INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups butter-flavored shortening 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar 8-10 large apples* 3/4 cups white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cups brown sugar METHOD: Crust To make the crust, mix 3 cups flour, shortening, and salt together in...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup unsalted butter (Plugra is best) 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups Dutch-process cocoa, (Bensdorp) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups best quality chocolate chips METHOD: Reheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca 6 cups blackberries rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter 1 cup whipping cream METHOD: Preheat oven to 350˚F. In a large...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground mace 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) European-style butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 3 1/2...Read More