Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar ¼ tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract 5 cups pretzels (can make this gluten free by using gluten free pretzels) 18 oz. of semi-sweet chocolate (can use 12 oz. bag if you don’t want less chocolate, but what’s up with that?) Sea salt for topping. Directions: Preheat oven to...
Yield: About 7 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry orzo Salt to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons honey 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon (dice into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes) 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Directions Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on the package. Drain well (don't...
Easter will be here before we know it and that means…. PEEPS! If you’re like me, you can’t have enough of these and here is a fun way for kids to enjoy them even more. Ingredients Peeps Graham Crackers Hershey’s chocolate bars Directions We decided to keep things simple so we made our s’mores in the microwave. Stack a graham cracker, a...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm milk (no warmer than 110 degrees) 2 packages active dry yeast (remember to proof yeast before you begin) 1/2 cup sugar 4 ounces (1 stick) room-temperature butter 1 large room-temperature egg 3 large room-temperature egg yolks 1 tablespoon brandy or rum 1 teaspoon salt 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 gallon oil for deep frying Granulated sugar (optional) Confectioners sugar (optional) Fruit paste or...
Ingredients 2 packages Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 2 8oz. packages of cream cheese 1 3/4 cups of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 1 stick of butter In a 9" x 13" pan, spread the first crescent roll dough package on the bottom of the pan and pinch the seams. Mix 1 cup of sugar with the cream cheese and vanilla and...
INGREDIENTS 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 3 Tbs. butter 10 ounces marshmallows (approx. 1 bag) Red & yellow food coloring (to make orange color) 12 Tootsie Rolls 1 green fruit Roll-Up (you will only be able to find the blue/green combo) INSTRUCTIONS Melt your butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until melted. Remove from heat. Add approximately 4 drops of red...
INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 5 cups gluten-free pretzels 12 oz. bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips (verify gluten-free) Additional coarse sea salt for sprinkling INSTRUCTIONS Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Don't use a cookie sheet without edges as your caramel will run off! Preheat...
Apple Braid - more recipes here. Serves 10-12 INGREDIENTS 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 2 tablespoons flour 2 medium Granny Smith apples 1⁄3 cup sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons butter, melted GLAZE 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough and place in bottom of 9x13 inch baking dish. Lightly sprinkle with flour. Roll dough until...
Ingredients 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions Preheat the oven to 350°...
Ingredients 2 pints blueberries 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 cups heavy cream Directions Heat oven to 375° F. In a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish or a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, toss the blueberries, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon flour. In a medium bowl, combine the baking powder, salt,...