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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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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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 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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