by Patty Roper | photos by Bonnie Dickerson
My daughter, Beth, sent me a photo of the most unbelievable stenciled peacock cookies in turquoise and lime that she had made for her friend’s birthday. She assured me that they were very easy to make. They truly were amazing! And I could envision tons of...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
3 egg whites 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup sugar Pink gel food coloring Leaf green gel food coloring Preheat oven to 200 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In bowl of electric mixer, place egg whites and whisk until frothy....
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
½ stick butter ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup white wine 1½ cups sliced mushrooms 2 egg yolks ½ cup whipping cream 3 cups chicken, cooked and diced 1 (5-ounce) package crêpes 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 (6.6-ounce) packages (Near...
by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson
CAKE: 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 (3.4-ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs ½ cup cold water ½ cup oil 2 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon run extract ½ cup chopped pecans GLAZE: ½ stick butter, softened 1 tablespoon water ½ ...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Pizza Dough This is one of my favorite dough recipes from Robert St. John. 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup warm water, divided use 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl,...