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Fluffy Lemon Fairy Cakes

Fluffy Lemon Fairy Cakes

A light a fluffy fairy cake with a icing. A sure winner with everyone.Ingredients:4 oz butter or marg soft8 oz Icing sugar2 tsp butterFor the Cake1/2 lemon peel zest (grated)2 eggs1 x juice of lemon6 oz self raising flourFor the Icing1 x tsp water1/2 tsp baking powder1 x tbsp milk4 oz caster sugar1 x tsp…

Mashed Potato Cakes recipes

Mashed Potato Cakes recipes

Ingredients:2 cups mashed potatoes1/4 cup parmesan cheese1 egg, whisked7 tablespoons all purpose flour, dividedbutterInstructions:Place mashed potatoes, cheese, egg, and 3 tbsp flour in a bowl and stir to combine.Take a scoop of the potato mixture and form into patties.Place the remaining 4 tbsp of flour on a plate.Lightly coat the potato patties in the flour.Heat…

Lemon-Berry Pudding Cakes

Lemon-Berry Pudding Cakes

Ingredients:1 pint blackberries1/2 cup (about 3 lemons) plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for ramekins3 large eggs, separated6 tablespoons cake flour (not self-rising), sifted1 cup milk3/4 teaspoon saltBoiling water, for pan4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) creme fraicheInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process 2…

Mushroom Risotto Cakes recipes

Mushroom Risotto Cakes recipes

Ingredients:3 cups chilled mushroom risotto1 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from about 4 slices firm white sandwich bread)6 tablespoons olive oilInstructions:Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. 3Form chilled risotto into 8 (3/4-inch-thick) patties using wet hands. Put flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in…

Chilli Cakes

Chilli Cakes

Ingredients:10 curry leavesoil for frying125.0g chickpeas1 onion , diced60.0ml olive oil1.0 tbsp cumin seeds4-5 dried red chillies250.0g yellow lentils (channa dhal)1/2 bunch coriander , leaves picked

Orange-Kissed Brownies

Orange-Kissed Brownies

Orange Shopping Tip Buying fruits in season when they are at the peak of their freshness make for great tasting food and can save you money. Orange Cooking Tip Don’t throw out your overripe fruit – instead blend into a smoothie or salad dressing, add to muffin batter, bake into a cobbler, or boil down…

Mexican Chocolate Brownies

Mexican Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:1 family-size package fudge brownie mix1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp ground cinnamon1 cup semisweet chocolate chips16 oz chocolate frosting¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Cook the Book: Cuba Libre Brownies

Cook the Book: Cuba Libre Brownies

[Photo: Caroline Russock] Cooking and baking with cola is a fairly common practice in the South. It’s used as a glaze for ham, a braise for brisket, and a not-so-secret ingredient in cola cake. But with a title like The Boozy Baker, it’s not a surprise that Lucy Baker adds a little bit of rum…

Rocky Top Brownies recipes

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

PHILADELPHIA Marble Brownies

PHILADELPHIA Marble Brownies

A swirl of sweetened, vanilla-scented cream cheese turns plain brownie mix into something special. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Cal/Serv: 150 Yields: 32 Prep Time: 0 hours 20 mins Total Time: 1 hour 0 mins 1 package brownie mix (13- by 9-inch pan size) 1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese c. sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp.…

Mudslide Brownies

Mudslide Brownies

Ingredients:Butter-flavored cooking spray1 (18.3-ounce) box fudge brownie mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)3 eggs, divided use2/3 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup pre-made mudslide drink (recommended: T.G.I. Friday’s)1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals1 tablespoon hot water1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup mini chocolate chipsInstructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9 by 13-inch baking pan…

The Ultimate Fudgy Brownies (and Three Variations) Recipe

The Ultimate Fudgy Brownies (and Three Variations) Recipe

3. Making the Batter: Combine white sugar, brown sugar, salt, eggs, vanilla, and instant espresso (if using) in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on medium-high until extremely thick and fluffy, about 8 minutes. (The whipping time can vary significantly depending on bowl size, batter temperature, and mixer wattage,…

My Favorite Brownies

My Favorite Brownies

Ingredients:3 ounces (85 grams) unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped1 stick (4 ounces or 115 grams) unsalted butter, plus extra for pan1 1/3 cups (265 grams) granulated sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt (about 2 grams)2/3 cup (85 grams) all-purpose flour

Brownie Sundaes

Brownie Sundaes

Ingredients:3/4 cups heavy cream12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee or espresso powder6 brownies1 quart vanilla ice creamInstructions:Melt the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee in a bowl over simmering water until smooth, stirring occasionally. Place a brownie on each plate, top with a scoop of ice cream, and serve with warm…

Brownie Pops Recipe

Brownie Pops Recipe

5. Near the end of your chilling period, while the brownie morsels are still chilling, melt your chocolate chips or candy melts in a double boiler over low heat, stirring frequently until melted. Turn off the heat source.

Jam-Stripe Cookies

Jam-Stripe Cookies

Ingredients:1/2 recipe all-in-one cookie dough1 tablespoon seedless jamInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a large piece of parchment or waxed paper, roll out 1/2 recipe all-in-one cookie dough into a 12-inch square. Trim edges with a sharp knife.2. Cut square into four 3-inch strips. Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.3. Spread top side of…

Bake the Book: Anise Cookies

Bake the Book: Anise Cookies

Fany Gerson’s My Sweet Mexico has an entire chapter devoted to dulces de convento or sweets crafted by nuns. Despite their strict lifestyle, the ladies of the convent have been known to relax in the kitchen, creating all sorts of sweet, decadent treats. Adapted from Delicias de Antaño, a volume on the history and recipes…

Ginger Sandwich Cookies

Ginger Sandwich Cookies

2. MAKE THE COOKIES In bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt. In bowl of standing electric mixer fitted with paddle, beat butter and sugar at medium speed until fluffy, 3 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients and beat at low speed until incorporated, scraping down bowl.

Chocolate-Caramel Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate-Caramel Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients:10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 1/3 cups granulated sugar1 large egg yolk1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)1/2 cup cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon coarse salt1/4 cup Caramel Sauce, cooled3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarFOR COOKIES1 1 3 cups…

Glittering Lemon Sandwich Cookies

Glittering Lemon Sandwich Cookies

[Photograph: Romulo Yanes] Almost every part of The Gourmet Cookie Book puts me in the holidays mood, from the sweet little strawberry tart cookies on the cover to the lovely gingerbread men and snowflake-shaped Scandinavian rosettes inside. But possibly the most festive recipe in the book: these Glittering Lemon Sandwich Cookies. Dusted in sparkling sanding…

Iced Lemon Cookies Recipe

Iced Lemon Cookies Recipe

3. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter and sugar, beating on medium speed, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until just combined. Mix in flour mixture, beating until combined, then add zest, vanilla, and lemon extract, beating until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate dough…

Chocolate Turtle Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Turtle Cookies Recipe

1. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt in bowl. With electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2 minutes. Add egg yolk, milk, and extract(s) and mix until incorporated. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture until just combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 1…

Waffled Almond Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Waffled Almond Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Your eyes may say “waffle,” but your taste buds say “cookie.” [Photograph: Daniel Shumski] These buttery, lightly sweet almond cookies take a beautiful shape in the waffle iron. They’re delicious filled with chocolate ganache, dulce de leche, jam, or lemon curd. Why this recipe works: The gently toasted golden brown exterior and waffle grid make…