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Lemon-Fig Cake
By ctozzi
Olive oil has a subtle fruitiness that works suprisingly well in desserts
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for pan
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (10 ounces) dried figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
Heavenly Spring Cheesecakes
By ctozzi
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix 1-1/4 cups crumbs and butter
- Mix & match your recipe from these options:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3 pkg. (250 g each) Regular or Light Cream Cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- crumb options:
- crushed Christie Pantry Ginger Cookies
- Oreo Baking Crumbs
- crushed Nilla Vanilla Wafers
- Honey Maid Graham Crumbs
- add-in choices:
- 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 4 oz. Baker's Bittersweet Chocolate, melted, cooled
- 1 can (14 oz) pineapple crushed in juice, drained
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- garnish possibilities:
- 12 dollops (3/4 cup) Cool Whip
- grated peel from 1 medium lemon
- drizzle of 2 oz. melted Baker's Bittersweet Chocolate
- 1/4 cup toasted flaked coconut
- 1 medium banana, cut into 12 slices
- 12 toasted walnut halves;
- drizzle of 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
A CUP OF JO: The Best Peanut Butter Brownies You'll Ever Have
By ctozzi
These are the fudgiest, densest and richest brownies you'll ever bite into, and they're so easy to make
- For the peanut butter buttercream:
- 6 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate or dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (such as Baker's brand semi-sweet chocolate—I use a 72% Pound Plus Bar from Trader Joe’s)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp. espresso or brewed coffee, any temperature; optional but recommended
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt to taste, optional
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (I recommend Jif or Skippy—not a fancy, high-end or natural peanut butter, since they separate, and your frosting results could be compromised)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- Pinch of salt to taste, optional
- Sprinkles, optional
STARBUCKS LEMON LOAF
By ctozzi
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl
- LOAF
- 1 1/2 cup(s) FLOUR
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING SODA
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING POWDER
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) SALT
- 3 EGGS
- 1 cup(s) SUGAR
- 2 tablespoon(s) BUTTER; Softened.
- 1 teaspoon(s) VANILLA
- 1 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT
- 1/3 cup(s) LEMON JUICE
- 1/2 cup(s) OIL
- LEMON ICING
- 1 cup(s) POWDERED SUGAR; Plus 1 Tablespoon.
- 2 tablespoon(s) WHOLE MILK; I Used 2%.
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT
Cake Boss Cream Puff Dough
By ctozzi
Makes enough for 24 Cream Puffs
- 1 cup water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup flour
- 4 extra-large eggs
Yule Log with Caramel Cream
By ctozzi
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- For the Cakes
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup best-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- For the Assembly
- Caramel Cream
- Cornstarch or confectioners' sugar, for surface
- 1 pound rolled fondant
- Best-quality unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Seven-Minute Frosting
By ctozzi
1. In the metal bowl of a standing mixer set over (but not touching) a saucepan of simmering water, combine the sug...
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan Dacquoise Only
By ctozzi
Position a rack in the center of the oven, and heat the oven to 225°F
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
- 1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
- 6 egg whites
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup
By ctozzi
Remove fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and p...
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
- 4 medium carrots, sliced (2 cups)
- 1 cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
- 4 1/2 cups Progresso® chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
- 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
Espresso Hazelnut Crisps
By ctozzi
Yield: Makes 36 (2 Inch Cookies) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins A crisp, nutty cookie with a hint of e...
- 2 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Instant Espresso
- 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup (2 Sticks) Chilled Unsalted Butter Cut Into Pieces
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Hazelnuts, Toasted, Skins Removed, Chopped