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

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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Crème Brûlée, for Easter

Mar 31st, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream (divided) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 6 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt 4 tsp granulated sugar fruit, to garnish (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 300F. Fill a large kettle water and put it on the stove to boil. You will use this for cooking the crème brûlée [...]

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Hot Cross Bun Muffins

Mar 31st, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 1 cup warm water, between 100-110F 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoon instant or dry active yeast 450 grams all-purpose flour (about 3 3/4 cups) 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon lemon juice [...]

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Easter Bread (Osterzopf)

Mar 30th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 1 cup warm water, between 100-110F 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoon instant or dry active yeast 450 grams all-purpose flour (about 3 3/4 cups) 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional) 1/2 cup hagelzucker (pearl sugar) 4 hard boiled, colored eggs Instructions In the [...]

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Easter Flower Inside Pound Cake

Mar 28th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the Red Velvet Hearts 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened) 2 ounces red gel food coloring 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk, at room [...]

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