138 ice see notes Recipes

vanilla bean, heavy cream, whole milk, mexican chocolate (such as ibarra; see notes), coarsely chopped, unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped, cinnamon sticks, egg yolks, sugar, salt

fresh blueberries (see note using frozen blueberries), water, sugar, heavy cream, fresh lemon juice

granulated sugar, unsalted butter, at room temperature, navel oranges (each about 6 oz), heavy (whipping ) cream, half-and-half, seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean (see note, below ), or 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract, egg yolks

good-quality jarred caramel sauce, salt, crunchy peanut butter, at room temperature (see notes ), sugar, whipping cream, milk, vanilla extract

fresh grapefruit juice (from 1 or 2 large grapefruit, preferably pink), champagne vinegar, sugar dissolved in 1/2 tbsp. hot water, vodka, chopped tarragon, chopped flat-leaf parsley, freshly ground black pepper, rock salt or crushed ice (see notes), dozen chilled small to medium oysters on the half-shell

ice, eggs, separated (see notes ), sugar, hot milk (about 125o), chopped or crushed italian torrone classico (almond nougat; see notes), divided, almond-flavored liqueur , such as amaretto, chopped bittersweet chocolate, whipping cream, divided, coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate

ice, vodka, limoncello, simple syrup (see note ), lemon twist

white cake mix , prepared according to package directions (*see note), eggs (*see note ), water (*see note ), oil (*see note ), cream cheese frosting, hostess twinkies (see note ), marshmallows , flattened to 1-1/2 x 2-inch, vanilla wafers or 5 chocolate wafers, assorted decorative icing or cake decorating gel, decorative candy sprinkles

pecans, chopped, unsalted butter, heavy cream, half-and-half , fat free (see note above), pure maple syrup, salt, egg yolks, pure vanilla extract

water, salt, sweetex (see note:, below ), evaporated milk, powered sugar, vanilla extract, or any flavor desired, sweetex is a high density hydrogenated organic vegetable shortening. it can be found at bakery supply stores. if you want to buy it in small quantities. or if you are looking for 50 lb. or more, contact: www.intotheoven.com, it sells products from all over the world . and has everything a baker could imagine.

good-quality jarred caramel sauce, salt, crunchy peanut butter (see notes), at room temperature, sugar, whipping cream, milk, vanilla extract

coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, salt, pasteurized egg yolk (see note ), ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, light rum, special equipment : wooden ice pop sticks

chocolate chips, silken tofu, peanut butter, maple syrup, see note, soymilk

heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, rum flavoring, cherry pie filling, pitted fresh sweet cherries, chocolate chip, almonds, toasted (see note )

sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream, chilled, unsweetened fruit puree (or other flavorings, see note below)

ice cream or sorbet (see notes), sheets filo dough (each 13 by 18 in., 7 oz. total), melted butter or margarine, sugar, apricot custard sauce

heavy cream, sugar, water, egg yolks, orange-flavored liqueur (recommended : grand marnier), rasped orange zest, see cook s note, butter, special equipment : 8 (4-oz) ramekins, parchment paper or aluminum foil, a rasp, a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment

gala or fuji apples (or any apple you prefer to bake with), juice of 1/2 lemon, cinnamon mixture, cinnamon, grated lemon zest, grand marnier or amaretto liqueur, topping ingredients, white sugar, brown sugar, flour, butter, room temperature, suggestions, cream (see note below directions ) or vanilla ice cream or vanilla ice cream sauce (also in note below)