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Buttermilk Ice Cream
Buttermilk Ice Cream 6 large egg yolks2/3 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 cups heavy creamI cup chilled buttermilk, (well ...
Raspberry Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Raspberry Red Velvet Whoopie Pies 3 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 ½ teaspoons baking soda½ ...
Easy Cherry Cake
Easy Cherry Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)2/3 cup ...
Mountain Frosting
Mountain Frosting 1 cup granulated sugar4 tablespoons water½ cup light corn syrup4 large egg whites2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Stir ...
Lattice Topped Peach Pie
Lattice Topped Peach Pie Flaky Pie Crust2 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking powder1 ½ sticks ((12 tablespoons) unsalted ...
Mixed Berry Crisp
Mixed Berry Crisp 4 cups mixed berries ((such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries – strawberries should be cut into ...
Salted Sour Cream Fudge Cookies
Salted Sour Cream Fudge Cookies 1 ¼ cups bread flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt¾ cup Dutch ...
Berry Meringue Short Cake
Berry Meringue Short Cake 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)½ cup granulated sugar¾ cup cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt2 ...
Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)1 14- ounce can sweetened ...
Summer Squash Galette
Summer Squash Galette 2 cups all-purpose flour1 ¼ teaspoons Kosher salt1 ½ sticks ((12 tablespoons) unsalted, cold butter cut into ...
Gigantic Truffled Peanut Butter Cookies
Gigantic Truffled Peanut Butter Cookies Truffle Filling1 cup heavy cream4 cups semisweet high quality chocolate chipsPeanut Butter Cookies8 ounces unsalted ...
Lime Curd Meringue Tart
Lime Curd Meringue Tart Sugar Cookie Crust1 stick plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)½ cup confectioners’ sugar1 large egg yolk1 ...
Healthy Granola Bars
Healthy Granola Bars 2 cups old-fashioned oats½ cup sliced almonds½ cup pumpkin seeds½ cup sunflower seeds1 cup shredded sweetened coconut ...
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons poppy seeds½ cup 1 stick unsalted ...
Individual Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese Soufflés
Individual Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese Soufflés 6 17x12 inch sheets phyllo dough (thawed)5 tablespoons melted butter or oil2 tablespoons ...
Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Rolls)
Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Rolls) Dough:1 cup plus 3 tablespoons whole milk4 tablespoons unsalted butter3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated ...
Lavender Ice Cream
Lavender Ice Cream 2 cups heavy cream1 cup whole milk2 ½ tablespoons dried lavender flowers¾ cup granulated sugar4 large egg ...
Chocolate Soufflés
Chocolate Soufflés Sugar for dusting ramekins1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour½ cup whole milk¾ cup high quality semisweet chocolate ...
Fastest Baked Custard Ever
Fastest Baked Custard Ever 2 large eggs2 cups whole milk¼ cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractGround cinnamon for sprinkling ...
Caramel Coconut Hamantaschen
Caramel Coconut Hamantaschen Cookie Dough½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened¼ cup granulated sugar1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, (plus more ...