3.5 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp cocoa 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup canola oil Preheat the oven to 375 F. Combine the 2 tbsp sugar with cream cheese. Mix well and set aside. Combine the flour,… Continue reading Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins
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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
Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream Tart
2 cups oreo cookie crumbs 3 tbsp butter, melted heavy cream 1/2 cup milk 2 cups light cream egg yolks sugar 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, crushed 4 oz. chocolate toffee bar, crushed Line a springform pan with wax paper on the inside and aluminum foil on the outside. Combine the oreo crumbs with the butter… Continue reading Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream Tart
Chocolate Oat Muffins
1 cup flour 1/2 cup oats 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 cup warm water 1/3 cup chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a muffin tin with cups and… Continue reading Chocolate Oat Muffins
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
Earl Grey Muffins
2/3 cup milk 2 tsp earl grey tea leaves 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs In a saucepan combine the milk and the tea leaves and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let steep for 30… Continue reading Earl Grey Muffins
Banana Pecan Muffins
1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup plain yogurt 2 bananas,mashed 2 tbsp canola oil 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup chopped pecans Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grease a cup lined muffin tin. Combine the flour,… Continue reading Banana Pecan Muffins
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