If you’re using a package of pre-chopped dates, 8 ounces is about 1 1/2 cups. If you’re chopping your own dates, it’s around 1 3/4 cups. I found that pre-chopped dates work better in this recipe because they fall apart more easily. Save those pretty and plump whole dates for eating on their own. These … Read more
With a buttery flavor and crumbly texture, they’re tantalizing and delicious. Ingredients 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter (preferably European-style), softened 1/2 cup (100g) sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour Method Beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt: In the bowl of a stand mixer with … Read more
This one is hard to beat. Whether enjoyed as a gift, for afternoon tea, or even lightly warmed and served with ice cream for dessert, it’s all good, and a wonderful twist on a simple classic. Shortbread, caramel, chocolate: What’s not to love? Check out the step-by-step guide below! Ingredients: For the shortbread: 12 tablespoons … Read more
Mini Frozen Cannoli Cheesecake Bites, perfect bite-size Italian dessert for potlucks and parties. Takes my Cannoli Cheesecake Bars one step further! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups waffle cone crumbs (about 10-12 cones) 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted 8 ounces ricotta cheese room temperature (full fat preferably) 8 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature (full fat preferably) 1/2 … Read more
A simple coconut loaf cake sponge topped with raspberry jam and coconut – the best jammy coconut loaf cake! Ingredients Cake 200 g unsalted butter 200 g caster sugar 200 g self raising flour 4 medium eggs 75 g desiccated coconut Decoration 200 g raspberry jam 25 g desiccated coconut Instructions Continue Reading in next … Read more
An easy and delicious jammy coconut traybake cake with a coconut sponge cake, your favourite jam and even more coconut on top! Ingredients Cake 325 g unsalted butter 325 g caster sugar 325 g self raising flour 6 medium eggs 125 g desiccated coconut Decoration 300-400 g jam 25 g desiccated coconut Instructions Continue Reading … Read more
A sweet, delicious and divine no-bake lemon raspberry cheesecake! Ingredients Biscuit Base 300 g digestives 150 g unsalted butter (melted) Cheesecake Filling 500-600 g full-fat cream cheese 100 g icing sugar 300 ml double cream Juice of 2 lemons 300 g raspberries Decoration 150 ml double cream 2 tbsp icing sugar Fresh raspberries Lemon zest … Read more
A one-pot Plov recipe that tastes like an Uzbek version for only a fraction of the time! Learn how to make plov, shared by a church chef himself! Ingredients 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into 2-inch chunks) 2 onions diced 4 carrots julienned 1/2 cup canola oil 3 cups Jasmine Rice rinsed 4 cups … Read more
Chocolate cake meets chocolate pudding. This sliceable homemade pudding in cake form is a great dessert for the non-cake lovers on your life or just those that love a decadent chocolate dessert. Warm up your knife to ensure clean slices! Ingredients Cooking spray 4 c. whole milk 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. heavy cream … Read more
It feels like getting back to your roots. Ingredients: 1 package (or 2 and 1/4 tsp.) active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt 4 and 1/3 cups all purpose flour olive oil rosemary Optional–1 clove roasted garlic per 1 tbsp. softened butter, mashed together, to create a roasted garlic butter. Preparation: … Read more
