2 cups (about) bittersweet chocolate 1/2 cup cream 4 tablespoons Cayenne pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon In a double boiler, melt bittersweet chocolate pieces and cream together until smooth. Add cayenne pepper and cinnamon until combined. Put mixture in the refrigerator until cooled, then pipe onto completely cooled cupcakes. Per serving: 636 calories; … Continue Reading →
5 minutes to make The long list of ingredients may make this recipe look complicated, but it goes together in just minutes. Any extra Sweet Chile Sauce plus a can of tomato sauce would make a delicious sauce for enchiladas. The sauce also works as a marinade for chicken, or to flavor a dish of … Continue Reading →
Recipe adapted from Fine cooking 2 small firm-ripe pears (preferably Bartlett), peeled, cored and finely diced 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 large egg whites 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla … Continue Reading →
Recipe from Alison Ladman, Associated Press. Want to get a jump on this the night before? Prepare the sandwiches up to the step of soaking them in the egg mixture. Refrigerate them until morning, then proceed as directed. You’ll have delicious French toast on the table in less time than it takes for the kids … Continue Reading →
Recipe from Alison Ladman, Associated Press. Cardamom gives this simple crisp a sweet-spicy flavor and aroma. Though we prefer old-fashioned rolled oats, feel free to use the “quick” variety if that’s what you happen to have. For the topping: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour … Continue Reading →
Peanut butter, cinnamon and bacon. Believe it or not, these seemingly mismatched ingredients come together in perfect harmony — and are positively irresistible. (Bake these as regular-size cupcakes at your own risk.) From “Tiny Food Party.” Spice cake: 2 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon … Continue Reading →
Look for pear nectar at most supermarkets; apricot nectar can be substituted if necessary. Dried pears can be found at Trader Joe’s. Can substitute equal amount of crystallized ginger or dried apples for dried pears. Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit. 3 cups sugar, divided 4 eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar … Continue Reading →
The Swedish Christmas cookies incorporate a variety of fall spices. Recipe from Epicurious. 1 cup butter 11/2 cups white sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Cream together the butter and sugar … Continue Reading →
Recipe adapted from Fine Cooking. 4 large poblano chiles 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/2 medium white onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 1 teaspoon ground cumin Generous pinch ground cinnamon Kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, preferably dark meat 11/2 cups cooked brown or … Continue Reading →
Recipe from Ellie Krieger and Food Network. 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup pitted dried dates 1/2 cup powdered nonfat dry milk 1/2 teaspoon ground … Continue Reading →