Recipes

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Pistachio Ice Cream

Pistachio Ice Cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 large eggs1 cup whole milk (divided)1 tablespoon almond extract2-3 drops ...

Chocolate Cupcakes Filled with Halvah Buttercream

Chocolate Cupcakes Filled with Halvah Buttercream Cupcakes1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water½ ...

Sesame Tahini Cookies

Sesame Tahini Cookies 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup almond flour¾ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt½ cup 8 tablespoons or ...

Blackberry Pop-Tarts

Blackberry Pop-Tarts Flaky Pastry Crust4 cups all-purpose flour, (plus more for dusting)2 teaspoons kosher salt1 ½ cups 3 sticks very ...

Black Eyed Susan Cookies

Black Eyed Susan Cookies Cookies2 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda¾ teaspoon salt11 tablespoons (1 stick plus 3 tablespoons) ...

Candied Lemon Slices

Candied Lemon Slices 1 cup water1 cup granulated sugar2 large lemons (sliced 1/8 inch thick, and seeds removed) Combine water ...

Thick Lemon Curd

Thick Lemon Curd 4 large egg yolks1 large whole egg1 cup granulated sugar½ cup fresh lemon juice1 stick (½ cup) ...

Lemon Mascarpone Pound Cake

Lemon Mascarpone Pound Cake 2 cups granulated sugarZest from 2 lemons ((saving both of the lemons for juice))2 sticks (8 ...

Black Forest Cherry Cake

Black Forest Cherry Cake Chocolate Cake¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup plus 2 tablespoons brewed hot coffee2 ...

Passover Chocolate Matzah Cream Cake

Passover Chocolate Matzah Cream Cake Ganache2 cups heavy cream4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chipsWhipped Cream2 cups heavy cream (very cold)½ cup ...

Kirschwasser Cherry Filling

Kirschwasser Cherry Filling Approximately 3 (13.5 ounce jars Bada Bing Cherries, drained, reserving ½ cup of the juice)1/3 cup Kirschwasser ...

Peach Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

Peach Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies Peach Filling1 cup steeped Earl grey tea using 1 Earl grey tea bag steeped in ...

Spring Focaccia

Spring Focaccia 5-6 cups bread flour (divided)1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons instant active or fast rising yeast1 tablespoon kosher salt1/3 ...

Vietnamese Coffee and Chocolate Tart

Vietnamese Coffee and Chocolate Tart Chocolate Crumb Crust2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs4-5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)Custard Filling2 cups heavy ...

Individual Brown Sugar Brownie Cheesecakes

Individual Brown Sugar Brownie Cheesecakes Crust:1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)Filling:2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, ...

Brown Sugar Brownies

Brown Sugar Brownies 3 tablespoons unsalted butter5 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips¾ cup dark brown sugar (packed)¾ cup ...

Crispy Gluten Free Crackers

Crispy Gluten Free Crackers 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil½ teaspoon honey1 cup gluten free flour blend such as Bob’s Red ...

Dubai Inspired Pistachio Caramel Tart

Dubai Inspired Pistachio Caramel Tart Rich Pastry Crust1 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar½ cup 8 tablespoons cold, unsalted ...

Oatmeal Cherry Pecan Cookies

Oatmeal Cherry Pecan Cookies 3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon½ teaspoon kosher salt1 pound 4 ...

English Cheddar Tart Bites with Cranberry Chutney

English Cheddar Tart Bites with Cranberry Chutney Flaky Pastry Crust1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt8 tablespoons 1 stick cold, ...