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Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup pecan halves (3 ounces), toasted 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg, room temperature 1/2 cup cherry jam, whisked Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder....

Ingredients 1/2 cup amaranth flour 5 cups coconut milk 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1 stick canela 1 mexican vanilla bean Preparation In a large saucepan, whisk the coconut milk into the amaranth flour, little by little, until completely mixed and free of lumps. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it just begins to thicken. Add coconut sugar and canela stick. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into pan. Stir frequently until sugar is dissolved, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly to keep it from becoming lumpy....

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. corn starch 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 egg white 6 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 c. butter 2 tbsp. brandy 1 1/2 c. dulce de leche 1/2 c. shredded sweetened coconut 1 c. + 2 tbsp. powdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a baking sheet. Sift corn starch, flour and baking powder into a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 medium artichokes 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced 2 lemons, preferably Meyer, washed and very thinly sliced into rounds 2 cups buttermilk 3 cups all-purpose flour Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 5 cups peanut or canola oil Preparation To separate artichoke bottoms, slice off upper two-thirds of each bulb, and discard. Snap off tough outer leaves; scoop out bristly choke with a spoon. Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, remove green skin from around white center....

Ingredients 2 1/4 lb center-cut salmon fillet 1 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 T oyster sauce 1 T fish sauce 1 T dark, toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoon chili paste 1/2 cup (2) sliced scallions 2 T minced garlic (6-8 large cloves) 2 T fresh ginger, minced 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) Preparation Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil....

Ingredients 2 (19.8 ounce) packages fudge brownie mix (such as Duncan Hines) 1 cup Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys) 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 5 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys) 4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom of a 10 1/2x15 1/2-inch jelly roll pan. Place fudge brownie mix into a large bowl; beat in 1 cup of Irish cream liqueur, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture forms a smooth batter....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon sugar 1 container (16 oz) vanilla creamy ready-to-spread frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix cookie dough and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon with wooden spoon or hands until well blended. Press evenly in pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown....

Ingredients 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup Basmati rice 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts 3/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, very thinly sliced 1 large half breast of cooked chicken, shredded (not chopped) About 5-6 oz of arugala leaves. Preparation Heat chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan Add rice, cover, and reduce heat to simmer....

Ingredients 1 lb beef top sirloin, 1/2 - 3/4-in thick 1 stalk celery, chopped 3-4 green onions, chopped 1 small green apple, diced 1/2 cup chopped pecans 3 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp chili powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp each salt & pepper vegetable cooking spray 2 medium acorn squash 1 cup single strenth beef broth 1 cup cooked rice 1 Tbsp margarine or butter, melted Preparation Chop celery, onions, apple & pecans....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 24 slices pepperoni 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup) 1 cup tomato pasta or pizza sauce, heated Preparation Cut 8-inch round of cooking parchment paper, and place in bottom of air fryer basket. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Place 3 slices pepperoni, slightly overlapping, on center of each triangle. Top each with about 1 tablespoon cheese....

Ingredients Crust: 2-1/4 c. flour 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 c. cold butter cut into Tbs. 1 egg 1 tsp. almond extract Filling: 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 8 oz. cream cheese 1 small can evaporated milk c. chopped walnuts 1 tsp. almond extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9X13 pan with cooking spray. Crust: In food processor combine flour, sugar and butter to resemble a fine meal....

Ingredients 1 package cream cheese 1 package semi sweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 raspberries 1/3 finley chopped almonds Preparation Combine cream cheese and chocolate until well blended. Stir in crumbs and raspberries. Chill and shape into 1 inch balls; roll in almonds, chill for many hours and then enjoy the yummy fudge balls!

Ingredients 2 C very fresh, raw, slivered almonds 6 cups filtered water Preparation Soak the almonds overnight in a small amount of filtered water. Drain off the water. Blend with a small amount of fresh filtered water at high speed until they reach a smooth consistency. Add water to reach desired taste and thickness. Strain the milk through a fine strainer. Add sweetener only if needed.

Ingredients 2 C Flour 2 C Warm Water 1 package active dry yeast Preparation day one: in a gallon size ziploc container/bag, mix the starter ingredients. leave on the kitchen counter uncovered. don’t refrigerate days two, three and four: stir well with a wooden spoon. day five, stir and add 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of sugar. this is called “feeding the starter. days six, seven and eight: stir with a wooden spoon day nine: stir and add another 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of flour and 1 cup sugar....

Ingredients 1 loaf (about 16 oz) angel food cake 1 pint (2 cups) mango sorbet, slightly softened* 2 tablespoons coconut, toasted** Preparation Cut cake loaf horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer on serving tray. Spread 1 cup of sorbet over cake layer. Top with center cake layer; spread with remaining 1 cup of sorbet. Repeat with last cake layer. Sprinkle top with coconut. Wrap loosely in foil; freeze at least 1 hour before serving....

Ingredients 2 cups gin, preferably Stonecutter Spirits, chilled 2 cups Aperol, chilled 2 cups Lillet Blanc, chilled 2 cups fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon orange-blossom water (optional) Basil sprigs, for serving Preparation Fill a large pitcher with ice. Add gin, Aperol, Lillet, lime juice, and orange-blossom water, stirring to combine. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish each with a basil sprig.

Ingredients 5 oz cooked chicken breast, cut into 1/2"-3/4" chunks 1/2 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup chopped apple 2 oz chopped walnuts 1 tbs raisins 1/3 cup prepared low-sugar Italian dressing Preparation In a medium bowl, gently stir together chicken, celery, apple, walnus and raisins. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat

Ingredients 8 cardamom pods, smashed 2 cups cold water 1/2 cup coarsely pulverized dark-roast coffee beans Preparation Combine the smashed cardamom pods, the water, and pulverized coffee beans in an Arabic coffeepot or a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to low, and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the grounds have settled and the coffee is very strong. Pour the coffee carefully into small cups, allowing the grounds to stay in the bottom of the coffeepot....

Ingredients 8 chicken thighs For the marinade: Finely grated zest of 2 oranges 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup honey 3 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 1 Tbsp garlic 1/4 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes 8 oz. rice noodles 4 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish Preparation The day before serving, rinse the chicken and pat dry. Place in a bowl. Combine the next 8 ingredients to make a marinade; toss with the chicken to coat....

Ingredients 1 lb butter or sweet margarine, softened ½ lb cream cheese, softened 3 T sour cream or yogurt ¼ C sugar ½ tsp salt 3-1/2 C flour Assorted good jams or fruit butters Chopped nuts Coconut shreds Cinnamon and sugar Preparation Cream butter and cream cheese together until fluffy. Add flour and sour cream, sugar and salt. Knead dough and refrigerate several hour or overnight until firm. Preheat oven to 375 degrees....