YeastFollowing these guidelines can help ensure the desired results when using dry active yeast.Start with fresh yeast. It has a very short life span. Buy small amounts and always check the expiration date before using.If you refrigerate yeast, always allow it to return to

Desmond Hotel Shaker MuffinsThese muffins, which are are chock full of fruit and nuts, would make a hearty start to any morning. The staff at The Desmond serves them in the restaurants, coffee shops, at banquets and for room service.Since they could be made in advance and frozen, we think

Apricot Dijon Chicken4 skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup apricot jam 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to tastePreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Place chicken in a shallow baking pan.In a separate bowl, combine apricot jam, must

Broccoli Cheese Soup2 teaspoons onion2 teaspoons melted butter3 teaspoons flour1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cusp milk1 cup grated Cheddar cheese5 chicken bouillon cubes1 1/2 cups boiling water1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli** Or use fresh broccoli 

Almond Pound Cake with Raspberry Filling3/4 cup sifted cake flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt5 large eggs, at room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract7 ounces (3/4 cup) almond paste, at room temperature1 cup granulated sugar8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted

Grilled Peanut Butter and BananasPeanut butter4 English muffins, sliced in half2 medium bananasButter or margarine, softenedSpread peanut butter over one side of 4 slices bread; slice bananas and arrange on top. Top with remaining bread. Spread top slices with butter o

Mexican Fried Chicken1 clove garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiler fryer chicken, cut up1/4 cup lime juice1 small onion, mincedVegetable oil1/2 cup all purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powderMash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon sal

Ice Cream SandwichesYou want chocolate???? You GOT chocolate!! LOLThese are the biggest hit at my children`s parties....2 cups all purpose flour3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt1 1/4 cups unsalted butter2 cups

Succulent Steak DianeServes 2.Tender fillet steak served with a delectable sauce, just great for that romantic Valentine dinner.Butter4 portions fillet steak 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 tablespo