Irish Apple Cake
Posted February 17, 2010 – 10:47 am in: Cakes, DessertIngredients:
4 tablespoons butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, beaten
4 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and diced (2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
Directions:
Preheat [...]
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Posted November 7, 2007 – 1:10 pm in: DessertFood for Thought - a Foodtv.ca blog : GUEST BLOGGER: Chocolate Indulgences
Deep Fried Chocolate Nut Ice Cream Balls (courtesy of Green & Black’s) Prep time: 30 minutes Freezing time: 30 minute Frying time: 90 seconds per 3 balls Ingredients* 500 ml good qu
Simple Raspberry Gelato
Posted August 7, 2007 – 3:31 pm in: Dessert, Fruit, ItalianIngredients:
1.5 lbs fresh or frozen raspberries
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup whipping cream
1.5 quart ice-cream freezer
Directions:
Thoroughly chill ice cream freezer container according to manufacturer’s directions.
Puree berries in food processor.
Strain the puree to remove seeds.
Add sugar to berries and mix well.
Place berry puree into ice cream freezer container, and run freezer for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whip cream until light and [...]
Individual Orange and Chocolate Cheesecakes
Posted April 21, 2007 – 1:06 pm in: Baking, DessertRecipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
1/3 cup finely crushed chocolate wafers2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup ricotta cheese2 ounces cream cheese1/4 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons1 orange, zested1 eggButter, for greasing
Special equipment: mini muffin tin
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the crushed chocolate wafers and the melted butter. Place a tightly packed teaspoon of the wafer [...]
Individual Soft Center Cakes
Posted February 22, 2007 – 10:40 am in: DessertYield: 4 servings
* 4 ounce(s) 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar* 8 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter (1 stick)* 2 whole eggs* 2 egg yolks* 1/3 cup(s) sugar* 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract* 1 tablespoon(s) cake flour
Directions:Melt butter and chocolate in double boiler. Whip eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla with a mixer for about 10 minutes on high [...]
Food Bites - February 16
Posted February 16, 2007 – 10:59 am in: Bread, Coffee, Dessert, European, Holiday Recipes, How To, Indian, Main Dish, Mediterranean, One Pot Meals, Oriental, Pasta, Pork, Poultry, Slow Cooker, Tools and EquipmentArroz Con Pollo Recipe – the classic Spanish chicken and rice dish.
Chocolate-covered cars – a waste of good chocolate.
No-Knead Bread – A bread recipe that requires no kneading, but takes plenty of time.
Love is a big rare roast – Lynette creates one of her great sounding meals for Valentine’s Day. Lucky Cakes!
The Fundamentals Of Running [...]
Berry Applesauce
Posted February 12, 2007 – 10:32 am in: Condiments, Dessert, Diet, Fruit, Low Fat, Side DishIngredients:
2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
2 cups fresh or frozen (unsweetened) strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over very low heat for about 25 minutes, or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
Mash [...]
S’more Pie
Posted January 14, 2007 – 1:08 pm in: Baking, Dessert, PieI took this recipe from Morning Coffee & Afternoon Tea, doubled it, tweaked it and made a pie.
Ingredients:
Crust
1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Filling
1 cup marshmallow creme, divided
1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whipping cream
Topping [...]
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Posted October 18, 2006 – 2:16 pm in: Baking, Cakes, DessertIngredients:
6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter, softened
Directions:
Melt the chocolate and whipping cream together in the top of a double boiler over warm water or in a microwave oven on low power for 30-second bursts. Stir often with a rubber spatula to ensure even melting.
When the mixture is smooth, [...]
Lemon Bars
Posted August 11, 2006 – 8:44 pm in: Baking, Cakes, Cookies, DessertIngredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup margarine, softened
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup powdered sugar (for decoration)
Directions:
Heat
oven to 375 degrees. Grease 9×13 pan.
Combine flour, 2/3 cup powdered
sugar and margarine and mix until it comes together in as a ball of dough.
Pat dough evenly into pan. Bake for 20 [...]