A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 12 oz. semisweet chocolate (1 bag of chips) 3/4 heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped Directions Heat the cream in a saucepan on medium heat until it reaches a simmer. Sprinkle in the cardamom. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let sit for 3 to 5 [...]

Ingredients 400g fresh or frozen raspberries (if frozen, thawed) 500g granulated sugar 20g powdered gelatin 60g egg whites pinch of salt 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1/2 cup corn starch You will also need: a candy thermometer Directions Make a foil sling for your 13 x 9 baking dish and spray lightly with cooking spray. In [...]

Ingredients 10 ounces semi chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate morsels) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup JIF Mocha Cappuccino Hazelnut Spread 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur (optional) 1 cup chocolate sprinkles or cocoa powder Directions In a double boiler over barely simmering water, combine [...]

Ingredients 12 ounces (1 package) semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup dark brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter 3 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 10 ounces (1 package) Andes Crème de Menthe chips Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with silpat or parchment [...]

Ingredients 2 1/3 cups confectioners sugar 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 1 cup chunky peanut butter 12 ounces (1 bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cups salted peanuts, finely chopped Directions In a medium bowl, stir together confectioners sugar and graham cracker [...]