1 1/2 sticks butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp almond extract 2 eggs About one third cup sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line an iron skillet with a piece of aluminum foil, pressing the foil against the sides of the skillet. Spray the foil with nonstick vegetable spray. Set aside.
If you have a metal mixing bowl, you can mix this all in one bowl. No mixer is needed.
Melt the butter. Add the sugar, flour, almond extract and eggs. Mix thoroughly by hand. When it all looks the same (and this happens pretty quickly), you’re done.
Put the mixture into the foil-lined skillet. Top with the almonds.
Bake for about 35 minutes. (Start checking at thirty minutes.) Remove from oven when the torte is lightly golden brown. Slide the torte (with the foil) onto a wire rack to cool. When it is cool, put it on a cutting board and cut into 16 pieces. Enjoy.
>> Almond Chess Torte >> >> 1 1/2 sticks butter >> 1 1/2 cups sugar >> 1 1/2 cups flour >> 1 tsp almond extract >> 2 eggs >> About one third cup sliced almonds >> >> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. >> >> Line an iron skillet with a piece of aluminum foil, pressing >> the foil against the sides of the skillet. Spray the foil >> with nonstick vegetable spray. Set aside. >> >> If you have a metal mixing bowl, you can mix this all in one >> bowl. No mixer is needed. >> >> Melt the butter. Add the sugar, flour, almond extract and >> eggs. Mix thoroughly by hand. When it all looks the same >> (and this happens pretty quickly), you’re done. >> >> Put the mixture into the foil-lined skillet. Top with the >> almonds. >> >> Bake for about 35 minutes. (Start checking at thirty >> minutes.) Remove from oven when the torte is lightly golden >> brown. Slide the torte (with the foil) onto a wire rack to >> cool. When it is cool, put it on a cutting board and cut >> into 16 pieces. Enjoy. >>
Louisiannie nfmOn 11/04/11, Carolyn wrote: > > This is not my recipe...but it is regular flour. > >>> Almond Chess Torte >>> >>> 1 1/2 sticks butter >>> 1 1/2 cups sugar >>> 1 1/2 cups flour >>> 1 tsp almond extract >>> 2 eggs >>> About one third cup sliced almonds >>> >&...See MoreOn 11/04/11, Carolyn wrote: > > This is not my recipe...but it is regular flour. > >>> Almond Chess Torte >>> >>> 1 1/2 sticks butter >>> 1 1/2 cups sugar >>> 1 1/2 cups flour >>> 1 tsp almond extract >>> 2 eggs >>> About one third cup sliced almonds >>> >>> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. >>> >>> Line an iron skillet with a piece of aluminum foil, pressing >>> the foil against the sides of the skillet. Spray the foil >>> with nonstick vegetable spray. Set aside. >>> >>> If you have a metal mixing bowl, you can mix this all in one >>> bowl. No mixer is needed. >>> >>> Melt the butter. Add the sugar, flour, almond extract and >>> eggs. Mix thoroughly by hand. When it all looks the same >>> (and this happens pretty quickly), you’re done. >>> >>> Put the mixture into the foil-lined skillet. Top with the >>> almonds. >>> >>> Bake for about 35 minutes. (Start checking at thirty >>> minutes.) Remove from oven when the torte is lightly golden >>> brown. Slide the torte (with the foil) onto a wire rack to >>> cool. When it is cool, put it on a cutting board and cut >>> into 16 pieces. Enjoy. >>>
I know that many schools are not allowing teachers/students/parents to bring in baked goods from home anymore, but if your school does allow it these are super cute and i;m sure the students would LOVE them!!
MagooI often make a salad of orange, banana and grapefruit slices, and then sprinkle pom seeds over the top. VERY yummy.
One time, many moons ago, I even made pom jelly! It was horrifically labor-intensive, it tasted SO good and it was SO pretty, and I refused to give a jar to anybody else because it took so long to make.
11/11/11, Bill wrote: > I had a pomegranate tree in our back yard for 20 years. (It > starts as a bush but grows like crazy until it is a huge bush > and tree-like.) We only ate the juice inside, nothing else. > They are messy, difficult, and you don't get much from even the > biggest fruit, but they are fun and delicious. I truly cannot > recommend them for teaching due to their messiness and difficulty.
On 11/20/11, pixie wrote: > I always use the Pepperidge Farm in a bag, but am wondering > if I can get ythe same delicious results without spending > $2.50 a bag for the seasoned bread cubes. What I have been > doing is to add the Pepperidge Farm to onion and celery > that I have sauteed in a stick of butter. Then I add some > chicken broth, one or two eggs and some parsley, salt and > pepper. It should be moist but not soggy. then I stuff it > into the turkey. It is fabulous but just wondering if I can > save a couple of bucks and achieve the same result. I could > start with a loaf of bread toast it, crumble it up, but am > not sure what herbs and spices to add to get that great > flavor.
On 11/21/11, KMI wrote: > I'm looking for a good recipe, too. Have you tried > allrecipes.com or the Whole Foods website? > > On 11/20/11, pixie wrote: >> I always use the Pepperidge Farm in a bag, but am wondering >> if I can get ythe same delicious results without spending >> $2.50 a bag for the seasoned bread cubes. What I have been >> doing is to add the Pepperidge Farm to onion and celery >> that I have sauteed in a stick of butter. Then I add some >> chicken broth, one or two eggs and some parsley, salt and >> pepper. It should be moist but not soggy. then I stuff it >> into the turkey. It is fabulous but just wondering if I can >> save a couple of bucks and achieve the same result. I could >> start with a loaf of bread toast it, crumble it up, but am >> not sure what herbs and spices to add to get that great >> flavor.
2 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cans (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Dash crushed red pepper Salt & pepper to taste
SHELLS AND STUFFING:
1 pkg. (12 oz.) jumbo pasta shells 1 pkg. 910 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed & cooked 1 lb. ricotta cheese 2 eggs, slightly beaten Salt & ground black pepper 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese, Romano opt. Dash of nutmeg (optional) 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
For the sauce, using a large saucepan, cook the onion in the oil over low heat until it is soft, but not browned. Add the tomatoes, garlic, crushed pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
For the shells, heat the oven to 375 degrees. Rub the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with olive oil. Cook the shells in boiling water, being careful not to tear shells while stirring occasionally until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and transfer to cold water.
In a bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, salt and pepper, spinach and nutmeg. Spread half of tomato sauce on bottom of baking dish. After filling each shell with filling (use a teaspoon), gently set them in the baking dish, cut sides up. Spread remaining sauce over all and sprinkle mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over top. Cover with foil and bake 40-50 minutes. Spoon 2 shells onto each plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 8.
On 11/24/11, Louisiannie wrote: > SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS > TOMATO SAUCE: > > 2 tbsp. olive oil > 1 onion, chopped > 2 cans (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes > 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped > Dash crushed red pepper > Salt & pepper to taste > > SHELLS AND STUFFING: > > 1 pkg. (12 oz.) jumbo pasta shells > 1 pkg. 910 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed & cooked > 1 lb. ricotta cheese > 2 eggs, slightly beaten > Salt & ground black pepper > 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese, Romano opt. > Dash of nutmeg (optional) > 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese > > For the sauce, using a large saucepan, cook the onion in the > oil over low heat until it is soft, but not browned. Add the > tomatoes, garlic, crushed pepper and salt and pepper to > taste. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. > > For the shells, heat the oven to 375 degrees. Rub the bottom > of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with olive oil. Cook the shells > in boiling water, being careful not to tear shells while > stirring occasionally until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain > and transfer to cold water. > > In a bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, salt and pepper, spinach > and nutmeg. Spread half of tomato sauce on bottom of baking > dish. After filling each shell with filling (use a > teaspoon), gently set them in the baking dish, cut sides up. > Spread remaining sauce over all and sprinkle mozzarella > cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over top. Cover with foil > and bake 40-50 minutes. Spoon 2 shells onto each plate and > sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 8.
1 16-ounce package of bacon (regular thickness-not thick cut), cut into thirds 1 8-ounce package of pitted dates
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Position oven rack in the center of the oven. Cover a cookie sheet with tin foil. Wrap a piece of bacon around a date. Make sure the bacon seam is placed facing downwards on the cookie sheet. Press firmly on the bacon wrapped date, so it is less likely to unravel. Repeat until all of the dates are wrapped in bacon. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half 1 pound pitted dates 4 ounces blue cheese or goat cheese sliced almonds
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Slice dates in half, and open them up. Pinch off pieces of cheese, and place them into the center of the dates. Top with sliced almond. Close the halves of the dates, and wrap a half-slice of bacon around the outside. Secure each one with a toothpick. Arrange in a baking dish or on a baking sheet with sides to catch any grease. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is crisp. Turn dates over after the first 20 minutes for even cooking.
For the crust: 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
For the filling: 1/3 cup honey, preferably acacia 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 8 tablespoons (1 ⁄2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups pine nuts
Instructions
To make the crust: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt and sugar. Chill butter and bowl with flour mixture in the freezer for 15 minutes, then combine in a food processor and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some larger pea-sized pieces. Add 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse just until dough begins to bind when squeezed between your fingers (if necessary, add more ice water one tablespoon at a time). Shape dough into a flattened disc and wrap in plastic; chill at least 1 hour or overnight.
Heat oven to 375° with rack in center. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 13-inch round, then fit into a 9-inch pie plate (4-cup capacity). Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang, then crimp decoratively. Very lightly prick shell all over with a fork, then freeze crust until firm, about 20 minutes.
To make the filling: Heat honey, corn syrup, sugar, salt and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat until very warm, then whisk in butter. Bring mixture to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat; let cool for 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together cream and eggs. Whisk about 3 tablespoons honey mixture into cream mixture, then whisk in remaining honey mixture. Stir in pine nuts.
Put pie plate on a baking sheet, then pour filling into pie shell. Bake until crust and nuts are lightly golden, about 20 minutes, then loosely cover pie with foil and continue to bake until filling is puffed and crust is golden, 25 to 30 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool to warm or room temperature.
Make ahead: The pie dough can be made a day or two ahead and refrigerated. The pie may be baked 1 day ahead and chilled. Leave it uncovered until cool, then cover it. Reheat cold pie in a 350° oven until warm, about 10 minutes.
1. In a small saucepan combine whipping cream and dried lavender. Bring to just a simmer. Remove from heat. Strain mixture and discard lavender. Cover and chill whipped cream mixture at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
2. In a chilled metal mixing bowl beat whipping cream and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed, beating just until soft peaks form. Use at once or cover and chill up to 2 hours. Makes 16 (2 tablespoon) servings.
This recipe makes 4-6 doz. cookies, depending on the size of cookie cutter you use.
What you need: 1 cup real butter, room temp. 1 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. salt
Pre-heat oven to 375.
Put on nice music.
In large mixing bowl, cream the butter. Gradually add p. sugar and mix (I use a spoon) till light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and stir till thoroughly combined. (I mix the egg and vanilla together first, then they mix easier.)
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture and stir till well combined.
Combine into managable ball. (If dough seems too dry, add tiny little drops of milk but be careful not to get mixture runny.)
Take a gob of dough and roll it out onto lightly floured surface till it's about 1/8" thick. Cut with cookie cutters (flour them first, and inbetween uses).
Repeat till your dough is all gone.
Put cookies on baking pan (I spray it with PAM).
Bake for 10-12 minutes in preheated oven.
Cool cookies on wire racks.
DO NOT FROST TILL COOKIES ARE TOTALLY COOL OR YOU WILL HAVE A REAL MESS. (Voice of Experience..)
Thanks magoo--do you want my worst cookie recipe ever?Do you want to check out my worst cookie recipe ever and verify that it wasn't my fault they turned out awful? They taste like eating a spoonful of brown sugar.
They are "Chewy bar cookies" on cooks dot com, where apparently only positive reviews are allowed.