Recipes
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Caramel Pecan Cookies
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 4 hr (includes cooling)Ingredients:Ingredients for basic butter cookies1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup heavy cream3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into bits1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups pecans (1/2 lb), toasted , cooled, and coarsely choppedInstructions:Grease a 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan, then line with foil, leaving…
Almond Spice Cookies
Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 5 hr (includes chilling)Ingredients:Ingredients for basic butter cookies1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger4 oz slivered almonds (1 cup)Instructions:Follow recipe for basic butter cookies and, when mixing in flour mixture, add cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, then stir in almonds.Form…
Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:Cookies:11.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 1/2 cups)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground allspice3/4 cup butter2/3 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1/4 cup molasses1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractIcing:3/4 cup powdered sugar2 teaspoons egg white powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon waterAdditional ingredient:Sparkling sugar (optional)
Boston Cream Cupcakes
This classic dessert is even cuter and easier to enjoy in cupcake form. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Cal/Serv: 402 Yields: 12 Prep Time: 0 hours 30 mins Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins 2 tbsp. cornstarch 3 tbsp. granulated sugar tsp. Kosher salt 1 1/2 c. whole milk 1 c. heavy cream 4 large…
Vanilla Cupcakes
Ingredients:1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt3/4 cup sugar6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 whole egg plus 1 egg white, at room temperature1 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 cup milkVanilla buttercream for frosting cupcakes (see related recipe at left)Nonpareils and colored sugars for garnish (optional)
Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:2/3 cup all-purpose flour2 1/2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder3/4 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped11 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into pieces3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. sugar3 eggs, at room temperature1 tsp. vanilla extractChocolate or vanilla buttercream for frosting cupcakesGrated chocolate for garnish (optional)
Easter Egg Nest Cupcakes
Ingredients:3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/4 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt1/4 cup sour cream2 Tbs. vegetable oil1/2 tsp. vanilla extract3/4 cup sugar6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature2 eggs, at room temperatureVanilla buttercream for frosting cupcakes (see related recipe at left)Easter egg candies for decorating
Peanut Butter Cookie Cupcakes
Ingredients:For the cupcakes1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 1/3 cups sugar2/3 cup natural, creamy peanut butter3 large eggs1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 cup sour creamFor the frosting12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more for decorating3 tablespoons…
Red Velvet Cobweb Cupcakes
Ingredients:CUPCAKES:2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons red liquid food coloring1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/2 cups sugar2 large eggsFROSTING:1 8-oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room…
Purple Cabbage And Sunbutter Soup
Gorgeous color. Gorgeous taste. The visit with Alex and his girlfriend was thick with conversation, food for the eyes, and dreams for the soul. As always, in the wake of my son’s absence I am struck dumb by the restless silence of the desert, finding it difficult to steady my post-maternal footing. It’s not the…
Chocolate Chip Cookies And Vanilla Brownies
Vanilla blondie? Or chocolate chip cookie Bar? You decide. First- thank you all for your kind and compassionate wishes for a speedy recovery from emergency hip surgery. Such fabulous readers you are- every one of you. As our Italian friend, Sandra, once said to us- in her dead gorgeous Tuscan accent- I feel human…
Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa Pudding
Combine chia powder, coconut butter, ALOHA Daily Good Berry, quinoa, coconut milk, and hot water in a bowl and stir well. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. Add another tablespoon of water if needed. Top with blueberries, some crushed almonds, hemp hearts, and a drizzle of honey.
Oatmeal Raisin Hemp Cookies
Ingredients:1c Butter1c Brown Sugar1/2c White Sugar2 eggs1tsp Vanilla1c White FLour1c Whole Wheat Flour1/2c Hemp Hearts2c Rolled Oats1tsp Baking Soda1 1/4tsp Cinnamon1/2tsp Cloves1/8tsp Nutmeg1/2tsp Salt1c Raisins1/2c Walnuts, choppedInstructions:Mix all wet ingredients well…then add the dry stuff. Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 8-9 minutes…DO NOT OVERCOOk :)Let cool for 2…
The Best Vegan Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe
Let’s Get Cheesy.Some folks do it up fancy for V-day. Lobster. Steak. Chocolate-dipped strawberries. Not us. This morning when I asked my husband what he wanted me to make for our Valentine’s Day meal, he didn’t hesitate. Mac and cheese. You? he asked. Mac and cheese, I answered. True love is groovin’ on the same…
Hemp Protein Truffles – Raw, Vegan, Gluten
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. These vegan hemp protein truffles were actually born out of a failed baking attempt from last week. I had some steamed sweet potato I needed to use up, so I thought I’d try a vegan version of these Flourless Chocolate Brownies. I simply replaced the eggs with flax eggs…
Vegan Hemp Protein Bars recipes
Ingredients:6 tbsp hemp protein3/4 cup (90g) oat flour (use gluten-free if you’re intolerant)6 tbsp maple syrup1/2 cup (125g) peanut butter1/2 tsp vanilla extractPinch of salt80g 70-80% dark chocolate or chocolate of choiceInstructions:Mix together the protein, oat flour and pinch of salt in a large bowl.Add the maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla extract.Press into a…
Hemp Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
A slight modification of a recipe from Bob’s Red MillIngredients:1/3 c. unsalted butter, softened1/2 c. Splenda Brown Sugar Blend1 large egg1 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 c. hulled hemp seed3/4 c. unbleached white whole wheat flour3/4 c. rolled oats1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2 c. raisins1/2 c. walnuts, choppedInstructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a medium…
Hemp Goddess Supreme
Prep: 5m A healthy on the run breakfast a great start your day energy drink.Found on line and tweeked.I was asked if this would give a postive result for a drug test so after inquiring I recieved this Dear Rita, People are still legitimately concerned & confused about hemp seed & triggering a positive for…
project wedding cake: the cake is baked
[Previous Project Wedding Cake episodes: An Introduction, Mango Curd] That’s right, folks. The. Cake. Is. Baked. I mean, sure, it’s not filled. Heck, I haven’t even tracked down Indian or Philippine mangoes yet, bought the chocolate for the ganache filling or successfully tackled Swiss Buttercream, but we’ve got time for all that–FOUR WHOLE DAYS in…
Bacon-wrapped Rice Cakes with a Jalapeno Ponzu
Ingredients:6 cylinder-shaped rice cakes, cut in half1 Tbsp sesame oil6 slice bacon, cut in half1 cup soy sauce¼ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar2 Tbsp mirin2 Tbsp granulated sugar2 orange, juiced2 lemon, juiced2 lime, juiced2 cloves garlic1 jalapeño, slit in half, with seeds3 jalapeño rings, for garnish1 Tbsp chopped chives, for garnish1 Tbsp roasted and salted…
Fairy cakes
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and line 2 x 12-hole fairy cake tins with paper cases. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale. Beat in the eggs, a little at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract. Fold in the flour using a large metal spoon. Add a little…
Crab Cakes with Roasted Red-Pepper Dip
Ingredients:1 tablespoon unsalted butter10 tablespoons olive oil1 small red onion, finely diced1 small red bell pepper, finely diced4 stalks celery, finely diced1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce1/2 teaspoon coarse salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 pound lump crabmeat, drained and picked to remove shells3/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil1/2 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons…
Roasted Orange Cakes
Ingredients:1/3 cup golden raisins1/3 cup dark rum8 to 10 large navel oranges1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)1/8 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs3/4 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilkAccompaniment: superpremium vanilla ice creamInstructions:Preheat oven to 450°F.Simmer raisins…
Whipped-Cream Cakes
Ingredients:Unsalted butter, softened, for molds2 1/4 cups cake flour, plus more for molds2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled3 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugarNonstick cooking sprayWhipped cream, for serving (optional)Berries, for serving (optional)Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack set in…