19 your individual Recipes

pastry for double-crust pie (your own or a mix), eggs, pumpkin, evaporated milk, white sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger

good quality bittersweet chocolate (do not use chips!), heavy whipping cream, frozen raspberries , without syrup, granulated sugar (approx .), freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, sponge cake, any flavor ,that has been baked in a sheet pan,jelly-roll style, your favorite flavor ice cream, egg white, warmed to room temperature, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, water, sugar

lemon, garlic cloves, peeled & slightly crushed, red pepper flakes, turkish bay leaf, a few sprigs of fresh parsley, coarse salt, jumbo shrimp (16 ct), peeled and deveined, tail on, your favorite cocktail sauce (i used trader joe s brand), lemons , sliced then cut into 24 small wedges, minced parsley, martini , cordial or shot glasses

extra virgin olive oil, butter, minced shallot, diced fresh button mushroom, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, garlic clove, minced, dry sherry, beef filet mignon (or 1 beef and 2 scallops to make two different kinds) or 2 (3 oz) beef tenderloin, about 1-inch thick (or 1 beef and 2 scallops to make two different kinds) or 4 large sea scallops (or 1 beef and 2 scallops to make two different kinds), sliced pate, cut in half vertically (use your favorite pate, chicken , pork, or duck mousse), sheet frozen prepared puff pastry, thawed, cut in half, egg, beaten, water, minced fresh basil

vanilla caramels , individually wrapped, chocolate wafers (your choice , milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate), candy sprinkles, peanuts, unsalted chopped, marshmallow, graham wafer crumbs, raisins

german chocolate cake mix, eggs (or as called for by your cake mix), oil (or as called for by your cake mix), water (or as called for by your cake mix), individually wrapped caramels, evaporated milk, butter, chopped pecans, semi-sweet chocolate chips

german chocolate cake mix, eggs (or as called for by your cake mix), oil (or as called for by your cake mix), water (or as called for by your cake mix), semi-sweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, individually wrapped caramels (unwrap them!), butter, chopped walnuts, milk chocolate frosting

heads broccoli, stems removed and cut into individual florets, crouton (just choose your favorite brand or flavor), parmesan cheese, grated finely with a microplane grater, truffle oil

frozen mini tart shells, shrimp, cooked, chopped (save 36 shrimp whole), eggs, beaten, curd cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, grated, chives, chopped, hot pepper sauce (tabasco or peri-peri or your choice), monterey jack cheese or 1 cup your favorite cheese, grated

reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, honey (really sweetens it up) (optional), whole wheat english muffins, split and toasted, fresh fruit (i like strawberries, blueberries but use your favorites), all fruit spread (i like polaner all fruit peach but use your favorite), chopped walnuts or 2 tbsp almonds, toasted

fruit, your choice, water, egg whites, sugar, cornstarch (as needed)

white corn tortilla chips (you can you your favorite chips, blue, white, traditional), cheddar cheese, grated (anything from mild to sharp cheddar, white cheddar, provolone, monterey or pepper jack cheese), ground beef, onion, chopped fine, scallions, diced fine (white and green ), chili powder, ground cumin, refried beans, tomato sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, black beans, drained and rinsed, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, green chilies, salsa, chopped tomato, sour cream, guacamole (or avocado slices), shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, jalapeno

dessert sponge cakes, scoops strawberry ice cream, egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar, chopped toasted nuts or shredded coconut (optional), sweetened sliced fruit or your favorite ice cream topping (optional)

granny smith apples, craft sticks, individually wrapped caramels , unwrapped, milk, chopped peanuts or 2 cups walnuts or 2 cups cashews or 2 cups pecans, candy bars (such as snickers and butterfinger chopped into small pieces m&m s, mini chocolate chips, toffee bric) or any other of your favorite decorative candies (optional) or chocolate bar (optional)

granny smith apples, craft sticks, individually wrapped caramels , unwrapped, milk, chopped peanuts or 2 cups walnuts or 2 cups cashews or 2 cups pecans, snickers candy bars or butterfinger bar, chopped into small pieces (optional) or m&m s plain chocolate candy or mini chocolate chips or toffee pieces, brickle (optional) or any other of your favorite decorative candies (optional) or chocolate candy bar (optional)

beef stew topped with black pepper biscuit crust ingredients, beef for stew, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, canola oil, yellow onions, coarsely chopped, carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, garlic, minced, beef stock - recipe below, dry red wine (optional), bouquet garni : 3 rosemary sprigs, 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 3 to 4 peppercorns, ingredients for biscuit crust, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, heaping tbsp cracked pepper, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional), preheat the oven to 350of., beef cubes dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper., in a large dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat. sear the beef cubes on all sides until nicely browned. don tsp move the meat too much in the pot; let it sear so that it develops a nice browned crust. transfer the beef cubes to a plate. pour off the oil from the pot., return the pot to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes., add the stock and wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. return meat and any accumulated juices to the pot., make a bouquet garni by tying the rosemary and parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth. put the bouquet garni in the pot., cover the pot and braise in the oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until tender, stirring the stew several times., meanwhile , make the biscuit crust: in a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, cracked pepper, and salt together. using your fingertips, a fork, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs., add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough comes together in a mass., turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times, or just until cohesive. using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat the dough into a circle or oval about 1/4 inch thick., stew from the oven , uncover, and lay the dough on top. it will not fit perfectly or seal tightly. this is a rough topping. brush the dough with the melted butter., return the stew to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown., serve, remove the crust from the pan and set aside. serve the stew with the vegetables. cut the crust into pieces and top the meat with the crust. ladle sauce from the stew over the crust, meat, and vegetables. garnish with minced parsley, if desired., variation, serve in 6 individual onion soup crocks or similarly sized ovenproof dishes, put the meat into the crocks with the vegetables and sauce from the stew. increase the oven temperature to 425of., make the biscuit dough and roll it into a round about 1/2 inch thick. cut the dough into 6 rounds large enough to overlap the bowls by about 1/2 inch. lay the rounds over the crocks and crimp the edges to seal. brush with melted butter and set the crocks on a baking sheet. bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.

unsalted butter , cut into pieces, freshly brewed coffee, water or milk, unsweetened dutch-process cocoa, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, fine salt, baking soda, sour cream, eggs, room temperature, pure vanilla extract, sugar , for dusting, semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, canned unsweetened coconut milk, corn syrup, unsweetened coconut chips or shredded coconut, lightly toasted, equipment : 12 cup jumbo muffin tin