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Fried Zucchini Sticks
By ctozzi
Quarter the zucchini lengthwise, then cut each quarter in half crosswise
- 4 zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried bread crumbs
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 fresh basil leaves or 1 tsp. dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3 eggs
- Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for sprinkling
Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
By ctozzi
Prepare pie crust according to the technique outlined here, adding in cocoa powder and sugar
- For Pie Crust:
- 1 cup plain all purpose flour
- 4 oz (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- For Filling:
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Chocolate curls, for garnish (optional)
Boston Cream Bites
By ctozzi
Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 48 mini muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour cups
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® French vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup prepared vanilla pudding
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
Pastry Cream
By ctozzi
1. In a medium-sized saucepan, stir together 2 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, salt, and the vanilla bean
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or Vanilla Crush; or 1/2 vanilla bean, slit lengthwise
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
Rose-water Madeleines
By ctozzi
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and room temperature
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sanding sugar
- Pink powdered food color, any shade
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
Marshmallow Fluff
By ctozzi
1 In a large bowl, combine egg whites, corn syrup and salt; beat with mixer in high speed for 10 minutes or until t...
- 3 egg whites
- 2 cups light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups icing sugar (confectioner's)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cassata al Forno (Baked Ricotta Cake)
By ctozzi
SAVEUR COOKS AUTHENTIC ITALIAN - PAGE 300
- FOR PASTA FROLLA:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 3 drops vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp. butter, melted
- (this dough was too wet, added more flour until was not sticking to my hands)
- FOR CREMA DI RICOTTA:
- 2 cups whole-milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (did not add this)
- 1/4 cup diced candied citron (did not add this)
- doubled filling recipe and i added :
- zest of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- (needed a little more sugar too
- still filling was not enough to fill springform pan, only came up 1/2 way)
- Homemade Ricotta:
- (if you want, store bought is fine to use)
- 4 litres whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream (optional)
- 1 litre buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Brownies
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan
- 1 stick butter
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Anna's Polish Cloud
By ctozzi
I had this translated from Polish for a special friend
- Sponge Cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Whipped Cream:
- 3 teaspoons (.25 ounces or 1 packet) unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 16 ounces/500ml heavy whipping cream (36% butterfat)
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Almond Filling:
- 2.65 ounces/75g butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2.65 ounces/75g sugar
- 5.3 ounces/150g sliced almonds
- Caramel Filling:
- 7 ounces/200g (half of a 400g-can) masa krówkowa or make your own
- Ladyfinger Layer:
- 12 About 12 ladyfingers, breaking some if necessary to fit
- Garnish:
- Semisweet chocolate for chocolate-curl garnish
Crepes à la Julia Child
By ctozzi
Use this recipe for a little more crepes than the Master recipe (doubled for crepe cake), used vanilla custard and ...
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup cold milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups flour (scooped and leveled)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter***
- Cooking oil (for greasing pan)
- I like vegetable oil instead***