Baked Goods

Huguenot Torte

Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, diced 1 cup pecan or walnuts, chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract butter for greasing 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp sour cream Cooking Tools Baking […]

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Turkey & Brie Puff Pastry

A Quick And Tasty Lunch!Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients1 box puff pastry sheets, thawed in refrigerator3/4 lb. deli turkey, sliced thin1 round Brie cheese, slicedDijon mustardmayonnaise1 egg, whisked Cooking ToolsParchment lined sheet panSmall mixing bowlPastry brush DirectionsPreheat oven to 400 Degrees F.  Unwrap and unfold puff pastry.  Cut along the seams in the puff

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Blueberry Buckle

5 Ingredients Makes This Tasty Dessert!Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 3 cups flour1 stick cold butter, diced1 cup sugar16 oz. fresh blueberries1 tsp vanilla extract Cooking Tools Pastry cutterMedium baking dishMedium mixing bowl DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 Degrees F.  In a mixing bowl, add; flour, diced cold butter, sugar and vanilla.  Use the pastry

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Swiss Chard & Ricotta Crostata

A Beautiful Savory Free Form Pie!Difficulty: ModeratePrep Time: 1 hour 30 minutesCooking Time: 1 hour IngredientsExtra-virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, sliced thinPinch crushed red pepper flakes1 bunch Swiss Chard, stems removed, leaves cut into 1-inch lengthssalt2 cups fresh ricotta1/2 cup grated Parmesan1/2 cup mascarpone cheese1 eggPinch cayenne pepperEgg wash: 1 egg beaten with 2 tbsp water Cooking ToolsParchment lined

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Caramel Apple Crisp

Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients 2 Granny Smith Apples, peeled & sliced thin1 3/4 cup flour1/4 cup dry quick cook oatmeal1 1/4 stick butter, diced1 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla extractpinch of nutmeg3/4 cup Dulce De Lechewhip cream or ice cream (optional) Cooking Tools 10 baking paper cupsSheet trayLarge mixing bowlSmall mixing bowlMandolinPastry cutter DirectionsPreheat

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Apple & Fig Pastry

Sweet With The Robust Flavor Of The Cheese!Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients1 wrapped package of puff pastry sheets, thawed1 large apple, sliced thin, skin on3 tbsp fig jam1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese crumblesminced parsley for garnish Cooking ToolsParchment lined sheet pan  DirectionsPreheat oven to 400 Degrees F.  Unwrap puff pastry sheet and place on sheet

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Bear Claws

Few Ingredients Makes A Fantastic Pastry!Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 35 + 40 minutes Ingredients 1 box puff pastry sheets, thawed 4 tbsp apricot jam 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 cup almond slices 4 tbsp water Cooking Tools Parchment lined sheet pan Kitchen scissors Small mixing bowl DirectionsPreheat oven 375 Degrees F.  Each

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Madeira Cake

Serve With A Glass Of Madeira Wine!Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter (softened)1 cup superfine sugar + sprinklinggrated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon3 large eggs1 1/3 cups self-raising flour2/3 cup almond flour1 cup candied lemon peel (optional)1/4 cup Madeira wine Cooking Tools Large mixing bowl Parchment paper Loaf pan

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