These stalks are almost too pretty to eat!
- 1 pound of asparagus, rinsed & ends trimmed off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt & pepper
Category: Breakfast – Eat it!
Raspberry Sweet Rolls
Amazing dessert or breakfast for your family and guests.
For the Dough
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
- 3 1/4 – 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 package instant or ‘rapid rise’ yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
For the Filling
- 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 oz. bag frozen raspberries, not thawed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- zest of 1 lemon
For The Icing
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Crispy Cheese and Chive Puffs
AKA Gougeres – great along side a meal or just for an appetizer!
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1 pinch cayenne powder
1 cup water
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh chives
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated Swiss
Chocolate Mocha Dipped Doughnuts
.. with espresso! Yeah!
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter, cooled
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp espresso powder (or ground coffee)
- ⅓ cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Apricot Coffee Cake
Even the kids will like this family favorite – try it!
Dough
5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 pkg. yeast (6 3/4 teaspoons)
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup very warm tap water (120 degrees)
3 eggs
Apricot Filling
11 ounces dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup brown sugar
Streusel
1/3 cup flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter
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