CHOCOLATE AND MIXED NUT TART IN COOKIE CRUST

this is a keeper, CHOCOLATE AND MIXED NUT TART IN COOKIE CRUST The sweet, nutty filling might remind you of a pecan pie — with melted chocolate chips. Crust 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon chilled salted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons (or…


Blima’s Berry Cake

This came out amazing. Very important to toss the berries with the 2 tablespoons of flour, this prevents them from sinking to the bottom, and please do the glaze part, it really makes the cake. Enjoy. Ingredients: Cake · 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature · 1 2/3 cup sugar · 3 x large…


Orange-Soaked Bundt Cake

This cake is moist and delicious. You’ll need a thin skewer to poke holes in the cake. Serve the cake garnished with slices of peeled oranges macerated with a little sugar and rum. For the cake: 10 oz. (2-1/4 cups) all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 6 oz….


Very Lemony Cake

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1/3 cup grated lemon zest (6 to 8 large lemons) 3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided 3/4 cup plain…


Creamy Creamless Butternut Squash Soup

1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb winter squash such as butternut, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 lb boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 1 teaspoons salt 4 cups boiling…


THREE BERRY BUTTER CAKE

This cake, bursting with berries, is perfect for a picnic. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 hr 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 large eggs at room temperature 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest 2 teaspoons baking powder 1…


Peach Cake

Peach Cake INGREDIENTS: · 4 eggs · 2 cups granulated sugar · 1 cup vegetable oil · 3 cups all-purpose flour · 1 teaspoon salt · 1 tablespoon baking powder · 1/4 cup orange juice · 2 teaspoons vanilla extract · 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches · 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional ·…


Split Pea Soup

1 cup chopped yellow onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots) 1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small) 1 pound dried split green peas 8 cups chicken stock or water…


Peach Blueberry Cake

PEACH BLUEBERRY CAKE This cake bakes for a long time at a moderate temperature, which helps keep the ripe fruit from bursting and releasing its juices. The easy-to-make pastry bakes up moist and crumbly, with a texture that’s like a cross between a biscuit and a cake. For pastry 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2…


CHERRY COFFEE CAKE

Prep: 30 min Baking 45 min Coffee Cake Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup Butter, softened 1 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling* Topping Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose…


One Bowl Blueberry Cake

2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup orange juice 1 3/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups fresh blueberries Mix all ingredients, excellept Blueberries together in a bowl until smooth, carefully add berries. Pour into a greased 9×9 pan bake at 350 deg for 1 hour.


Mango Swirl Cheesecake

Ingredients: Crust · 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour · 1 1/3 cup graham crumbs · 1 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut · 3 tbsp sugar · 2 teaspoons lime zest · 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Fruit Filling · 2 tbsp unsalted butter · 2 fresh mangoes, peeled and sliced · 1/4 cup sugar ·…


Date Cake

Delicious warm from the oven and moist enough to be enjoyed at room temperature with a cold glass of milk. Note: When you are chopping the dates, dust them with a bit of flour to prevent them from sticking to the knife. Ingredients For the cake 1/2 pound Medjool dates, pitted and coarsely chopped 7…


Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake

This cake is scrumptious when it is warm from the oven. But it is equally delicious the next day, if there is any left. This is a classic sour cream coffee cake but we’ve added chocolate to make it even better. Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 cups…


APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

This moist cake keeps beautifully for a day or two after you make it. Cake Nonstick vegetable oil spray 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 3/4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored,…


Lemon Angel Food Cake

2 cups sifted superfine sugar, divided 1 1/3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising) ( if you use regular flour 1 cup flour and ¼ cup corn starch 1 1/2 cups egg whites, at room temperature (10 to 12 eggs) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract…


Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

preheat oven to 350 degrees F. · 2 1/4 cups flour · 3/4 cup sugar · 3/4 cup margarine or butter, very cold and cut into slices · 1 egg · 3/4 cup sour cream · 1 teaspoon almond extract · 1/2 teaspoon baking powder · 1/2 teaspoon baking soda · 1/4 teaspoon salt ·…


Caramel–Topped Cheesecakes Oat–Pecan Crust

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned), uncooked 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1–1/4 cups packed light brown sugar, divided 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup butterscotch caramel topping…


Pear-Cranberry Crumble

Serves 8 You could also make the crumble in individual ramekins; just check on it sooner, as it will likely cook more quickly in the ramekins. Ingredients FOR THE CRUMBLE TOPPING 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup old-fashioned (not quick cooking) oatmeal 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar Pinch of kosher salt 13…


Yogurt and Pistachio Cake

Ingredients : 1 cup Pistachios, raw, unsalted 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 6 Eggs separated, and at room temperature 1 1/4 cup Sugar 3/4 cup Yogurt 1/2 cup Extra-virgin olive oil Method : Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Toast pistachios in the oven until crisp but not brown, about 15…


Chocolate Nut Upside-Down Cake

For the toasted nuts, I like a mixture of whole pecans (roughly chopped after toasting ), slivered almonds, and small walnut pieces. This cake is easiest to cut with a serrated knife at room temperature. It’s still delicious a day after baking, but I can’t guarantee it will be around that long. Serves eight to…


Everybody Loves Cupcakes

The trend in snacks for the last few years has been the cupcake. Grown-ups are regularly dropping two or three bucks a pop to grab a quick taste of sugared remembrance, taking a moment to be a kid again before going back to the adult world. Either way, where a full slice of cake may…


RASPBERRY CAKE WITH MARSALA, CREME FRAICHE, AND RASPBERRIES

Raspberries are both baked in this tender, moist cake and served with it. 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup Marsala 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup plus 4…


Heavenly Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake

Cake 1 cup melted butter 2 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups flour 3/4 cup cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Filling 12 ounces cream cheese 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries 1. Preheat oven…


Apple Cake With Honey Sauce

Ingredients: For the cake • 5 to 6 firm apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices I used Granny Smith • 2 teaspoons cinnamon • 2 1/4 cups sugar • 3 cups flour, plus more for dusting the pan • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 cup canola oil • 4 large eggs • 1/3…


Chocolate Nut Sour Cream Coffeecake

2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup sugar ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 1/2 cups ,Granulated sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Grated…


Olive Oil Cake

Mmm, this Olive Oil Cake Recipe is truly delicious. It produces a light but moist cake with a citrus tang, which contains no fat other than olive oil – a healthy choice. I did cut the oil to 1 cup, still very moist and light. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon…


Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered (gently squeeze out seeds) ½ cup minced onion 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed ½ cup diced red bell pepper 2 TBS pumpkin seeds coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil…


Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake

This was just fabulous! INGREDIENTS: Cake 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk Cream Cheese Filling 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 2 cups blueberries…


Peach, Lemon and Honey Cake

Ingredients: 4 ripe peaches pitted and each cut into 8 wedges juice from 1 fresh lemon 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For the cake: Nonstick cooking spray 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon…


Yogurt-Marmalade Cake

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 heaping cup of plain, lowfat yogurt 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup Canola oil 1/2 cup prepared orange marmalade 1/4 cup yogurt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pan with nonstick baking spray…


Coffee Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling

Note: The Lemon-Cream Cheese Filling should be very soft before spooning over the batter. If it is not easily spreadable, warm gently in microwave on high power at 5-second intervals until soft and smooth. Be careful not to warm the filling too much or it will melt. Lemon-Sugar Almond Topping 1/3 cup ( granulated sugar…


Best Blueberry Buckle

(Blueberry Crumb Cake) This is one of my families top five all-time favorites! it does not contain milk, does not get soggy, despite the 4 cups of blueberries suspended in batter. Despite the lengthy directions it takes about 10 minutes to put together. Streusel Topping 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar…


Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Icing

For the Cake • 1 cup quick cooking oats (not old-fashioned or instant) • 3/4 cup water, room temperature • 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened • 1/2 cup granulated…


Honey Spice Cake

this recipe is fabulous, the only change I made was leaving out the ground ginger and clove because I dont like the taste. Ingredients • 2 1/3 cups sifted cake flour • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon ground ginger • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon…


Italian Salad Dressing

1/4 cup white vinegar 3 Tbls. water 2 tsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. onion salt 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 2 tsp. minced fresh parsley OR 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes 1/2 tsp. minced fresh basil OR 1/4 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. minced fresh oregano…


Strawberry Mousse Cake ( Jeff’s Pink Cake)

2 Pkgs of, 3 oz strawberry jello 1 1/2 cups boiling water 15 oz pkg frozen strawberries 1 pint whipping cream 1 large angel food cake ( store bought) Dissolve jello in water. Add partially-thawed berries, and dissolve completely. In a small mixing bowl, beat whipping cream. Add to jello mixture. Break up cakes into…


Raspberry Crumb Coffee Cake with Vermont Maple Frosting

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, Ingredients • 1 teaspoon butter • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1 lemon, juiced • 1/4 cup water • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 1 stick plus 4 tablespoons butter • 2 eggs • 4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon…


Sour Cherry Cake

Ingredients • 1 pound tart cherries, pitted • ¾ cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar • 2 tablespoons water • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • ¼ teaspoon salt • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan • 3 large eggs, separated • ½ teaspoon…


Orange Cranberry Coffee Cake

This elegant coffee cake is a rich and incredibly satisfying, a medley of orange and cranberry which produces a delectable and over the top sinfully decadent dessert Ingredients 3/4 cup butter – at room temperature 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs – room temperature 2 teaspoons almond extract 1- zest of one orange (substitute 1 teaspoon…


Black Bean Salad with Pineapple

Black Bean Salad very healthy and very yummy! 1 can black beans, drained, 2 cups, steamed corn, or 1 can drained 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup diced green onions 1/4 cup diced pineapple 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced…


Hot Italian Giardiniera

“A hot and tangy, pickled pepper and jalapeno topping for sandwiches, sausages, , pastas, pizzas, and more.” INGREDIENTS: 2 green bell peppers, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced 6 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup fresh cauliflower florets 1/2 cup salt water to…


Quinoa Tabbouleh

“Quinoa, once a staple grain of ancient Incas, is tossed with lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, green onions and parsley. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa rinced 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, diced 2 bunches green onions, diced 2…


Pizza Hut Style Pizza Dough

This is one of the best pizza dough recipes I have found. 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast 1 1/3 cups water 2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons cornmeal or Panko crumbs 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder…


New Year’s Apple Challah

1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons dry yeast 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil (or unsalted melted butter) 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 4 1/2 to 5 cups bread flour Apple mixture 3 cups coarsely chopped apples 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon…


Best Banana Bread

3 medium very ripe bananas (the blacker the better) 1 cup sugar 3 tsp. baking soda dash salt 2 eggs 1/4 cup oil 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. lemon juice plus milk to equal 1/2 cup (or 1/2 cup buttermilk) Using the steel blade in your food processor, process bananas until pureed (15 to…


Double-baked Crisps(Clone-of-Raincoast-Crisps)

Using this recipe, you can make Rosemary Raisin Pecan Crisps, Cranberry Hazelnut Crisps, Fig Walnut Crisps or Date Almond Crisps, just by swapping out the fruit and nuts accordingly. These are best on the day after they are double-baked, but will keep for longer in an airtight tin. It’s probably best to keep the baked…


Hummus with Spicy Chickpeas

HUMMUS ¼ cup dried parsley 4 cloves garlic 2 , 19 oz cans chick peas, ( one drained, save liquid of the other) 2/3 cup olive oil 3/4 cup Tahini (sesame seed paste) 3/4  cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoon salt Fresh ground pepper 1 teaspoon cumin. In your food processor. Drop garlic and process…


Bread Dipping Oil

A simple recipe for making an herbed olive oil dip for Italian bread. Serve in a shallow bowl, and let your guests help themselves. Makes 1 Cup : 1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (Optional) 1 Tablespoon Each: Chopped Fresh Basil & Parsley 1 Tablespoon Chopped Dried Oregano 1 to 2…


Salsa Verde

MAKES 3 CUPS this emerald-colored condiment is Italy’s quintessential dipping sauce. the rich basil-parsley salsa is enjoyed with everything from bread sticks and grilled vegetables to roasted meat and fish. ingredients 2 cups basil leaves 3 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped cornichons 2 tablespoons drained capers 1 medium shallot, chopped…