What’s Next on my Plate:

Hawaiian Mahi Mahi rolls stuffed with mango and macadamia nut stuffing

Æbelskiver (Danish Filled Pancakes)

Chicken Canzanese with Polenta Cakes

Lillet Poached Pears with Thyme & Pepper

Triple Lemon Baked Doughnuts

Hasenpfeffer
(German Braised Rabbit Stew)

Pesto Goat Cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu

Butterscotch Chip Brookie Bars

May 18th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the brownie layer 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso (optional) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 [...]

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Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies

May 11th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients For the cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For the coconut topping 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut 15 ounces store-bought or homemade soft caramels 3 Tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon [...]

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Mini Clay Pot Flower Cupcakes, for May Day
(Vanilla Cupcakes, Vanilla Buttercream & Sugar Cookies)

May 1st, 2013 by Kat | 0

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 frosting 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, [...]

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Chocolate Espresso Spice Cookies

Apr 27th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) cold butter 2 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 4 oz chocolate 2 tablespoons [...]

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Chocolate-Drizzled Cappuccino Spoons

Apr 10th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the Cookies 6 egg whites 500 grams powdered sugar 12 tablespoons instant cappuccino mix (such as the International Coffees) 4 tablespoons instant coffee 800 grams almond meal/flour for the Glaze/Drizzle 1 11.5 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon espresso powder 4 tablespoons butter Directions Preheat the oven to 325F. Prepare cookie sheets [...]

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