-COMPOTE – 1 Orange, peeled & chopped 1 Apple, cored & chopped 1/2 c Dried apricots, chopped 1 c Water 1/2 c Frozen pineapple juice — concentrate 2 ts Slivered fresh ginger CREME 1/2 c Raw cashews 1/3 c Water 1/3 c Maple syrup 1 ts Vanilla PUDDING: Preheat oven to 350F. Whisk together soy […]

–CARAMEL-ORANGE FILLING– 3/4 c Sugar 1/2 ts Lemon juice 1 c Milk 4 Egg yolks 2 tb Grated orange zest 1 1/2 c Unsalted butter GLAZED ORANGE SLICES 1/2 c Orange juice 1 Envelope gelatin 2/3 c Apricot preserves 2 lg Oranges PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. For the meringue layers, pulse the almonds in the […]

In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually stir in flour until well blended. Stir in macadamia nuts. Place dough on wax paper and shape into a roll two inches in diameter. Wrap in paper and foil and chill at least two hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 300 […]

Cream butter & sugar until light. Separate eggs (hm, she doesnt say how far — at least she doesnt instruct us to pinch the salt). Beat yolks into creamed mixture. Add ground almonds, almond essence and extra 1/2 cup milk. Beat whites stiffly & fold in. Arrange the biscuits in 2 rows lengthwise. Dunk in […]

The mingling of chocolate and coffee . . . now and then a ladyfinger! This desserts a mark of gracious hospitality. Melt chocolate in heavy saucepan over very low heat. Add instant coffee and stir until dissolved. Soften gelatine in 1 tablespoon water. Combine sugar, salt, and water; boil for 1 minute, and cool to […]

Crush or grind 1 1/2 lbs. peppermint stick candy. Soak in the refrigerator overnight in 2 cups of milk. Substitute this milk-candy mixture for 2 cups of milk in your favorite vanilla ice cream recipe.

Combine all ingredients in bowl of mixer except sugar. Beat at high speed until stiff, then add the sugar 1 tblsp. at a time. Shape on greased cookie sheet like nests and bake in 250 oven for one hour or longer.Serve filled with ice cream and fruit or topping of your choice.

*In top of double boiler over simmering water, heat chocolate, cream, and butter until melted. Whisk until well blended and glossy. Remove from heat. *Whisk in egg yolks, one at a time, blending well after each. Gradually whisk in icing sugar and continue whisking until thick and glossy. Whisk in rum. *Line a greased 4 […]

1. Cover raisins with water and boil 15 minutes. 2. Cool. 3. Cream together shortning and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Add vanilla and boiled raisins with 1/4 cup more water. Add dry ingredients to the batter a little at a time. 4. Drop on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 oven […]

-CAKE- 1 pk Yellow cake mix 1 pk Pistachio pudding 3 Eggs; slightly beaten 1 c Oil 1 c Club soda 1 c Nuts; chopped -FROSTING – 1 1/2 c Milk; cold 1 pk Dream Whip 1 pk Pistachio pudding Additional chopped nuts Preheat oven to 350~. Grease and flour a bundt pan. Blend all […]