It’s still August, and since we’re having a short stretch of really warm days, I decided that some light pasta would be the thing to eat today. Yesterday I whipped up the pasta dough, wrapped it in plastic wrap and set it in the refrigerator. This morning, I let the… Continue reading
This is my first attempt at Challah Bread – it was delicious! Unfortunately, I can’t find the recipe I used, although I’m sure I wrote it down around here somewhere – it was at least a few months ago (not exactly on top of things here at the moment!)Â A… Continue reading
Key Lime Pie 1 baked pie shell or 1 graham cracker crust ( 8″) 4 egg yolks 5 ounces lime juice (if you can find Key limes it is better), otherwise 10-12 limes 1 can condensed milk 2 tsp. grated lime peel Green food coloring if desired Combine the egg… Continue reading
Sour Cream Peach Muffins 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup oil 1 egg 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups peaches, fresh or canned, drained and chopped 1/2 cup chopped nuts Combine brown sugar and… Continue reading
Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz. cold cream cheese 5 Tbsp. softened butter 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted after measuring) Beat 8 oz. of cold cream cheese (not rock solid, but you can use it straight from the refrigerator) with butter and vanilla until combined. Gradually add the… Continue reading
This recipe is really smooth, like a frozen fudgicle. Chocolate Sorbet 2 1/4 cups water 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder pinch of salt 6 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large saucepan, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of the… Continue reading
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting 6 tablespoons butter, softened Cocoa powder, see below 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For light chocolate frosting use 1/3 cup cocoa powder. For medium chocolate frosting use 1/2 cup cocoa powder. For dark chocolate frosting use 3/4 cup cocoa powder…. Continue reading
Buttercream Frosting 1 lb. confectioner’s sugar 1/4 lb. butter (marg) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 3-4 tablespoons milk Cream 1/3 sugar with butter and salt in large bowl. Blend extract, 2 tablespoons milk and rest of sugar. Gradually stir in rest of milk until it looks spreadable. If you… Continue reading
Aunt Hester’s Dessert 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup chopped nuts 8 oz. cream cheese 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 cup Cool Whip 2 packages INSTANT pudding 3 cups milk 1 tsp. sugar Melt margarine and combine with flour and nuts, then… Continue reading
Apple Streusel Muffins 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups chopped apples 1 1/2 cups… Continue reading
