Recipes

Candy Bar & Ice Cream Pie

Ingredients 1 pint softened chocolate ice cream 1 9-inch (6-8 oz) cookie crumb crust 4 candy bars, chopped 1 pint vanilla ice cream chocolate syrup Directions spread chocolate ice cream over crust sprinkle with 1/2 of the candy bars cover with plastic wrap and freeze for one hour remove vanilla ice cream from freezer to soften for 10 minutes spoon ice cream over chopped candy bars, forming a mound sprinkle with remaining chopped candy bars cover with wrap and freeze one hour.

Carrot Cake

Ingredients Cake 3 eggs 1 1/3 cups white sugar 1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice 2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped pecans/walnuts 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger Frosting 1/2 cup butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Chocolate and Sea Salt Fig Lollipops

Ingredients 1 cup bittersweet chocolate baking wafers, such as Guittard, or bittersweet chocolate chips 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 12 figs, preferably a mix of green and black varieties (See “6 Figs to Try,” below), stems trimmed 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt, such as Jacobsen Directions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 2 sticks butter 1 cup packed golden brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 tsp baking soda 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 12 oz (1 package) Semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions In large mixing bowl, mix butter until creamy.

Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients 1/2 cup semisweet or mint-flavored chocolate pieces (2oz) 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 egg yolks 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 egg whites 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream chocolate curls Directions In a heavy medium saucepan combine chocolate pieces, sugar, and water.

Chocolate Mousse II

Ingredients 1 ½ cups heavy cream ½ cup granulated sugar 12 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped 4 large eggs, at room temperature ¼ cup strong (brewed) espresso (or very strongly brewed coffee) ¼ cup light or dark rum (or Marsala or brandy) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon kosher salt Directions In a large bowl, or in a stand mixer on medium speed, whip the heavy cream to glossy, medium peaks, about 5 minutes.

Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients Rolls 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1 cup water 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 6 cups all-purpose flour Cinnamon Mixture 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups dark brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened Frosting 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons milk Directions Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat.