from The Baker’s Catalogue. Honey Shortcake Biscuits These lightly sweetened biscuits are ideal for summer shortcake; they’re especially good warm. My recommendation? Do as they do at the American Legion potluck suppers I used to enjoy when we lived in Maine. Take hot biscuits out of the oven. Immediately split in half, and butter both halves. Top one half with a thin layer of whipped cream (or heavy cream, not sweetened; you just want a little something to soak into …
From Cooks Illustrated, who keep sending me emails with recipes, trying to get me to subscribe. WELL-DONE HAMBURGERS ON A CHARCOAL GRILL SERVES 4 Adding bread and milk to the beef creates burgers that are juicy and tender even when well-done. (In fact, we recommend this method only for burgers that will be cooked to medium-well or well-done.) For cheeseburgers, follow the optional instructions below. (See below for our tastings of presliced cheddar cheese.) 1 large slice good-quality white sandwich …
1/2 c semi-sweet choc chips 1/3 c jam or spread 2 T milk, cream, or water combine ingred and warm on low heat, stirring constantly until melted. when cake is done, glaze the top right in the cake pan (this was for a sq. 8 or 9″ pan). Also good on bundt cake.
Grilled Barbecued Chicken Pizza Source: Cooking Light magazine 6 servings (serving size: 1/3 pizza) RECIPE INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided 1 cup (about 6 ounces) roasted skinned, boned chicken breast (such as Tyson), chopped 2 (10-inch) Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crusts Cooking spray 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro RECIPE METHOD Combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and chicken in a bowl. …
Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crust Source: Cooking Light magazine 2 (10-inch) pizza crusts (serving size: 1 crust) We call for bread flour because it’s higher in protein than all-purpose flour and makes a firmer, denser crust. You can, however, substitute all-purpose flour. RECIPE INGREDIENTS 2 cups bread flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 package quick-rise yeast 3/4 cup warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) 1 tablespoon olive oil Cooking spray 2 tablespoons cornmeal RECIPE METHOD Combine first …
Marbled Chocolate Brownies Source: Nestle® Toll House® Makes about 2 1/4 dozen brownies RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup Nestle Toll House Baking Cocoa 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup (6 ounces) Nestle Toll House Semisweet Chocolate Morsels 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tablespoons margarine 3 large egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon nonfat milk RECIPE METHOD …
Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Source: Great Gingerbread Serves 16 Crisp and creamy – there is something positively paradoxical, but absolutely right about an ice-cream sandwich. In this recipe, the fresh ginger ice cream has a peppery zing that guests find ravishing. This dessert is a favorite at our house when friends come over for a summer barbecue. I often make a variety of ice-cream fillings. Several quick-to-fix recipes in this book are scrumptious when sandwiched between two soft molasses …
From Baker’s Catalogue; it’s supposed to be similar to a pecan pie, which I can’t make because we STILL can’t get organic corn syrup. Maple Walnut Pie Along with molasses, maple syrup (or sugar) is the sweetener of choice in old-time New England recipes. Native Americans taught the early settlers to tap maple trees in early spring, when their sap begins to run; the settlers, with their metal pots, were able to boil the sap to make syrup, while Native …
From Gourmet, by way of Epicurius FROZEN LEMON GINGERSNAP PIE This dessert was inspired by the time-honored tradition of serving gingerbread with lemon sauce — the tang of lemon cuts the richness of molasses. Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 6 hr (includes freezing) For crust 1 1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnap cookies (6 oz) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar For ice cream 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup plus 2 …
From Cooks Illustrated Restaurant-Style Grilled Pizza at Home Written: Jul 2005 Burnt or bland, most homemade versions of this restaurant classic can’t come close. Could we make grilled pizza a success for the backyard cook? The Problem: Grilled pizza can be a nightmare. The thin crust burns easily while the sauce and cheese drip onto the coals. The Goal: We wanted a lightly charred, cracker-thin crust topped with perfectly balanced toppings. The Solution: The dough was our first challenge: It …