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
Scalloped Potatoes
medium potatoes, peeled and sliced3/4 c. milk4 T. butter1/2 medium onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 c. sharp cheddar, grated1/2 c. Monterrey jack cheese, grated1/4 c. parmesan cheese, grated In a medium pan, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic for 4 minutes over medium heat. Add potatoes and stir, making sure each potato is coated with the melted butter. Cook for … [Read more...] about Scalloped Potatoes
Aunt Marian’s Chocolate Mousse Pie
8 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips4 oz. dark chocolate chipschocolate shavings of your favorite chocolate6 T. unsalted butter @ room temp.6 large eggs, separated1 T. cream of tartar1/2 c. plus 4 T. sugar3 c. heavy cream, cold2 t. pure vanilla extract plus 1 t.1 box Chocolate wafer cookies (like nilla wafers)2 T. powdered sugar Topping:Put 2 cups of whipping cream in the mixing … [Read more...] about Aunt Marian’s Chocolate Mousse Pie