Dark Chocolate Cookies

3/4 cup  flour 3/4 cup  cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Cookies

Raspberry Custard Tart

SAUCE 1/2 pint fresh or frozen raspberries 1 cup sugar   1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon butter   pinch salt PASTRY 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 stick cold butter 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest FILLING… Continue reading Raspberry Custard Tart

Cherry Cupcakes

1 3/4 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp milk 24 maraschino cerries, drained on paper towel. Line muffin trays with baking cups.  Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream the… Continue reading Cherry Cupcakes

Bourbon Creme Brulee

2 1/3 cups heavy cream 2/3 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 4 egg yolks turbinado sugar Preheat the oven to 300 F. Combine the cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan.  Bring to a simmer, stirring. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon and the… Continue reading Bourbon Creme Brulee

Garlic Bread Frittata

2 tbsp olive oil 2 slices stale french bread 1 clove garlic, minced 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk salt and pepper Heat the oven to 375 F. Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet.  Saute the garlic and then lay down the bread and saute until lightly coated. Beat the eggs, milk, and salt… Continue reading Garlic Bread Frittata

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Jujube Cupcakes

1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 cups flour plus 1 tbsp 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup jujubes, cut smaller Line a muffing tray with baking cups.  Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the sugar, butter, eggs and milk. Stir… Continue reading Jujube Cupcakes

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Chocolate Souffles

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 6 tablespoons butter 6 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into 8 pieces total mint ice cream Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour eight 3/4-cup soufflé dishes. Stir 8 ounces chopped chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat… Continue reading Chocolate Souffles