Rice Pudding
You’ll Need: 4 c. milk 7 tbsp uncooked rice (long grain) 1 strip fresh lemon peel, (1” by 3”) 1/3 c. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla ½ c. cream 1 strip fresh orange peel, (1”x3”) Pinch of cinnamon First Mix milk, rice, and peels in large saucepan. Bring to a...
Strawberry Pie
You’ll Need 1, 9 inch pie shell, baked 1 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries 3/4 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 Tablespoons lemon juice Grated lemon zest (optional) Whipped cream (if desired) Directions Wash strawberries and remove stems. Do not wash the strawberries early prepare right before you are about...
Fresh Fruit Dip
You’ll Need: · 8 ounces plain yogurt · 1Tablespoon honey · Grated peel of a half an orange Directions In a small bowl, combine yogurt, honey and orange peel. Serve as a dip with fresh sliced fruit of choice. Tips If serving apple or banana slices you can...
Eggnog
This is basically a dessert in a glass. It is very rich and should be served in small portions. You’ll Need: 4 ½ cups whipping cream 4 ½ cups whole milk 18 large egg yolks 1 ½ cups sugar 2 ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 cup (about) bourbon...
Apple Pie
Time to the Table: 90 minutes Yield: 1 pie You’ll Need: 1 five pound bag Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into ½ inch wedges 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 piecrusts (see Flaky Pie Crust Recipe) Directions: In a...
Rum-Glazed Sweet Potato Pudding
This is a jazzed up sweet potato dish. A fun and yummy complement to the holiday meal. You’ll Need: 1/3 cup sweet or dry sherry or Madeira 2/3 cup raisins 2 pounds sweet potatoes, baked, boiled or steamed until tender ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 4 large eggs 2...
Quick Caramel Sauce
You’ll Need ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar ¼ cup heavy cream Pinch of Kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions Mix butter and sugar in small sauce pan over medium heat, whisking until sugar melts. Bring to a simmer and cook one minute, stirring. Whisk in...
Chewy Chocolate Oat Cookies
You’ll Need: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1-3/4 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked...
Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
You’ll Need 10 ounces frozen raspberries 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup oats 1 cup all purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda Directions: Get the raspberries ready: First thaw the raspberries over medium heat. Add in cornstarch...
Blueberry Cheesecake
Excellent at any time of the year, but especially as a thin sliver to enjoy in the summer when the berries are the freshest! You’ll Need: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 cup melted butter 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened...
Blueberry Cobbler
Cakey/biscuit topping with a slight crunch on top and ooey gooey delicious blueberries hidden on the bottom. This is delicious with fresh blueberries and is the perfect summer treat. Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!” You’ll Need: 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1 teaspoon vanilla...
Blueberry Sauce
A fresh blueberry sauce recipe for ice cream, pound cake, or bread pudding. You’ll Need: 2 cups fresh blueberries 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract First: Wash and crush blueberries; add sugar, lemon juice and salt. Mix well. Then, in...