Ever had popovers?

January 3, 2009 at 11:27 pm (Uncategorized) (, , , )

I never had popovers until my daughter got a kid’s cookbook for her birthday years ago. We made popovers (soooo easy) and they’ve become a favorite of my family’s. Easy to make and disappear in a flash!popovers1best

Preheat oven to 375°

2 TBSP Butter, melted

1 Cup Flour

1 Cup Milk

2 Eggs

½ tsp Salt

Generously brush butter into 9 muffin cups using all the butter. Whisk the remaining ingredients into a thin batter. Fill muffin cups ½ to 2/3 full, dividing batter evenly. Bake 30 minutes. Do not open oven during baking or they will fall. Pierce each popover with a fork to keep them from collapsing. Serve with butter, honey or jam.

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Apple tarts-three ingredients, 10 mins. prep-looked like I baked all day!

October 27, 2008 at 5:16 pm (Life, Recipe) (, , , , )

Here’s what you need:

Puff Pastry

Apples

Apricot preserves

Here’s what you do:

Heat apricot preserves in microwave for 1 min until semi-fluid.  Meanwhile, cut puff pastry into 3 to 4-inch squares.  Peel and slice apples thinly.  Brush tops of puff pastries with preserves to 1/2 inch of the edges.  Fan the apple slices onto centers of pastries.  Brush apple slices with preserves.  Bake for about 12-14 minutes, until lightly golden brown.

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How to Make Fondant Daisies – It’s Fun! Just Like Playing With Clay in Preschool!

October 25, 2008 at 5:23 pm (Family, Recipe) (, , , , , , , )

1.  Assemble your tools – Fondant, roller, pointy tools, cookie cutter and food coloring.

2.  Knead then roll out fondant to 1/8 inch thickness and press daisy cutter firmly into dough.  If necessary, cut around cutout using sharp tool to ensure smooth edge.

3.  Using curved tool, press indentations into petals.

4.  Place fondant daisies onto waxed paper to dry (24 hours is best).

5.  Using gel food coloring on a toothpick, place a tiny amount into the center of a small handful of fondant.  Knead until desired color is achieved.  You may wish to wear gloves-the food coloring may stain.

6. Make daisy centers:  Roll small amounts of fondant between palms to make 1/2 inch balls.  Lightly pinch and turn each ball while pressing onto board until cone-shaped, then gently press top to make domes.

7. Glue centers onto daisy cutouts using a tiny amount of frosting.

8.  Gently press finished daisies onto tops of frosted JUMBO cupcakes.

Aren’t they adorable?

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