Recipes
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Salmon Cakes
This image courtesy of Shutterstock Since we use a lot of salmon in the wine country, there always seem to be a few small pieces left over. I developed this recipe to take advantage of those tidbits. I often serve these cakes on a bed of savory salad greens and garnish them with a dollop…
Almond Cakes
(FINANCIERS) The little rectangular almond cakes known as financiers are sold in many of the best pastry shops in Paris. Perfect financiers are about as addictive as chocolate, and I’d walk a mile or two for a good one. The finest have a firm, crusty exterior and a moist, almondy interior, tasting almost as if…
Funnel Cakes
Ingredients:2 cups milk1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon sugar1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) melted butterPowdered sugar, for topping
Couscous Cakes
Ingredients:Kosher salt1 cup couscous1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios nuts1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley2 large eggs, lightly beatenFreshly cracked black pepper3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Bek’s Lemon Meringue Tea Cakes
Ingredients:One 18-ounce box lemon cake mixOne 8-ounce container cool whip1 egg white plus 1 cup egg whites2 cups milkTwo 3.4-ounce packages instant lemon pudding mix2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1 lemon, zested
Rock cakes
Rock cakes are a light, crumbly tea-time favourite. Eat while they are still warm from the oven. So easy to make, and lots of fun for children to join in too. Each serving provides 214 kcal, 3g protein, 29g carbohydrates (of which 14.5g sugars), 9.5g fat (of which 6g saturates), 1g fibre and 0.3g salt.
Hot Fudge Slow-Cooker Brownies
Liberally grease a large slow cooker with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the fudge brownie mix, oil, water, and eggs until combined and glossy. Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker.Meanwhile, whisk together the hot water and the jar of hot fudge sauce until smooth. Pour over the brownie batter. Top with…
Rocky Top Brownies recipes
Ingredients:1 (19-ounce) package brownie mix1/2 cup butter, melted3 large eggs1 (13-ounce) package miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped
Gianduja Bars
Ingredients:4 brownies (about 2 by 3-inches)1/4 cup nutella1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (try a mix of white, semisweet, and milk chocolate)
Beetroot brownies
Put the sugar and eggs into a large bowl, then beat using an electric hand whisk until thick, pale and foamy, about 2 mins. Spoon the beetroot mix into the bowl (it won’t look too pretty at this stage, but bear with me), then use a large metal spoon to fold it into the whisked…
Marshmallow brownies
Ingredients:240g/8oz butter150g/5oz dark chocolate (a spicy one works well)60g/2oz cocoa150g/5oz plain flour500g/1lb 2oz caster sugar5 eggs, beaten150g/5oz marshmallows, chopped
Hazelnut brownies
Put the butter, sugars and cocoa into your largest saucepan and gently melt together, stirring regularly so the mixture doesn’t catch. Once the sugar granules have just about disappeared, take off the heat, tip into a bowl and leave to cool for 5 mins.
Microwave Brownies
Ingredients:1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cheesecake brownies
Ingredients:225g/8oz dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids)150g/5½oz unsalted butter3 free-range eggs225g/8oz caster sugar100ml/3½fl oz strong espresso100g/3½oz plain flour150g/5½oz full fat cream cheese50g/1¾oz caster sugar1 free-range egg½ orange, zest only
SSC Brownies
People always ask what makes these brownies so good. The answer is simple: crunchy, crispy rice cereal (thank you, Claude)! These brownies freeze well, staying fresh tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to 1 month, and thaw quickly for an almost-instant homemade dessert. Keep a stash handy.Ingredients:Nonstick cooking spray or unsalted butter for greasing1…
Fudgy Brownies
This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo Robert developed this recipe, but when the brownies came out of our test kitchen oven, they didn’t have their usual glossy, crackled top and fudgy texture. The cookbook crew asked Robert to make the brownies while they watched. We realized that an electric mixer doesn’t work for this recipe.…
Piedmontese “No Bake” Chocolate Amaretto Cookies
Ingredients:20 amaretti cookies1/2 cup butter, softened3 to 4 tablespoons amaretto liqueur1/3 cup superfine sugar1/3 cup cocoa powder1/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.)
Semi-freddo Cookies and Cream with Salted Caramel
Ingredients:4 cups heavy cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses15 gingersnap cookies1 cup sugar1/4 cup water1/2 stick butter2 teaspoons kosher salt
Chocolate Chip Cookies
This image courtesy of Kathryn Barnard Almost everyone delights in homemade chocolate chip cookies. I think the secret to truly great cookies is to use high-quality chocolate chips-in the bakery we use Dagoba dark chocolate. Chocolate chip cookies are really all about the chocolate! 25 cookies Recipe Coursedessert, snack Dietary Considerationegg-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, lactose-free,…
Cookie Truffles Recipe
DirectionsPut cookies in a large plastic bag. Crush cookies into small pieces.Add cream cheese to the bag. Mix the cookies and cream cheese together well.Using a teaspoon or mini ice cream scoop, roll the mixture into small balls. Chill the cookie balls for a few hours or overnight.Once the balls are chilled, place the almond…
Maple Cinnamon Almond Butter with Hemp, Flax, and Chia Seed recipes
This is easily the most delicious almond butter I’ve ever tasted! The secret to this incredible nut butter is to coat the almonds in maple syrup, hemp hearts, chia seeds, and flaxseeds, and then roast it all until fragrant and golden. After processing for about 5 to 10 minutes, it turns into the creamiest, “drippy”…
Cookie Dough Energy Bites
In a food processor or high-speed blender, pulse together almond butter, hemp hearts, coconut flakes, dates, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.Fold in chocolate or cacao nibs.Using a teaspoon, scoop the dough and roll into 2 bite-sized balls.Dust with cacao powder.Store in fridge and enjoy for up to 3 weeks.
The Perfect Granola
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Mix together the oats, buckwheat, cranberries, almonds, chia, hemp, cinnamon. and cardamom.Melt the almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and sea salt over low heat for about 3 minutes, until ingredients are blended together. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients, coating well.Line a large pan with parchment…
Tempeh and Eggplant Pot Pies recipes
Use any combination of vegetables for the filling here. The dough is perfect for making drop biscuits (a recipe found in The Joy of Vegan Baking) and the topping is perfect for fruit-based cobblers.Ingredients:2 cups (165 g) diced eggplant (1 small globe eggplant or 2 Asian eggplants)1 package (8 ounces, or 225 g) tempeh, cut…