by Admin | May 19, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: Enough for any cake TIME: 10 minutes A close relative of true buttercream frosting, but a little more buttery and a little less sweet. It’s rich and flavorful, though, so you’ll probably find yourself using less than you would traditional...
by Admin | May 17, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About a dozen squares TIME: 15 minutes A better-tasting, good-for-you version of store-bought snack squares. These are a lot of fun to fool around with; see the variations. 3/4 cup honey 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn 3...
by Admin | May 17, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 3 to 4 dozen TIME: About 11/2 hours, largely unattended These are not quite your grandma’s maple cookies, especially if you try any of the variations. Rice flour makes the dough tender and snappy, but if you don’t have any handy, cornmeal, semolina,...
by Admin | May 17, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 1 loaf (8 or more servings) TIME: About 1 hour, plus time to cool An Eastern European cake with deep, rich gingerbread-like taste and dark color. It’s loaded with flavor from the rye flour, spices, honey, and coffee. Add up to a cup of chopped dried fruit...
by Admin | May 17, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About a dozen squares TIME: 40 minutes Somewhere between a brownie, a cookie, and fudge. 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus a little for the greasing pan 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg Pinch salt 3/4 cup...
