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Keto cheese chips
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
- 8 oz. 225 g cheddar cheese or provolone cheese or edam cheese, in slices
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
Apple-Cherry-White Chocolate Frangipane Tart with Green Apple Sorbet and Cherry-Apple Brandy Compote
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Special equipment: six 4-inch tart pans For the pate brisee: In a food processor, blend the flour, sugar and salt ...
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons butter, cold, diced
- 2/3 cup cold water
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 ounces almond paste
- 4 ounces powdered sugar
- 2 ounces dried cherries
- 2 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 Gala apples, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves, melted
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup apple brandy
- 1 teaspoon pectin
- 3 drops lemon juice
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon citric acid
Sweet and Spicy Candied Nuts
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Heat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment; set aside
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick)unsalted butter
- kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Chocolate Babka Bread
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
1. Whisk 1 cup (128 grams) of the flour with the yeast and stir in the hot water until combined
- For the filling:
- 4 to 5 cups (486 grams to 614 grams) all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 package or 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 1/2 cup safflower, canola, grapeseed or other neutral oil
- 2 eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick/120 grams) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (130 grams) dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (30 grams) cocoa powder
- For the syrup:
- 1/3 fresh-squeezed orange juice (or the juice of 1 orange plus enough water to make 1/3 cup)
- 6 tablespoons (75 grams) sugar
BA's Best Chocolate Macaroon Cake
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Cake: Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°
- 1 cup virgin coconut oil, melted, cooled, plus more for pan
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pan
- 1 cup skin-on almonds
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light agave nectar or pure maple syrup
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from a very well shaken 13.5-ounce can)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
German Chocolate Cupcakes
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Cake:
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, shaken, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons freshly brewed coffee
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Frosting:
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 4 extra-large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup blanched sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Back-to-School Raspberry Granola Bars
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
Lasagna Cupcakes
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
1. Preheat oven to 375ºF
- 1/3 pound ground beef
- Salt and pepper
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 3/4 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Muir Glen™ pasta sauce
- Basil for garnish (optional)
Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Preheat oven to 450 F degrees
- 12 to 15 large mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
- 2 mini pepperoni links, sliced
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 fresh basil leaf, chopped
Candy Bar Pie
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
This is a great way to use up left over candy
- 1 pie crust, from a pack of two or homemade
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup candy bars (I used 8 miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, about 15 mini Rolos, and a handful of M&Ms to make 1 cup)
- Extra candy for the top of the pie