Cheese Danishes

Cheese Danish From NYTBy Samantha Seneviratne 8 oz cream cheese1-1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (divided)1 large egg yolkpinch salt½ tsp pure vanilla extract1 batch Danish Dough1 large egg (lightly beaten)2 tbsp milk In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese,...

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi ¼-⅓ cup butter1½ lb uncooked, deveined, peeled shrimp (thawed if frozen, tail shells removed)2 tablespoons thinly slicked green onion1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1½ teaspoon dried basil leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or ¾ teaspoon parsley...

Basic French Toast

Basic French Toast 3 large eggs¾ cup milk1 tablespoon sugar (optional)¼ teaspoon vanilla⅛ teaspoon salt8 slices breadbutter (to grease pan) Heat skillet over medium-low heat or 375°Grease if necessary.Beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth.Dip bread...

All Butter Pie Crust

Butter Flaky Pie Crust Yield: 1 single crust pie 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt½ cup butter (chilled and diced)¼ cup ice water In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a...