Barbara Constantine's Blog

Deep Dish Brownies Recipe
My all-time favorite, make-from-scratch brownies recipe! 1.5 cups white sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¾ cup butter melted, 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3 eggs

Recipe for Sourdough Pizza Crust Dough
Sourdough starter is used in this four-ingredient recipe to create a partially baked pizza crust that you can top with your preferred sauce and toppings. 1 teaspoon salt, 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1.5 cups sourdough starter

Caramel Apple Cranberry Pie
Dried cranberries join Granny Smith apples in this fall pie perfect for Thanksgiving. 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie, 1 tablespoon white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 cup dried cranberries, 4 Granny Smith apples, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup white sugar

Creamy Avocado Pie Recipe
Avocado pie is a rich and creamy no-bake dessert that is made with sweetened condensed milk and sour cream. 1 container sour cream, 2 avocados - halved peeled and pitted, 1 package cream cheese, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 graham cracker crust, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 can sweetened condensed milk

Recipe for Refreshing Summertime Salad
Refreshing mango and watermelon mixes with fresh mint in this colorful summer salad. ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, 4 cups mixed baby greens, ½ cup cubed seeded watermelon, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, 2 tablespoons minced red onion, 1 tablespoon frozen mango juice concentrate thawed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar, ½ cup diced mango

Recipe for Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
For a unique twist on alfredo sauce, this homemade creamy pasta sauce incorporates pumpkin, a favorite ingredient of the fall season. 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, 9 sage leaves, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Chef John’s Gingersnap Cookies
In this easy gingersnap cookies recipe, Chef John uses candied ginger, ground ginger and a touch of cayenne for added spice! 1 large egg beaten, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, 1/3 cup finely minced candied ginger, 1.5 teaspoons baking soda, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ cup molasses, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ cup white sugar or as needed for rolling cookies, 2/3 cup white sugar, ½ teaspoon fine salt, 2 teaspoons ground ginger

Everything Breadsticks with Two-Ingredient Dough Recipe
Try these quick and easy breadsticks made with two-ingredient dough and everything bagel seasoning. 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, 1 teaspoon water, 1 large egg, 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, 1.25 cups self-rising flour or more as needed, 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning