Chocolate and Chestnut Cake (Torta al Cioccolato e le Castagne) KosherEye.com by Chef Laura Frankel, LaurasKosherKitchen.com Chestnuts are a staple in Autumnal Italian and French desserts. They are slightly sweet and starchy with a mild flavor. I love working with chestnuts and do not mind...

KosherEye.com by Alice Medrich, Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts Rich, sweet, smooth milk chocolate pudding in a crunchy crust with a touch of salt, topped with slightly tangy whipped cream and salted peanuts. Ingredients For the Crust: 1/4 cup (1 ounce) salted roasted peanuts (finely ground in a...

KosherEye.com from Nielsen-Massey Vanillas A classic recipe for Vanilla Ice Cream. The vanilla flavor of the ice cream will change, depending on the type of vanilla used − from sweet and creamy, or sweet, creamy and spicy to fruity with floral notes. Try all three types of vanillas and pick your...

KosherEye.com These are easy to make and taste delicious. They are rich and everyone will want seconds! Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or parve margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tsp. Mexican Vanilla 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup butterscotch chips...

KosherEye.com by Alice Medrich, Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts I leave the skins on the apples for the flavor and body they contribute. If you include some red apples in the mix, you will love the rosy-colored filling. If you are in a hurry, skip the dried apricots and orange zest and juice - as...

KosherEye.com by Alice Medrich, Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts This is a real linzer torte, but without the tedious lattice topping; instead, a portion of the sough is simply grated randomly over the layer of jams, using the largest holes of a box grater, or sliced into matchsticks and scattered...

KosherEye.com by Eileen Goltz, CuisinebyEileen.com These are so easy to prepare and taste delicious. Makes a great dessert presentation and can be prepared either dairy or non-dairy. Ingredients: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 2 medium firm ripe pears...

KosherEye.com Adapted from Family Circle Magazine’s First Lady Cookie Bake-off Ann Romney's cookie, which she says her grandchildren go “gaga” over, uses rolled oats, peanut butter, M&Ms and chocolate chips. Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick)...

KosherEye.com Adapted from Family Circle Magazine’s First Lady Cookie Bake-off These White and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies, created by our girls’ godmother, are a special treat. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1-teaspoon baking soda 1-teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter,...

Adapted from The Mile End Cookbook by Noah and Rae Bernamoff Ingredients: For the Crust:2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 12 crackers)2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt¼ cup sugar½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted For the Filling:1¼ pounds good quality cream cheese, at room...

From "Booze Cakes" by Krystina Castella and Terry Lee Stone Ingredients: 4 eggs3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup dark brown sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil2/3 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons amaretto1/3 c 151-proof rum2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

KosherEye.com by Ronnie Fein, KitchenVignettes.com This old-fashioned pie is a favorite with its tangy custard filling and golden brown, slightly caramelized top. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter 4 large eggs 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons rice flour or almond flour* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract...

KosherEye.com By Susie Fishbein, Kosher by Design Lightens Up Although it is purchased from the freezer section, keep phyllo in the refrigerator until ready to use. It can last there, unopened, for up to a month, and is easier to work with than if defrosted right from the freezer. This is an...

KosherEye.com by Estee Kafra, Cooking with Color I call this a winter strudel because it uses fruits that are readily accessible throughout the winter season. This strudel is great for advance planning, because it can be made in steps. Ingredients: 2 lbs. Bartlett pears (peeled, cored and diced) 2...

KosherEye.com by Estee Kafra, Cooking with Color The ruby red pomegranate arils give this pie or tart an unusually beautiful color and sweet/tangy taste. Store-bought custard can easily be used as a quick substitute for homemade custard when you are pressed for time. When pomegranates are not in...

KosherEye.com by Chef Laura Frankel, LaurasKosherKitchen This addicting fritter has a long, what I call, hang time. That means they will stay crispy for a long time. The secret is rice flour. Rice flour makes batters and coatings very crispy and light. This tempura style batter further maintains...

KosherEye.com Awesome Country Apple Fritter Breadby Kim Lange as presented on The Food NetworkThis cake calls for morning coffee or afternoon tea. Let's pretend it's healthy, well it almost is! Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided2...

KosherEye.com by Chef Laura Frankel, LaurasKosherKitchen This is a very dense, rich, cake. It is deliciously scented with vanilla and the perfume of dried fruit. The flavor of the olive oil punctuates the fruit and the apple cider adds a crisp autumnal bite.I have started using sea salt when I...

KosherEye.com by Chef Laura Frankel, LaurasKosherKitchen This is the perfect 2 bite dessert. All the components of apple pie, and without the stress of rolling out a crust! I do this dessert with mini glass tumblers or with small plastic dessert cups. I love the idea that everyone can grab their...

KosherEye.com Adapted from Red Star Yeast The cake is so easy to make and rises up nicely. It is sweet and moist from the apples and the crumble topping is wonderful. Perfect for Rosh Hashanah or an afternoon coffee break and delightful for breakfast Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 egg 2 Tablespoons...