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Cranberry Apricot Scones + A Giveaway!

Cranberry Apricot Scones Adapted from Fruit Scones, p. 331, Jamie’s Food Revolution Makes 10 scones 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into small pieces orange juice, for soaking 4 cups self-rising flour 1/2 cup butter 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 large eggs 1/3 cup milk, plus a little extra for brushing pinch […]

Kinkan Kanro-ni (Candied Kumquats) 12 ounces kumquats 1 1/3 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1. Wash and dry the kumquats, then use a sharp pairing knife to cut vertical slits into the fruit (between 5 to 8 slits depending on the size of the fruit). 2. Bring a pot […]

Happy Macaron Day! I can’t believe that a year has passed since the last Jour du Macaron. A year ago I never would have guessed that Helen would be coming out for a visit to teach us all about proper macaron making. It’s amazing how much can happen in a year. Helen’s visit was perfect—just […]

@nestlefoodie’s Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe from Chris Garboski, adapted from the Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Makes 60 cookies 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract […]

Momofuku Milk Bar’s Compost Cookies Recipe by Christina Tosi (Courtesy of The Amateur Gourmet and Regis & Kelly) Makes 15 6-ounce cookies 8 ounces (1 cup) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 […]

Orange Coconut Tiramisu Adapted from Carminantonio’s Tiramisu from The Washington Post, July 11 2007 Makes 8 servings For the zabaglione: 2 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest For the vanilla pastry cream: 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour […]

Churro Wontons Makes 45 pieces 30 wonton wrappers 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Oil for deep frying 1. Cut the wonton wrappers into thirds. Stack 2 pieces on top of each other and cut a slit (about 1-inch in length) down the center of the pieces. Pull one end through the slit […]

Pavlova With Nutella Mousse Makes 6 large servings or 12 small servings For meringue: 1 cup superfine granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 large egg whites at room temperature for 30 minutes pinch of salt 3 tablespoons cold water 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar For Nutella mousse: 1 jar of Nutella (13.25 ounces/375 grams) 8 […]

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Super Bowl Chocolate Crunchie Munchies Adapted from Dorie Greenspan’s recipe Makes 2 – 3 dozen pieces (depending on how big you make them!) 1/2 cup roasted and salted cashews 1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries) 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 cup crispy rice cereal 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or 6 […]

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Nanaimo Bars Adapted from the City of Nanaimo Recipe Makes one 8×8-inch pan Bottom Layer 1/2 cup (115 g) (4 ounces) unsalted butter 1/4 cup (50 g) (1.8 ounces) granulated sugar 5 tablespoons (75 mL) unsweetened cocoa 1 large egg, beaten 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) (160 g) (5.6 ounces) graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup […]

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