1 pound butterscotch chips 3 tablespoons water ¾ cup marshmallow crème Dipping chocolate Melt butterscotch chips over hot, not boiling, water. Add water and marshmallow crème. Beat until thoroughly mixed, then allow to stand until mixture is slightly firm. Form into ¾ -inch balls and let stand 1 hour. Dip in chocolate.
Crunch Candy Bars
2 (12 oz each) bags milk chocolate chips1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal Place chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Stir in cereal. Pour into a 9×13 that has been lined with foil and greased, leaving “handles” over the edges…
Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
2 cups crunchy peanut butter ½ cup butter 1 pound confectioners’ sugar 3 cups crisp rice cereal Dipping chocolate Combine peanut butter, butter and confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl. Blend together well. Add rice cereal and blend into peanut butter mixture. Form into ¾ -inch balls and dip in dipping chocolate.
Korean Banana Milk
1 banana 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup cold water 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 to 5 ice cubes (optional) Combine banana, milk, water, maple syrup and vanilla in the blender cup. Blend until smooth. Place ice cubes in glass (if using). Pour banana milk on top.
Japanese Christmas Cake
6 large eggs, separated and at room temperature 22 tablespoons white sugar, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted 2 tablespoons avocado or grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier® 3 cups whipping cream 1/2 to 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced (3 cups) Preheat oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch cake pan; line…
Japanese Tamago Egg
4 eggs 1/4 cup prepared dashi stock 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine) 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil, or more as needed Beat eggs thoroughly in a bowl; whisk in dashi stock, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce until sugar has dissolved. Lightly grease a nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. Pour a thin layer of egg mixture into…
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
For the Marinade: 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup sliced green onions, white and green parts separated, divided 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon minced habanero pepper 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon ground allspice 8 (5 ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs For the Rest: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, diced…
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
16 ounces milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening toothpicks 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Insert toothpicks into tops (stem ends) of strawberries. Hold a strawberry by the toothpick and dip it into the chocolate mixture. Turn the strawberry upside down and insert the toothpick into a Styrofoam block…
Pasta e Ceci (Italian Chickpea and Pasta Stew)
1 cup dry chickpeas 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 yellow onion 1 stalk celery 1 small zucchini 1 carrot 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 sprig fresh sage leaves 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 sprig fresh thyme 3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed 2 peeled whole canned tomatoes 8 1/2 ounces ditalini pasta, such as Barilla® Gluten Free Ditalini salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 fresh cayenne pepper, seeded and minced, or more to taste 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil…
Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata)
Dough: 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ⅓ cup cold water 1 stick high-quality unsalted butter, fully softened, divided Sugar Syrup: ¾ cup white sugar ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon water 1 cinnamon stick (Optional) 1 lemon, zested in large strips (Optional) Custard Base: ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 ½ cups milk 6 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional) Combine flour, salt, and cold water in a bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon…
