Southern Pecan Pound Cake

Ingredients:Batter:1 cup pecan halves1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2¼ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature1⅓ cups granulated sugar5 large eggs2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract¼ cup sour creamTip: Use standard measuring cups and spoons or scales for accurate measuring.Topping:¼ cup pecan halves1 tablespoon granulated sugar Instructions:Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare … Read more

Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie

INGREDIENTS – For the pie:1 large lemon4 large eggs½ cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla1½ cups sugar1 (9 inch) piecrust, unbaked (I used a frozen deep dish)– For the topping: (optional)1 cup whipping cream2 Tablespoons sugarINSTRUCTIONS Take your pie crust out of the freezer or make your own. I used a frozen deep dish pie crust … Read more

Perfect Party Cake

Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:2 1/2 cups cake flour1 Tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups buttermilk4 large egg whites1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extractFOR THE BUTTERCREAM:1 cup granulated white sugar4 large egg whites1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted … Read more

Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie !

Ingredients One deep dish 9″ pie crust baked FOR THE LEMON CUSTARD:1½ cups granulated sugar5 Tablespoons cornstarchPinch salt4 egg yolks1¾ cups water1/2 cup fresh lemon juice3 Tablespoons unsalted butterZest of one lemon FOR THE MERINGUE:4 egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place … Read more

Marbled Easter Egg Truffles

INGREDIENTS 12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon desired flavoring (such as vanilla, almond, lemon, or mint extract) Powdered sugar 1 pound vanilla-flavor candy coating Assorted colors candy coating disks or wafers, about 2 ounces each PREPARATION STEP 1 Place white chocolate in a food processor; cover and process … Read more

Homemade Butterscotch Krimpets

INGREDIENTS CAKE: 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk (low fat is fine) 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING: 1/3 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1 1/2 … Read more

RASPBERRY BOW TIE COOKIES

Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 16 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ tsp salt ¾ cup powdered sugar 3 tsp vanilla extract 1½ tsp almond extract ½ cup raspberry jam 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 egg white 1 tbsp cold water 1 tbsp powdered sugar Instructions Beat cream and butter in a mixer with a bowl. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Slowly mix in flour just until fully incorporated. … Read more

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Creamy white chocolate cheesecake swirled with raspberry on top of a homemade Oreo cookie crust! Ingredients For the Oreo Crust: 24 Oreo cookies 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted For the White Chocolate Cheesecake Filling: 3 bricks (24 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, VERY soft 1 cup (8 ounces) full fat sour cream, at room temperature 3 … Read more

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SWIRL CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS 1 (12 oz.) package frozen raspberries 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 cups white chocolate chips 1/2 cup Half and Half 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour 3 eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon … Read more

Lemon Praline Cake

This tart and crunchy Lemon Praline Cake is a lemon lover’s fix! Lemon buttercream and lemon curd nestled over a honey sponge cake. Then you add the pralines…….excuse me, I have to go make this cake NOW! Ingredients Cake: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 eggs 1/2 cup superfine sugar 4 tablespoons … Read more

Spicy Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients ▢1 pound Spaghetti ▢1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil divided ▢1/4 cup hot water from cooked pasta ▢1/2 small onion diced ▢3 cloves garlic minced ▢1 teaspoon paprika ▢1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ▢1 teaspoon dried thyme ▢1 teaspoon salt ▢1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined ▢1/2 cup dry white wine Room temperature ▢2 cups Heavy cream room temperature ▢1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ▢1/8 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped ▢1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated Instructions Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. … Read more