Pecan Bourbon Creme Brulee

9 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons bourbon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons golden brown sugar 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans Preheat oven to 350°F. Place six ramekins in large roasting pan. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, bourbon and vanilla extract in large bowl to blend. Bring … Continue reading Pecan Bourbon Creme Brulee

Banana Cream Pie

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups  milk 3 large egg yolks 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 6 tablespoons  butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 pounds total), peeled, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt… Continue reading Banana Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

8 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut 2 1/4 cups milk 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla… Continue reading Coconut Cream Pie

Lemon Poppyseed Biscuits

3 cups all purpose flour 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup (or more) milk Preheat oven to 375°F.… Continue reading Lemon Poppyseed Biscuits

Soft Pretzels

1/2 cup light brown sugar Water 2 envelopes active dry yeast 1/4 cup vegetable oil About 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading 3/4 cup baking soda 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water Flaky salt, such as Maldon In a large bowl, stir the brown sugar into 2 cups of… Continue reading Soft Pretzels

White Asparagus a l’Oeuf

1 lb white asparagus, trimmed and peeled 2 eggs, hardboiled 1/4 cup butter, melted salt and pepper 2 tbsp parsley, minced Boil the asparagus in salted water until just tender. Cut the eggs in half, remove the yolks, and combine them with the butter.  Beat the yolks and butter until it gets a creamy texture. … Continue reading White Asparagus a l’Oeuf