Everything Food
YIELD: 1 PINT I absolutely adore flavors and add-ins of all kinds but, if I had to pick a favorite ice cream flavor, it wouldn’t be anything fancy, just plain ol’ vanilla. This ice cream is rich and dreamy and has a light vanilla flavor that lingers. Directions In a large bowl, whisk together the …
YIELD: 6 PASTRIES As a kid, I was obsessed with boxed toaster pastries, but, as I grew older and wiser about food, I became quite unimpressed with their extremely long ingredient lists. These pastries are just as tasty without the unpronounceable ingredients. You’ll also find a brown sugar variation below. Directions In a small bowl, …
YIELD: 15 FRITTERS Like pocket-size apple pies, these crunchy fritters are hard to resist! I love making these when I over purchase during apple season as this is a great recipe to get friends and family to gobble up all those extra apples quickly! You’ll need a deep fryer for these to achieve a perfect …
YIELD: 7 WAFFLES Of course, you don’t need a Belgian waffle maker to enjoy these, any type will do, but they are definitely better bigger! Top with your favorite toppings… I’m partial to Cherry Vanilla Compote or Sweetened Whipped Coconut Cream. Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together the sorghum flour, superfine brown rice flour, …
YIELD: 24 DONUTS If anything can take me back to the donut shop as a kid, it’s these guys. These basic cake donuts have a hint of maple—not too cloying. The glaze also goes well with a variety of other desserts, such as the Devil’s Food Cake, Maple Cookies, or even the Classic Chocolate Chip …
YIELD: 8 SERVINGS Elegant and classy, this French dessert will make your dinner guests do a double take. Even though it looks complicated, it’s really quite easy once you have the puff pastry prepared. Just assemble and serve! Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Roll …
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS This simple and rustic dessert is as easy to whip up as it is delicious. Serve à la mode for an over-the-top treat. My favorite type of apple to use in this is Granny Smith, but any crisp variety will do. Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a ceramic baking dish …
YIELD: 8 SERVINGS This recipe is such a perfect use for fresh cherries as this dessert truly accentuates the color and flavor of the short-seasoned fresh fruit. Cherries not in season? Good news: frozen cherries work, too! Thanks to Lydia, who tested for this cookbook, for the tip. Directions Preheat oven to 350°F and grease …
YIELD: 8 SERVINGS This cobbler is a perfect way to use up a bunch of fruit, especially when you have a lotta hard peaches rolling around—which tends to happen to me quite often during the summertime (I over purchase and don’t want to wait for all of them to ripen!). Any stone fruit can be …
YIELD: 12 TARTS Salty pretzels pair so wonderfully with the combined sweetness of white chocolate and peanut butter and are presented in a cute little tartlet package. Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Gather about twelve 2-inch tart pans and lightly spray with nonstick cooking oil. Combine the crushed pretzels, margarine, and sugar together until very …