Something else I discovered later in life (no peanut butter as a child - it wasn't part of the English diet!). Easy, no-bake sweet treats. Start to finish: 30-45 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter softened 1 teaspoons vanilla extract...
We enjoyed this flourless chocolate cake, rolled up with vanilla-scented whipped cream, for Christmas Eve. Source: The Boston Globe. CAKE Ingredients Butter (for the pan) Flour (for the pan) 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 6 eggs, separated 6 tablespoons sugar...
Subtle pumpkin flavor in a classic cheesecake recipe. Prep: 30 minutes; total time: 8 hours. Ingredients For the Crust 1 1/2 cups graham-cracker crumbs (from 10 whole crackers) 1/3 cup sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Filling 5 packages (8 ounces...
A classic pie, great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just about any other time! Prep: 15 minutes; Bake: 55 minutes Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 eggs 1 can (15...
Another favorite that came from the CSA Challenge. Prep: 15 minutes; Start to finish: just under an hour. Ingredients 2 pounds rhubarb, sliced crosswise 3/4 inch thick 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (divided) 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter,...
Uncle Andrew and I grew up with this cheesecake. Still a favorite, although I have changed the crust a bit. Ingredients: For the crust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 1/2 cup butter, softened For the filling 2 1/2...
A quick nod, a slight smile - I take these as signs that I just may have succeeded in my 20-year quest to make a brownie from scratch that meets the "good as from a box" standards of my kids. Anyway, they are super easy to make, so who needs the box? Ingredients: 2...
Variation on an old family recipe. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 2 sticks butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar Directions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Mix the flour and baking powder With an electric mixer, cream the butter until shiny and add...
The perfect sweet treat - for one! Prep: 3 minutes; Cook 1.5 minutes; Start to finish: 5 minutes Ingredients 2 T quick-cooking oats 2 T brown sugar 1 T all-purpose flour 1/8 t ground cinnamon 1 T cold unsalted butter 3/4 cup berries Directions Combine the oatmeal,...