VIETNAMESE DESSERTS, CAKE RECIPES, DRINK RECIPES, APPETIZER RECIPES

Strawberries with Chamomile Cream

May 12th, 2012

1 cup chilled heavy cream, divided 2 best-quality chamomile tea bags or 2 teaspoons dried chamomile flowers 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered 3 tablespoons sugar, divided Heat 1/2 cup cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form around edges of pan. Remove pan from heat; add chamomile. Let steep 20 minutes. [...]

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Matcha Roll (Green Tea Swiss Roll)

May 12th, 2012

Matcha Roll Recipe Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 35 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: For Swiss Roll Cake: 3 egg yolks 3 egg whites 1/4 cup fine sugar 1/2 cup cake Flour plus 2tsp matcha powder 2 tablespoons melted butter For Filling: 1/2 cups whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar Canned red bean filling [...]

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Basic Crepes

May 12th, 2012

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted   Directions In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth. Heat a lightly [...]

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Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding Pie with Crème Fraîche Topping

April 24th, 2012

An intense dark-chocolate filling topped with sweet-tangy cream. Crust: 1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about half of one 9-ounce package; about 23 cookies, finely ground in processor)   2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), finely chopped Filling: 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 [...]

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Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie

April 24th, 2012

This pie was almost my obsession. I desperately wanted a banana cream pie that wasn’t too sweet, and I couldn’t find one with the right consistency or the right banana flavor. I think this is pretty close to perfect, and the flavors marry well with the Elvis-inspired peanut butter layer. Vanilla wafer crust: 6 ounces [...]

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Rhubarb Custard Pie I

April 24th, 2012

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 egg yolks 1 cup white sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts Directions Beat egg yolks to a thick froth. Gradually beat in the sugar, flour, and melted butter or margarine. If using fresh rhubarb, use [...]

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Betty’s Sugar Cookies

April 24th, 2012

Ingredients 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup colored sugar for decoration Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, cream [...]

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Tie-Dye Fruity Cupcakes

April 4th, 2012

Ingredients 1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix 1/4 cup JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin 1/4 cup JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin 1/4 cup JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin 1 (16 ounce) can ready-to-spread vanilla frosting   Directions Prepare cake batter as directed on package; divide evenly into 3 bowls. Stir different flavor dry gelatin mix into batter [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Key Lime Pie

April 4th, 2012

A fresh and delicious pie to celebrate Spring and St. Patrick’s Day. Makes one pie. Ingredients: 1 cup cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) 3 large eggs 1/2 cup lime juice 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (canned) Pinch table salt and cream of tartar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 medium [...]

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Irish Soda Bread

April 4th, 2012

Quick and traditional, this bread will be a sure hit at your St. Patrick’s Day party! Makes 2 loaves. Ingredients: 4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 2 cups sour cream 1 cup red raisins Instructions: Heat oven to 325 F (165 [...]

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