Amaretto Apricot Bars

March 2, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Amaretto Apricot Bars Makes about 16 Did you know that Amaretto liqueur is made from the pits of apricots? If you choose not to use it, substitute orange juice, or apricot nectar for it in the recipe. 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar Pinch of salt 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into …

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Fresh Strawberry Tart

February 24, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Fresh Strawberry Tart Makes one 10-inch tart For the Tart Shell 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling) 1/4 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into bits Pinch salt 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and coat the inside of a 10-inch tart pan with a removable …

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Cocktail Grapefruit Squares

February 24, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Cocktail Grapefruit Squares Serves 8 For the Crust 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small bits Pinch salt 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and coat the inside of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Put the sugar and flour into a …

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Tango Tangerine Granita

February 24, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Tango Tangerine Granita 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbs. finely chopped tangerine zest Salt 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups fresh tangerine juice, with pulp 1. In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar, zest, a pinch of salt, and water. 2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar …

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Vanilla Blood Orange Upside Down Cake

February 24, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Vanilla Blood Orange Upside Down Cake Serves 10 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2 to 4 vanilla blood oranges, peel and pith removed, and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1. Coat the interior of a 10-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. 2. Melt the butter in a …

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Strawberry Shortcake

February 17, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Strawberry Shortcake Serves 4 This recipe is for cream biscuits that are split then topped with berries and whipped cream. For the Shortcakes: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream 3 tablespoons …

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Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake

February 4, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake Serves 8 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/3 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 cups whole milk 3 large eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons grated blood orange zest 1/4 cup fresh blood orange juice …

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Blood Orange Pie

February 4, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Blood Orange Pie Serves 12 For the Crust 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 2 packets) 1 tablespoon sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and coat the inside of a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the crumbs, and sugar. Add the butter and …

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Sumo Ricotta Cheesecake with Chocolate Crumb Crust

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Sumo Ricotta Cheesecake with Chocolate Crumb Crust Serves 8 to 10 For the Crust 1 1/2 cups finely ground Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafer cookies (about 25 cookies) (ground in a food processor) 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat the inside of a 9-1/2-inch fluted tart …

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Parsnip Cake with Tangerine Cream Cheese Frosting

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Parsnip Cake with Tangerine Cream Cheese Frosting Makes two 9-inch layers, or one 13-by-9-inch baking pan A kissing cousin to carrot cake, the parsnips give this cake a sweet flavor, and moist texture. 1 1/2 cups canola oil 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups thinly grated parsnips One 8-ounce …

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