–BRETON DOUGH– 1 c Butter 1 c Sugar 1 ts Vanilla extract 1 tb Dark rum, optional 4 Egg yolks -VARIATION:BRETON WALNUT TART – -WALNUT FILLING- 2 3/4 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Light brown sugar 1/4 c Butter 1/3 c Honey 2 c Walnut pieces – coarsely chopped Try substituting firm-ripe peaches for the […]

e: * Microwave all but 3 squares of the chocolate with 1/4 cup of milk in large microwave-safe bowl on High (100%) 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted stirring until chocolate is completely melted. * Beat in cream cheese, sugar and remaining milk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped […]

-CHOCOLATE FLUFF FROSTING- 2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate 1/2 c Confectioners Sugar; Sifted 1/4 c Butter Or Margarine;Softened 1 ts Vanilla 2 Egg Whites; Large 1 c Confectioners Sugar; Sifted Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. Cream together the shortening and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using an […]

inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes; cool and fill.

Separate eggs. In top of double boiler beat egg yolks until light colored and thick. Gradually add the sugar and lime juice. Heat 5 minutes over simmering water, stirring often. Set aside to cool. Whip cream and sugar in a chilled bowl.In a small bowl beat eggs at high speed until whites are stiff but […]

Preheat the oven to 375 Degrees F. Sift the flour, soda, and salt together, and set aside. Work the shortening and butter together, with a spoon, until fluffy and creamy. Add the sugar slowly, continuing to work until light. Then add the egg yolk and beat until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture alternately […]

Bring cream and half and half to a simmer in a large heavy saucepan. Add sugar and cocoa; stir until sugar dissolves. remove from heat. Add chocolate, stir until smooth. Gradually whisk 1/2 cup chocolate mixture into eggs. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until mixture thickness and coats […]

Melt chocolate chips with cream and butter in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into pie pan. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until mixture is fudgy, but soft. Shape about 1 tablespoonful of mixture into 1 1/4-inch ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. Roll balls in your palms to form uniform round shapes; place […]

*Do not use low-fat or nonfat milk. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until sugar caramelizes, occasionally swirling pan and brushing sides with wet pastry brush. Immediately pour caramel into […]

Put all the dried fruit in a bowl. Cover with lemon juice & stir to mix. Let stand for one hour. Then transfer the fruit & its liquid to a blender. Blend at medium speed until thick & creamy, about 2 minutes. Pour into small custard cups. Refrigerate until ready to serve. If sotring for […]