Tequila Caramel Corn

1/2 cup popcorn kernels 1 cup salted roasted peanuts 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 3 tbsp agave nectar 2 tbsp light corn syrup 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp tequila Preheat oven to 250 F. Air pop the popcorn and combine with the peanuts. In a large saucepan combine… Continue reading Tequila Caramel Corn

Ginger Creme Brulee

1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup light cream 1/2 cup sugar 2 inches of ginger, peeled, grated, hard shreds discarded 1/2 tsp vanilla 5 egg yolks Preheat the oven to 325 F. In a saucepan combine the creams, the sugar, ginger, and vanilla.  Bring to a simmer stirring. Remove from the heat and whisk… Continue reading Ginger Creme Brulee

Apple Bread Pudding

1/2 cup butter melted 1/2 loaf of french bread, cut in small cubes 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 tsp cinnamon 2 granny smith apples, peeled, diced very small 1 cup pecans 8 oz. cream cheese cut in small pieces Preheat the oven to 350 F. Toss the bread with the butter. … Continue reading Apple Bread Pudding

Coconut Cream Pie

1 crust pie dough 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar milk 4 egg yolks 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups flaked frozen coconut, thawed whipped cream Blind bake the crust and cool. Combine the cornstarch, sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 4 egg yolks, and the vanilla.  Mix until smooth. In a saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups milk… Continue reading Coconut Cream Pie

Raspberry Pie

pastry for a double crust pie 4 cups frozen raspberries, thawed, drained 1/2 cup sugar the juice of half a lemon 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp butter, thinly sliced Preheat the oven to 450 F.  Line a pie plate with the bottom crust. Combine the raspberries, sugar, lemon, and cornstarch.  Mix well. Pour in the… Continue reading Raspberry Pie