[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="62px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]KIDS SUMMER COOKING CAMP 2023 Join us for our 4th Decade of celebrating Kid's cooking! Ages 7-13: June 5-9 June 12-16 June 19-23 July 10-14 July 17-21 July 31-August 4 To register, go...

25 October, 2021

  Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks: Weekend Before The hard work begins the weekend before Thanksgiving. The biggest task? The dreaded trip to your supermarket for non-perishables. Hopefully, you have found time to take care of at least some this shopping earlier in the month. Be prepared for...

09 November, 2017

UP COMING CLASSES - sign up online at trufflesandtrifles.com  - click on Cooking Class and then follow prompts after clicking on preferred class. Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 pm MEDITERRANEAN Mediterranean Bites; Herb-and-Cheese-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers; Salade Niçoise; Moussaka; Ratatouille; Seafood Paella; Tortilla Potatoes; Spanikopita; Ravioli with Chicken...

08 November, 2017

    Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks: Two Weeks Out (One week out is also below) Make sure you have all the kitchen tools and utensils you need now. Check Your Linens: We have a hard time remembering what we had for dinner last week, much less remembering if the table...

07 November, 2017

Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks: Three Weeks Out We are now racing toward Thanksgiving and the Holidays. Yes, your Thanksgiving can be a stress-free smashing success. Use our checklist, tips and tricks below to impress your family and friends, without breaking a sweat. Thanksgiving is usually the...

05 November, 2017

Ghostly Greetings! Marci Arthur gives out one-of-a-kind treats at her house on Halloween. Instead of candy, Marci gives out fresh sweets made right at her shop, Truffles & Trifles! This years spooky treats included skeleton cookies and monster cupcakes. If you're in College Park on Halloween next year,...

02 November, 2017

Glazed Ham Ingredients 7-8 lb Spiral Cut Half Ham (with brown sugar glaze packet) I purchase from Costco 1 cup Bourbon 1 jar Apricot Preserves (18 oz.) 1/2 cup Stone Ground Mustard 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a roasting pan with foil. Place a rack in the...

24 March, 2016

Presidential Cherry Pie In honor of George (of course), the following recipe uses canned, frozen or bottled sour cherries. Canned cherry pie filling is a bright-red, gelatinous substance that bears only faint resemblance to the fruit from which it supposedly springs. Bakers who've used sour cherries...

05 February, 2016

Peach Melba Pie SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST: 3 cups flour 1 tbsp. sugar 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. vegetable shortening, cubed and chilled 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 egg, lightly beaten FOR THE FILLING: ⅔ cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling ⅓ cup...

05 February, 2016

LEMON CREAM MERINGUE PIE Your favorite pie dough for a one crust pie Filling: 2 cups milk 2/3 cup sugar 4 lemons, Skin remove (not zested but cut) and juiced ¼ cup cornstarch 4 egg yolks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Meringue: Pan of boiling water 4 egg whites, room temperature 2/3 cup sugar, ground in food...

05 February, 2016

Butter Brickle Frozen Delight Pie Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup white sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup quick cooking oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1-1/2 cups of...

05 February, 2016

CUPCAKE MINI PUMPKIN PIES ©copyright – all rights reserved 1 can pumpkin 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten ahead in a small bowl thoroughly 2 boxes refrigerator pie dough Heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks Ground Cinnamon Preheat oven to 425 degrees in a medium...

05 February, 2016

Brie is split and filled with parsley, thyme, lemon and pepper, then baked until slightly runny and fragrant. Choose whole medium-size wheel. Brie can be assembled ahead through Step 2 and refrigerated up to one day. When ready to serve, continue from Step 3. 1 cup...

02 February, 2016

¾ cup room temperature butter (1-1/2 sticks) – take butter out 30 minutes before using to allow it to come to room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 beaten eggs (beat with a fork) 2 teaspoons fast-acting baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw...

02 February, 2016

2 cups granulated sugar or Splenda 1 cup softened butter 6 ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 3 cups) 4 eggs, well beaten 2-1/2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With electric mixer, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.       Add...

02 February, 2016

2-1/2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening (Crisco) 3 large eggs 1-1/2 cups mashed bananas 3 cups all purpose flour, sifted 1-1/4 cups buttermilk 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla paste ½ cup toasted chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together in bow of electric mixer shortening and sugar. Add...

02 February, 2016

½ cup butter 2 cups self-rising soft wheat flour ¾ cup buttermilk Butter, melted Cut 1/3 cup butter into flour with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.       Add buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead 3 or 4...

02 February, 2016

2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces ¾ to 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons heavy cream Preheat oven to 450 degrees Into a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Pour...

02 February, 2016

2 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup Crisco shortening About ¾ cup of whole milk, more if needed Sift flour before measuring. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift flour (after measuring) with baking powder and salt into a medium-size bowl. Cut in shortening with flour...

02 February, 2016

1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ cup lukewarm water (105 to 115 degrees) 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup minced dried apricots 2 large eggs In bowl of electric mixer, fitted with dough hook, combine yeast, sugar and water. Stir...

02 February, 2016

6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups Granny Smith apples, chopped with skin on 2 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoon sugar Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in medium...

02 February, 2016

5 cups all purpose flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons live active yeast ½ cup warm water 1-3/4 cups buttermilk Sift flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and sugar into a large bowl. Add oil and stir to a coarse...

02 February, 2016

1 cup all purpose unbleached flour ¾ cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal 2 absolutely level teaspoons baking powder ½ level teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1-1/4 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon good honey 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives ¼ minced bell pepper – any...

02 February, 2016

2 cups all-purpose flour 1-tablespoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 5 tablespoons chilled solid vegetable shortening 1-cup buttermilk Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut shortening into flour mixture...

02 February, 2016

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce ¾ cup sugar 2 large eggs 1-1/4 cups all purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup good sour cream 1 cup fresh blueberries (if out of season, use frozen but rinse well)* Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine applesauce with sugar and eggs. Mix well. Sift together flour, baking...

02 February, 2016

Cantonese Roast Pork Buns Char siu bao (roast pork bun) is a Cantonese specialty consisting of pork encased in a spongy dough that's then steamed or baked. The best are filled with the stir-fried trimmings of marinated and roasted pork butt—a slightly fatty cut that stays...

26 January, 2016

Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad Ingredients 4 cups (8 oz) cooked angel hair noodles ¾ cups JADE Sichuan Peanut Sauce About 2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup diced red bell pepper ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions ¼ cup chopped cilantro chopped peanuts (optional) Instructions In a wide shallow bowl, mix...

26 January, 2016

ALMOND COOKIES 2-3/4 cup sifted flour 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon Baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup or 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 slightly beaten egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/3 cup whole almonds Confectioners’ sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. We will use confection oven in Kitchen #2. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and...

26 January, 2016
Show more
Loading new posts...
No more posts