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4 Eggs (separate whites from yolks) 2 C. Heavy Cream 3 tsp Almond Extract 1 C. Almonds lightly toasted then chopped in food processor. 1 tsp Cream of tartar 1 C. Sugar 1/3 C. Water 1 pinch of Nutmeg 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 350*F toast Almonds for 6 minutes. Split half extracts between egg white and yolks Prepare all ingredients: Make simple syrup with water and sugar and let cool to room temperature. Take egg whites and cream of tarter and a pinch of salt and create a meringue

16 Oz Phyllo Dough 1 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter 1 lb Walnuts/Pecans crushed medium to fine (4 Cups) 2 TBS Cinnamon 1 Cup Sugar 2 TBS Lemon Juice 3/4 C Water 1/2 Cup Honey 2-4 TBS Honey for inside the Baklava Bring Phyllo dough to room temperature while wrapped or over night in the fridge to thaw. 1st - Add water/lemon juice/honey and sugar to pan and bring to a boil while stirring until all sugar is dissolved. Then let cool to room temperature. 2nd - Mix nuts of choice with cin

This recipe is amazing and you would NEVER guess it's gluten free! 2 cups + 3 tbsp (265 g) plain gluten free flour blend (I've used a simple store-bought blend containing only rice, potato and maize flours, with no added xanthan gum) 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 3/8 cup + 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs, room temperature 1 cup + 2 tsp milk, room temperature 1/2 cup + 1 tsp vegetable or sunflower oil 1

2 cups frozen mango 2 cups frozen strawberries  1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup heavy cream  1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla  3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped, plus more for shaving

5 lb granny smith apple 1 cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon fine salt 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice 3

1 1/2 Room temperature butter 1 1/2 Cups Sugar 3 TBS Cream Cheese (yes cream cheese, trust me on this! I have tried so many recipes and found this one to be the best) Cream together until all smooth and not grainy. (About 5 minutes) 1 Egg 1 Egg Yolk 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp Almond Extract (optional) you can use other flavors as well. mix well sift in these ingredients 1 tsp Salt 3 1/2 Cups of flour 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 2 tsp Cream of tartar It's very important to fold

This lite and fluffy dessert will sure to be a crowd pleaser! I hope you like it as much as I do! The base of your mousse is really just a meringue. To start you will need 4 Egg whites at room temperature, 3-4 dashes of cream of tartar, 1/3 Cup of Sugar, 1 Cup of Sugar, 1/3 Cup water. These ingredients will be your base for a basic meringue. Start with a grease free mixing bowl and a whisk attachment. Put your egg white in the bowl and dashes of cream of tartar and start lo

Ingredients ¼ cup butter or margarine 1 pkg. (10-1/2 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows 1 pkg. JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor 3 qt. (12 cups) popped popcorn Instructions MICROWAVE butter and marshmallows in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Add dry gelatin mix; stir until blended.ADD to popcorn in large bowl; toss to coat.SHAPE into 16 balls with greased or moistened hands. Cool completely.

LEMON COOLER COOKIES 2/3 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 3 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest To coat cookies: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest Position racks in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a la

My grandma use to make this all the time with nuts, but I'm not big on them so I omit them out of mine and I love this! Feel free to add other things like cherries! 1 can crushed pineapple in juice (20 oz., undrained) 1 pkg. JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding (3.4 oz.) 1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping Instructions Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl.Stir in COOL WHIP & Refrigerate 1 hour.

Ingredients SPARKLING CRANBERRIES  2 cups fresh cranberries 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided 1 cup water CRANBERRY CAKE 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter melted 3 eggs 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream 1 cup milk 3 cups fresh cranberries WHITE CHOCOLATE ICING  12 oz white chocolate chips 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 8-9 cups powdered sugar Instructions SPARKLING CRANBERRIES: 1. Bring 1

These are the easiest desserts that will impress everyone and takes minutes to make! Bring to room temperature a package of puff pastry that is located in the freezer section of your grocery store. Walmart, Target & most grocery stores carry this. When you're ready to start pre-heat your oven to 400*F and make your filling. You will need a 1 package of cream cheese at room temperature, 1/2 Cup sugar and 1/2 tsp of Vanilla, combine really well in a bowl and begin assembling y

This classic white cake with Black mirror glaze is actually easier than you think. Here's the recipe and I hope you have fun re-creating your own design! First when making a cake you always want to sift all your dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl and follow the wet ingredients carefully to avoid any mess ups. When it comes to baking it's definitely a science and requires some level of patience. Luckily I have the patience, but for those that know me, know I'm not by

This classic chocolate cake with Black mirror glaze is actually easier than you think. Here's the recipe and I hope you have fun re-creating your own design! First when making a cake you always want to sift all your dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl and follow the wet ingredients carefully to avoid any mess ups. When it comes to baking it's definitely a science and requires some level of patience. Luckily I have the patience, but for those that know me, know I'm no

Got a sweet tooth? These gluten free, sugar free truffles are a hit at parties! In a saucepan, combine 8 oz of 80-100% Dark Chocolate, 1/4 Cup Butter, 2/3 Cup agave nectar, 1/2 Cup almond milk, 1/8 tsp salt. Stir continuously until all melted and combined. Cool to room temperature. Put in the fridge for 2-3 hours and roll into balls and dust with cocoa powder. :)

Have you ever wondered how cheesecake can come out so perfectly cooked with no cracks in the top? Well here's my go to recipe for the perfect cheesecake that you can't just have 1 bite of.... Preheat oven to 325*F and on the bottom rack of the oven put a sheet pan with water in it to create moisture (this prevents your cheesecake from getting cracks on the top and comes out perfectly cooked every time! In a food processor put your favorite cookies or crackers in and chop 1 1

Wet Ingredients: 1 c. butter softened 1 3/4 c. Sugar 1/2 c. Cream of coconut reserve another 1/2 c. to drizzle on the cake after baking 4 Large Eggs Dry Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. Flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt Additional ingredients: 1 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. coconut extract Separate eggs, set whites aside. Beat wet ingredients together including egg yolks until fluffy. Sift dry ingredients together and stir well. Add dry ingredients to wet using

Under the Breads & Pastries section use my pie crust recipe. For the filling: 1 can cherry pie filling 1 can of blueberry pie filling If you have time to make your own filling: 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups fresh tart cherries, pitted (same with blueberries) 1-1/2 cups water 2 TBS lemon juice In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the cherries or blue berries, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2

1/2 Cup Cocoa Butter 1 Cup Cocoa Powder 2 TBS Honey or Agave Nectar 2 TBS Powdered Sugar 6-8 Drops of Flavored Oil (Loranne's Oils) Over a double boiler, melt cocoa butter until all dissolved and remove from heat. Mix all other ingredients and pour into a silicone mold and let it set on the counter for 1 hour to cool and then place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to harden completely and take out of the molds. Enjoy! I used luster dust to add color. My favorite oils are: Min

It's so easy a caveman can do it! 3/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (extract of choice) 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Form the mixture into a ball and knead until smooth. Create you cookie design and bake in the oven on 325*F for 18-25 minutes. I use a cookie cutter hand machine to get these amazing designs. You can find them online for $15 and up. Bring them to room temper