle burgundy
  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice (such as dole®)
  • 1 (2 liter) bottle fruit punch (such as hawaiian punch®)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • mix together the rose and burgundy , pineapple juice, and fruit punch in a punch bowl or large container. add the lemon, lime and orange juices. float the lemon, lime and orange slices in the punch for a garnish. serve chilled.

state fair crepes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons butter, or as needed - divided
  • 6 firm bananas, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 12 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as nutella®), divided
  • 12 tablespoons peanut butter, divided
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey, divided
  • 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, or as needed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • blend milk, eggs, 1 tablespoon melted butter, sugar, almond extract, and flour in a blender into a smooth batter, 1 to 2 minutes. allow the batter to rest while you finish the remaining steps, at least 20 minutes.
  • cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • melt 1 teaspoon butter on a crepe pan or in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. pour in 1/4 cup of batter, swirl the pan to evenly coat the entire bottom of the pan with the thin batter, and cook until small brown spots appear on the bottom of the crepe, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • carefully loosen crepe from the pan and gently flip to cook other side, 1 to 2 more minutes. crepe is done when the batter in the center is set and a few small brown spots appear on the 2nd side.
  • slide crepe a plate lined with a piece of parchment paper. cook remaining crepes, buttering the pan when needed, and stack cooked crepes between pieces of parchment paper.
  • melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet and cook the sliced bananas until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. set bananas aside.
  • to assemble, place a crepe a serving plate and spread 1 tablespoon of chocolate hazelnut spread and 1 tablespoon peanut butter over the crepe.
  • place a bacon strip in the center of the crepe and top bacon with a banana half. drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of honey over the banana half.
  • roll up the crepe into a cylinder shape; dust with confectioners' sugar and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. repeat with remaining ingredients to make 12 filled crepes.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
  • heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

Friday, October 16, 2015

Old Southern Chocolate Pecan Sheet Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • cake:
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • icing:
  • 1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch pan.
  • mix 2 cups sugar, flour, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • combine water, vegetable shortening, margarine, and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder in a saucepan. bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. pour liquid into flour mixture and stir well. return saucepan to stove and set it aside.
  • dissolve baking soda in buttermilk in a large liquid measuring cup and stir in eggs and vanilla extract. pour egg mixture into cake batter and mix until fully combined. transfer batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake the cake in preheated oven until cake springs back when touched lightly with a finger or a tester comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • while cake is baking, prepare icing using reserved saucepan. combine confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, butter, milk, vanilla, and pecans in saucepan. cook and stir over medium heat until hot but not boiling. pour icing over hot cake immediately after it comes out of the oven. allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

banana crumb muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
  • in a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. in another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. sprinkle topping over muffins.
  • bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Mom-mom's Jell Pie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cherry flavored jell-o®
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored jell-o® mix
  • 1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored jell-o® mix
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored jell-o®
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfingers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

  • prepare cherry, lime, and orange gelatin according to package directions. chill each flavor in an 8x8- or 9x9-inch square pan until firm.
  • in a medium bowl, mix lemon gelatin with sugar and pineapple juice. chill until partially set. in a large bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. fold in lemon gelatin mixture. cut cherry, lime, and orange gelatin into 1-inch cubes, and gently fold into whipped cream mixture.
  • line a 9x13-inch pan with lady fingers. spread gelatin mixture into pan. chill overnight.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins

  • combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • cooking spray

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
  • combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
  • heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

cranberry apple pie i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
  • 6 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). invert pie shell over another pie pan of equal size. this will keep the crust from shrinking down into the pan. bake in this position for 10 minutes, until partially baked. turn right side up, and remove the extra pie pan from inside the crust.
  • in a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, and sugar. cover, and set aside for about 20 minutes. mix in tapioca, and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes, until tapioca has absorbed fruit juice. spread mixture into the partially baked pie shell.
  • in a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter. work mixture with fingertips until crumbly. spread mixture over the apple-cranberry filling. brush exposed pie shell with lightly beaten egg.
  • place the pie on a cookie sheet to catch drips. bake 45 to 60 minutes on the bottom rack of the preheated oven, or until apples are tender when tested with a wooden pick.

Monday, October 12, 2015

alligator animal italian bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • for the dough:
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • for decorating:
  • 2 raisins
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • combine the water, flour, gluten (if using), salt, and yeast in your bread machine and mix using the machine's dough cycle. the dough should pull away from the sides nicely; add more flour or water if necessary during the mixing cycle so the dough doesn't end up too sticky or dry. when the first rising cycle ends, punch the dough down and transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
  • grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. roll out the dough into a square about 3/4-inch thick and divide it into four pieces. roll up three of the pieces jelly-roll style, and line them up seam-side down on the baking sheet to form the head, body, and tail. the ends of the connected pieces should just slightly touch. (remember that everything will get bigger as the dough rises, so try to keep proportions in mind.)
  • lightly grease your hands and shape the dough like you're working with clay: elongate the tail to a slender curved tip, and then slightly elongate the nose end. slice into the nose horizontally at the tip to form the alligator's mouth; hold the mouth open with a wedge of greased aluminum foil.
  • from the remaining quarter of dough, trim off a tiny piece to use for the eyes. slice the remainder into four "logs" for legs, flattening one end of each leg and inserting it under the alligator's body. shape the legs into slight bends when positioning them on the baking sheet. cut short slices into the other end of the leg to make claws. use scissors to snip shallow cuts over the surface of the dough (this will form the alligator's spiky skin). roll the reserved dough into little balls for the eyes, stuffing each with a raisin.
  • preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of warm water in a small bowl.
  • let the alligator rise in a warm place until fully proofed, about thirty minutes (poke your index and middle fingers into the sides of the dough; the indentation should remain. if the dough springs back, it needs to rise longer). gently brush the dough with the egg wash and bake it in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. remove the alligator from the baking sheet with a spatula and transfer it to a wire rack. remove the aluminum foil when cool.

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Best Brownies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • frosting:
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
  • in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
  • to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon flavored extract
  • 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Saturday, October 10, 2015

German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • topping:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • cookie:
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package german chocolate cake mix
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 26 mins Ready Time: 46 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, vanilla and egg yolk. blend well. cook over medium heat for 10 to 13 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. stir frequently. stir in coconut and pecans. remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • reserve 1 1/4 cups of the topping mixture and set aside. in a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter and remaining topping mixture. stir by hand until thoroughly moistened. shape dough into 1 inch balls. place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. using your finger, make an indention in center of each ball. fill each indention with 1/2 teaspoon of reserved topping.
  • bake for 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon flavored extract
  • 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
  • in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  • whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
  • pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
  • bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.

Mock

Ingredients

  • Servings: 11
  • 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
  • 4 cups
  • 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins

  • chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
  • in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins

  • in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon flavored extract
  • 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

basic crepes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
  • heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
  • cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

Friday, October 9, 2015

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins

  • in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
  • heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

basic crepes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
  • heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
  • cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins

  • combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins

  • in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Mock

Ingredients

  • Servings: 11
  • 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
  • 4 cups
  • 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins

  • chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
  • in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

Mock

Ingredients

  • Servings: 11
  • 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
  • 4 cups
  • 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins

  • chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
  • in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

eggnog cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon flavored extract
  • 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
  • in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  • whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
  • pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
  • bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
  • in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  • whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
  • pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
  • bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.

basic crepes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
  • heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
  • cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

Monday, October 5, 2015

eggnog cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon flavored extract
  • 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

peach curd

Ingredients

  • Servings: 48
  • 3 fresh peaches, halved and pitted
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
  • 3/4 cup butter

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • blend peach halves in a blender until smooth; transfer to a large bowl.
  • beat sugar, eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, and rose water into peach puree until incorporated.
  • melt butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water; stir peach mixture into melted butter, stirring constantly, until curd is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack peach curd into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids, and screw on rings.
  • place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. leave a 2-inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
  • remove the jars from the stockpot and place a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). store in a cool dark area.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins

  • combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
  • heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.