A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided 3 tablespoons ice water 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/3 cup turbinado sugar, divided 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 pounds firm ripe apricots, pitted and cut into quarters 1/4 cup apricot [...]

Ingredients 5 peaches, halved 4 stalks rhubarb, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 6 sheets phyllo, thawed 4-6 tablespoons melted butter Directions Preheat the oven to 325F. Roast the peaches and rhubarb on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 25-30 minutes or until very soft. Let cool, then chop and [...]

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 [...]

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 20 ounces of cashews 1/2 cup bacon, approximately 6 slices, cooked and chopped, reserve drippings 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon smoked sea salt, or more to taste Directions Cook the bacon and chop it into 1/4 inch pieces. Reserve the drippings in a small bowl. You will use [...]

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 [...]