Gary Parker's Recipes

Mix sugars and cream in a heavy saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Set candy thermometer in place. Increase heat and cook rapidly without stirring until mixture reaches 230°F. During cooking, wash any sugar crystals from sides of pan with... - 37.5425

Heat chocolate and coffee together in a heavy saucepan, stirring until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Gradually add the milk, stirring until blended; heat... - 36.7103

Blend thoroughly the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and grenadine. Beat egg whites until frothy. Add sugar and beat until stiff peaks are formed. Gradually add juice mixture, beating constantly until blended. Add the ginger ale; stir gently to mix. Pour over... - 32.2332

Blend flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter with pastry blender or two knives until particles are the size of rice kernels. Mix in the almonds and chocolate. Add the egg yolks gradually, mixing thoroughly with a fork. Gather dough into a ball,... - 41.518

Melt the sugar in a heavy light-colored skillet over low heat, stirring constantly. When sugar becomes a golden brown syrup, remove from heat. Add the boiling water carefully and very gradually, stirring constantly. (Be careful so steam does not burn hand.)... - 23.1631

Melt chocolate; set aside to cool. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, instant coffee, and cinnamon together; set aside. Cream butter with extract; add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Blend in cooled chocolate. Add dry... - 44.4547

Start melting butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat. Gradually add sugar, stirring constantly. Blend in 1 cup almonds, water, and corn syrup. Set candy thermometer in place. Cook over medium heat, stirring a few times, until temperature reaches... - 38.1809

Remove stems and blossoms from apples; insert 4- to 6-inch wooden skewers in stem ends of apples; set aside. Mix condensed milk, corn syrup, sugar, and brown sugar together in a large heavy saucepan. Set candy thermometer in place. Stirring constantly, cook... - 33.7933

Butter a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan. Combine sugar, molasses, cream, and butter in a heavy saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Set candy thermometer in place. Increase heat; cook rapidly, stirring gently, until mixture reaches 248°F... - 37.9369

Cream butter; add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add egg yolk and beat well. Blend flour and salt; add in fourths to creamed mixture, mixing until blended after each addition. Divide dough into halves and roll each on an ungreased cookie sheet into a... - 40.0316

Stud each orange slice with 4 cloves; pour hot coffee over them and allow to steep for 30 minutes. Discard orange slices and cloves. Reheat coffee. Pour coffee into a handsome coffeepot or carafe. Accompany with bowls of the whipped cream and brown sugar and... - 30.0223

Bring all ingredients to boiling in a large saucepan; simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Remove spices. - 26.6266

Mix cocoa, sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Blend in the water. Boil gently 2 minutes over direct heat, stirring until slightly thickened. Stir in the milk, heating slowly until scalding hot. Remove from heat. Cover and keep hot, if necessary, over hot... - 32.1509

Combine the milk, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat and bring to boiling. Wash down crystals from sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water. Set candy thermometer in... - 40.8789

Put all ingredients except ice cubes into an electric blender container. Cover and blend until thoroughly mixed. Add the ice cubes, one at a time, blending until mixed. Pour into glasses and spoon froth over top of each. - 29.6714

Combine the chocolate, sugar syrup, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in the hot water. Simmer 4 to 6 minutes, stirring until thick and smooth. Cool. Stir in extract. Store, tightly covered, in refrigerator. - 26.0452

Blend flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture becomes a soft dough (requires working beyond the stage when particles are the size of rice kernels). Blend in sieved egg yolk, sugar, sour cream, and extract. Knead lightly with fingertips and form... - 41.0776

Cream butter with lemon peel and juice; add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; add in fourths to creamed mixture, mixing until blended after each addition. Mix in currants. Chill... - 43.2161

Cream butter with extract; add molasses and beat well. Blend flour and salt; add in fourths to creamed mixture, mixing until blended after each addition. Stir in the pecans. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at... - 32.1509

Mix sugar and corn syrup in heavy saucepan. Set candy thermometer in place. Stir and cook to 244°F. Add butter and warm cream slowly so mixture does not stop boiling. Cook again to 244°F, stirring gently. Cool on wire rack to 220°F. Carefully stir in... - 34.5826

Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and mixture is heated. Beat with a hand rotary beater or mix in an electric blender until frothy, about 1 minute. - 24.5597

Combine the fruit juices, grenadine, and sugar; stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Chill thoroughly. When ready to serve, pour fruit juice mixture into a chilled punch bowl. Add the chilled ginger ale and sparkling water; stir gently to blend. Float a... - 37.1538

Combine the sugar, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in cold water to make a paste. Blend in hot water. Simmer 4 to 6 minutes, stirring until thick and smooth. Cool and stir in the extract. Store in a tightly covered container in refrigerator. - 28.4152

Melt chocolate in boiling water. Add sugar and stir until dissolved; pour into an electric blender container. Add marshmallows and extract; cover and blend until smooth. Mix into milk; chill thoroughly. Mix well before pouring over ice cubes in tall chilled... - 34.018

Add sugar gradually to sieved egg yolks, mixing well after each addition. Add butter, a small amount at a time, beating until fluffy after each addition. Mix in extract. Add flour in fourths, mixing until blended after each addition. Knead lightly with... - 36.3888

Cream butter with lemon peel and juice; add the sugar gradually, creaming until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; add in fourths to creamed mixture, mixing until blended... - 36.5639

large shallow baking pan and heat in a 275°F oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are lightly browned; stir occasionally. Combine the sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt in a heavy 1 quart saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat... - 38.1279

Beat jelly with hand rotary or electric beater until frothy. Stir in boiling water, fruit juices, and sugar; cool. Chill. Just before serving, pour punch into a pitcher and stir in ginger ale; add ice if desired. - 30.0871

Blend flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until particles are the size of rice kernels. Add egg yolks gradually, blending with a fork (mixture will be crumbly). Knead lightly with fingertips and shape into a ball. Divide dough into halves; wrap in waxed... - 44.1434

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Set over low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boiling and boil 2 minutes. Cool; chill. Combine soft drink mixes and juice concentrates; beat with a rotary beater or mix in a blender. Stir in the chilled... - 40.9458

Soften yeast in lukewarm cream. Stir in 1/2 tea spoon sugar and let stand 15 minutes. Blend flour and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until particles are the size of rice kernels; set aside. Beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar... - 45.4414

Combine all ingredients in an electric blender container. Blend thoroughly. - 26.2652

Blend lemonade concentrate with corn syrup, then ginger ale. Pour into individual glasses over ginger ice (freeze additional ginger ale in ice cube trays and finely crush the ice). - 20.6927

Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Using a hand rotary or electric beater, beat until just smooth. Pour mixture into a chilled punch bowl. Decorate punch bowl with clusters of Frosted Grapes. Float lime slices garnished with small sprigs of mint in center... - 29.6891

Cut about one third of bananas into large pieces and put into an electric blender container. Add one third of each of the remaining ingredients; blend thoroughly. Pour into a chilled large pitcher. Repeat twice with remaining ingredients. Pour into glasses... - 29.4366

Use drip or vacuum grind coffee. Follow Drip Coffee recipe for amount to use. Specific directions for making vary according to the type of coffee maker used. Usually, freshly drawn cold water is measured and poured into the decanter or lower bowl. Coffee is... - 28.7339

Cream butter and cream cheese with extract until fluffy. Blend flour and salt; add in fourths to creamed mixture, mixing until blended after each addition. Chill dough thoroughly. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface; cut with 2-inch round cutter or... - 33.1181

Combine the chocolate syrup and lemon juice. Divide evenly into six tall chilled soda glasses. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each glass and fill with the chilled sparkling water, stirring to blend. - 24.6371

Cream butter; add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour in fourths, mixing until well blended after each addition. Chill dough overnight. Removing from refrigerator only amount needed... - 31.9247

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. Cut in butter until particles are the size of rice kernels. Add a mixture of egg yolks, sour cream, and sugar, mixing until blended. Knead until a smooth dough is formed. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on a... - 40.4936

Combine one half of the water, lemon juice, and sugar in a saucepan; mix well. Bring to boiling and boil 3 minutes; cool. Mix in remaining water and fruit juices. Chill thoroughly. Pour over decorative ice block in a punch bowl. Garnish with fruit slices. - 34.9597

Blend thoroughly the cranberry juice, apricot nectar, and water. Stir in lemonade concentrate until melted. Pour into tall glasses over ice cubes or crushed ice. - 26.9543

Soften yeast in the warm water; set aside. Mix in a large bowl the butter, sugar, extract, and salt. Add scalded cream and stir to blend. Thoroughly beat in 1/2 cup of the flour. Add yeast to butter mixture; mix thoroughly. Add the egg yolks, one at a time,... - 45.6079

Very coarsely chop 1 cup pecans; finely chop remaining pecans and reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Mix coarsely chopped pecans and 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans with the baking soda; set aside. In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, water,... - 39.4156

Thoroughly blend almonds and chocolate with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Drizzle with the kirsch. Beat the egg whites until stiff, not dry. peaks are formed. Blend into nut mixture. Chill thoroughly. Roll a fourth of the mixture at a time 1/2 inch thick... - 38.3687

Combine strawberries with the milk and sugar in an electric blender container. Cover and blend thoroughly. Add the ice cream and blend a few seconds. - 25.5251

Combine the fruit juices and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill thoroughly. When ready to serve, pour the fruit juice mixture into a chilled small punch bowl; add the sparkling white grape juice and stir gently. - 26.2754

Combine brown sugar, cream, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Set candy thermometer in place. Cook to 238°F (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally to avoid scorching. Remove from heat; add extract... - 29.9548

Combine cranberries and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until cranberry skins pop. Sieve cooked cranberries. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Return to saucepan; bring to boiling and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Immediately remove from heat;... - 34.6255

Cream butter with extract; add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk with cream. Sift flour and baking powder together; add to creamed mixture in fourths, mixing until blended after each addition. Stir in the 1/2 cup pecans. Shape dough into... - 41.3823

Puree some of the strawberries in an electric blender; turn into a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining strawberries. Mix the water and lemon juice into the puree. Stir in dry milk and sugar until thoroughly blended. Pour half of the strawberry mixture into... - 39.837

Line an llx7-inch pan with aluminum foil and butter it; set aside. Combine the sugar, syrup, and water in a 1 1/2 quart saucepan; stir until sugar is moistened. Wash down crystals from sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water. Cover and bring to... - 41.0482

Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together; set aside. Cream butter; add 3/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Reserve 1 tablespoon egg blend remainder into butter mixture, beating thoroughly. Add dry ingredients in fourths, mixing until... - 42.4567

Combine the sugar, water, and 2 tablespoons corn syrup in a heavy saucepan. Set over low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium and bring to boiling. Cover tightly; boil mixture gently 5 minutes. Uncover and set candy thermometer in... - 42.6824

Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together; set aside. Cream butter with extract; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat thoroughly. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing until blended. Chill... - 41.8235

Stud oranges with whole cloves, inserting them about 1 inch apart. Place in shallow baking dish and bake at 325°F about 1 hour, or until juice begins to form. Remove from oven; prick peel thoroughly with a fork. Mix remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Set... - 39.6149

Combine the cranberry juice cocktail and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add orange and lemon juice and chill fruit juice mixture until ready to use. Just before serving, pour mixture into a punch bowl over ice cubes and blend in the sparkling white... - 28.7224

Cream butter with extract; add brown sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in black walnuts. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add in fourths to creamed mixture, mixing until... - 42.719

Mix sugar and water; stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cover, bring to boiling, and boil 5 minutes. Cool. Blend the apricot nectar, lime juice, orange juice, and the cooled syrup. Chill thoroughly. When ready to serve, pour fruit juice mixture into... - 33.7407

Sift flour, sugar, and baking powder together into a bowl. Cut in butter until particles are the size of rice kernels. Mix in cream with a fork and knead lightly with fingertips until mixture makes a ball. Roll a fourth of dough at a time into a 6x4-inch... - 37.2877

Put the tea bags, cinnamon sticks, cloves, crystallized ginger, and sugar into a large teapot. Pour on boiling water; allow to steep 3 minutes. Remove tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. - 27.724

Soften yeast in the warm water; set aside. Blend flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until particles are the size of rice kernels: set aside. Beat egg yolks and extract until thick. Add yeast and sour cream... - 45.7407

Mix 1/2 pound regular grind coffee with 1 egg and crushed egg shell. Tie loosely in fine cheese cloth or put into a lightweight muslin bag. Put into a large kettle with 1 gallon freshly drawn cold water. Cover tightly. Set over low heat and bring very slowly... - 28.9396

For stronger flavor pour over coffee ice cubes. Using 1/2 measuring cup water per standard measure of coffee, prepare Drip Coffee, or any variation. Fill tall glasses to brim with ice cubes. Pour the hot coffee over the ice. - 18.5188

Cream butter with lemon peel and extract; add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Mix in cream. Sift remaining ingredients together; add in thirds to creamed mixture, mixing until blended after each addition. Chill dough 2 to 3... - 43.0271

Mix 4 caps diced watermelon, 1/4 cap lemon juice, 1 cup sugar, and 1/8 tea spoon salt together; chill 30 minutes; force through a sieve into a bowl. Soften 1 envelop unfavored gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water in a small saucepan. Set over low heat until... - 22.5104

To make peppermint frost, combine candy, marshmallow cream, and boiling water. Stir until candy is dissolved; chill. Pour the cold water into a bowl; add the dry milk and whip until soft peaks are formed, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and continue whipping... - 36.294

Cream butter with extract; add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add egg yolk and beat thoroughly. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; add to creamed mixture in fourths, mixing until blended after each addition. Following manufacturer's... - 32.1966

Sift flour and spices together; set aside. Cream butter; add confectioners' sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add flour mixture in fourths, mixing until well blended after each addition. Stir in almonds. Chill dough thoroughly. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick... - 38.6937

Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Set pan over low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat and bring to boiling; cover tightly and boil mixture gently 5 minutes. Uncover and set candy thermometer in place. Cook,... - 39.2246

Combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend in milk or cream (about 1 tablespoon) until icing is of spreading consistency. - 14.9051

Put the cantaloupe, sugar, lime and lemon juices, and salt into an electric blender container. Cover and blend thoroughly; chill. Stir the blended mixture into the chilled fruit drink. - 28.6961

Mix the condensed milk, sugars, and corn syrup together in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Set candy thermometer in place. Cook until mixture reaches 234°F (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and extract. Set saucepan... - 38.7847

Mix thoroughly in a large bowl the soft drink mixes and sugar. Add 6 quarts water gradually, stirring constantly until soft drink mixes and sugar are dissolved. Stir in the pineapple-orange juice concentrate, food coloring, and extract; stir until well... - 30.8476

Combine chocolate, coffee, and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan. Set over low heat and stir constantly until chocolate is melted. Bring rapidly to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the milk; chill... - 41.6445

Several hours before serving prepare an ice mold for the punch bowl, if desired. Force contents of 1 1/2 packages thawed berries through a sieve or food mill. Mix in the orange juice. Pour over the ice mold or ice cubes in a punch bowl. Add the carbonated... - 29.3749

Cream butter with extract; add 2 tablespoons sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add flour in fourths, mixing until blended after each addition. Chill dough thoroughly. Shape small amounts of dough into fingers 2 1/2 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. Brush... - 34.7153

Melt chocolate and set aside to cool. Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan; set over medium heat and stir only until mixture begins to boil. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Remove cover and set candy thermometer in place. Cook,... - 38.806

Combine all ingredients except ginger ale; stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Chill thoroughly. When ready to serve, pour fruit juice mixture into a chilled punch bowl, add ginger ale, and stir gently to blend. - 29.8683

Blend flour and 1/4 cup sugar. Cut in butter until pieces are the size of small peas. Blend in 1 1/2 cups of the grated almonds. Add egg yolks and mix thoroughly. Shape dough into a ball, kneading Hghtly with fingertips; put onto an ungreased cookie sheet;... - 45.5291

Combine sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, and water in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to boiling and cook gently 5 minutes. Add apricot nectar and continue to heat until very hot. Remove spices; stir in... - 31.5871

Rinse an electric blender container with hot water. Put into container about 1/2 cup scalded milk, chocolate, sugar, extract, and salt. Cover and blend about 1 minute, or until smooth and color is even throughout. Add remaining scalded milk and blend until... - 28.1447

Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, vinegar, and salt in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Set over low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat and bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Add evaporated milk slowly, stirring constantly, so that boiling... - 37.7894

Combine flour, sugar, and caraway seed in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture becomes a soft dough (requires working beyond the stage when particles are the size of rice kernels); shape into a ball. Roll a third of dough at a time 1/4 inch thick on a floured... - 30.1552

Cream butter and cream cheese with extract; add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add egg yolk and beat thoroughly. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together; add in fourths to creamed mixture, mixing until blended after each addition. Following... - 35.4728

Stir coffee into the chocolate; set aside to cool. Blend hot cream into the egg yolks; immediately pour into the top of a double boiler. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture thickens. Cool. Cream butter with extract... - 38.3694

Rinse, cut into halves, remove pits, and cut the nectarines and plums into pieces (enough to yield 1/2 cup each). Put fruit into an electric blender container with the remaining ingredients. Cover and blend until thoroughly mixed. - 27.9501

Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and spices together; set aside. Cream butter with extract. Add sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy. Add dry ingredients alternately with cream, mixing after each addition. Stir in almonds. Shape dough... - 41.2489

Cut butter into flour until particles are the size of rice kernels. Blend in almonds, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Beat the egg white and extract until frothy; add to flour sugar mixture, mixing until a soft dough is formed. Shape dough into a ball; knead... - 41.718