1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lay parchment paper on a large baking sheet. Cream the butter with the sugars. Stir in… Continue reading Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Chocolate Mousse Tart
1 egg yolk 2 tbsp ice water 2 tsp vanilla 1 2/4 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup icing sugar 6 tbsp butter 9 oz. dark chocolate 2 cups heavy cream Combine the flour with the granulated sugar. Cut in the butter until it has a crumb like texture. Add the egg yolk and water. … Continue reading Chocolate Mousse Tart
Butter Bananas with Ice Cream
1/4 cup butter 4 bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise cinnamon brown sugar 1/4 cup dark rum 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews vanilla ice cream Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the bananas. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and the sugar. Add the cashews. Cook on both sides until golden, for about 5 minutes. Add the… Continue reading Butter Bananas with Ice Cream
Candied Almond Souffles
3/4 cup sliced almonds sugar lemon juice 1 cup milk 1/4 cup flour 4 eggs butter icing sugar Preheat the oven to 350 F. Warm the almonds in the oven for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 6 tbsp of sugar in a saucepan with a splash of water until clear. Add a large squeeze of lemon… Continue reading Candied Almond Souffles
Cereal and Banana Pie
4 cups cornflakes, crushed 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp butter, melted 2 bananas, sliced lemon juice 8 oz. cream cheese 300 ml sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine the cornflakes, butter, and sugar and then press it into the bottom and up the sides of a 9" pie… Continue reading Cereal and Banana Pie
Chocolate Ice Cream Roll
5 eggs, separated 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 3 tbsp flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 quart ice cream of choice icing sugar Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. Grease the wax paper. Beat the egg whites and the… Continue reading Chocolate Ice Cream Roll
Molten Cabernet Cakes
4 oz. dark chocolate 1/2 cup butter 2 tbsp cabernet sauvignon 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup icing sugar 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger vanilla ice cream Grease 4 ramekins and place them on a cookie sheet. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Combine the dark chocolate… Continue reading Molten Cabernet Cakes
Mint Chocolate Chip Cake
2 1/4 cups flour sugar butter 1 cup milk 1 tsp dry mint 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 3/4 cup chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9X9 inch baking pan. Combine 2 tbsp of butter, 1/4 cup flour, and 2 tbsp of sugar until crumbly. Stir… Continue reading Mint Chocolate Chip Cake
Trinidadian Coconut Tarts
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 2/3 cup cold water 2 1/4 cups grated fresh coconut (about 1 medium coconut) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon mixed essence orange flower water 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons milk… Continue reading Trinidadian Coconut Tarts
Domestic Goddess Gingerbread with Lemon Icing
For the gingerbread: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon molasses 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 2 large eggs, beaten to mix 1 teaspoon… Continue reading Domestic Goddess Gingerbread with Lemon Icing