Sponge Cake

by | Jun 7, 2021 | Cake, Dessert

Sponge Cake from New York Times Cooking ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil (plus more for greasing if baking in a jelly roll pan)4 large eggs (separated, at room temperature)½ cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon cream of tartar⅔ cup cake flour2 teaspoons...

Peach Crisp

by | Mar 21, 2021 | Dessert, Fruit

Mom’s Peach Crisp 4 cups sliced fresh peaches½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup brown sugar½ cup cold butter1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon salt1 cup rolled oats Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Arrange peaches evenly in an 8×8-inch baking...

Gateau Breton

by | Mar 21, 2021 | Cake, Dessert

Gateau Breton From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection. This cake is dense and buttery with a big crumb, more like a shortbread than a cake 1 pound all-purpose flour½ pound powdered sugar½ pound granulated sugar10 egg yolks1 tbsp dark rum1 tsp vanilla powder1...

Candied Pecans

by | Mar 21, 2021 | Candy, Dessert

Candy Coated Pecans From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection 1 egg white1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 dash vanilla extract4 cups pecans Preheat oven to 275. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper; spray wax paper with cooking spray.Beat egg white until stiff. Add brown...

Pumpkin Cookies

by | Mar 21, 2021 | Cookies, Dessert

Pumpkin Cookies with Walnuts or Pecans From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)2 large eggs1 cup pumpkin (mashed or canned)1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tsp lemon juice2 1/2 cups flour (sifted)3 tsp...