Delicio Recipe List

The hardest part is waiting 8 weeks, although with minimal effort you'll reap rewards many times over, as the flavors of these three extracts can't be beat... Yields: 4 oz. (1/2 cup) lemon extract  Prep: 5 Mins. Cure: 8 weeks --1 (4 oz.) Mason jar with plastic lid (or lid and ring) INGREDIENTS 1 large, fresh lemon, washed and dried, then zest (do not include with bitter pith when zesting)   1/2 cup quality vodka METHOD Place your jar in a small saucepan, and cover with water.  Bring to boil for 10 minutes to sterilize.  Remove jar on a clean kitchen towel to cool and air dry. (If not using plastic lids as I am, be sure to sterilize your rings and lids as well.) Meanwhile, zest lemon (not white pith as it is bitter) and place into bottom of the 4 oz. Mason jar.  Fill jar with vodka to within 1/4" of top of rim. Place lid on jar and close tightly, shake a few times, label, date and place it in a cool, dark cabinet.  Let rest for 8 weeks, while occasionally sh...

Although i eat cereal for breakfast most days because of the convenience, breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day when I have a little more time to make something myself. There is just something comforting about it. And while I wouldn't eat spaghetti or pot roast for breakfast, I routinely eat breakfast foods at other mealtimes. Anyway, this terrific new recipe from my friend Becky is going to be at the top of the list for future breakfasts. As Becky says, this recipe is "killer." These pancakes are light and puffy and amazing! I served them with maple syrup and fresh strawberries and Brown Sugar-Glazed Bacon . I didn't try the Vanilla Cinnamon Syrup this first time, but I will next time. Vanilla Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes 2 cups flour 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg 1/4 cup melted butter   Melt the butter and s...

A super moist and lovely banana flavor in each and every bite that's sure to become your go-to recipe... Yields: (1 loaf) Serves: (10-12) Prep Time: 10 Mins. Bake: 60-65 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 4 ripe, medium bananas, smashed 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon bourbon-vanilla extract (or vanilla extract ) METHOD Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a loaf pan (I used glass); set aside. Using a hand mixer, in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, smashed bananas and bourbon-vanilla extract; combine well. Place a sieve, elevated, over wet ingredients and sift flour, baking soda and powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gently mix just until dry ingredients are incorporated, while scraping bowl. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until...

Nice, warm pecan-streusel coffee cake on a foggy Juneau, Alaska day with a freshly brewed latte is simply divine... Servings: (9-12) Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 to 50 mins. INGREDIENTS Streusel (halved): 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (added to 2nd half) Cake: -Wet Ingredients - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup Greek vanilla yogurt 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -Dry Ingredients- 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain kosher salt METHOD Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a glass 8" square baking dish and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk streusel ingredients (except melted butter, not yet) together and set aside. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, yogurt, sour cream and va...

A quick and delicious dessert to put together but ohhh so difficult to wait until it sets... Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 20 Mins. Refrigerate: 2 hours INGREDIENTS: PUDDING: 1 (5.1 oz. box) instant vanilla pudding 1 (12 oz. can) cold evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed) 1-1/2 cup cold water 1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) FILLING ADDITIONS: 2 slightly ripe bananas, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup shredded coconut, chopped finer TOPPING: 1 cup fresh whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (or granulated sugar) --Sprinkle topping with a pinch of ground cinnamon METHOD: In  medium, round, glass bowl, whisk all the pudding ingredients for 3 minutes to slightly thicken. Gently fold in fruit additions. Evenly spread whipped cream topping over pudding mixture, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to all...

For anyone out there who knows how delicious Mexican vanilla is, I just found a local source that sells it. In fact, the company is just two blocks west of where I live in Springville. Who would have thought?! Until fairly recently, my family always knew people who knew people (including a former 100+-year-old neighbor) who could get us Mexican vanilla directly from Mexico. We put it in whipped cream, cookies, custard, ice cream, and anything else that called for vanilla. It made everything better. Well, now you can get Mexican vanilla without any special connections. It isn't cheap, but I urge you to give it a try. It's called Blue Cattle Truck Mexican Vanilla. It has won awards and been featured on the Martha Stewart Show. Check out this link .

This is a real treat as far as hot chocolate is and will ensure you have a good nights sleep, "Most recipes normally use arrowroot for this type of recipe but we are using normal cornstarch or cornflour it's just as good. Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 cups milk, divided 2 (3.5-oz.) dark chocolate bars (at least 70% cacao), chopped 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Marshmallow Whipped Cream (optional) Yield: Makes about 4 cups (8 1/2-cup servings) (serving size: 1/2 cup)" For full instructions click here Please submit all quick and easy chocolate recipes to macsmeals.