Monday, November 13, 2017

Pumkpin Sheet Cake


Tim rated this as one of my top  5 all time deserts.  Guess I'll be making this again.  !

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks  Butter
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 cups Pumpkin Puree
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 3/4 cups Boiling Water
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 2  Eggs
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp  Maple syrup ( the real stuff only please)
Frosting
  • 8 ounces, brick of Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1 stick Butter, Softened
  • 1 pound Powdered Sugar, Sifted
  • Dash Of Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp Milk (more If Needed For Thinning)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a sheet pan with butter or spray and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 sticks butter. Whisk in pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice until it's totally combined. Whisk in boiling water until mixture is smooth and combined. Set aside.
In a small bowl , combine buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and maple extract. Whisk and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Pour in the pumpkin mixture and stir until halfway combined. Pour in the buttermilk mixture and stir until combined. Pour into the pan and bake the cake for 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.

To make the frosting, mix together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth. Add half and half and check the consistency. It should be somewhat thick but thin enough to spread in a thin layer.
Spread the frosting all over the surface of the cake. Cut into squares and serve. Keep leftovers in the fridge, as frosting will get soft.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Friday, December 5, 2014

Cover-to-Cover: Holiday Cookies: "Thai Peanut Butter Cookies"


 
I signed up for the Bitten Word's Cover-to-Cover: Holiday Cookies Project and got assigned the   Vegetarian Times "Thai Peanut Butter Cookies".   A quick peak in my cupboard, confirmed that  I had all the needed ingredients on hand when the assignment came in.   Since Tim was off in India again, I jumped right in and made a batch . 
 
Results:  The cookie reminded me of Willy Wonka’s famous "3 course meal" in  a stick of gum with each flavor being unique and  having a time release on the tongue.  The cookie starts on the palate as a  classic peanut butter cookie, followed by a creamy coconut note, and ends with the surprising bite of heat from the curry.  This is great refrigerator roll cookie that will stand out from the crowd - a real keeper but use the kitchen aid instead of recommended mixer.  These cookies are  much too dense for an  electric mixer  and not really a Christmas cookie, but I will make again.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Cardone Lasagne


I have seen Cardone at Somerset farms every year at this time.  The other day I noticed a lovely older woman buying a few stalks.  So, I had to ask, how do you cook it   ..   She said just like a veal parmagiano and said it tasted a lot like artichoke.  Hmm.  .

Arugula, Apple and Parsnip Buttermilk Salad

 
 
 
Salad was terrific.  Wish I took a photo. 

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Butterscotch Soaked Cake - OMG this is good

All I can say is try this cake.  - Unbelievably good, and not as sweet as you would think.  Don't let the ingredients scare you.  Tim knew what was in the cake and still tried it.  He loved it!  :)


Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Friday, November 14, 2014

Apple Custardy Squares

 
 
Dorie Greenspan calls this a “back-pocket recipe,” - Last minute crowd pleaser. .
 
The batter is essentially a crepe batter, which turns custard-like in the oven.  It wasn't too sweet and it had a lovely texture.  It was Easy peasy, and got lots of yummies. . .

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Osso Bucco Recipe

A family favorite, worth the large list of ingredients and prep work.  

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Rustic Tuscan Apple Cake Recipe aka Torta di mele

Requests to my kitchen come in various forms.  Some are subtle suggestions of a newspaper article folded and placed alongside my morning coffee.  This is one of those recipes. . .

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Yellow Tomato Sauce

I found this recipe a while back and filed it away for tomato season.  This was a wonderfully fresh sauce that was great over pasta. 

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Lemon Blueberry Crumb Bars Recipe

This recipe grew from my misreading Deb’s recipe for Blueberry Crumb bars.  I added the juice to the crust for a much more lemony bar.  They were a complete hit. And are now part of the family legend of secret cookie hoarding   . . .

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad- Caprese Salad


A supper easy summer salad to serve that always Wows a crowd.  Serve as side dish or main with really good crusty bread to sop up the extra vinegar and oil. 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Cauliflower and Arugula Salad Recipe

I saw this salad on the Cooking Chanel not that long ago and filed it away for a day when the fresh arugula looked terrific at the farmers market.  It was Yummy.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Little Neck Steamers and Linguine Recipe

A summertime Shore classic dinner, this recipe makes a easy meal for a relaxing evening at a shore house.  Sit back and enjoy the sunset.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Miso Soup Recipe

This is my current Miso Soup Recipe that I have been requested to post.  I didn't have any photos, but I thought my apple blossom photo fit the mood.   

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad Recipe

I stumbled across a great price for raspberries during the local season and stocked up since I gave up on my bushes ( Darn Birds !)