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Cranberry Cornmeal Cake

12/16/2017

Ingredients 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature (plus more for pan) 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra to dust the pan) 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp fine sea salt Orange zest from two large oranges 3/4 cup dried cranberries, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 4 large egg yolks 2 large eggs Directions Put oven rack in the center of the over and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-inch
Apple and Cranberry Cake

12/15/2017

Ingredients 1 or more baking apples (I like Fuji or Honeycrisp) cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices - enough to cover the bottom of a 9" springform pan 1/2 cup light brown sugar Fresh cranberries 2 eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup sour cream 1 tsp vanilla 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 stick butter - melted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper (here's where those pre-cut circles come in handy). Arrange the
Raspberry Peach Cheesecake

06/18/2017

I like raspberries, and I like peaches. So why wouldn't I like a cheesecake that combines the two? All you'll need to do this is some fresh freestone peaches and a jar of raspberry jam or preserves, preferably seedless. Preparation Start with Lamar's Basic Cheesecake, This raspberry peach cheesecake gets it's special characteristics from the topping, so make your cheesecake per the recipe, let it cool (even in the refrigerator overnight if you want), then go to work on it. In a small
Black Forest Cheesecake

06/18/2017

Presentation-wise, this is my absolute favorite cheesecake to make. Something about the color combination of the rich chocolate and the cherries, contrasted to the stark white of the whipped cream makes it a stunner. It can steal the show from the rest of your meal. Preparation Take about 80 fresh cherries and remove the stems and pits.. Then, go with Lamar's Basic Cheesecake, but with the following adjustments: For the crust, use at least a package and a half of chocolate graham crackers,
Brandied Cherry Cheesecake

06/18/2017

There's a lot of bang for the buck here, as the presentation opportunities are limited only by your imagination. Preparation Take about 80 fresh cherries, stems and pits removed. In a glass bowl, douse them with brandy and let them sit for several hours; overnight if you want. Then, go with Lamar's Basic Cheesecake, but with the following adjustments: For the crust, use at least a package and a half of graham crackers, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 stick of melted butter. Prepare the crust as
Apricot Cake

06/18/2017

Take advantage of apricots in two forms - dried and fresh - to make this great treat for breakfast or brunch, or any time with coffee or tea. Ingredients 1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature 5-6 oz dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup finely chopped blanched raw almonds 1-1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated white sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract 1/3 cup milk Instructions
Spinach Pasta

03/05/2017

INGREDIENTS For the pasta: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose or "00" flour 1 Tbsp Kosher sale 4 large eggs 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional) For the spinach puree: 12 oz fresh spinach, washed and stems removed Directions: Start by filling a large bowl with water and ice; also put a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the spinach and let it boil for about 30 seconds. Remove the spinach from the boiling water and immediately put it in the bowl of
Glazed Apricots

02/05/2017

Ingredients: Dried apricots (I prefer sulphured to get the traditional color) - a pound of them makes a good start, Cinnamon sticks - a couple is all you'll need, and Orange juice (fresh, and low pulp works best) - a cup or a bit more to just cover the apricots in the pan. Directions: Put the dried apricots in a sauce pan. Add the orange juice to just cover the apricots. Push the cinnamon sticks down into the apricots. Turn on the heat and bring the orange juice to a boil. Once the orange
Apricot, Honey, and Almond Coffee Cake

02/05/2017

Ingredients Cake: ⅓ c salted butter, melted 3 eggs ¼ c brown sugar ¼ c white sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp baking powder ½ c all-purpose flour Topping: ½ c butter ¼ c brown sugar ¼ c white sugar ⅓ c honey ½ c slivered almonds ½ tsp cinnamon 16 glazed apricots Directions Preheat oven to 400. Cake: Grease 10-inch springform pan with butter. Beat together the eggs, sugars, and vanilla until mixture lightens in color. Drizzle in the butter and continue to mix well. Sift together the flour
Lemon Rosemary Shortbread

01/13/2017

Ingredients 2 sticks of butter, softened to room temperature 2-1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar For lemon rosemary shortbread, add a half teaspoon of lemon oil to the butter/sugar mixture while it's blending; also add the zest of one medium/large lemon and a generous Tablespoon of finely chopped fresh Rosemary. Directions Cream the sugar and butter using the paddle attachment of your mixer until well combined and beginning to look fluffy. Add the lemon zest, lemon oil, and Rosemary. Gradually add
Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake

01/13/2017

The rich color of the raspberry sauce on the top, highlighted with stark white whipped cream (maybe further garnished with fresh raspberries and some lemon), makes for a dramatic presentation. As it is with a lot of what I cook, I'm all for presentation, and this is one of the best. Start with Lamar's Basic Cheesecake. A traditional graham cracker crust probably works best, though you can use pecans to tone down the sweetness. For the graham cracker crust, put 1and 1/2 packages of graham
Orange Caraway Shortbread

12/06/2016

Ingredients 2 sticks of butter, softened to room temperature 2-1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar For orange caraway shortbread, add a half tablespoon of orange oil to the butter/sugar mixture while it's blending; add the zest of one medium/large orange and 3/4 - 1 tablespoon of ground caraway seed to the flour, fully incorporating it with a whisk before you add it to the butter and sugar. Directions Cream the sugar and butter using the paddle attachment of your mixer until well combined and

Cranberry Cornmeal Cake

Apple and Cranberry Cake

Raspberry Peach Cheesecake

Black Forest Cheesecake

Brandied Cherry Cheesecake

Apricot Cake

Spinach Pasta

Glazed Apricots

Apricot, Honey, and Almond Coffee Cake

Lemon Rosemary Shortbread

Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake

Orange Caraway Shortbread