A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons orange juice 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup seedless raspberry jam confectioners sugar for dusting Directions In mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Beat in flour, baking [...]

Ingredients for the Cupcakes 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoons table salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened but slightly cool, cut into 12 pieces 3 large eggs 3/4 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract for the cheesecake filling 1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, [...]

Ingredients For the cupcakes 12 sugar cones 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup milk For the frosting 12 ounces (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese, at room temperature [...]

Ingredients for the topping 8 roma tomatoes, seeds removed and finely diced 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 red bell peppers, finely diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage, diced to 1/4 inch 3 tablespoons olive [...]

Ingredients for the cream: 1/2 cup sour cream 4 ounces (half a package) cream cheese, softened to room temperature 2 tablespoons jarred grated horseradish 1 shallot, very finely diced 3/4 cup finely diced fresh dill salt and pepper to taste 1 crusty loaf of bread, such as a baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 [...]