PATRIOTIC PARFAITSPUDDING:1 ½ c. milk3 T. cornstarch2 egg yolks1 c. half and halfPinch of salt½ c. sugar1 ½ t. vanilla1 T. butterGELATIN:1 (4-oz.) pkg. red, flavored instant gelatin such as Jell-O cherry or strawberry40 fresh blueberries PUDDING: Whisk ½ c.…
FROZEN CHOCOLATE PEANUT COVERED BANANAS ON A STICK1 c. semisweet chocolate morsels4 medium firm bananas, peeled and ends trimmed4 popsicle sticks1 c. chopped salted dry-roasted peanuts Place chocolate morsels in large microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH…
JIFFY APPLE TART1 pkg. puff pastry sheets, thawed, each cut into half or thirds3 apples, cored, halved and sliced very thin2/3 c. light brown sugarPinch of saltPowdered sugar, caramel sauce and/or whipped cream for garnish Preheat oven 400.Place puff pastry…
WASTE-NOTHING SHAKER LEMON PIE2 large lemons, ends trimmed and discarded, halved lengthwise, sliced as thinly as possible, then chopped2 c. sugar2 (9”) Pillsbury pie crusts (refrigerated type)3 eggs1 egg yolk1 T. flour½ t. saltHeavy creamFine sugar Layer lemons and sugar…
PAUL DEEN’S SHORTBREAD BLONDIE BARSCRUST:3 c. flour¼ c. sugar1/8 t. salt1 c. butter, cut into ½” piecesBATTER:1 c. butter2 c. firmly packed brown sugar3 eggs1 T. vanilla2 ¼ c. flour2 t. baking powder1 (11.5-oz.) bag semisweet chocolate chunks Preheat oven…
TANGY FROZEN LEMON PIE1 (9”) graham cracker pie crust3 egg whites¼ t. cream of tartar½ c. plus 2 T. sugar dividedZest of 1 lemon¼ c. fresh lemon juice3 egg yolks1 c. heavy whipping creamExtra graham cracker cookies to crumble2 c.…
BOOZY SPICY TEQUILA BALLS1 (12-oz.) pkg. vanilla wafers1 ½ c. coarsely chopped walnuts1 c. plus 2 T. powdered sugar, extra for serving¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder½ c. tequila1/3 c. agave nectarChipotle powder, for dustingCayenne, for dusting Finely rush wafers and…
VELVETY BLACK BEAN BROWNIES1 (15-oz. can) black beans, rinsed and drained½ c. semisweet chocolate chips, divided3 T. canola oil3 eggs2/3 c. packed brown sugar½ c. baking cocoa1 t. vanilla½ t. baking powder1/8 t. salt Place beans, ¼ c. chips and…
PEACHY DIVINITY ICEBOX PIE3 eggs¾ c. sugar4 t. unflavored gelatin¼ c. boiling water1 c. good quality peach preservesPinch of kosher salt1 c. heavy cream1 graham cracker crust2 fresh, sweet medium peaches, thinly slicedHomemade sweetened whipped cream, or store bought or…
EASTER PEEPS SKILLET S’MORES3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (dark/milk mixture)½ c. creamy peanut butter2 pkgs. PEEPS (more if you want more colorsGraham crackers, for serving Place chips in 9” oven-safe skillet in even layer.Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter on top…