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Three Very Different Recipes for Apple Turnovers
July 8, 2019

Three Very Different Recipes for Apple Turnovers

I’m celebrating National food holidays this summer and apple turnovers was last week. But if you think apple turnovers are things us Americans made up, Bernard Clayton Jr. has something else to say about them in his The Complete Book of Pastry, Sweet and Savory: …read more

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Ice Cream and Sundae Toppings using 7-Up Soda
July 7, 2019

Ice Cream and Sundae Toppings using 7-Up Soda

Summertime is hot. It’s nice to cool it down with something cool and sweet like ice cream. How exactly National Strawberry Sundae Day is on July 7th is something I can’t find, but the fact that it’s on the first part of July is probably …read more

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Anisette Cookie Recipes
July 2, 2019

Anisette Cookie Recipes

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July 2nd is National Anisette Cookie Day, and in celebration of this sweet day here are some anise flavored cookie recipes to try. They come from my collection of cookbooks from the 50s and 60s. For an interesting one, try an anise drop cookie recipe from 1907 from Old School Pastry.

What is anise? Anise or aniseed is the spice with a licorice flavor. Both the seed and the oil is used to flavor foods in cooking and baking. Aniseed, Pimpinella anisum, has a similar flavor to fennel seed, Foeniculum vulgare, and star anise, Illicium verum. Aniseed is fragrant, very sweet, and a little goes a long way. Anise seed, or aniseed, is also enjoyed by itself for a sweet and flavorful after dinner treat.

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Anise Drops

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These light cookies call for beating the eggs until light, then adding in powdered sugar gradually. It calls for both oil of anise and anise seeds. This recipe is adapted from the 1953 book, The Family Circle Cake and Cooky Cookbook. Note: this recipe does not call for any chemical leavening (no baking powder or soda).
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 each eggs large
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 drops anise oil
  • 1 tablespoon anise seeds

Instructions
 

  • Stir the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Sift together.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl until very light. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, beating well each time you add more.
  • Add in the sifted dry ingredients. Stir in the anise oil drips and the anise seeds.
  • Drop by spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto sheet pans lined with parchment or silicone sheets. Let dry in a covered space overnight.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to a cooling rack, and store in a covered container when cooled.
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Anise Crisps

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These cookies call for crushed anise seed and rolled oats, giving it a lot of flavor with a fun texture. They are also refrigerator or icebox style, where they are formed into rolls or logs then sliced when ready to bake. This recipe is adapted from the 1963 book The Art of Making Good Cookies Plain and Fancy by Annette Laslett Ross and Jean Adams Disney.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 each egg beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground anise seed or used 1 tablespoon crushed anise seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

Instructions
 

  • Beat the butter until soft, then add in the sugar in parts, scraping the bowl well after each addition.
  • Add in the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and anise powder.
  • Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder, and add to the butter mixture in three additions. Add in the oatmeal to make a stiff dough.
  • Form the cookie dough into desired width logs, and wrap in plastic wrap or parchment paper. chill for 8 hours or until well set.
  • When ready to bake, slice the cookies into 1/4 inch thick slices, and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack, and store in a covered container when cooled.
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Frosty Anise Rosettes

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These cookies are flavored with anise seed and lemon zest. For an extra anise flavored cookie, add in 1 teaspoon anise extract. They are called "frosty" because they are glazed with a sugar glaze while they are still hot. This recipe is adapted from the 50s era baking booklet Pillsbury's Best Butter Cookie Cookbook.
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup butter soft
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 each eggs
  • 2 tablespoons anise seed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract optional

Sugar Glaze

  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/3 cup warmed milk

Instructions
 

  • Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and soda together. Reserve.
  • Cream the butter, and gradually add in the sugar, beating well.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, scraping well after each addition.
  • Using an electric mixture, gradually add in 2 cups of the dry ingredients mixing well after each addition. Stir in remaining ingredients by hand.
  • Transfer the dough onto a floured work surface, and knead until the dough is smooth.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a log 1/2 inch thick and about 18 inches long. Cut each log into 5 pieces. Cut slits half way through each piece along one side at 1/2 inch intervals. Seal the ends together to form a circle and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes, but watch the time and don't let the cookies get very browned. Once they are done, lightly brush with the glaze. Allow to cool.
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Hot Dog Cupcake – in Celebration of National Hot Dog Day
July 23, 2015

Hot Dog Cupcake – in Celebration of National Hot Dog Day

A little pastry fun here: how to make a decorative cupcake topper: a hot dog and drink! While today is National Hot Dog Day here in the U.S., these cupcakes are perfect for any day for a summertime sweet treat. 🙂 Video is from Pink …read more

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Celebrate National Coffee Day With These (Free) Treats
September 28, 2013

Celebrate National Coffee Day With These (Free) Treats

National Coffee Day is tomorrow (September 29th). Here is a list of freebies from Hip2Save, including offers from Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, and Peet’s Coffee and Tea. National Coffee Day Deals and Freebies (Valid on 9/29)

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National Peaches and Cream Day June 21st
June 19, 2013

National Peaches and Cream Day June 21st

In honor of National Peaches and Cream Day, here is a recipe for Peach Cream Pie.

Sour Cream Peach Pie

Recipe by Renee Shelton
Adjust the spice mixture to suit your own tastes.
Yield: 1 9-inch pie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups plain graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peaches, sliced, ripe fresh or thawed frozen, sauteed to cook and remove some juices
  • 3 tablepsoons sliced almonds

Cooking Directions

  1. For the crust: Mix the first three ingredients together in a mixing bowl and press into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely before adding the filling.
  2. Mix the 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt, and spices together. Stir in sour cream and the vanilla until smooth. Remove about a quarter of this and reserve in a separate bowl. Fold in the peaches and mix until combined.
  3. Transfer peach mixture into the prepared pie crust. Top with the reserved sour cream filling. Sprinkle the almonds evenly over the top.
  4. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes until the pie is set.
  5. Cool before serving.

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National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 11, 2012

National Chinese Almond Cookie Day

Celebrate National Chinese Almond Cookie Day by making these crisp almond flavored sugar cookies, often baked with a whole blanched almond on top. Brush the tops with a simple yolk glaze to create a shiny surface after baking. Here’s one version to get you started. …read more

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4 Ways to Celebrate American Chocolate Week
March 10, 2012

4 Ways to Celebrate American Chocolate Week

The third week in March is American Chocolate Week – where chocolate shops, chocolatiers, chocolate manufacturers, and chocolate lovers all over the nation celebrate chocolate. This year it falls on March 19 and lasts until March 23. Here are 4 great ways to celebrate American Chocolate …read more

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National Weddings Month
February 16, 2012

National Weddings Month

February is National Weddings Month. Here are some resources for you:

Image is courtesy morguefile.

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National Gum Drop Day – Recipes Using Gum Drops
February 16, 2012

National Gum Drop Day – Recipes Using Gum Drops

Celebrate National Gum Drop Day (February 15) with this recipe from Pastry Sampler: JewelsThese cookies are topped with small gumdrops before being baked. 2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup molasses 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 …read more

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