Cookies, Desserts

Alfajores

Makes about 2 dozen cookies This sandwich cookie is comprised of buttery cookies on the outside and rich, creamy dulce de leche in the center. Ingredients 10 oz (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups all-purpose […]

Desserts

Amigos

Makes 25 pieces Gianduja can be made a bit softer than usual by the addition of butter. Once it is made up, it is an ideal consistency for piping, whether from a star tip or a round one. Top the piped gianduja with toasted nuts, dip in chocolate, and enjoy! […]

Cakes, Desserts

Angel Food Cake

Makes one 9-inch tube cake In order to reach a lofty height, angel food cake needs to cling to the sides of the pan, both as it bakes and while it cools. This is why the pan is ungreased and the cake is cooled upside down. Some angel food cake […]

Cookies, Desserts

Anzac Biscuits

Makes about 3 dozen cookies A popular treat in Australia and New Zealand, this is one hearty, chewy cookie. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut Pinch salt 6 oz (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon honey […]

Desserts

Apple Strudel

Makes 6 servings Strudels are known for their paper-thin, flaky crust, which takes some patience, but is worth the effort. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be strudel-ing all of your favorite fillings. You can even use this dough with savory fillings, like seared mushrooms and goat cheese. […]

Desserts, Free Recipes

Baklava

Makes 117 1-inch pieces Chef’s Note: Although it is extra work to make clarified butter, it is important to use it in this recipe so that the dough doesn’t get soggy from the milk solids. Melt 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter over medium heat and allow the butter to come to […]

Desserts

Basic Gianduja

Makes one 9-inch square slab Nuts paired with chocolate is always a winning combination. When you buy gianduja, it is always made using either hazelnuts or almonds, but chocolate can be mixed with any nut paste to make delicious gianduja. Let your own taste be your guide. These basic giandujas […]