A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients for the crust 1 1/4 cups famous wafer crumbs (or oreo crumbs, minus the filling) (you can also use graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafer crumbs) 4 tablespoon sugar big pinch of salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for the cheesecake filling 20 oz. cream cheese (2 1/2 packages), at room temperature 2 large [...]

Ingredients for the filling 1 cup strawberries, stems removed and quartered 1 stalk rhubarb (approx 1 cup), peeled and diced 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sugar pinch of salt 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for the muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking [...]

Ingredients 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water, (100 degrees to 110 degrees) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon lemon extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups vegetable oil, plus more for bowl 1 cup lemon curd [...]

Ingredients for the brownies Ingredients 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 [...]

Ingredients 20-30 fresh strawberries 8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Directions Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry (they have to be very dry!!). In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and vegetable shortening at 50% power; [...]