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

Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes

Jun 15th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the chocolate cupcakes 4 1/2 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour for the raspberry butter cream frosting 1 cup [...]

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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 Cherry Blossom Cupcakes

Apr 3rd, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the cupcakes 4 1/2 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour For the cherry whipped cream filling 1/2 cup jarred [...]

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Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes, Maine Wild Blueberry Frosting

Mar 25th, 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 tablespoon lemon zest 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract for the cheesecake filling 1/4 [...]

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Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes (Vegan)

Mar 14th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 cups Guinness (or a porter) 2 tsp baking soda 1 cup cocoa powder 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup confectioners sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 12 slot muffin tin with cupcake liners. In [...]

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