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Varies Fruit leather is a sheet of pureed fruit that has been dried. Fresh fruits that make excellent leathers are apples, apricots, berries, sweet…
A traditional New England clambake cooked in a sand pit with heated stones and seaweed, layering potatoes, onions, chicken, corn, sausage, clams, mussels…
One 9-inch double-crust pie Please read About Crusts Baked with Fillings. To use frozen peaches, see Frozen-Fruit Pies.
A sweet nut filling made with toasted nuts, candied fruit, raisins, and melted butter. Enough to fill one 9-inch ring pastry.
About 1 ⅓ cups For a delicious dessert, put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a waffle and top with this sauce.
About 2 ½ cups Because this filling contains raw eggs, it must be baked before using. It is most commonly used in tarts, such as Megan’s Frangipane Fruit…
A classic French custard sauce made with egg yolks, sugar, and milk or cream, gently cooked until thickened and flavored with vanilla, rum, sherry, or…
Because we can never decide which we like better—clean, crisp, mild greens or bitter, peppery ones—we rotate between version I and this lively blend.
About 2 cups When poured over ice cream, this chocolate sauce hardens into a shell that can be broken with the back of a spoon into tasty chocolate shards.
About ¾ cup For baked ham, grilled or roasted poultry, or grilled sausages.
Creamy vanilla ice cream layered with ribbons of rich fudge sauce, creating a classic fudge swirl. A simple, indulgent frozen dessert.
A creamy cheese filling made with ricotta, cream cheese, and golden raisins, flavored with lemon zest and cinnamon. Perfect for pastries, cakes, or coffee…
About 1 ½ cups This old-fashioned favorite is made with virtually the same ingredients as caramel sauce but is cooked in a different way.
About 24 doughnuts Be sure to let these rise until very light and puffy or air pockets will develop around the jelly centers. Please read About Doughnuts.
A guide to adding fruits, nuts, or marshmallows to a prepared gelatin dessert. Chill the gelatin until syrupy, fold in up to 1 1/2 cups of additions, then…
A classic stovetop chocolate pudding made with cocoa, chopped chocolate, and whole milk. Silky, rich, and old-fashioned comfort in every spoonful.
A collection of cold and hot infusion methods for making flavored oils with citrus zest, fresh herbs, or dried chiles. These oils are used to finish fish…
8 servings A more domesticated “bake” can be prepared in a 20-quart stockpot on a stove or outdoor grill.
Creamy chocolate pudding pops made with Dutch-process cocoa, milk, cream, and melted chocolate. A rich frozen treat for warm days.
One 9 ½- or 10-inch tart Serve this tart in small slices. It is like a candy bar in pie form.
Homemade marshmallows are extra fluffy with an almost creamy texture. They can be made in a host of different flavors and are perfect for floating in…
A creamy orange sherbet made with fresh orange juice, zest, and whole milk, set with a touch of gelatin. Churn it in an ice cream maker for a bright…
About 15 puffs These large shells are a very quick way to make an attractive dessert. Fill just before serving, set the tops slightly askew, and dust with…
A creamy, high-protein breakfast bowl made with rolled oats, liquid egg whites, and Greek yogurt, topped with blueberries, chia seeds, and almond butter.
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