Brownies – Marbled Cream Cheese Brownies========================================6 ounces semisweet chocolate4 tablespoons butter or margarine,2 tablespoons butter4 ounces of cream cheese, softened1 cup granulated sugar, divided3 eggs, divided1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour3 teaspoons vanilla, divided.1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons butter or margarine3 tablespoons…

Butter Tarts============1/4 cup butter at room temperature1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup maple syrup1 cup walnut halves Optional – 1/2 cup currants or raisinswater Blend together the butter and brown sugar. Beat the eggs lightly and stir into the butter and brown sugar and add the corn syrup….

Butter-Lard Pastry ================== 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup lard (or shortening- Crisco) 5 to 6 tablespoons of ice water For sweet pies add 1 to 2 teaspoons white sugar. Mix flour with salt, and cut in butter and lard. An easy way to cut in the fat…

Caramelized Pears with Tiramisu Cream==================================== This scrumptious dessert from HeartSmart Cooking for Family and Friends will make dinner guests think you’re a professional chef, and the fact that it’s low-fat makes it even more attractive.http://www.canada.com/vancouver/features/tasteofbc/recipes/carmel_pears.html Ingredients:4 medium pears, firm but ripe (preferably bartlett or bosc)2/3 cup (150 mL) granulated sugar2 tablespoons (30 mL) chopped candied…

Carrot Apple Muffins====================2 Cups all-purpose flour2 Teaspoons baking soda2 Teaspoons cinnamon1/4 Teaspoon salt1-1/4 Cups sugar3 big carrots (2 cups grated)1/2 Cup pecans1/2 Cup sweetened flaked coconut3 Large eggs1 Cup corn oil2 Teaspoons vanilla1 Granny Smith apple Preheat oven to 350 F and oil eighteen 1/2 cup muffin tins. In a large bowl sift together flour,…

Cassata Cake (Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake)==========================================Source: Bonnie Stern, Toronto Cake Base 1 cup unsalted butter1 1/2 cups sugar5 eggs2 cups cake flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2 tablespoons lemon juice (Brandy, Orange Liqueur or Amaretto) Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Cream butter until light and add sugar gradually.Beat eggs in one…

Chocolate – Pate Du Chocolate With Creme Anglaise=================================================4 Ounces semisweet chocolate1/2 cup butter5 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 cups whipping cream Creme Anglaise (recipe follows) Toasted sliced almonds Melt chocolate with butter; let cool. In bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until thick and pale in colour; beat in cocoa….

Chocolate Chip Cookies New York TimesAdapted from Jacques Torres Time: 45 minutes (for 1 6-cookie batch), plus at least 24 hours chilling 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons(8 1/2 ounces) cake flour1 2/3 cups (8 1/2 ounces) bread flour1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups)…

Chocolate Chip Crescents========================Source: Patty 1 3/4 cup pastry flour3/4 cup pecans chopped1 cup chocolate chips3/4 cup butter1/4 ts salt1/2 cup icing sugar3/4 teaspoon rum2 tablespoons cold water Cream Butter and Sugar and rum. Add flour, salt, chopped pecans, choclate chips. Add water if needed. Shape into small crescents and bake at 325° For 23 minutes.

Chocolate Easter Eggs=====================Source: Monique at La Table De NanaThe Recipe..Because you can make them ahead and keep refrigerated. 1.5 lbs of icing sugar1/4 lb butter melted1/2 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk2 Tbsps corn syrup1 Tbsp vanilla1/2 lb of unsweetened or semi sweet chocolate melted The original recipe called for adding paraffin:( I don’t ..mix…