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 [...]

(Baileys Cupcakes with Kaluha Frosting and Crushed Candy Canes) 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 Bailey’s Irish Cream Liquor 1 1/2 [...]

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 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons good-quality unsweetened cocoa 4 ounces (1/2 cup) butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract About 24 Junior Mint candies 3/4 cup white chocolate chips [...]