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KISSES Macaroon Cookies
By ctozzi
Directions 1 Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until well blended
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 teaspoons orange juice
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 5 cups MOUNDS Sweetened Coconut Flakes, divided
- 48 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates
Cranberry Martinis
By ctozzi
The traditional martini is given a holiday hue with a splash of cranberry juice
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 8 cranberries, frozen
- 4 lemon zest twists
Maple-Walnut Tart
By ctozzi
For a delicious riff on pecan pie, look no further than this sweet, earthy tart
- For the dough:
- 8 oz. (1-3/4 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for rolling
- 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 6 oz. (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 24 small pieces and frozen
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 to 4 Tbs. ice water
- Cooking spray
- For the filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp. pure maple extract
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2-1/2 oz. (5 Tbs.) unsalted butter
- 8 oz. (2 cups) chopped walnuts, toasted
Spiced Pumpkin Mousse
By ctozzi
In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute or until softened
- 1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 4-1/2 teaspoons cold water
- 3 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 18 gingersnap cookies, divided
Nutella French Toast with Strawberries
By ctozzi
1. Combine the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a bowl
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
- 4 slices of bread (I used Italian)
- 1/2 About 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- butter (for the pan)
- Powdered sugar for serving
Best Big and Fat and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
By ctozzi
Bakery and specialty shops type
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (i used vegetable oil)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Cannoli Cake
By ctozzi
Celebrate Easter with a rich chocolate cannoli cake: sponge cake soaked with rum syrup and layered with a chocolate...
- Sponge Cake:
- 1 cup(s) cake flour
- 6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
- 1 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- Rum Syrup:
- 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoon(s) water
- 1/4 cup(s) rum
- Cannoli Filling:
- 3 cup(s) whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
- 2 ounce(s) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped or grated
- 1 tablespoon(s) grated orange zest
- Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup(s) heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup
- 8 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped unsalted pistachios
Tiramisu
By ctozzi
From Cooks Illustrated – Nov/Dec 2007
- 2-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons instant espresso granules
- 9 tablespoons dark rum [I substituted Kahlua and cut the amount down to 4-1/2 tablespoons]
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1-1/2 pounds mascarpone
- 3/4 cup cold heavy cream
- 14 ounces (42 to 60, depending on size) dried ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 3-1/2 Tablespoons cocoa, preferably Dutch-processed
- 1/4 cup grated semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (optional) [I omitted this]
Mini Pavlovas
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 200 degrees
- 4 large white eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/4 cups superfine sugar, plus more for rolling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup Greek-style whole milk yogurt, or whole-milk plain yogurt, refrigerated overnight in a cheeseclothlined sieve set in a bowl
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons pasteurized or reconstituted powdered egg whites
- 1 pint fresh golden currants
Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
By ctozzi
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 7-inch sourdough bread boules (round loaves)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish