Archive for the ‘Baking’ Category

Nutella Mars Bar Cheesecake

This item was filled under [ Baking, Cake, Cheese, Chocolate, Desserts ]

My daughter Jasmin wanted a cheesecake to celebrate her 14th birthday and I was not going to disappoint my little girl. I don’t have to tell you this cake is a few steps away from my normal health-focused cooking endeavors. Basically this cake is insulin sensitivity on a plate. It was damn good too! I [...]

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Pumpkin Pie

This item was filled under [ Baking, Desserts, Pies ]

When I’m not the primary chef for Thanksgiving dinner I’m often asked to bring a pumpkin pie. I first made this four or five years ago, making small adaptions each year. I make this from a real pumpkin, just because I can. 2 cups real pumpkin (or substitute a can of pure pumpkin) 3/4 sugar [...]

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Pie Dough

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I’m sloppy in the kitchen, especially with flour. It ends up all over me, the floor, the dog. You get the idea. I love this pie dough recipe because it makes enough for six pies and freezes like a dream. 1 lb shortening, kept at room temperature 5 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 [...]

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Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

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You will loose yourself in the rich layers of this cheesecake and never want to come out. On the bottom is an oreo cookie crust, then a thick creamy layer of classic cheesecake. Two chocolate layers top off the cake, which looks beautiful garnished with strawberry slices or flowers. There is a bit of strawberry [...]

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Pizza Dough

This item was filled under [ Baking, Breads, Make ahead, Pizza ]

1/2 c scalded milk 1/2 c warm water 1 tsp sugar 1 Tbsp yeast 1 egg, beaten 2 cups flour (maybe more) 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp butter fresh or dried basil Add 1 tsp sugar and 1 Tbsp yeast to 1/2 cup water. Let stand 10 minutes. Add beaten egg to milk, plus yeast [...]

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