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Tag: Dessert

  • Snickerdoodles

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    These are my husband’s favorite cookie, so I had to learn how to make them properly. Apparently, the real issue was the fact that I do not stock Cream of Tartar in my baking supplies, what a tragedy! So I picked up the missing link and got to it. Cinnamon Sugar Cream together the butter…

  • Honey Cake

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is a lovely moist, fall cake with honey and some warm fall spices. It makes quite a bit of cake. I typically make 3 loaves, but it depends on your pan sizes. I believe it would be good as a sheet cake and also would make good muffins. I love to have this cake…

  • Peach Pie

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    I am new to pie making and will start documenting my trials here. For a nice summer peach pie, I used my standard all-butter pie crust recipe (https://mangiavita.com/articles/pie-crust/ ). Filling While both rounds are chilling in the fridge, I prepare my filling. Preheat the oven to 425. Using about 2 pounds of fresh peaches, I…

  • Pie Crust

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    A simple, all-butter crust for a sweet or savory pie! Mix the sugar and salt onto the flour. Then toss the butter pieces into the flour mixture, coating them. Smash the butter pieces with your hands and keep tossing to recoat with flour. Alternate smashing and tossing to coat with flour. Work the mixture with…

  • Chocolate Ganache

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Warm the cream just to simmering in a medium sauce pan. Turn off the heat and add the chocolate and salt. Let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Then with a spatula mix until the mixture is smooth and even. Let it sit until it has come to room temp and thickened a little. At room…

  • Sweet Potato Brownies

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    A slightly healthier version of brownies, should you so desire it. Mix all ingredients well and pour batter into a prepared 8×8 pan, lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes or until set. Enjoy!

  • Mocha Almond and Fudge Ice Cream

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Base Gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is well combined, cover the mixture and put in the refrigerator overnight to chill. Add the chilled…

  • Chocolate Ice Cream

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Start by mixing the milk into the cocoa powder and sugar a little at a time, then gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is…

  • Sweet Cream Ice Cream

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is well combined, cover the mixture and put in the refrigerator overnight to chill. Add the chilled mixture…

  • Pralines and Sweet Cream Ice Cream

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Base Gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is well combined, cover the mixture and put in the refrigerator overnight to chill. Add the chilled…