by Becky | Jun 27, 2020 | Breakfast Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Kids, Snack Recipes
Quick and Easy Puff Pastry plus mini Palmiers This makes a small amount of puff pastry and what I use for making mini palmiers- you won't get the flakiness of true puff pastry but these were gobbled up before I could take a picture when I first made them! You can...
by Becky | Jun 17, 2020 | Cheese Recipes, Dairy Recipes, Dessert Recipes
Base Cheesecake Recipe 4 eggs room temp is ideal1/4 tsp salt 1/2 c sour cream 1 c sugar 2 tsp flavor of choice CREAM CHEESE1 gal whole milk and lemon juice or white vinegar 2 8oz blocks cream cheese, room temp is ideal Crust-shortbread Recipe Make the crust following...
by Becky | May 27, 2020 | Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Kids, Snack Recipes
To make Twix you will make version 1 or 2 of the shortbread recipe and make the caramel candy recipe and then simply need to have chocolate chips to melt and coat. That is a Twix, chocolate, shortbread, caramel chocolate. But you are the boss of creativity. So while...
by Becky | May 27, 2020 | Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Snack Recipes
Soft Caramels- no corn syrup adapted from busyinbrooklyn.com 2 c sugar 1 tsp cream of tarter, can omit or sub in lemon juice or white vinegar. This helps prevents sugar crystals from forming. You can make caramel without it but it will make your results more...
by Becky | May 21, 2020 | Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes
Lace Cookies (GF optional) 1/2 c flour (can substitute GF 1:1)1/2 c sugar1 pinch salt1 pinch baking powder5 T melted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract (almond also tastes great)1/2 c oats2 T cream, milk, sour cream, yogurt2 T honey or light corn syrup Preheat oven to 375In...
by Becky | May 21, 2020 | Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes
Frangipane (almond filling) 4 T soften butter1/2 c powdered sugar (can use white sugar too)1 egg 1 tsp almond or vanilla extract 2 T flour 1/2 c almond flour Combine all ingredients in stand mixer or by hand to create a thick paste.
by Becky | May 17, 2020 | Bread Recipes, Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes
Scottish Shortbread- 3 ways Version #1- powdered sugar 1 1/2 c pastry flour OR 1 1/4c all purpose flour1/4 c powdered sugar 1 stick room temp salted butter OR unsalted butter plus 1/4tsp salt flavor of choice- extracts, sliced almonds, zests, caraway seeds, poppy...
by Becky | May 12, 2020 | Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes
Ratios for the truffles: 2:1 chocolate to cream. So 8ounces chocolate to 4ounces cream. 1 cup of chocolate chips is 6 ounces. This is for semisweet to dark chocolate. Milk chocolate: reduce cream by a bit. I would do 8 ounces to 3 ounces cream or so or increase...
by Becky | May 12, 2020 | Breakfast Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Kids
Old Fashion Donuts (No Yeast) adapted from Bigger Bolder Baker 3 1/2 c flour (DRY)1/2 tsp baking soda (DRY)2 tsp baking powder (DRY)1/4 c brown sugar (DRY)1/2 c white sugar (DRY)1 tsp salt (DRY)Flavoring (optional) suggestions: cinnamon, nutmeg, zests, flavor extracts...
by Becky | May 9, 2020 | Dessert Recipes, Kids, Snack Recipes
Copycat York Mint Patty 5 c powdered sugar1 can sweetened condensed milk1 1/2-2 tsp peppermint or mint extract4 T soften butterabout 3 cups chocolate chips (dark, semi sweet, milk, white- you are in control) and 1 T butter/oil/coconut oil In a bowl (stand mixer or...
by Becky | Apr 29, 2020 | Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kids
Meringue Cookies 4 egg whites (use egg yolks to make ice cream base)1/2 tsp cream of tarter pinch of salt1 c sugar 1 tsp vanilla Oven Temp 225 (bake for 1 hour and then turn off oven and let sit for another hour) In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat egg whites...
by Becky | Apr 29, 2020 | Dairy Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kids
Gelato/Ice Cream base (Dairy Free Optional) 2 c whole milk (sub in dairy free milk or canned coconut milk)1 c cream (sub in canned coconut milk or cream) 4 egg yolks (save egg whites and make meringue cookies) 1/2 c sugar (white or brown) Heat all ingredients except...
by Becky | Dec 5, 2019 | Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Kids
Sugar Cookies 1 c butter soften 1 c sugar 3 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder pinch salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg Whip butter for a minute or two and then add sugar- cream together until smooth. Add vanilla and egg and...
by Becky | Jun 19, 2018 | 2017 Summer Kid Camps, Dessert Recipes, Kids
Marshmallow Fondant 1 16oz bag of mini marshmallows3T c water1 tsp vanilla soften butter in a small bowl to help keep hands from getting sticky-optional 2 lb powdered sugar In a glass bowl microwave marshmallows in 30 second intervals stirring each time until they are...
by Becky | Jun 19, 2018 | 2017 Summer Kid Camps, Dessert Recipes, Kids
Genoise Sponge Cake 6 ` eggs- room temperature 235 g sugar1/2 tsp salt235 g flour Preheat oven to 350In a stand mixer or with hand mixer, beat eggs and slowly add sugar and salt. Continue mixing on med/med high until mixture at least doubles in size- about 10...
by Becky | Jun 14, 2018 | 2017 Summer Kid Camps, Dessert Recipes, Kids
I enjoy this recipe and don’t find a reason to venture far from it! https://www.bonappetit.com/story/rough-puff-pastry-cheaters-guide
by Becky | Jun 14, 2018 | Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes
Strawberry Serrano Honey Quick Jam 1 pt small strawberries 1/4 c Harvest Serrano Honey Vinegar2 T Corn Starch In a small saucepan simmer all ingredients until thickened into a jam, you can blend or smashed strawberries or leave softened and whole. Serve over...
by Becky | May 1, 2018 | Dessert Recipes, Kids
Salted Caramel- stove top 1 1/4 c white sugar1 stick butter, cut into pieces 3/4 c cream1 tsp coarse sea salt On the stove over medium/high heat, melt sugar in a heavy bottom sauce pan. The sugar will get clumpy like sand before it melts, keep stirring and don’t...
by Becky | Apr 14, 2018 | Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Sweets, Low Carb Recipes
Keto Mug Cake 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 tbsp Butter (Melted)1 egg1 tbsp cocoa powder1/4 cup almond flour1 tbsp Nut milk 1/2 tsp Baking PowderStevia (desired sweetness, I use one packet- one tsp stevia)1 tbsp Chocolate chips ((Optional)) Melt butter in a microwave safe...
by Becky | Apr 13, 2018 | Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Sweets, Low Carb Recipes
Keto Brownies 1 c almond flour3/4 c almond butter 1 sweet potato,peeled and cooked1/2 c cocoa powder 1/3-1/2 c sweetener of choice preheat oven to 375. Blend ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Line a medium baking dish with foil and spread...
by Becky | Apr 13, 2018 | Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Sweets, Low Carb Recipes
Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies 1.5 c almond flour1 package cream cheese2 tsp baking powder1/2 c stevia/erythritol blend or xylitol or plain erythritol 2 tsp vanilla2 eggs3/4 c sugar free chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375In the microwave warm cream cheese until soften...
by Becky | Mar 2, 2018 | Dessert Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Uncategorized - Don't Use
Guinness Brownies with Bailey's Buttercream Frosting 2 c sugar1/2 c melted butter or Harvest Butter Olive Oil2 tsp coffee extract1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs1 c Guinnesspinch of salt1/2 c chocolate chips2/3 c cocoa powder1 c flourFrosting1 stick butter4 T...
by Becky | Feb 19, 2018 | Bread Recipes, Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Kids
Basic Biscotti 250 g All purpose flour250 g sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder3 eggs preheat oven to 300 degreesMix all ingredients in a stand mixer and add flavors/variations. Variations: 1c almonds sliced, 1/2c cranberries, zest of one orangepistachios and cherries...
by Becky | Jan 18, 2018 | Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kids
Gingerbread Cookies 3 c flour (substitute GF baking flour mix) 1.5 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1.5 T ginger2 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp cloves6 T butter soften3/4 c brown sugar1 egg1/2 c molasses 1 T vanilla In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter,...
