May 3rd is National Raspberry Popover Day. A popover is a light, hollow roll made from an egg batter. It is the American version of England’s Yorkshire pudding. The name comes from the batter swelling and popping over the pan. You could make regular popovers and fill them with fresh raspberry or try Raspberry Butter. [...]
May 11th is National Mocha Torte Day. A torte is a rich cake, often layered and filled with buttercream, mousse, jam, or fruit. Tortes are made with little to no flour, but instead with ground nuts or breadcrumbs. They are often topped with a glaze. Mocha Torte 1 pkg. (8 squares) baking Chocolate, divided 1/2 [...]
May 6th is National Crepe Suzette Day. Crepe Suzette is a French dessert crepe topped with a sauce of caramelized sugar, butter, tangerine or orange juice, zest, and Grand Marnier or orange Curaçao liqueur. It is served flambe. Crepe Suzettes crepe batter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups water 3 eggs salt oil sauce 1 [...]
May 8th is National Coconut Cream Pie Day. Coconut cream pies are filled with a coconut-flavored custard or pudding and topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut, and served cold. Coconut Cream Pie 3/4 cup cornstarch 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups milk, scalded 2 eggs, beaten 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 tablespoons margarine [...]
May 9th is National Butterscotch Brownie Day. Butterscotch Brownies From Better Homes & Gardens. base 1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1-1/2 cups shredded coconut 3/4 cup chopped pecans batter 1/2 cup butter , softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 [...]
May 14th is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. Buttermilk Biscuits 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons shortening 1/2 cup buttermilk Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl. Cut in shortening until it is the consistency of coarse cornmeal. Add [...]
May 13th is National Apple Pie Day. Apple pie is typically a double crust pie served either hot or cold. It may be served plain, topped with ice cream, whipped cream, double cream, or custard. The earliest known recipe for apple pie is from 1381 England. The ingredients required were good apples, good spices, figs, [...]
March 2nd is National Banana Cream Pie Day. Banana cream pies are filled with a banana-flavored custard or pudding and topped with whipped cream and served cold. Banana Cream Pie Recipe 9-inch inch baked pie shell 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten [...]
February 13th is National Tortini Day. A tortoni is a frozen dessert, similar to ice cream. Simple Delicious Tortoni 1/2 cup crushed macaroons 1/2 cup crushed toasted almonds 1/4 c powdered sugar 2 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons dark rum 3 – 4 maraschino cherries Mix almonds, sugar, and 1 cup of the cream together. Whip [...]
February 4th is National Stuffed Mushroom Day. You can stuff mushrooms with almost anything! Try these: Crab Stuffed Mushroom Makes 36 crab stuffed mushrooms. 3 dozen large whole mushrooms 7-1/2 oz. crabmeat, drained and picked over 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Dust off mushrooms; [...]