Ingredients 1 and 3/4 cups buttermilk* 1 large egg (optional, see note) 4 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled), plus more for your hands and counter 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed* optional: 1 cup raisins Preheat oven to 400F, lower if you use a convection oven. Use a seasoned 10–12-inch…
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Add a Sicilian fig cookie to your life
Cuccidati Italian fig cookies recipe Cuccidati, or Italian fig cookies are traditional treats made during the Christmas season. Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter softened 4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh 1/4 cup nonpareils colored sprinkles 2 cups dried figs 1 cup raisins 1 cup dates optional 3/4 cup walnuts 3/4 cup toasted almonds 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips…
Splurge on the last Zucchini
Zucchinis–about 2 large or 3 regular size. Shred with a mandolin, grater, or food processor. 1 medium potato, shredded. Salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup of grated Romano cheese 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 green onion, half shallot, and/or 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ⅓ cup…
A Crowd Pleaser – Stuffed mushrooms
June Newsletter An overview of ingredients for this tasty vegetable ½ cup panko bread crumbs ¼ cup finely grated Pecorino or Parmesan 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley 2 garlic cloves, pressed with a garlic press or grated 4 tablespoons olive oil Creme fraiche or cream cheese 1 small container (Optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1 package of large…
Italian Magazines And What I’m Streaming, Reading, And Cooking
Over the past few weeks, I have leaped wholeheartedly back into the process of creating. In light of the disastrous events of last year, the pandemic, riots, I found that a warm cup of coffee and an empty notebook inspired just the right mindset for ideas to take shape. Bloggers from the past book tour,…
Ready for the next step? Make this Engagement Roast recipe
Every relationship reaches a point where the next step is inevitable. Tradition suggest cooking for your intended will prompt the most important question of all––will you be mine? You will have them praising your culinary abilities by the end of the meal. (Not recommended for vegetarians) This standing rib roast is a big piece of beef. …
Newsletter from Kimber’s World
First edition I’m excited to send out my first newsletter. If you are reading it, this means you like my writing or have a masochistic streak. Either is okay. My hope is you get to know me. In case you missed the exciting news, Smoke Screen, Book 2 of the Blue Trilogy, released today. I…