Category: Intermediate
Chocolate Drizzled Gingerbread Cake
October 11th, 2012This 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, 2012I 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, 2012These 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 »

