The Larkin Tea Cookbook

The best recipes for a cup of tea.

AMISH BUTTERMILK DEEP DISH PIE

By Judy Larkin | Nov 18, 2021

How many times have you been forced to purchase a large container of buttermilk for a recipe that only requires 1/2 cup? (Why can’t they sell it in smaller quantities?)…

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SNICKERDOODLE APPLE SCONES

By Judy Larkin | Oct 11, 2021

These scones go well with the following teas: Pumpkin Spice, Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon Apple and, of course, Snickerdoodle. 2-1/4 cups flour ¼ cup packed soft brown sugar 4 tsp.…

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iced tea popsicles

ICED TEA POPSICLES

By Judy Larkin | Aug 27, 2021

ICED TEA POPSICLES BASIC RECIPE Ingredients: 2 cups water ½ cup granulated sugar 4 heaped teaspoons tea* Instructions: Combine the water and sugar in a pan and bring to boil.…

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ramp soup

Wild Ramp & Potato Soup

By Judy Larkin | May 5, 2021

Potato Ramp Soup – Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp butter 1 medium bunch ramps, bulbs & greens divided 1 large leek, trimmed, cleaned well, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1…

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ramp scones

Wild Ramp Scones

By Judy Larkin | May 5, 2021

Wild ramps add a fresh, garlicky flavor to these savory scones. YIELD: MAKES ABOUT 12 THREE-INCH SCONES.  | COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES TOTAL TIME INGREDIENTS: 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus…

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BLOND BROWNIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE

BLOND BROWNIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE

By Judy Larkin | Feb 17, 2021

These brownies come with a different twist than the regular traditional brownie due to the addition of white chocolate chips and raisins. The recipe is quick and easy to prepare.…

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parsnip flan

PARSNIP PIE

By Judy Larkin | Feb 12, 2021

The sweet-flavored parsnip has at various times been added to sweet dishes, especially in the Tudor period when sugar was expensive.  This dish has a creamy taste and the consistency…

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west Virginia hot toddy

WEST VIRGINIA HOT TODDY

By Judy Larkin | Feb 6, 2021

Ingredients: Prep Time: 5 minutes  Total Time: 10 minutes Yields: 1 1 cup water 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 1 tbsp. oolong tea (We used Ti Kuan Yin) 1½ oz. moonshine whiskey Juice of half lemon Lemon…

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irish potato apple cake

ARMAGH POTATO APPLE GRIDDLE CAKE

By Judy Larkin | Feb 1, 2021

My good friend, Sinéad Moss, has shared her grandma’s Armagh Potato Apple Griddle Cake recipe.  Served with cream, it makes a delicious treat for high tea and of course, don’t…

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