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Apple Cider Donuts

Apple Cider Donuts DonutsGranulated sugar for sprinkling donut pans2 cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 ½ teaspoons baking soda½ ...

Streusel Crunch Topping

Streusel Crunch Topping ½ cup dark brown sugar, (packed)½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ cup all-purpose flour¼ cup white whole wheat flour4 ...

Cider Caramel Sauce

Cider Caramel Sauce ¾ cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon lemon juice¼ cup heavy cream¼ cup apple cider1 tablespoon unsalted ...

Flaky Phyllo Heirloom Tomato Tart

Flaky Phyllo Heirloom Tomato Tart 8 sheets phyllo dough, (thawed)1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, (plus more if needed)½ cup ...

Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes

Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water1/2 cup ...

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 ...