Boston Cream Pie================ 1/3 Cup butter1 Cup sugar1 egg1 1/2 Cup sifted all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 Teaspoon salt2/3 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until creamy. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add alternately with the combined milk and…

Bread And Butter Pudding With Caramel Sauce===========================================5 or 6 slices of bread1/2 cup butter 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar5 eggs2 cups cream (Or milk)vanillapinch of salt Caramel Sauce 1 cup butter1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar1 cup creampinch of salt2 teaspoons vanilla NOTE: If you prefer the pudding to have more custard, then use…

Original Ganache Caramel Topping White Chocolate Ganache Brownies – Decadent Brownies============================1 Cup butter20 Ounces chocolate1-1/2 Cups sugarPinch of salt4 eggs1 Cup flourvanilla to taste1 Cup toasted pecans/walnuts (Optional: use 3/4 cup brown and 3/4 cup white sugar Add a shot of espresso Method One Melt chocolate and butter in microwave bowl. Beat in sugar and…

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….