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Homemade “Almond Roca”

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Allison Woods

In medium saucepan melt: 1c butter 1c sugar 1c butter 3T water 1T white corn syrup Cook, stirring constantly to 290F. Should be caramel-colored and kind of foamy. Spread immediately in jelly roll pan. Be quick about this. It may … Continue reading →

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Allison Woods

You’re on your own for the crust. I make a real crust if I have time, and use some junk out of the frozen section if I don’t. My mom’s recipe. 325F 1-8” cooked cooled pie crust Filling 1-15 oz … Continue reading →

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Fondant a l’orange

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Allison Woods

Simple, lush, classic French. It doesn’t look like much, but it is melt-in-your mouth gorgeous on the tongue. Feel free to swear at me for not converting the weights—my scale does metric. prep: 30 minutes bake: 30 minutes 400F 2 … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Second Carrot Cake

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Allison Woods

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Ingredients 2 (8 ounces total) medium carrots 2 large eggs 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup stirred unbleached flour 1 teaspoon baking powder … Continue reading →

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