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Mango Daiquiri Ice Cream
Mango Daiquiri Ice Cream 2 large ((approximately 2 cups chopped) very ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped into ½ inch pieces)2 ...
Caramel S’more Brownie Cake
Caramel S’more Brownie Cake Caramel Sauce1 recipe Chef Gail’s Caramel Sauce (room temperature)Graham Cracker Crunch1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs4 ...
Caramel Sauce
Caramel Sauce 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)4 tablespoons light corn syrup3 tablespoons unsalted butter¼ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon fresh lemon ...
Pavlova
Pavlova Meringue4 large egg whites (room temperature)1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon fresh ...
Strawberry Buttercream Shortbread Cookies
Strawberry Buttercream Shortbread Cookies 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt3 sticks unsalted butter, (softened)1 cup granulated sugar1-2 tablespoons heavy ...
Strawberry Buttercream Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes
Strawberry Buttercream Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes Cupcakes1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water1/2 cup ...
Easy Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Easy Strawberry Buttercream Frosting 3 sticks unsalted butter, (softened)3 cups confectioners’ sugar, (sifted if lumpy)1 cup strawberry preserves, (stirred well)1-2 ...
Mixed Berry Slab Pie
Mixed Berry Slab Pie Flaky Pie Crust5 cups all-purpose flour, (divided)4 tablespoons granulated sugar, (divided)1 teaspoon salt, (divided)4 sticks ((1 ...
Peach Crisp
Peach Crisp Peach Filling10 cups approximately 10 peaches, unpeeled and sliced½ cup all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 ...
Strawberry Shortcakes
Strawberry Shortcakes Strawberry Topping5 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)¼ cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juiceWhipped Cream3 cups heavy cream¼ cup sour cream½ ...
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Flaky Pastry2 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking powder1 stick plus 4 tablespoons ((12 tablespoons) cold ...
Cinnamon Chocolate Babka Muffins
Cinnamon Chocolate Babka Muffins Chocolate Fudge Swirl½ cup heavy cream1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsCinnamon Streusel1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup dark ...
Candy Shop Cookies
Candy Shop Cookies 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons ((10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened)1 ¾ cups dark brown sugar, (packed)1/3 cup ...
Candy Shop Cookies
Candy Shop Cookies 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons (10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened)1 ¾ cups dark brown sugar (packed)1/3 cup ...
Strawberry-Rhubarb Cheesecake Tart
Strawberry-Rhubarb Cheesecake Tart Strawberry Rhubarb Compote Topping1 cup fresh strawberries, (cut into small dice)2 cups rhubarb, (cut into coarse dice)¼ ...
Cracker Brittle
Cracker Brittle Approximately 40-45 square crackers such as Saltines2 sticks unsalted butter1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)1 ½ cups semisweet ...
Strawberry Mascarpone Poke Cake
Strawberry Mascarpone Poke Cake Cake:3 cups cake flour2 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 stick +3 tablespoons ((11 tablespoons) unsalted ...
Salted Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Salted Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer:½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened½ cup light brown sugar ...
Soft Pretzels
Soft Pretzels Dough:3 cups bread flour1 teaspoon kosher salt1 tablespoon dark brown sugar2 ¼ teaspoons instant active yeast1 ½ cups ...
Passover Sponge Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting
Passover Sponge Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting Cake:1/3 cup matzah cake meal1/3 cup potato starch8 large eggs (room temperature)¾ cup ...