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Chai and Salted Pistachio Cake
By MarielC
Preheat to 375. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl, stir with a whisk
- glaze:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup [packed] brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 bag Chai Tea [regular or decaf]
- 2 T browned butter
- 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 T milk or cream
- topping:
- 1/4 cup shelled, roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- sprinkle of Maldon, Himalayan Pink [or any other light flaky salt]
English Pea and Goat Cheese Tart
By MarielC
In a food processor, blend the flour, salt, sugar and lemon zest until combined, then add the butter and pulse unti...
- Tart Dough
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, chilled and cut into small chunks
- Tart Filling and Assembly
- 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup creme fraiche
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons high-quality olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 3/4 to 2 cups shelled English peas
Palm Sugar Pecan Pie
By MarielC
Make the pie dough: Using your fingertips or the pulse function of a food processor, blend together the flour, suga...
- For the pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, or 256 grams
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice, or 170 grams
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice-cold water
- 2 to 3 cups pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice and parchment for blind baking
- For the filling:
- 2 cups pecan halves, or 225 grams
- 1 1/4 cups palm sugar, chopped in a food processor, about 275 grams
- 1/2 stick butter, about 113 grams, melted and cooled
- 6 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon nonfat powdered milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Italian Yogurt Cake
By MarielC
Beat egg yolks and sugar together until pale and well incorporated
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk yogurt
- 3 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Lime and Black Pepper Cookies
By MarielC
In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and ...
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 cups (8.5 ounces) flour
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 5 limes)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Confectioner's sugar, for dusting the finished cookies
- Black pepper, to garnish (optional)
Peach and Orange Blossom Honey Pops
By MarielC
Place the yogurt, milk, condensed milk, honey, peaches and preserves in a blender
- 1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup honey (preferably orange blossom)
- 4 cups sliced peaches (4 to 5 peaches)
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
Fat Dad’s ‘Closet’ Brownies
By MarielC
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Fresh berries or powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Nutmeg Logs
By MarielC
Heat the oven to 350 degrees
- Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons rum flavoring
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 3 cups (12 ounces) sifted flour
- Frosting and Assembly:
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon rum flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, more if needed
- Nutmeg, to be grated for decoration
Mandarine-infused cakes
By MarielC
Preheat oven to 350 ºF (175 ºC) In a mixer bowl, using your paddle attachment, whisk the butter and sugar over ...
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 stick of butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of mandarin zest
- 2 tablespoons of mandarin juice
- Extra butter and flour to grease pan
- Peel of a quarter of a mandarin
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 cup of mandarin juice
- 1/2 vanilla pod, or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Cranberry Orange Pistachio Bread
By MarielC
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Butter or baking spray for preparing pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into bits
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios or walnuts