INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups apples, such as Granny Smith or Gala, peeled, … Read More →
Category Archives: Desserts
Almond Cream Puffs
Ingredients Choux Paste: 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cup water 3/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 6 eggs Almond Pastry Cream: 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk 6 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract … Read More →
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Melon Liquor Dressing
Cut or section the following fruit and toss in decorative bowl. Pineapple Mandarins or Clementines Grapes Cantaloupe Kiwi fruit Strawberry Dressing: 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup Melon Liquor Mix the honey and Melon Liquor together until honey dissolves. Pour over fresh fruit toss and … Read More →
Huckleberry Crisp
Often confused with the blueberry due to its close resemblance, huckleberries are a wild blue-black berry. Although very similar in taste, the big difference is the seeds within the huckleberry that give it a crunchy texture when fresh and its thicker skin. The flavor is … Read More →
Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake
8 servings Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream 12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 (8-ounce) packages chocolate wafer cookies … Read More →
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Ingredients: 3 oz Bitter chocolate 2 1/4 cup Sifted cake flour 2 teaspoons Baking soda 1/2 teaspoons Salt 1/2 cup Butter 2 1/4 cup (1 lb.) light brown sugar, firmly packed 3 Eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla cup Sour cream cup Boiling water … Read More →
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Makes 10 to 12 servings For crust 70 vanilla wafers (8 1/2 oz), finely ground in a food processor (2 1/3 cups) 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled For filling 20 oz cream cheese (2 1/2 eight-ounce packages), softened 8 oz … Read More →
Grilled Fruit and Sauces
Firm fruits like apples, pears, and pineapple are delicious and easy to grill. Softer fruits like mango, papaya, peaches, and nectarines require special attention since they cook quickly, and if overcooked, will reduce to a mush. These fruits need only to be heated and not … Read More →
Double Fudge Kahlua Brownies
Linda Mussleman, who is known as the “Kahlua Queen” in her home town, has been asked often to share her recipe for these fantastic brownies. We here at NGR feel lucky she chose to share with us. Preheat oven 325 1 1/2 cups sugar … Read More →
Strawberry Shortcake Shooter
INGREDIENTS: 1 pint strawberries 10 shooter glasses WHIPPED CREAM: 12 fl. oz. heavy cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar SHORTCAKE: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup milk METHOD: Preheat oven to 425 … Read More →
Cinnamon-Orange Flan
For the Caramel 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup granulated sugar Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly butter six 4 ounce ramekins or custard cups. Mix the water and sugar in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, … Read More →
A Traditional Cannoli Recipe
Traditional Cannoli Shells (Makes about 18) 3 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons shortening 2 eggs, well beaten 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons cold water 1 egg white, slightly beaten Vegetable oil for deep frying Sift together … Read More →