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Momofuku Crack Pie (bon appetite)
By ctozzi
Anyone who has taken a bite of this Milk Bar best seller immediately knows the reason for the sassy name
- Oat Cookie Crust:
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 9 tbsp (1 stick plus 1 tbsp) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
- 5 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt
- Filling:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
- 6 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Lemon-Ricotta Fritters
By ctozzi
Make the curd: Prepare an ice-water bath
- FOR THE CURD
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- FOR THE FRITTERS
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep-frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pound ricotta cheese, drained
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Mae Bairds Rum Balls
By ctozzi
In a bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, heat semisweet chocolate, stirring occasionally, until melted
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely, chopped
- 1x1 gram package chocolate wafer cookie
- 2 1/4 cups finely chopped walnuts or pecan
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Vanilla Madeleines
By ctozzi
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Coarse salt
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for pans
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Pecan Cheesecake Pie
By ctozzi
1. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions
- 1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs, divided
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup light corn syrup
Fettuccine alla Carbonara
By ctozzi
1. In a medium saucepan, cook onion in hot butter about 5 minutes or just until tender
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and crisp-cooked
- 3 ounces prosciutto, sliced 1/8-inch thick and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
- 1 9-ounce package refrigerated fettuccine
- Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA
By ctozzi
Place the chicken cutlets flat on the work surface
- 6 (3-ounce) chicken cutlets, pounded to evenly flatten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 paper-thin slices prosciutto
- 1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 (14-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls
By ctozzi
Mix the milk, vegetable oil and sugar in a pan (LARGE POT)
- ROLLS:
- 1 quart (4 cups) whole milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast (a total of 4 and 1/2 teaspoons of yeast)
- 8 cups (plus 1 cup extra, separated) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (heaping) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (scant) baking soda
- 1 tablespoon (heaping) salt
- plenty of melted butter (2 to 3 sticks...at least)
- 2 cups sugar
- generous sprinkling of cinnamon (nearly an entire 2.37 oz. container)
- FROSTING:
- 1 bag powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons maple flavoring
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Blackberry Mascarpone Buttercream
By ctozzi
Have you noticed the abundance of berries in stores and the farmers markets lately? They’re practically everywher
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 pint blackberries
- 3 cups and 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp milk
Caramel Italian Cream Cake
By ctozzi
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place shaved coconut in a single layer in a shallow pan
- cake:
- 3 cups shaved coconut
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- Quick Caramel Frosting:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract