The New York Crumb buns. This was a Sunday morning treat, if I was given money to go to Hanscom Bakery on 2nd Avenue somewhere between 41st and 42nd on the east side of the avenue. I would buy…
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This is a basic cake that I use for many of my desserts. INGREDIENTS: 5 EGG YOLKS 5 EGG WHITES 1 ½ CUPS SUGAR 1 ¼ CUPS PASTRY FLOUR – sifted 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT or ½ TSP ALMOND…
INGREDIENTS: 1 CUP BUTTER – room temp ¾ CUP SUGAR 1 ½ CUPS FLOUR 1 CUP SWEETENED COCONUT ½ CUP SESAME SEEDS PINCH OF CAYENNE – optional ¼ CUP ALMONDS – finely chopped, not minced METHOD: Using your…
INGREDIENTS: 1 CUP BUTTER – room temp ¾ CUP SUGAR 1 ½ CUPS FLOUR 1 CUP SWEETENED COCONUT ½ CUP SESAME SEEDS PINCH OF CAYENNE – optional ¼ CUP ALMONDS – finely chopped, not minced METHOD: Using your…
The New York Crumb buns. This was a Sunday morning treat, if I was given money to go to Hanscom Bakery on 2nd Avenue somewhere between 41st and 42nd on the east side of the avenue. I would buy…
The Sformado di Formaggio or Cheese Flan This a simple but delicious recipe from the Siena area where my Grandparent’s and my Father were born in the charming little hamlet of Montefollonico. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2…
The spicy cucumber salad. Toss together a few ingredients and you have a quick and easy salad or spicy snack. INGREDIENTS: 3-4 cucumbers – small, sliced 1 tsp garlic – minced 1 tb korean chili flakes 1 tsp sesame…
Here is the Tortino di Zucchine or Zucchini Omelet. INGREDIENTS: 3tbs extra virgin olive oil 5 tbs milk – whole not low-fat Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste ¼ cup flour – sifted to avoid lumps…
(How to make Chocolate Oreo Poke cake is Our Favorite Beach Dessert) INGREDIENTS: For the Cake: 1 box chocolate cake mix ¾ cup whole milk ½ cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 8 oz sour cream 1 tbs vanilla…
Here is a Grand kid’s Delight, the Chocolate chunk skillet cookie. INGREDIENTS: 1 stick butter ½ cup light brown sugar 1 egg ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cup flour ¼ tsp…