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Mini Almond Butter and Strawberry Muffins
By JDARK
1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup crunchy almond butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or jelly
Chocolate Glaze
By JDARK
1. Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (61 percent to 70 percent cacao), finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
Deep-Fried Bocconcini
By JDARK
1. Drain the bocconcini and pat dry with paper towels
- 16 (1-inch diameter) balls bocconcini mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups seasoned Italian-style bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Italian Cookies
By JDARK
1. Beat eggs and sugar for 12 minutes 2
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup margarine, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4-1/2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
By JDARK
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water and salt until smooth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/3 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 zucchini blossoms* see Cook's Note
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Serving Suggestion: serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette
Upsidedown Berry Crostada
By JDARK
Crust: 1. Combine the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt in a food processor and pulse to blend
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 5 cups frozen mixed berries, thawed (about 30 ounces)
- 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons honey
Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
By JDARK
For the pita chips: 1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili or dried chipotle powder
- Zest of 2 large limes, optional
- 2 whole wheat or plain pita breads, split in half horizontally
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large or 2 small avocadoes, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 packed cup arugula
- 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Baked Apples with Rum and Cinnamon
By JDARK
For the glaze: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the dark brown sugar, rum, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 whole cloves
- 6 small to medium apples, preferably a sturdy variety like Rome or Granny Smith, washed and cored
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup unsweetened apple cider
- Rum raisin ice cream, optional
Mini Antipasto Calzones
By JDARK
1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Flour, for dusting
- One 1-pound ball pizza dough
- Cornmeal, for dusting
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina (see Cook's Note)
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone
- 1 ounce salami, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper (jarred or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped kalamata olives (about 5 olives)
- 1 egg
- Marinara sauce (jarred or homemade), warmed, for dipping
Chocolate Chip and Mascarpone Cupcakes
By JDARK
For the Cupcakes: 1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F
- Cupcakes:
- 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 2-1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Ganache:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract