INGREDIENTS 2 sheets puff pastry, semi-frozen2 tablespoons 50g nutella1 egg yolk1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (or 1 tablespoon sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon) INSTRUCTIONS Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.Cut out both puff pastry sheets in the shape of a Christmas tree. Evenly spread Nutella… Continue reading Christmas Nutella Churros
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Baklava
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough 1 pound chopped nuts (I use pistachio and almonds) 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup honey Directions Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees FStep 2: Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside. Unroll… Continue reading Baklava
Italian Rainbow Cookies
Thank you tasting table for the recipe! INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup sugar One 8-ounce can almond paste 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened and divided 4 eggs, separated ¼ cup milk 2 teaspoons almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon red food coloring ¼ teaspoon green food coloring ½ cup raspberry jam, divided… Continue reading Italian Rainbow Cookies
Caramel Corn
INGREDIENTS4 quarts popped popcorn1 cup brown sugar½ cup Karo Light Corn Syrup½ cup butter½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract DIRECTIONSStep 1Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel. Step 2Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in… Continue reading Caramel Corn
Cranberry Rosemary Margaritas
Thank you theendlessmeal for the recipe!!! INGREDIENTS CRANBERRY MARGARITAS 2 parts white tequila1 part frozen cranberries, thawed1 part rosemary simple syrup (recipe below)1 part lime juice (save one of the squeezed limes for rimming the glasses)Salt, for rimming the glasses ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP 2 cups water1 cup granulated sugar6 small stems of rosemary – about 1/2 ounce/ 14 grams SUGARED CRANBERRIES AND ROSEMARY Cranberries (3… Continue reading Cranberry Rosemary Margaritas
Peanut Brittle
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water 1 stick unsalted butter 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 12 ounces roasted salted peanuts, cashews, pistachios and/or pecans Fleur de sel or crushed Maldon sea salt How to Make It In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, butter and corn syrup and bring… Continue reading Peanut Brittle
Gingerbread Old Fashioned
GINGERBREAD OLD FASHIONED COCKTAIL 1 orange slice see notes1 candied cherry, maraschino or luxardo1 ounce gingerbread syrup2 ounces bourbon or whiskey GINGERBREAD SYRUP ¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar½ cup granulated sugar¾ cup water3 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Make the syrup: In a medium size saucepan, combine the ingredients. Heat over medium… Continue reading Gingerbread Old Fashioned
Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar1 cup light molasses1 cup vegetable shortening1 tablespoon baking soda1 egg, lightly beaten¼ teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon ground ginger½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cloves4 to 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, more for rolling dough Royal icing and cinnamon Directions: Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine brown… Continue reading Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Chocolate Cake With Cranberry Compote
Ingredients Cake: 1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine 3/4 cup (2 1/4 ounces) Dutchprocessed cocoa powder 2/3 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cranberry… Continue reading Chocolate Cake With Cranberry Compote
