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Mother-lode Apricot Pecan Coffee Cake
By Moogie
Directions: Grease 10-inch springform pan
- Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1-1/2 cups pecan, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 packages quick-rise yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup apricot jam, melted
- 1 large egg yolk
Chunky Monkey Bars With Chocolate Ganache
By Moogie
Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- Ingredients for Batter:
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter, cut into 1-ounce pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pounds medium-size ripe bananas, peeled
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Ingredients for Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
Do You Remember Banana Flips?
By Moogie
Directions: 1. Mix the almonds and powdered sugar in a bowl
- Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup ground almonds
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 eggs
- Few drops of vanilla extract
- Few drops of orange extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate Mint Parfait Bars
By Moogie
Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
- Ingredients for Base:
- 1 package chocolate cake mix
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- Ingredients for Filling:
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 to 3 drops green food coloring
- Ingredients for Frosting:
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kahlua Truffle Triangles
By Moogie
Directions for the Crust: 1
- Ingredients for the Crust:
- 6-3/4 ounces (1-1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 3 ounce (3/4 cup) confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces (12 tablespoons) cold, unsalted butter, cut into 10 pieces; more for the pan
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ingredients for the Filling:
- 1 pound semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, broken into squares or very coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 pound (1/2 cup) unsalted butter,cut into 6 pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur
Carrot-Spice Tartlets
By Moogie
Directions: 1. Pulse flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor to combine
- Ingredients:
- 6 green cardamom pods
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 12 ounces carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup finely ground gingersnaps
- 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee
- Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving
- Ingredients for Pate Brisee:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- (you will only be using half of this recipe)
Almond Crunch & Chocolate Confetti Chiffon Cake
By Moogie
Directions for Topping: Heat the oven to 325 degrees
- Ingredients for the Almond Topping:
- 1 large egg white
- 1-1/4 cups sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Ingredients for the Cake:
- 1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 2-1/4 cups cake flour
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup canola or corn oil
- 7 large eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur, such as Amaretto
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Ingredients for the Glaze:
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
'Blackberry Bramble' Chocolate Cheesecake
By Moogie
This blackberry and chocolate cheesecake is absolutely decadent and perfect when you're looking for a truly impress...
- CRUST:
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate baking crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- FILLING:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 4 (8-ounce) blocks of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup regular sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons blackberry liquor
- 4 eggs
- GLAZE:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and chocolate shards
Curried Cornish Hens With Coconut Cilantro Couscous
By Moogie
Directions for Hen: 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
- Ingredients for Hen:
- 2 Rock Cornish hens (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ingredients for Couscous:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Pretty In Pink Speckled Cake
By Moogie
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter two 8-inch springform pans with 3-inch sides
- Cake batter:
- 5 ounces (about 1 medium) raw beets, grated
- 7 fluid ounces peanut oil
- 1 & 1/4 cups raw (or regular) sugar
- 3 medium eggs, separated
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup hazelnuts, roasted and chopped
- 1 & 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg
- Frosting:
- 3/4 cup (1 & 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 & 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 cups low-fat cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract