County fairs and carnivals are plentiful in the summer and it can often be hard to choose which sweet treat you want to indulge in. Funnel cakes are an easy treat to make at home, making the decision a little easier! You can also experiment with different toppings, such as fruit, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, and candy...
It’s hot outside. So, you want something cold to cool down. And, you always need something chocolate, don’t you think? 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1/2 cup orange juice8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (The better the chocolate, the better the souffle! At the very least use Ghirardelli, but consider Guittard or Callebaut (pricey but worth it!) )1/4 cup Kahlua7 eggs1...
Pizza is a favorite among many, but you can also make it for dessert and it’s equally delicious! The dessert version uses sugar cookie dough, cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit, making it the perfect summertime dessert to bring to a gathering with friends and family. If you’re short on time, premade sugar cookie dough from...
by Shane O’Neill, Vice President 2 ounces Kraken black spiced rum2 ounces Kahlua coffee liqueur2 ounces dark creme de cacao2 ounces caramel macchiato creamer2 ounces iced coffee4 ounces half and half2 cups ice Measure all ingredients into a cup.Add ice to blender.Pour ingredients over ice and blend until smooth.Swirl chocolate inside glass.Pour blended mixture into glass and...
By Shane O’Neill, Vice President 2 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, separated2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 cups milknon-stick cooking spray Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In 1 medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.In a second bowl use the wooden...
By Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Ginger molasses cookies are my very favorite holiday cookie, but who needs to wait until then to enjoy these delicious cookies? This recipe includes another favorite - chocolate! Chocolate Ginger Molasses Cookies 7 ounces good quality semisweet chocolate1 cup white whole wheat flour1/2 cup all-purpose flour (Plus 1 tbsp)1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa...
By Ashley Bowen, Account Coordinator If you’re planning a trip to the apple orchard this fall, this delicious apple crisp recipe is the perfect way to use your freshly picked apples. This dessert tastes great on its own but it can also be paired with vanilla ice cream. Apple Crisp 10 cups All-purpose apples (Peeled, cored, and sliced)1 cup...
With autumn on the horizon, I’m so excited to indulge in one of my favorite fall foods: Coffee cake. Maybe this is an all-year-round sweet for you, but for me, it just feels right when enjoyed on a crisp fall morning. No matter when you prefer to eat it though, this recipe is sure to satisfy...
by Ashley Bowen, Account Coordinator courtesy of Valarie Enters Grandma’s Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Crust2 cups all-purpose flour (additional flour as needed, up to ¼ cup)½ cup cake flour ((recommended: Soft As Silk))3 tsp sifted powdered sugar½ cup butter-flavored shortening¼ cup salted butterpinch of salt1 egg2 tsp vinegar¼ cup ice cold waterFilling2 ½ cups chopped red rhubarb, fresh2 ½ cups de-stemmed,...
by Michael Fruchtman, CFO Craving key lime pie? It doesn’t get any easier than this! Quick Key Lime Pie 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust1 14 ounce can of sweetened, condensed milk3 egg yolks½ cup fresh squeezed key lime juicewhipped cream and lime slices for serving (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Combine the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and lime...