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Chocolate Toffee Matzo Bark

A variant of my family’s “Ritz Cracker Candy” given a delicious makeover for Passover with matzos, sweet heat, and desert fruits. For the bark: 4 to 6 sheets matzo (egg matzo adds a nice richness) 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup packed brown sugar A big pinch of sea salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups good quality semi- or bittersweet chocolate …

caramel grail cookies

Or, brown butter + salted caramel cookies. The Holy Grail was filled with brown butter. That gold leaf was really caramel. Prep time:  30 MINS Cook time:  8 MINS Total time:  38 MINS INGREDIENTS 2½ cups all-purpose Gold Medal flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 cup unsalted butter, sliced 1¼ cup dark brown …

christmas strata

A strata is essentially a savory bread pudding. Once you have the basic recipe mastered (stale bread + custard) switching out the other savory flavors is easy. Ham and cheddar is a classic option, but don’t be afraid to experiment. Ingredients 4 egg yolks 6 eggs 2 teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder 3¼ cups + 2 tablespoons milk 4 cups buttermilk 21 oz …