Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

blackberry cobbler ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold butter
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• in a large bowl, mix the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in 1/4 cup boiling water just until mixture is evenly moist.
• in a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. mix in remaining 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, and blackberries. transfer to a cast iron skillet, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. drop dough into the skillet by spoonfuls. place skillet on the foil lined baking sheet.
• bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until dough is golden brown.

pousse cafe

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/4 cups pastry flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 tablespoon

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease thoroughly a fluted 2 quart ring mold, and dust lightly with flour.
• sift pastry flour, salt, and baking powder together.
• in a large bowl, cream shortening well. gradually blend in 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons ; beat until light and fluffy. gently blend sifted ingredients alternately with the milk and cream into the creamed mixture. pour batter into ring mold.
• bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. remove from pan, and allow to cool.
• in a clean, cold bowl, beat the 2 cups whipping cream until peaks form. stir in 1/4 cup sugar and coffee powder. frost the cake with whipped cream. when serving, drizzle cake with a few drops of .

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Baked Asparagus With Balsamic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• cooking spray
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
• bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. pour over the baked asparagus to serve.

French Cream Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg white, stiffly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• mix heavy cream with the milk and beat until stiff. fold in the sugar, beaten egg white and vanilla. gently mix until all sugar is incorporated. pipe into cornucopias, or different types of puffed pastry.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, peeled and pureed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Mocha Coffee Cooler

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup cold strong brewed coffee
• 3/4 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 14 cubes ice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 5-second spray of cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• pour coffee into a blender and add creamer, sugar, cocoa, vanilla extract, and ice. pour vegetable oil over ice cubes and spray cooking spray into blender. blend until smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes.

Vicki's Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1 quart oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. blend in flour and cornmeal.
• heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c). drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. drain briefly on paper towels. serve hot.

tiramisu iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pound mascarpone cheese
• 2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 48 ladyfinger cookies
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 7 hrs


• to make zabaglione: in the top of a double boiler, beat yolks and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth and pale yellow. place over simmering water and gradually beat in . continue to beat over simmering water until soft mounds form, 5 to 10 minutes. transfer to a cool bowl, cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• whip heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar until soft peaks form. fold in mascarpone and zabaglione. cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• in a small bowl, combine coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla. arrange 16 ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. spoon about 1 tablespoon of coffee mixture over each cookie. ladyfingers should be soaked, but not crumbling. spoon one-third of the cheese mixture over the ladyfingers, and spread evenly. sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cocoa. repeat layering twice. cover and refrigerate 5 hours before serving.

Special

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger
• 2 1/2 fluid ounces coffee flavored liqueur
• 4 fluid ounces cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 teaspoon sweetened condensed milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• fill a 10 ounce glass with ice. pour in the and coffee liqueur. swirl gently and fill the glass with cola. drop in the teaspoon of sweetened condensed milk and stir slowly until the cocktail turns to a milky brown.

mostaccioli (mustaches)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup hazelnuts
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1/2 tablespoon orange liqueur

Recipe

• preheat oven to 275f. grease baking sheet.
• finely grind nuts in food processor. add honey, egg white, cocoa, spices and salt. blend to paste. add flour and mix using on/off turns until just incorporated. (note: dough will be sticky.)
• place dough on work surface heavily dusted with sifted confectioners' sugar. sift more powdered sugar over dough. gently roll dough out to thickness of 3/8". cut into 1x1 1/2 inch bars using knife that has been dusted with powdered sugar. arrange on greased sheet, spacing 1inch apart.
• bake cookies at 275 f (135 degrees c) until firm and tops appear dry, about 25-30 minutes. cool cookies completely on racks.
• to make icing: blend 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons egg white. mix in enough liqueur to make thick but pourable icing. set racks on waxes paper; arrange cooled cookies on racks with edges touching. drizzle icing over cookies in irregular lines. separate cookies. let stand until icing is dry. store in airtight container.

italian biscotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 12 ounces butter
• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 6 eggs
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 8 ounces chopped almonds

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f ( 165 degrees c ).
• in a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. add eggs one at a time; beat until fluffy. stir in the anise and vanilla extracts. sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; add them to the egg mixture along with the chopped almonds. stir with a spoon and as the dough comes together, knead by hand.
• divide the dough into 4 parts. roll each piece into a log about 15 inches long. place logs cookie sheets, 2 to a sheet, the long way. flatten the logs out until they are about 3 inches wide with a slight hump going down the middle. bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, loaves should be firm. cut the loaves into diagonal slices 1/2 inch wide, place the slices the cookie sheets and return to the oven. toast on one side, then turn them over to do the other side. this will take about 7 to 10 minutes.

Cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 fluid ounces
• 1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur
• 1 cup ice
• 1 fluid ounce heavy cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• combine , coffee liqueur, and ice in an old-fashioned glass. pour in cream.

japanese soho cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 fluid ounce
• 4 fluid ounces lemonade
• 1 1/2 teaspoons blue curacao
• 1/2 fluid ounce lychee liqueur
• 1 slice lemon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 2 mins


• pour the , lemonade, blue curacao, and lychee liqueur into a cocktail shaker over ice. cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with a lemon slice to serve.

Country Morning Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 8 inch round cake pan.
• in small bowl, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, cinnamon; set aside.
• in medium bowl, cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy; beat in sour cream, vanilla and egg. in a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. blend well.
• spread half of the batter in prepared pan; add raisins. sprinkle half of the topping mixture over the raisins. spread remaining batter over top.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. serve warm.

piscola

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 cubes ice
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger
• 3 ounces cola, or to taste
• 1 slice lime

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• fill a glass with ice, pour in , then fill with cola. garnish with a slice of lime.

nanaimo bars iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds (optional)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons custard powder
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate
• 2 teaspoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup butter, white sugar and cocoa powder. stir occasionally until melted and smooth. beat in the egg, stirring until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and mix in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and almonds (if you like). press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch pan.
• for the middle layer, cream together 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream and custard powder until light and fluffy. mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. spread over the bottom layer in the pan. chill to set.
• while the second layer is chilling, melt the semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat. spread over the chilled bars. let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

chutney eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 12 eggs
• 1/4 cup chutney
• 6 slices bacon
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, cool and peel. cut in half lengthwise. remove and reserve yolks.
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown; drain and crumble.
• in a medium bowl, mash egg yolks and mix with bacon, chutney, mayonnaise and almonds. fill the egg whites with the mixture.

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 4 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• to make lemon filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. stir in butter. place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. remove from heat. pour filling into baked pastry shell.
• to make meringue: in a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

cranberry sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces cranberries
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup orange juice

Recipe

• in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

Cappuccino Flats

Ingredients

• Servings: 55
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 teaspoon water
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons shortening

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 50 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, and salt.
• in a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup shortening, butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. beat in coffee mixture, melted chocolate, and egg. stir in the flour mixture. cover, and chill for 1 hour, or until dough is no longer sticky. shape dough into two rolls, 7 inches long. wrap, and chill for at least 6 hours.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). cut rolls into 1/4 inch thick slices. place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
• in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, melt semisweet chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. remove from heat. dip half of each cookie into chocolate mixture. place on waxed paper until the chocolate is set.

Coffee-flavored Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 2 tablespoons warmed half-and-half
• 1/4 cup margarine, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• dissolve coffee granules in warmed half-and-half; set aside.
• beat margarine with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. stir vanilla and salt into the creamed margarine. beat sugar into the margarine mixture in small amounts until fully incorporated. stream half-and-half into the mixture while beating continually until all liquid is integrated into a spreadable frosting.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

chilean cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups ice cubes
• 1 cup
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup sweet
• 4 lemon twists for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place ice, , orange juice, milk, and in the bowl of a blender. blend for a minute until smooth, then pour into serving glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.

Baked Asparagus With Balsamic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• cooking spray
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
• bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. pour over the baked asparagus to serve.

ain't yo momma's chocolate milk

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 fluid ounce
• 1 fluid ounce hazelnut liqueur
• 1 fluid ounce irish cream liqueur
• 1 fluid ounce coffee flavored liqueur
• ice cubes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 2 mins


• in a cocktail shaker, shake together , hazelnut liqueur, irish cream liqueur, and coffee flavored liqueur with several cubes of ice. strain into a glass filled with ice cubes.

Flavored Cappuccino Mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1/3 cup dry milk powder
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2/3 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• 1/3 cup instant coffee granules

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a mixing bowl combine powdered milk, sugar, coffee creamer and instant coffee granules. store in an air tight container.
• to prepare beverage, stir 2 to 3 teaspoons of mix into 1 cup of hot water.

Duke

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 32 ounces plain yogurt
• 2 large cucumbers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins


• in a medium-size mixing bowl, combine yogurt, cucumbers, dill, green onion and salt. serve chilled.

vaina

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups ice
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup or
• 1 teaspoon angostura bitters
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste
• cinnamon, for sprinkling

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place ice, , , , egg yolks, bitters, and sugar into the bowl of a blender. blend for a minute until smooth, taste, and add additional confectioner's sugar to taste. pour into glasses, and sprinkle with cinnamon to serve.

Latte

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon spice
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger brewed espresso

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• brew your espresso. meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin, vanilla, sugar, spice and milk. warm over medium heat, whisking constantly, until hot and frothy. do not bring to a boil. pour the espresso into a mug and pour the pumpkin spiced milk over it.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, peeled and pureed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

cranberry sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces cranberries
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup orange juice

Recipe

• in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

Kentucky Butter Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan.
• in a large bowl, mix the flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. blend in buttermilk, 1 cup of butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 4 eggs. beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. prick holes in the still warm cake. slowly pour sauce over cake. let cake cool before removing from pan.
• to make butter sauce: in a saucepan combine the remaining 3/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the water. cook over medium heat, until fully melted and combined, but do not boil.

date and cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup finely chopped dates
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup golden syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 pound almond meal
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease 10 inch round cake pan, and line with parchment paper. combine the dates and whiskey in a small saucepan over medium heat. simmer for 1 minute, then set aside.
• in a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and golden syrup until smooth. stir in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the almond meal. combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the batter alternately with the milk, and beat until smooth. blend in the date mixture, mixing only as much as necessary. pour into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.
• bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert a plate and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 4 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• to make lemon filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. stir in butter. place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. remove from heat. pour filling into baked pastry shell.
• to make meringue: in a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Vicki's Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1 quart oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. blend in flour and cornmeal.
• heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c). drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. drain briefly on paper towels. serve hot.

Banana Date Flaxseed Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup flax seed
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup flax seed
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan. use an electric coffee grinder or food processor to grind 1/2 cup flax seed; set aside.
• in a large mixing bowl, beat together banana, oil, sugar and eggs. in a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground flax seed and 1/4 cup whole flax seed. gradually stir flour mixture into banana mixture. fold in dates. spoon batter into prepared loaf pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean.

Banbury Tarts

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup chopped dried figs
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped candied citron
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 12 (5 inch) unbaked tart shells

Recipe

• chop the figs as fine as possible, measure to 1 cup, and pour boiling water over to cover. allow to stand for 45 minutes. drain very well.
• beat the egg and sugar together. stir in the figs, peel, raisins, and nuts. fill tart shells 3/4 full with fruit filling.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20 to 25 minutes. cool on racks.

Vanilla Latte

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/4 cups 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons vanilla flavored syrup
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger brewed espresso

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 6 mins


• pour milk into a steaming pitcher and heat to 145 degrees f to 165 degrees f (65 to 70 degrees c) using the steaming wand. measure the vanilla syrup into a large coffee mug. brew espresso, then add to mug. pour the steamed milk into the mug, using a spoon to hold back the foam. spoon foam over the top.

Chocolate Pavlova

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, melted
• 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 (1 ounce) square bittersweet chocolate, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 50 mins


• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c).
• beat together egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar to soft peaks in a large bowl. beat in sugar, about three tablespoons at a time, until stiff and glossy peaks form. sift cocoa and cornstarch over egg whites, and gently fold in. gently fold in vinegar, vanilla, and melted chocolate.
• line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the meringue into an eight inch circle. bake in the center of the oven for 1 1/2 hours until the outside is crispy and the center is soft. using a metal spatula, loosen the meringue from the parchment paper, and remove to cool on a wire rack. allow to cool completely, about one hour.
• whip cream with the sugar, and spread over the meringue. arrange strawberries decoratively over the top, and drizzle with chocolate.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Baked Asparagus With Balsamic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• cooking spray
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
• bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. pour over the baked asparagus to serve.

blackberry cobbler ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold butter
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• in a large bowl, mix the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in 1/4 cup boiling water just until mixture is evenly moist.
• in a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. mix in remaining 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, and blackberries. transfer to a cast iron skillet, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. drop dough into the skillet by spoonfuls. place skillet on the foil lined baking sheet.
• bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until dough is golden brown.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Basque Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/8 cups milk
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/8 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• to make the pastry cream filling: in a sauce pan, combine the milk and 1/3 cup of sugar. bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. remove from heat. in a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. beat in the eggs and vanilla.
• mix 1/2 cup of hot milk into egg mixture, then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the hot milk. return to heat and bring to a boil. continue cooking over medium heat until mixture thickens and becomes smooth. remove from heat and let cool for 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan. combine and sift the flour and baking powder. set aside
• cream 1 1/8 cup sugar and 3 eggs until light and fluffy. fold in the sifted flour mixture in three increments, being careful not to overmix.
• put half of the dough into the greased pan. spread the dough so that it covers the bottom of the pan. place pastry cream to within 3/4 inch of the edge. add the second half of the cake dough, making sure to enclose all of the filling.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, peeled and pureed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

mocha walnut cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
• 2 teaspoons boiling water
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt over hot (not boiling) water 1/2 cup of the chocolate morsels. stir until smooth. cool to room temperature.
• in small cup, dissolve the instant coffee in the 2 teaspoons boiling water. set aside.
• in small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. set aside.
• in large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and coffee. beat until creamy. add egg and melted morsels. mix well. gradually add flour mixture. stir in remaining 1-1/2 cups chocolate morsels and walnuts. form into walnut-sized balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10-12 minutes. allow to stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets.

best ever new zealand pavlova

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 egg whites
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet, line it with parchment paper and sprinkle a little water over paper.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. beat in water, then mix in cornstarch, vanilla, vinegar and salt.
• pour entire meringue mixture the center of the pan. pavlova will spread as it bakes.
• bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. turn oven off and leave pavlova in the oven until cold. turn upside-down plate and top with fresh fruit and whipped cream.

cranberry sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces cranberries
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup orange juice

Recipe

• in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

mississippi mud cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• crust:
• 1 1/2 cups finely crushed animal cracker cookies
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• cheesecake:
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• topping:
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

Ready Time: 10 hrs


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
• mix together the animal cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules in a bowl. pour in the melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. press into the prepared springform pan and set aside.
• to make the filling, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, the cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons instant coffee, and the cornstarch in the bowl of an electric mixer; stir until blended. add the softened cream cheese and beat until the sugar mixture has been incorporated and no lumps of cream cheese remain. beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding the vanilla extract with the last egg. fold in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, then pour into the prepared crust.
• bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 200 degrees f (95 degrees c) and continue baking 2 hours. turn off the oven, and let the cheesecake stand in the oven for 2 hours more before opening the door. remove and cool to room temperature.
• once the cheesecake has cooled, melt the chocolate chips and milk in a small saucepan over low heat. remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, and spread the marshmallow cream evenly over the top. spread or drizzle the chocolate over the marshmallow cream and sprinkle 1/4 cup of chopped pecans overtop. chill completely before serving.

Kentucky Butter Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan.
• in a large bowl, mix the flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. blend in buttermilk, 1 cup of butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 4 eggs. beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. prick holes in the still warm cake. slowly pour sauce over cake. let cake cool before removing from pan.
• to make butter sauce: in a saucepan combine the remaining 3/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the water. cook over medium heat, until fully melted and combined, but do not boil.

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 4 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• to make lemon filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. stir in butter. place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. remove from heat. pour filling into baked pastry shell.
• to make meringue: in a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Bumbleberry Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
• 1 1/3 cups white sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups thinly sliced apples
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1 cup fresh rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• stir sugar and flour together in large bowl. add apples, raspberries, blackberries, and rhubarb. toss together, and turn into pie shell. cover with pastry top. trim and seal edges. cut vents in top.
• bake at 350 degree f (175 degrees c) for approximately 45 minutes, until crust is brown and apple is cooked.

maja blanca

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• latik:
• 2 cups thin coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• maja blanca:
• 2 cups thin coconut milk
• 3/4 cup cream-style corn
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons corn kernels

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins


• bring 2 cups coconut milk to a boil; stir constantly until oil begins to separate from the milk, about 30 minutes. skim and reserve oil in a bowl. reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tablespoons sugar to remaining milk. continue to cook and stir until milk becomes brown and crumbly, about 30 minutes more. remove latik from heat.
• grease an 8-inch mold or pie dish with reserved coconut oil.
• heat remaining 2 cups coconut milk, cream-style corn, cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar, and corn kernels in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. pour corn mixture into prepared mold. cool until maja blanca is set.
• cover mold with a plate and invert maja blanca the plate. slice maja blanca and sprinkle with latik.

Vicki's Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1 quart oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. blend in flour and cornmeal.
• heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c). drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. drain briefly on paper towels. serve hot.

o'malin's irish cream

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 3 eggs
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups high-quality canadian blended whiskey, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• combine eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whiskey, vanilla extract, coconut extract, instant coffee granules, and chocolate syrup in a bowl; stir just enough to break the egg yolks into the mixture.
• pour the contents of the bowl into a blender; blend on high for 3 minutes.
• pour the blended mixture into a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. refrigerate at least 2 weeks before serving.

mocha smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup brewed coffee
• 3 tablespoons sugar (such as sugar in the raw®)
• 1 tablespoon hot chocolate mix (such as starbucks®)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend ice, coconut milk, coffee, sugar, hot chocolate mix, and vanilla extract together in a blender until smooth.

Baked Asparagus With Balsamic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• cooking spray
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
• bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. pour over the baked asparagus to serve.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

blackberry cobbler ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold butter
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• in a large bowl, mix the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in 1/4 cup boiling water just until mixture is evenly moist.
• in a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. mix in remaining 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, and blackberries. transfer to a cast iron skillet, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. drop dough into the skillet by spoonfuls. place skillet on the foil lined baking sheet.
• bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until dough is golden brown.

Southern Ireland

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces irish cream liqueur (such as baileys®)
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces peach-flavored bourbon liqueur (such as southern comfort ®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix irish cream liqueur with bourbon liqueur in a small glass.

Coconut Coconut Milk Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
• beat sugar, butter, and egg yolks together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add shredded coconut.
• whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. stir creamed butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk, into flour mixture until batter is just mixed.
• beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until until soft peaks form. lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. fold egg whites into batter. pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Vicki's Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1 quart oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. blend in flour and cornmeal.
• heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c). drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. drain briefly on paper towels. serve hot.

Cucumber-cilantro Raita (yogurt)

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and diced
• 1 green chile pepper, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• stir the yogurt, cucumber, chile pepper, cilantro, and salt together in a bowl until evenly mixed. set aside in refrigerator to allow the flavors to mix for 10 minutes before serving cold.

Harrison Muesli

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups vanilla soy milk, divided
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• blend 1 cup soy milk with blueberries in a blender until the mixture has the consistency of a smoothie, about 1 minute.
• stir together the oats, coconut, and pecans in a large bowl. stir in the blueberry mixture, yogurt, and the remaining soy milk. cover; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

lekman cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 fluid ounces lingonberry juice
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces (such as absolut®)
• 1/2 fluid ounce blue curacao liqueur
• 1 cup ice, or as needed
• 1 sour key candy

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour lingonberry juice, , and blue curacao into a cocktail shaker. add ice; shake. pour into a lowball glass. garnish with sour key candy.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, peeled and pureed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

sour cream blueberry coffee cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. beat white sugar and 1 cup butter with an electric mixer in another bowl until light and fluffy; beat in eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. stir in sour cream and vanilla extract. mix flour mixture into butter mixture until just blended; spread half the batter into prepared baking dish.
• mix brown sugar, 1 cup flour, melted butter, and cinnamon in a bowl until mixture resembles a coarse crumble. sprinkle half the crumbles and half the blueberries over batter in baking dish. spread remaining half of batter over blueberries and top remaining crumbles, blueberries, and pecans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Cafe Dulce De Leche

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/3 (11.5 ounce) jar dulce de leche
• 8 cups water
• 1/4 cup ground coffee beans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place dulce de leche into the carafe of a coffee maker. brew coffee with water and ground coffee; let coffee drip over dulce de leche. stir until dissolved.

Kentucky Butter Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan.
• in a large bowl, mix the flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. blend in buttermilk, 1 cup of butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 4 eggs. beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. prick holes in the still warm cake. slowly pour sauce over cake. let cake cool before removing from pan.
• to make butter sauce: in a saucepan combine the remaining 3/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the water. cook over medium heat, until fully melted and combined, but do not boil.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

blackberry cobbler ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold butter
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• in a large bowl, mix the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in 1/4 cup boiling water just until mixture is evenly moist.
• in a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. mix in remaining 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, and blackberries. transfer to a cast iron skillet, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. drop dough into the skillet by spoonfuls. place skillet on the foil lined baking sheet.
• bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until dough is golden brown.