Category: Intermediate

Chocolate Drizzled Gingerbread Cake

October 11th, 2012
This cake has very strong flavor of gingerbread, made extra potent by the use of blackstrap molasses.  The topping counters that just perfectly, though, so you'll have a good balance of sweet and bitter. IngredientsCake1 cup butter, softened1… more »

Sesame Chicken Wings

October 4th, 2012
  Ingredients3 lbs chicken wings1/2 cup soy sauce1/3 cup water1/4 cup sugar2 tbsp oil4 green onions, chopped1/2 large sweet onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp sesame seedsDash of black pepper DirectionsCut the chic… more »

Gnocchi, Corn, and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce

September 17th, 2012
  Yield: 4 servings   Ingredients1 lb. potato gnocchi3 ears of corn3/4 cup half-and-half3 oz. cream cheese1 tsp salt1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp basil1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp crushed red pepper1 lb. mushrooms, stems removed a… more »

Blue Ombre Cake

September 4th, 2012
  Yield: 16 servings Ingredients2 boxes white cake mix (plus oil & eggs)Blue and green food coloringFrosting6 sticks butter2 tbsp clear vanilla4 lbs. confectioners' sugar6-8 tbsp cold milk DirectionsPrepare the cake… more »

Peach Blueberry Pie

August 16th, 2012
  Ingredients2 cups sugar2/3 cup flour1 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp cardamom1/4 tsp ground nutmeg1/4 tsp ground cloves6 cups peeled and sliced peaches1 1/2 cups blueberriesPastry for double pie crust Directions       more »

Cinnamon-Raisin Bread

August 13th, 2012
  Ingredients4 1/2 - 5 1/2 cups flour, divided2 1/4 tsp yeast2 cups warm water2 tbsp packed brown sugar2 tbsp oil2 tsp cinnamon2 tsp salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 cups raisins Directions   more »

Chicken Gnocchi Alfredo Soup

August 6th, 2012
  Ingredients2 boneless skinless chicken thighs Directions     more »

Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Peppers, Onions, & Mushrooms

August 2nd, 2012
I had some leftover blue cheese in the fridge and needed to find a use for it.  I started wondering if there was a way to combine it with potatoes.  Turns out there is, and it tastes way better than traditional mashed potatoes. Yield: 6 servings  … more »

Pepper & Cheese Cornbread

July 9th, 2012
  Ingredients1 tbsp oil2 cups cornmeal2 cups flour4 tbsp sugar2 tbsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 cup milk1 cup whipping cream4 eggs1 cup butter, melted1 can (7.5 oz.) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 3/4 lb cheese, grated, divided… more »

Cookies & Cream Cheesecakes

July 5th, 2012
These little cheesecakes are a great single-serving snack.  For when you want full cheesecake flavor in a small snack size. Yield: 30 Ingredients42 sandwich cookies, divided4 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese1 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla5 egg… more »