Chocolate Truffles
Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Make some chocolate truffles for them! Truffles: 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (or another) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1 pound dark or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces Coating: 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/8 cup confectioner’s...
Pumpkin Pie
Despite the fact that Dottie’s pie has displaced my mom’s pumpkin pie as the fairest in the land, she and Dottie still speak. Actually, mom has given up the old ways of cooking with sweetened condensed milk, and adopted this recipe. So much for that old saw about old dogs...
Apple Crisp
Apples are in season! This is a nice dessert for the Thanksgiving spread. You’ll Need 5 medium apples sliced and peeled 1/2 cup brown sugar ¾ cup oats ¾ cup flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 stick butter, softened ¼ cup apple juice, or water Directions Preheat...
Coconut Bars
Looking for a unique yet easy to prepare dessert? Try this one. Coconut is a treat in itself! You’ll Need 1/2 cup butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs ½ teaspoon baking powder 2...
Citrus Shake
J is for Juicing! Juices and smoothies both offer a light fare breakfast. A smoothie and a few nuts could do the trick to start your day. You’ll Need 2 Grapefruit 1 cup peeled and diced ripe mango or peach 1 medium banana 8 oz peach yogurt 2 Tbsp...
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes
Chocolate-Strawberry Shortcakes with Amaretto Cream If you’ve ever made a pie crust that was flavored with almond, you know that it can be a total game-changer for your dish. Amaretto is an almond flavored-liqueur that will completely change the whipped cream! You could also use hazelnut or orange liqueur...
Creme Fraiche
Creme Fraiche the perfect topping for fresh fruit. With a dollop of Creme Fraiche you can take some fresh fruit and turn into a very delightful dessert! You’ll Need · ¼ buttermilk · ½ cup heavy cream Directions Note: This recipe must stand for 6-8 hours, and then be...
Caramel Sauce
This sauce can dress up many desserts and works wonderfully with sliced apples. So forgo the fake apple dip in the stores. And make your own to complement this delightful fall fruit. Yields approximately 1 1/2 cups You’ll Need 2 egg yolks, beaten ½ cup packed brown sugar...
Raspberry Bars
This recipe is easy to make, does not take a lot of ingredients and is a for sure a crowd pleaser. Anytime you make this and share it, you will be asked for the recipe! You’ll Need 10 ounces frozen raspberries 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup...
Flaky Pie Crust
What makes a flaky crust? It’s actually the bits of butter smeared throughout the dough. When the oven heats up, they expand, creating little pockets between layers of the crust. So as you’re putting this together, you’ll spread the dough with the heal of your hand – what the...
Rice Pudding
You’ll Need: 4 c. milk 7 tbsp uncooked rice (long grain) 1 strip fresh lemon peel, (1” by 3”) 1/3 c. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla ½ c. cream 1 strip fresh orange peel, (1”x3”) Pinch of cinnamon First Mix milk, rice, and peels in large saucepan. Bring to a...
Strawberry Pie
You’ll Need 1, 9 inch pie shell, baked 1 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries 3/4 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 Tablespoons lemon juice Grated lemon zest (optional) Whipped cream (if desired) Directions Wash strawberries and remove stems. Do not wash the strawberries early prepare right before you are about...