Almond Paste, no eggs 500 gr almonds, blanched 250 gr sugar 75 gr honey 100 gr water 1 Tbsp almond extract Grind almonds in food processor. Boil sugar and honey together with the water. Add to ground almonds and continue processing until smooth, usually 5 – 10 minutes. During this time, add the almond extract. […]
Classic Baked Custard
1 quart milk 2/3 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 4 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Nutmeg Preheat oven to 325°F. Bring kettle of water to boil. Bring milk to scald in microwave. Mix eggs with electric mixer. Add sugar, salt, and vanilla. Pour hot milk in gradually, while stirring. Pour (or strain) into custard cups set […]
Chocolate Toffee Cookies
½ cup flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 lb chopped semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened) ¼ cup butter (½ stick) 1 ¾ cups packed golden brown sugar 4 large eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract 7 ounces chocolate-covered English toffee candy bars (such as Heath or Skor), coarsely chopped 1 cup nuts, […]
Cranberry Chutney
1 cup water 1 cup sugar 12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup vinegar 1 cup raisins 1 apple, peeled and diced 1/4 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground cloves Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients; return […]
Delicata Squash
Delicata squash is a mild tasting and delicious squash. You can substitute other winter squash in this recipe if you wish. Delicata will store at room temperature for about 4 weeks. Squash with Herbs 2 medium delicata squash (about 2 pounds) 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 […]