Vanilla Streusel Bundt Cake
Makes one 10" bundt pan, serves about 6-8 people Skill Level: BeginnerIngredients Cake Batter: 3 cups flour 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1-1/2 cups butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1-1/2 cups sour cream 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla...
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Makes one 9x13 cake, serves about 6-8 people Skill Level: BeginnerIngredients Cake Batter: 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch salt 3/4 pint of sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla Streusel...
Jezabel Sauce for Easter Ham
Makes enough sauce for 6-8 lb. bone-in spiral ham Skill Level: BeginnerIngredients 12 oz. jar of pineapple preserves 10 oz. jar of apple jelly 4 Tbls. Dijon mustard 2 Tbls. prepared horseradish Instructions Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 1...
Heidi’s Pizza Dough
Makes one 12-14 inch pizza crust Skill Level: BeginnerIngredients 2 cups AP flour, additional flour for dusting/rolling out dough 1-1/2 tsp. salt 1 pkg. active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons or 7 grams or 0.25 ounces) 1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F) 1/4 cup canola oil...
Mom’s Red Cabbage
Makes 6 to 8 servings Skill Level: BeginnerIngredients 2 Tbls. bacon drippings 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/2 tsp. salt Dash pepper 1 small onion, whole 4 to 5 whole cloves 4 cups shredded red cabbage (1/2 medium head 2 cups pared, sliced...
Souffléd Crepes
Makes 8 servings NOTE: Crepes need to be made 2 to 8 hours ahead of time. Ingredients Crepes: 3 cups milk 3 eggs 1-1/2 cups + 3 Tbl. flour 1-1/2 Tbls. melted butter 1-1/2 tsp. salt One more stick of butter for frying crepes Filling: 1 cup mascarpone cheese 3/4 cup...
Frijoles Refritos (from The Brown Adobe Sampler)
Makes 6-8 servings as a side Ingredients 1 lb. dried pinto beans, soaked overnight 5. cups water 2 tsp. salt 6 slices bacon, crisp and finely diced 1 Tbl. bacon drippings 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large clove of garlic, minced Instructions Rinse and pick over...
Mark’s Mom’s Cheesecake
Makes 8 servings Ingredients Crust: 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheet graham crackers) 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted Filling: 1 lb. cream cheese (full fat version only) 3 eggs, separated 1/2...
Smoked Salmon Pate
Makes 6 servings as an appetizer Ingredients 6 oz. piece of smoked salmon or any smoked fish 2 scallions, sliced thin 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1-2 tsps. prepared horseradish (to taste) 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup...
Lemon Meringue Tart
Makes one 9-inch tart Skill Level: AdvancedIngredients Tart Crust 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour 35g (1/3 cup) almond flour 105g (1/2 + 1/3 cups) powdered sugar 1 big pinch of salt 127g (9 Tbls.) cold butter, cubed 50g (1 medium) egg, beaten 1-2 Tbl. cold milk Lemon...
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