QUICK ORANGE-CHOCOLATE MOUSSE This is the quickest and easiest and one of the most delicate chocolate mousse recipes around; it is at its most glamorous when served in saucer champagne glasses (not hollow-stemmed ones), but may be served in punch cups, Old Fashioned glasses, or even custard cups. ½ cup superfine sugar2 tablespoons Grand Marnier8 […]
Cookies/Cakes/Pies/Desserts
That Rum Thing In the quest for new and different desserts the adventurous gourmet so often overlooks ice cream. Good quality American ice cream ranks among the best of American foods, whether homemade or store-bought, and, for eas of availability and consistency of quality, puts all other store-bought desserts to shame. Still, when you’re planning […]
1 box frozen raspberries (10 ounces)Juice of 1 large lemon1 tablespoon gelatine4 tablespoons milk4 tablespoons sugar (optional)2 egg yolks1 cup heavy cream1 cup crushed iceRaspberriesKirsch Defrost raspberries in a bowl with lemon juice. Drain ⅔ cup of the raspberry juices into a saucepan (or if dry pack raspberries have been used, add 4 tablespoons to […]
You will need:1 cup rice (uncooked)3 cups water3½ cups milk½ teaspoon salt1 stick cinnamon2 egg yolks, slightly beaten¾ cup sugar½ cup raisins½ teaspoon grated lemon rind1 teaspoon vanillapowdered cinnamon Wash rice and slowly bring it to a boil in 3 cups of water. Add salt and lemon rind. Cook until soft and fluffy. Add milk, […]
2 pounds rhubarb1 pound sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons butterThin slices of white breadGolden custard sauce or whipped cream Wash and trim young rhubarb stalks, and cut into 1-inch segments. Combine rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice and butter in thick-bottomed saucepan; bring gently to a boil, stirring continuously; lower heat and simmer, stirring all the while, […]
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This year’s challenge was to make Dr. Bobb’s mother’s “Hot Fudge Pie”. Now, I love me some Dr. Bobb. Which is why I’m loathe to tell him that I suspect his childhood was filled with lies. I’m sure his mamma meant well, but hoodwinking a young boy into thinking a brownie was a pie seems […]
Cooking time: 45 mins.Preparation time: 15 mins.Main cooking utensil: shallow casserole, pan for waterOven temperature: 350-375°F.Oven position: center for 4-5 people you need:6 tablespoons margarine6 tablespoons sugar3 eggs¾ cup all-purpose flour sifted with 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powdergenerous 1¼ cups milk Decoration:little sugar TO SERVE: Hot or cold with cream or […]
Preparation time: 15 min.Chilling time: 2 hrs. Elegant enough for company but inexpensive enough for every day, this delicious dessert is easy to make. Unmold it in your nicest glass dessert dishes and top with delectable Creme Francaise. For 4 servings you will need:1 cup soft pitted dried prunes1 cup water1 envelope unflavored gelatin¼ cup […]
Preparation time: 10 min.Baking time: 25 to 30 min.Oven temperature: 325°F Here is a springtime dessert of tangy-sweet rhubarb and cool, creamy yogurt. Rhubarb, the traditional “pie plant” combine naturally with yogurt. Cinnamon and toasted almonds top this low-calorie dessert. For 4 servings you will need:1 lb. rhubarb½ cup sugarCinnamonPlain yogurt or vanilla yogurtToasted sliced […]