Baking Chefs

Ingredients & Directions ISBN 0-02-009078-1; 1994 A very lemony, rich tart, this recipe was inspired by the lemon custard that was served for dessert at La Chiusa in Montefollonico. 1 recipe Basic Pie Pastry 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup sugar 3 lemons, squeezed and zest finely chopped 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, […]

Ingredients & Directions MAKES ONE 9-INCH TART, OR 6 The Italian Way; Judith TO 8 SERVINGS Barrett Source: Cooking Vegetables ISBN 0-02-009078-1; 1994 This is my favorite tart. The layer of applesauce makes a delicate filling and the sliced apples give a decorative finished appearance. 1 recipe Basic Pie Pastry (see preceding recipe) 1 cup […]

Ingredients & Directions 2 md Eggplants (1 lb ea) -cut into 3/8″ rounds -cut into 1/2″ rounds 1 md Red onion 2 ts Salt -cut into 3/8″ rounds 2 md Potatoes (1/2 lb ea) 1/4 ts Pepper -peeled, cut in 3/8″ rounds Thyme sprigs (opt) 2 md Tomatoes 3/4 c Torn basil leaves -SEASONED OIL- […]

Ingredients & Directions 1 3/4 c All-purpose flour Chopped 1 ts Baking powder 2 c Sugar 2 ea Egg yolks 2 ea Egg yolks 1/2 c Shortening 1/4 c All-purpose flour 2 tb Sugar Meringue: 1/2 c Walnuts — chopped 4 ea Egg whites Filling: 1/2 c Sugar 4 c Rhubarb, frozen — or fresh […]

Ingredients & Directions CAKE 1/2 c Unsweetened cocoa 1 3/4 c Sugar 1/2 c Boiling water 2/3 c Butter or margarine 2 1/2 c All-purpose flour 2 Eggs 1 1/2 ts Baking soda 1 ts Vanilla extract 1/2 ts Salt 1 c Buttermilk FILLING 5 tb All-purpose flour 1/2 c Shortening 1 c Milk 1/4 […]

Ingredients & Directions 1 ea Prepared angel food cake 2 c Fresh blueberries Red food coloring, optional Or frozen , raspberries or 1 Container frozen whipped Sliced strawberries -topping, defrosted Slice cake into thirds horizontally. If desired, tint the topping pink with a few drops of food coloring. Spread each layer with topping and 1 […]

Ingredients & Directions 18 3/4 oz Package devil’s food cake -topping; thawed -mix with pudding 21 oz Can cherry pie filling 8 oz Container frozen whipped Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Spoon batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan; bake according to package directions. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from […]

Ingredients & Directions 1 pk Lemon jelly powder 1 pk Unflavoured gelatin 1 pk Lime jelly powder 1/4 c Cold water 1 pk Cherry or raspberry jelly 1 c Pineapple juice Powder 2 c Whipping cream 3 c Boiling water 1/2 c Sugar 1 1/2 c Graham wafer crumbs 1 ts Vanilla 1/4 c Margerine […]

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Brown sugar 1 ts Soda 1/2 c Lard 1 ts Cinnamon 1 Egg 1/2 ts Baking powder 1 c Persimmon pulp 1/2 c Nuts 2 1/2 c Flour Cream sugar and lard. Add egg, persimmon pulp, mix and add dry ingredients. Bake in 2 layer cake pans at 375 degrees […]

Ingredients & Directions 1/2 c Olive Oil -in 1/4″ rounds 1 Spanish Onion, Peeled, Cut 1 ts Kosher Salt -In Half, — cut in 1/4″ 1/4 ts Black Pepper — freshly -slices -ground 1 md Eggplant, Peeled, Quartered 5 Eggs -cut in 1/4″ slices 4 tb Balsamic Vinegar 1 Zucchini, Washed — slice in 1 […]