Peach, Mascarpone and Pecan Wontons

  3.0 – 2 reviews  • Fruit Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr 5 min Prep: 30 min Inactive: 5 min Cook: 30 min Yield: 25 to 30 wontons Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese 3 tablespoons chopped, salted pecans, toasted Vegetable oil, for frying 1 egg 1 package wonton wrappers (25 to 30) 1 tablespoon … Read more

Chicken Pumpkin Wontons

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Chicken Recipes Level: Intermediate Total: 25 min Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Yield: 24 servings Ingredients 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups finely … Read more

Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

  4.0 – 1 reviews  • These chewy chocolate-chip cookie bars are hiding the secret of spelt flour–a delicious whole-grain flour with a lightly nutty flavor that is wonderful to bake with. Under-bake these bars by a minute or two to ensure they’re even gooier. Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 20 min Active: 20 min Yield: Makes … Read more

Make Your Own Butter

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Cranberry Level: Easy Total: 15 min Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Instructions Start with cold heavy cream and mix on high speed. After about 3 minutes, you’ll have whipped cream; continue mixing. After about 6 more minutes, the butter will clump and separate from the liquid. Strain and wrap the … Read more

Guinness Sundaes

  3.2 – 9 reviews  • Dessert Level: Easy Total: 50 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Yield: 6 servings Instructions Bring one 15-ounce can Guinness or other stout beer and 1/2 cup sugar to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat and cook until syrupy, about 40 minutes. Whisk in 3 tablespoons diced cold … Read more

Grammy Carl’s Popcorn Balls

  3.8 – 5 reviews  • Recipes for a Crowd Level: Intermediate Total: 50 min Active: 15 min Yield: 16 servings Ingredients 10 cups (4.4 ounces) popped popcorn 1 cup molasses 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for coating hands 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Instructions Line a baking sheet with wax paper; set … Read more

Vanilla Bean Sugar Cubes

  3.8 – 16 reviews  • Low-Fat Yield: 16 cubes Ingredients 4 Madagascar vanilla beans 3 cups white sugar 1/4 cup pure Madagascar vanilla extract Instructions Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Cut the 4 vanilla beans into 1/2-inch pieces and grind to a coarse powder in a coffee grinder. In a large bowl, mix the … Read more

Lime Soda

  4.2 – 10 reviews  • Lime Recipes Level: Easy Total: 45 min Prep: 5 min Inactive: 30 min Cook: 10 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup lime juice, plus rind from 1 lime 6 to 8 drops green food coloring 4 cups ice 1 liter club soda or seltzer … Read more

Pumpkin Flan with Maple Caramel

  4.3 – 11 reviews  • Dessert Level: Intermediate Total: 5 hr 10 min Active: 30 min Yield: 8 to 10 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup pure Grade A maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling) … Read more

Watermelon-Jalapeno Cooler

  4.3 – 9 reviews  • Fruit Level: Easy Total: 20 min Prep: 10 min Inactive: 5 min Cook: 5 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded 2 sprigs fresh thyme 5 cups chopped, seeded watermelon Ice, for serving Instructions Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in … Read more