Despite my constant whining about winter, I fully recognize that the season Below Zero does have at least a few minor benefits... when the season finally begins to wane, you have the opportunity to eat fresh maple syrup.
This recipe comes from Ricki of Diet, Dessert and Dogs and was the winner of Root Source Challenge: Maple Syrup.
The crystallized ginger adds bite and texture to these sweet, chewy wafers, which already have a delicate base note from the ground spice and touch of grated fresh ginger.
This recipe is part of the Barbara Kafka Dessert Anthology.
You can make ladyfingers in many sizes. The width depends on the size of the tip you use to pipe the batter through. The length you can determine by drawing parallel lines on the parchment paper.
This recipe is part of the Barbara Kafka Dessert Anthology.
The addition of flour makes this macaroon chewier and more cake-like. Make sure and work the egg whites all the way to stiff peaks.
This recipe is part of The Barbara Kafka Dessert Anthology.
Baked Sundried Tomato Risotto With Grilled Vegetables And Balsamic Reduction
Baked Sundried Tomato Risotto With Grilled Vegetables And Balsamic Reduction
If you’ve never made a balsamic reduction before, give it a shot. It can be prepared ahead of time and drizzled on all sorts of foods (even fruit!).
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Mini Coconut And Blood Orange Bundt Cakes
Mini Coconut And Blood Orange Bundt Cakes
Use fresh, organic blood oranges when they're in season (or substitute regular oranges). For coconut cream, refrigerate a can of coconut milk until the cream floats to the top and solidifies.
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Virtually fat-free and full of natural antioxidants thanks to the matcha, the cake has an almost flowery taste of tea. It's easy to forget that is one of the healthiest cakes you can make.
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Red Velvet Cake has a deep, reddish brown color and a mild, chocolate flavor that works well with cream cheese frosting. If you'd rather make a cake, use 2 (9-inch) round baking pans or 1 (13 x 9-inch) baking pan.
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This is a beautiful cake -- moist, flavorful and rich. It is a perfect base for any icing or decoration.
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For an elegant presentation, you can create a four-layer cake by splitting each layer in half. If you do that, double the amount of frosting.
Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.
Crispy Vanilla-Spice Sugar Cookies
Crispy Vanilla-Spice Sugar Cookies
These easy sugar cookies have a distinctive crisp texture and an enticing spice taste that makes them memorable.
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This classic sugar cookie recipe can easily be multiplied. Enjoy these traditional Christmas cookies on their own or as an accompaniment to ice cream or fruit salad any time of the year. Add glycerin to the icing for a glossy look.
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