Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 9-11 minutes per batch Materials: 2 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1tsp cream of tartar Pinch of salt 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature 1 cup sugar (plus additional 1/4 cup for dipping) 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp….
Category: Thanksgiving
Puff Pastry Apple Danish
Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Materials: 6 apples (I used McIntosh) peeled and chopped into cubes 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 tsp cinnamon Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp. corn starch mixed with 1 tbsp. cold water 1 sheet puff pastry 1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp. cold water Glaze…
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 5-8 minutes Materials: 2 cups chopped strawberries 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup softened mascarpone cheese 12 store bought vanilla cake shells Process: In a small sauce pan add in the chopped strawberries and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat…
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…
Sweet & Salty Party Mix
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5-10 minutes Materials: 8 cups Chex cereal 2 cups salted pretzels 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup chocolate M&M’s Process: In an extra large mixing bowl combine the Chex cereal and salted…
Holiday Salsa
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Materials: 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1/3 cup cilantro diced 1 shallot diced 1/2-1 jalapeño diced Salt and pepper to taste Juice of 1/2 lime 1-2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. olive oil Process: In a small mixing bowl combine all the above ingredients. Enjoy right away or refrigerate…
