Ingredients:½ lb. bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine4 oz. (8 tablespoons) butter, cut into small pieces4 large eggs, separated¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Garnish:Confectioners’ sugarIce creamFresh berriesMint sprig
Place a bowl over a saucepan of slightly simmering water (double boiler works best), melt chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth (approximately 5 minutes). Allow to cool slightly.
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Dessert Recipe: Rebecca’s Chocolate Torte
Posted in Recipes-dessert on May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Cranberry Apricot Scones
Posted in Recipes-breakfast breads on May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
3 cups flour½ cup sugar½ teaspoon baking soda2 ½ teaspoon baking powder6 oz. Chopped butter2 tsp. Vanilla1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
1/2 cup dried apricots (or other dried fruit)
Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Cut in butter until it resembles cornmeal. Add add-ins, mix in the milk and vanilla. [...]
Blueberry Pecan Baked French Toast
Posted in Recipes-Sweet for Breakfast on May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
4 inch baguette6 large eggs3 cups milk½ teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup pecans (about 3 ounces)1/4 cup butter (2 ounces)1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups blueberries
Syrup:1 cup blueberries½ cup maple syrup1 tablespoon lemon juice
Spray 7″x11″ glass baking dish. Cut baguette into 1 inch slices and arrange in one layer in baking dish. [...]
Raspberry Cake
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2/3 cup butter2 cup sugar2 egg2 cup milk2 teaspoon vanilla4 cups unbleached flour6 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 pint frozen raspberries
Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the egg and beat. Combine the milk and vanilla in a small bowl. Add flour, baking powder and salt and add alternately with the combined [...]
Oatmeal Tea Bread
Posted in Recipes-breakfast breads on May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
2 cup plus 4 tablespoons flour1 ½ cup sugar2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats4 eggs, beaten lightly2 1/2 cups applesauce1 cup raisins2/3 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup milk1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, 1 [...]
Pumpkin Bread
Posted in Recipes-breakfast breads on May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
3 cups sugar1 cup salad oil4 eggs, well beaten1 16 oz. Can pumpkin3 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda½ teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon allspice1 teaspoon salt1 cup floured raisinsMix together sugar, oil, eggs, and pumpkin. Sift together dry ingredients and add. Mix just until blended. Fold in [...]
Refrigerator Bran Muffins
Posted in Recipes-breakfast breads on May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
15 oz. Box of Raisin Bran 5 cups flour3 cups sugar2 teaspoons salt4 eggs, beaten1 cup crisco, melted1 quart buttermilk or soured milk5 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon.
In large bowl, place the raisin bran, flour, sugar, salt and stir. Add beaten eggs, melted Crisco, buttermilk, baking soda and cinnamon. Mix well and store in the [...]
Corn Waffles
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1 ½ cups flour½ cup cornmeal1 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons baking powder2 tablespoons sugar2 eggs, room temperature1 ½ cups milk1/3 cup vegetable shortening, melted1/3 cup (2/3 stick) butter, melted
Put flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a mixing bowl and stir the mixture with a fork until blended. In another bowl, beat the eggs well and [...]
Baked Pineapple
Posted in Recipes-fruit; Recipes-dessert on May 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1 fresh medium pineapple½ cup brown sugar coconut to sprinkle
Remove the rind and eyes from the pineapple. Cut the fruit into quarters lengthwise and remove the core from each wedge. Proceed to slice each quarter into 4 or 5 slices. Cut each slice in half lengthwise. Sprinkle +/- 1 tablespoon brown [...]
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Posted in Recipes-fruit; Recipes-dessert on May 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
5 lbs. Apples (red and green mix)2 cup cranberries3/4 cup sugar6 tbls. Flour1 ½ tsp cinnamon
Topping:1 cup flour1 cup old-fashioned oats2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)½ cup butter, cut in pieces
Peel, core, and cut apples. Place apples in large bowl. Add cranberries, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Stir together. Place in buttered 13″x9″ glass baking dish. Combine [...]
