Baklava
This is one of my favorite traditional Greek deserts. It is a sticky sweet bite of pure happiness. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.
Ingredients:
2 cups finely chopped pecans
2 cups finely chopped walnuts
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup cinnamon
3 cups melted butter(may need a little more)
1 pkg. filo dough
1 container honey
Directions:
Put nuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a large zip-lock bag and shake till well blended.
In a 9x13 baking pan, or glass one, greased with butter "not melted,"layer filo dough in pan 7 to 8 layers, brushing each layer well with melted butter as you go. Sprinkle nut mixture on top until covered well. Repeat this two more times. Then, end with 7 or 8 layers of the dough, still brushing each one with the melted butter as you go. Bake at 300 degrees until the filo dough on top is golden and crispy. Remove from oven, while still hot, cut through carefully in diagonal lines across pan. Pour the honey liberally all over the top. Lay paper towels over the pan and let cool COMPLETELY.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Simple Decadence
This is a truffle recipe that is so good.
It is a very easy crowd pleasing dessert.
Ingredients:
8 ounces of semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (high quality, 62% cacao or higher), well chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions:
1.In a small, heavy saucepan bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer (this may take a while, be sure to stir and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula every few minutes).
2.Place the chocolate in a separate bowl. Pour the cream over the chocolate slowly, add the vanilla, and allow to stand for a few minutes then stir until smooth
3.Allow the mixture to cool, then place in the refrigerator for two hours. Remove and with a teaspoon roll out balls of the ganache. Roll in your hands quickly (as it will melt from the heat of your hands) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator overnight
4.Roll in cocoa powder or chopped nuts and serve, or place back in the refrigerator until needed.
It is a very easy crowd pleasing dessert.
Ingredients:
8 ounces of semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (high quality, 62% cacao or higher), well chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions:
1.In a small, heavy saucepan bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer (this may take a while, be sure to stir and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula every few minutes).
2.Place the chocolate in a separate bowl. Pour the cream over the chocolate slowly, add the vanilla, and allow to stand for a few minutes then stir until smooth
3.Allow the mixture to cool, then place in the refrigerator for two hours. Remove and with a teaspoon roll out balls of the ganache. Roll in your hands quickly (as it will melt from the heat of your hands) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator overnight
4.Roll in cocoa powder or chopped nuts and serve, or place back in the refrigerator until needed.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Sisterly Love'n
This is a recipe that my sister made for me, when I was visiting her home in Baltimore. I hope you don't mind me using this one sister, :) it is a good way to get your family to eat vegetables.
Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients:
3 strips of bacon (may sub 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil)
10 brussel sprouts (cut in half)
1/4 cup nuts (slightly crushed). I like pecans. My sister used pine nuts
2 tsp garlic (dry)
Directions:
Rake the the bacon and cook it thoroughly. Take the bacon out of pan and add the garlic and brussel sprouts to the left over bacon grease. Let them cook until the sprouts are fork tender and a little brown. About five minutes before the sprouts are done add the nuts, then serve warm.
I know some people are going to make a face and say "eww brussel sprouts," but truly you don't even know your eating vegetables. This is such a good recipe. Thanks sister, I love you.
Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients:
3 strips of bacon (may sub 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil)
10 brussel sprouts (cut in half)
1/4 cup nuts (slightly crushed). I like pecans. My sister used pine nuts
2 tsp garlic (dry)
Directions:
Rake the the bacon and cook it thoroughly. Take the bacon out of pan and add the garlic and brussel sprouts to the left over bacon grease. Let them cook until the sprouts are fork tender and a little brown. About five minutes before the sprouts are done add the nuts, then serve warm.
I know some people are going to make a face and say "eww brussel sprouts," but truly you don't even know your eating vegetables. This is such a good recipe. Thanks sister, I love you.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Wedding Cake
News update.... I just got a job offer from one of my friends to do her sisters wedding cake..... I am so excited, though I have only done one wedding cake in my entire life, I am still so excited about this. I am totally going to rock it out, oh yea. I cant wait, the wedding is July 25th, so I don't have much time to come up with a concept and practice it once before the actual day. However, I know I can pull this off..... I guess that is all for the update I hope you are all just as excited as i am talk to you all soon.....
An Oldie - but a goody
CHOCOLATE GRAVY AND BISCUITS... A SOUTHERN FAVORITE
Ok, so this is one recipe that my late grandma used to make for us grand kids all the time when we would visit. My grandmother was an amazing southern style, old- school cook. She could definitely draw a crowd around the table with her food. Though I know it sounds weird, please try it before you knock it. I hope you enjoy this southern favorite of mine.
Chocolate Gravy:
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar or Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (we prefer Hershey's)
Directions:
Mix all the dry ingredients in a heavy saucepan with a whisk. Stir in the milk.
Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat when the mixture is thick like pudding.
Add the butter. Stir in until the butter is completely melted. Serve over warm biscuits with a teaspoon of butter dolloped on top.
Biscuits:
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons lard or shortening
1 cup milk
Directions:
Mix dry ingredients together; cut in lard or shortening with a fork (until it looks like course cornmeal. Slowly blend in milk, just until dry ingredients are moistened. Roll out on floured surface to about 1/2-inch thick. (Do not roll too thin - about 1/2 inch thick). Cut with biscuit cutter or glass cup. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 350° about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Ok, so this is one recipe that my late grandma used to make for us grand kids all the time when we would visit. My grandmother was an amazing southern style, old- school cook. She could definitely draw a crowd around the table with her food. Though I know it sounds weird, please try it before you knock it. I hope you enjoy this southern favorite of mine.
Chocolate Gravy:
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar or Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (we prefer Hershey's)
Directions:
Mix all the dry ingredients in a heavy saucepan with a whisk. Stir in the milk.
Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat when the mixture is thick like pudding.
Add the butter. Stir in until the butter is completely melted. Serve over warm biscuits with a teaspoon of butter dolloped on top.
Biscuits:
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons lard or shortening
1 cup milk
Directions:
Mix dry ingredients together; cut in lard or shortening with a fork (until it looks like course cornmeal. Slowly blend in milk, just until dry ingredients are moistened. Roll out on floured surface to about 1/2-inch thick. (Do not roll too thin - about 1/2 inch thick). Cut with biscuit cutter or glass cup. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 350° about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Sweet Season Desserts
So, to start off, I am going to tell you a little about this blog. First, this blog is going to be about food. Mainly about desserts, but I will throw a few recipes into the mix when I feel I have found a good one. Second, this is going to be an open forum for people, mainly family, to share recipes and the memories behind them. Third, I have a real passion for food in general, so this will also be a knowledge blog. If you should have any questions about food or how to make something, I am here to help to the best of my ability. Other than that, I hope you will enjoy reading and following my daily recipes and opinions on them. To all of my family, I love you, and hope that you will help me explore new realms of flavor's and experiences.
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