Chocolate “Lasanga”

Prep time: 20-30 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Layer 1 Materials: 1 1/2 cups crushed Nilla cookies 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes 6 tbsp. unsalted butter melted Layer 1 Process: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a rectangular casserole dish (about 14×8) with non stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a…

Eclairs

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 50-60 minutes Pastry Materials: 1 cup flour Pinch of salt ½ cup water ½ whole milk ½ cup unsalted butter 4 eggs at room temperature Cream Materials: 2 cups whole milk 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 2/3 cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch Pinch of salt 4 egg yolks at room…

Lemon Loaf

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45-50 minutes Materials: 1 ½ cups flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda Pinch of salt ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs ½ cup mascarpone cheese softened at room temperature ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon Juice…

Pizza “Rolls”

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Materials: 1 store bought pizza dough 1 cup mozzarella cheese Pepperoni slices to taste 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese 3 tbsp. unsalted butter melted 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt to taste 2 tbsp. neutral oil or butter for greasing pan Marinara sauce…

Cannoli Cupcakes

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: Varies depending on box mix Materials: 1 box white or yellow cake mix (plus what box calls for i.e. eggs,oil,water) 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup powdered sugar divided 2 tsp vanilla extract divided 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips. (Additional for garnishing top)…

Scallops in a Buttery Garlic Sauce

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5-10 minutes 1 lb scallops 4 tbsp. unsalted butter melted 2 large garlic cloves minced or grated Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp. neutral oil (you can also use olive oil) Fresh parsley for garnish chopped Process: In a…