INGREDIENTS: COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter (Plugra is best), cut into cubes 3/4 cup unblanched almonds, ground finely 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish FROSTING 6 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup half-and-half 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2...Read More
Here’s a way to jazz up the usual bacon served at breakfast. INGREDIENTS: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound Corralitos thick sliced bacon METHOD: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover a broiler rack with aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Lightly coat...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (Grand Marnier) 1 tablespoon butter Vanilla ice cream, if desired 8 cooked crêpes (see recipe here) METHOD: Place orange juice in a large skillet over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the sugar...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 ounces butter (1/2 stick) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 to 8 large bananas, sliced 6 ounces light rum 4 ounces banana liqueur 1/2 cup pecans, toasted lightly and chopped 3/4 cup water or milk, if you’d like a richer sauce Whipping cream 2 ounces chocolate syrup,...Read More
Be sure to save the leftover ham bone and meat scraps from a ham dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1 (1 lb) ham bone 3 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 cups split peas 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 2/3 cup finely chopped leeks or green onions 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots 1/3 cup...Read More
Don’t be intimidated about making crêpes — they are as easy as making pancakes! Be sure to watch the Joy of Baking crêpe video first. Crêpes can be filled with sweet or savory fillings — the possibilities are almost endless. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar* 2 large...Read More
Crêpes are a French classic and are delicious for Sunday brunch or served for dinner with a salad. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups chicken broth 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 cups dairy sour cream 1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets, cooked and drained 2 cups chopped cooked...Read More
Originally inspired by Bradley Ogden’s luscious breakfast at Campton Place in San Francisco, this brunch dish is perfect to serve weekend guests late on a Sunday morning. INGREDIENTS: 8 slices Canadian bacon 4 Orange Scones (recipe follows) 8 eggs 2 cups Orange Hollandaise (recipe follows) 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves METHOD: Sauté the Canadian bacon...Read More
This light version of lettuce wraps by Joanne Weir at Cook, Eat, Share is delicious! Using ground chicken instead of pork for the filling was a calorie-saving substitute and very flavorful. Joanne writes, “This is one of those dishes that I have to order every single time I go to Chinatown and see them on...Read More
