Chocolate Ganache
It’s easy to make any cake look totally “Hollywood,” when you frost it with Chocolate Ganache. It doesn’t have to be a three-tired Groom’s cake. It can be a single-layer...
Glazed Fresh Fruit Pie
Yield: 1, 9-inch pie to serve 6 For this pie, I used blackberries from Bill’s garden, raspberries, golden kiwi, blueberries, grapes, and oranges. 2 cups water2 cups sugar1/3 cup cornstarch1, 3-ounce...
Strawberry Pie
Fresh Strawberry Pie Yield: 1, 9-inch pie to serve 6 2 cups water2 cups sugar1/3 cup cornstarch1, 3-ounce package dry strawberry gelatin2 quarts whole strawberries, stemmed, washed and dried1, baked...
Seven-Minute Icing
Yield: Frosting for two- or three-layer cake with lots of fluff on top 4 egg whites (1/2 cup)3 cups white sugar1/2 teaspoon cream of tartarpinch of salt2/3 cup water2 teaspoons vanilla...
Log Cake (Bûche de Nőel)
Yield: serves up to 15 guestsChildren will love decorating this festive log cake. It’s sure to become a cherished tradition in your home. 4 whole eggs1 cup sour cream1/2 cup vegetable...
Apple Dumplings With Cinnamon Sauce
Yield: 6 servings Golden, syrupy crust covers tender, cinnamony apples. More comfort food! Filling 6 tablespoons butter, softened 2 cups white or brown sugar, divided use ½ cup chopped pecans ½...
Bread Pudding
Yield: 6 servings 8 cups stale French bread, broken into small pieces2 cups milk1 1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon5 tablespoons butter, melted3 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup...
Basket Weave Cake
Basket Cakes are a fun mix of delicious cake and colorful centerpiece. The top of the cake can be “filled” with chocolate bunnies and Easter candies, or fresh flowers. The...
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yield: 8 dozen cookies 1 cup butter1 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)1 1/2 cups white sugar1 1/2 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon vanilla4 eggs4 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons salt2, 12-ounce...