Rock Your Palate

Coconut Cake has a long lineage in our house. This recipe has been tested many times in my kitchen and I believe I have captured the sweet taste of coconut in a really moist cake complemented by a Mascarpone cheese custard like frosting. I added clove to subtly give a warm, sweet and aromatic taste that evokes the tropics.

This Valentine’s Day why not dazzle your sweetheart with a yummy home cooked meal? From wine to the chocolate cake, its all right here. The only thing missing are the flowers and some bling-bling.

Equipment needed: 10inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom Pastry Dough 1-1/4 Cup flour 1/2 Cup unsalted butter, cold 1/4 tsp sea salt 4 Tbsp cold water Filling 3 eggs 1-1/4 Cup of brown sugar 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp coconut extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp sea salt [...]

Recipe serves 8 Crust 3 Cups of cinnamon graham crackers 12 Tbsp melted butter, cooled Filling 24 oz cream cheese, sofetened 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs, separated into beaten yolks & whipped egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt Topping [...]

Recipe makes 30 cookies 1/2 Cup butter, softened 6 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1-1/4 Cups all-purpose flour 2 beaten eggs 1 tsp nutmeg Slivered almonds Preheat oven to 350F. Blend together butter, 4 Tbsp sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl with a fork until combined well. Sift flour into butter mixture and [...]

Recipe Makes 24 squares 1 Cup unsalted butter 2/3 Cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp grated orange peel 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 Cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 325F. Blend together butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl with a fork until combined well. Sift flour into [...]