Archive for January 18th, 2008

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Triple Chocolate Scones with Almond Topping

For the photos and Megan’s comments: click here. Triple Chocolate Scones (from The Modern Baker by Nick Malgieri) 3 ounces milk chocolate, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder 1/3 cup sugar 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt (I like using Kosher salt) 6 tablespoons [...]

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No-Bull Bloody Marys

For photos and Megan’s comments on this recipe: Click Here No Bull Bloody Marys (from The Pastry Queen by Rebecca Rather) 4 cups tomato juice Juice of 2 limes 4 shots high-quality vodka 2 teaspoons fresh or prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon celery salt Tabasco sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper Coarse [...]

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Espresso Ice Cream

For photos and Megan’s comments on this recipe: Click Here Espresso Ice Cream (from Barefoot Contessa Family Style by Ina Garten) 3 cups half & half 6 extra-large egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar Pinch salt 2 1/2 tablespoons espresso/finely ground coffee beans 1 tablespoon Kahlua coffee liqueur 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 ounces (1/2 [...]

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Southern Comfort Apple Pie

For pictures and Megan’s comments see post: Apple picking and Southern Comfort Apple Pie Chef Mark’s Southern Comfort Apple Pie (recipe from The Pastry Queen by Rebecca Rather) Crust: (This is such an easy pie crust recipe…its a breeze to roll out) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2/3 cup (11 tablespoons) chilled [...]

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