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Almond Raspberry Hamantaschen
Almond Raspberry Hamantaschen Cookie Dough½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened¼ cup granulated sugar1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, (plus more ...
Air-Fried Donuts
Air-Fried Donuts 1 cup whole milk4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 large egg3 ½ cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated ...
Spicy Mini Pumpkin Breads
Spicy Mini Pumpkin Breads 3 cups granulated sugar1 cup canola oil1 15 ounce can solid pack pumpkin3 large eggs2 cups ...
Elderflower Italian Buttercream
Elderflower Italian Buttercream ¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup water5 large egg whites½ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar4 tablespoons ...
Pistachio Almond Filling
Pistachio Almond Filling Makes approximately 2-2 ½ cups 2 cups pistachios (blanched)¼ cup confectioner’s sugar½ cup packed ((8 ounces) almond ...
Spiced Apple Pie
Spiced Apple Pie Flaky Cream Cheese Crust3 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking powder1 cup 6 ¾ ounces ...
Pecan Sticky Buns
Pecan Sticky Buns Dough½ cup warm water ((approximately 110 degrees Fahrenheit))4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)1 large egg2 cups plus 2 ...
Banana Muffins
Banana Muffins 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup granulated sugar1 ½ teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cinnamon2 large ...
Chocolate and Almond Semifreddo
Chocolate and Almond Semifreddo 2 ½ cups whole milk4 large egg yolks¾ cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch½ cup high quality ...
Individual Hazelnut Fruitcakes
Individual Hazelnut Fruitcakes Makes approximately 12 fruitcakes 2 ½ sticks ((1 ¼ cups) unsalted butter, softened)1 cup granulated sugar5 large ...
Bourbon Apple Cider Ice Cream
Bourbon Apple Cider Ice Cream Makes approximately 2 quarts 4 cups apple cider1 cup high quality bourbon2 cinnamon sticks2 whole ...
Orange and White Pumpkin Cookies
Orange and White Pumpkin Cookies 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger½ ...
Berry Frangipane Tart
Berry Frangipane Tart 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted cold butter, cut into ½ inch ...
Cherry Frangipane Tart
Cherry Frangipane Tart 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour½ cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, ...
Patchwork Apple Cake
Patchwork Apple Cake 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons baking powder1/8 of a teaspoon salt ((a pinch))¾ cup granulated ...
Frangipane with Almond Paste
Frangipane with Almond Paste ½ cup granulated sugar1 8- ounce package almond paste8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened½ cup ...
Frangipane with Sliced Almonds
Frangipane with Sliced Almonds 1 cup blanched, (sliced almonds, toasted)½ cup plus 4 tablespoons granulated sugar2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour6 ...
Blackberry Basil Tequila Ice Cream
Blackberry Basil Tequila Ice Cream 2 ½ cups 1 12-ounce package frozen blackberries1 ½ cups packed fresh basil leaves1 cup ...
Blackberry Basil Tequila Sorbet
Blackberry Basil Tequila Sorbet Makes approximately 3 cups 2 ½ cups 1 12-ounce package frozen blackberries1 ½ cups packed fresh ...
Reuben Sandwich Braid
Reuben Sandwich Braid Makes 1 15-inch long braid 2 ¼ cups warm water (110°F)2 tablespoons canola or olive oil4 cups ...