2 sticks of butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup candied ginger, minced 3 tablespoons orange zest 3/4 teaspoon orange extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 10 ounces white chocolate 2 tablespoons sugared candied orange rind Preheat oven to 300° F. Cream … [Read more...] about Gingered Orange Shortbread
The Monday Menu: December 14, 2009
I am here, or at least I was 3 hours ago, and my children? They're home in the frozen tundra with my sister trying to stay warm. While it may not be warm here, it is not 5 below. I will not complain, even when it rains every. single. day. Just because I'm here in California … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: December 14, 2009
Peppermint Truffles from Ganache
So, you may have been wondering how much hot chocolate I was going to make with all that ganache the other day. Hot chocolate for everyone! Actually, not really. Hot chocolate for no one. Truffles for everyone...or at least for me. The bonus of making hot chocolate from … [Read more...] about Peppermint Truffles from Ganache
Peppermint Truffles
10 ounces dark chocolate 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps 10 ounces milk chocolate melting pieces 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed In a small saucepan bring the cream to a boil. Pour over the dark chocolate in a stainless steel bowl, stirring … [Read more...] about Peppermint Truffles
Peppermint Twist Hot Chocolate
10 ounces dark chocolate, high quality 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps or 1 tablespoon pure peppermint extract 3 cups milk 2 generous tablespoons sugar 4 peppermint sticks marshmallows Place the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan over medium … [Read more...] about Peppermint Twist Hot Chocolate
