1/2 c. unsalted butter30 large marshmallows (3 cups)1 1/2 t. green food coloring1 t. vanilla extract4 c. cornflakes2 T. cinnamon red hotsnon-stick spray Coat a large stock pot with non-stick spray. Melt butter over low heat. Add in marshmallows and melt them over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and add in food coloring and vanilla. Add in … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Christmas Wreaths
Jefferson Davis Pie aka Kentucky Pie
2 c. sugar1 T. all-purpose flour1. T. corn meal1/4 t. salt1/4 c. butter1 t. vanilla3/4 c. milk4 eggs1 pre-made pie shell (or recipe for pie crust here) Place pie shell in pie plate, pressing down around the top edges with a fork or with your index finger. Mix together in mixer: 2 c. sugar, 1 T. flour, 1 T. corn meal and 1/4 t. salt. Blend completely for 30 seconds. … [Read more...] about Jefferson Davis Pie aka Kentucky Pie
Christmas Cookie Edition: Gingerbread Cookies
3 c. flour1/4 t. salt1 t. baking soda2 t. ground ginger1 t. ground cinnamon1/2 t. grated nutmeg1/4 t. ground cloves1/2 c. dark brown sugar8 T. unsalted butter, softened plus 1 T. for frosting2/3 c. Grandma’s molasses1 egg1 c. powdered sugar1 1/2 T. milk1/4 t. vanilla extract Cream together butter and sugar, until fluffy. Add molasses. In a separate bowl sift together flour, … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Gingerbread Cookies
Boston Brown Bread
1 c. raisins1 c. boiling water1 c. all purpose flour1 c. whole wheat flour1 c. cornmeal1 1/2 t. baking soda1 t. salt1/4 c. brown sugar2 c. buttermilk1 c. molasses Put raisins into a small bowl; cover with boiling water and let stand 15 minutes. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside. Add raisins, buttermilk and molasses to dry ingredients. … [Read more...] about Boston Brown Bread
Mamma Jean’s Five Flavor Cake
2 sticks butter1/2 c. shortening3 c. sugar, plus 1 c. sugar for glaze5 eggs, well beaten3 c. flour1/2 t. baking powder1 c. milk1 t. coconut extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. rum extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. butter extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. lemon extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. vanilla extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1/2 c. water for glaze Cream butter, shortening and … [Read more...] about Mamma Jean’s Five Flavor Cake
Vichyssoise
3 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed1 ham bone or one thick slice of ham6 c. chicken stock (or 6 c. water a 6 chicken bouillon cubes)3 c. sliced leeks (white only) or green onions, chopped1 c. heavy cream1 t. salt1/8 t. black pepper, freshly ground3 T. minced chives Combine in large stock pot chicken stock, potatoes, ham bone and leeks. Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. … [Read more...] about Vichyssoise
Alfajores Cookies
2 c. cornstarch (2 cups – see method below*)1 1/2 c. all purpose flour (1 1/2 cup)1/2 t. salt1/2 t. baking soda2 t. baking powder14 T. butter at room temperature3/4 c. sugar3 egg yolks1 T. cognac1 c. Dulce de Leche (see below**) *If you don’t have a kitchen scale, this recipe should convince you to go get one. Cornstarch is quite difficult to measure in volume, so the … [Read more...] about Alfajores Cookies
Mer’s Candied Pretzels
2 bags pretzel sticks1 bag white Wilton candy melts1 bag red Wilton candy melts1 shaker of sprinkles1 sheet parchment1 sandwich baggy12 gift bags and 1 yd. ribbon Melt white chips in a pyrex, 2 cup, measuring cup, according to directions (do not get it wet or it will ruin and do not overcook). Break all pretzels in half. Dip the broken end halfway up into the white, melted … [Read more...] about Mer’s Candied Pretzels
Razzle Dazzle Pie
3 c. each blackberries and raspberries (if using fresh berries or1 bag each frozen berries (do not thaw)3 T. flour1/3 c. sugar2 pre-made pie crusts (Pillsbury or your own 2 -9 inch) Mix up the berries, add flour, and sugar and mix.Pour into pie crust. Cut slits in pie crust & gently lay top crust onTrim off excess with knife or kitchen shears. Pinch the seams &Brush … [Read more...] about Razzle Dazzle Pie
Anna Brown’s Beef, Onion & Guinness Pie
Approx. 3.3 pounds Shin Beef, cut into 2” cubes2 medium onions peeled and sliced1 T. flour seasoned with salt and pepper2 c. Guinness1 c. beef stockI pack ready-roll puff pastry Place the cubed shin beef and the onion in a casserole dish and coat with the seasoned flour. Pour in the Guinness and the stock and bring to simmer gently on the hob. Cover with a tightly fitting … [Read more...] about Anna Brown’s Beef, Onion & Guinness Pie