Viva Apple Tart

FOR THE FILLING 5 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/3 c. packed brown sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract FOR THE CRUST 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 10 tbsp. butter, melted 1 tbsp. granulated …

Crêpes

Ingredients: 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 c. whole milk 1 tbsp. butter Fresh fruit, for serving Powdered sugar, for serving Directions: In a large mixing bowl whisk the flour, sugar and salt until combined. Then create a well with flour and add the eggs. Gradually …

Juiniang (Sweet Rice Wine Dessert)

Ingredients: 3 cups Glutinous rice 1 juiyao (chinese yeast for brewing rice wine) these comes in individual packets of round balls Directions: Cook the rice in the rice cooker, make sure not to use too much water. The water should just barely cover the layer of rice.  Once the rice is done, transfer the cooked …

Lemon Bars

Crust Ingredients: 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar ¾ teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour Topping Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest ½ cup fresh lemon juice 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, …

Avocado Fruit Salad

Ingredients: Avocado cubes Peeled pink grapefruit segments Raspberries or blackberries Walnuts Honey Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Drizzle with honey before serving. 

Egg Pudding

Ingredients: 5 eggs 2 cups of milk 5 tbsp of sugar 5 tbsp of sugar for caramel topping 2 tsp of vanilla extract Directions: Beat eggs and sugar together. Add milk and vanilla extract. Cook 5 tbsp of sugar until it turns to a caramel color. Transfer into a ramekin or baking dish then add …

Sweet Porridge (Ba Bao Zhou)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup Mogami blended rice  1/2 cup Barley 1/4 cup black bean 1/3 cup red or green bean 20 pcs Lotus Heart 1 small packet of Ginkgo nuts 3/4 cup Mogami sweet rice 1/3 cup Millet 1/3 cup Lycium (枸杞子) 10 pcs of Dates Directions: Bring a pot of water to broil then …

Pecan Raisin Cookies

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup chopped pecans Directions: Combine eggs, vanilla and raisins in a small bowl; cover …

Almond Meal Banana Muffins

Ingredients: 9 oz sliced almonds 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 3 oz sugar 3 bananas 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Directions: Preheat oven to 300º. Prepare muffin tins. Combine almonds and baking powder in the food processor until finely ground but don’t let it run too long or else it will end …

Butterbeer

Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar  4 tablespoons butter  1/2 teaspoon salt  1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar  3/4 cup heavy cream, divided  Four 12-ounce bottles cream soda, chilled Directions:  1. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar with 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees, …