Cooking Classics The Technique Orange-Vanilla Bean Crème Caramel Orange-Vanilla Bean Crème Caramel is a lovely dessert to offer guests during the holidays. It’s not only impressive when served, the simplicity makes it a good choice for festive menus & it pairs well with a variety of recipe selections. Crème caramel may be made well in advance so […]
The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer Hosting holiday gatherings offers endless menu possibilities. The selection of recipes should most certainly showcase seasonal produce coupled with traditional fare guests have grown to expect. Festive party fare filled with bold, fresh flavors that can be prepared ahead then chilled, baked, roasted or warmed […]
Baking Classics: Chocolate-Cinnamon Babka
Baking Classics The Technique Chocolate-Cinnamon Babka Chocolate-Cinnamon Babka features the familiar flavors found in Classic Cinnamon Babka but with the addition of a lovely spice scented Chocolate-Cinnamon Paste designed to flavor the dough throughout. A rich blend enhanced with eggs, butter & buttermilk produces a tender crumb while the simple spice scented glaze adds a lovely […]
Baking Classics: Chocolate-Cinnamon Paste
Baking Classics The Technique Chocolate-Cinnamon Paste Once a Classic Cinnamon Babka has been mastered, the sweetened yeast dough may be used to prepare a chocolate version & it is key that the filling holds up during the baking process. Chocolate-Cinnamon Paste is a straightforward recipe that may be prepared quickly in microwave & it’s loaded with […]
Baking Classics: Cinnamon Babka
Baking Classics The Technique Cinnamon Babka There is much debate as to the history of babka. Polish versions of this yeast risen dough are baked in round, bundt-type pans accompanied with dried fruits & citrus flavors while traditional Jewish versions are made in loaf pans with a streusel topping over the surface. Although they are […]
The Basics: Cinnamon
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Cinnamon Holiday entertaining wouldn’t be complete without a spice scented home. Although Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread Snowballs & fresh from the oven Classic Cinnamon Rolls naturally produce a lovely aroma, homemade potpourri may just as easily replicate without spending hours in the kitchen baking. Cinnamon, one of the key ingredients […]
Baking Classics: Old-Fashioned Gingerbread
Baking Classics The Technique Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Sometimes it’s the old-fashioned recipes that stir the most vivid holiday memories. Classic Gingerbread has always been a favorite & baking the batter in a loaf pan is a lovely way to offer it to guests. Simply dust the top with a bit of powdered sugar & cut it […]
Baking Classics: Fresh Ginger-Molasses Cookies
Baking Classics The Technique Fresh Ginger-Molasses Cookies Fresh Ginger-Molasses Cookies are a sophisticated cookie comparable to a crinkle cookie in texture with a mild spice flavor like a Biscoff. Serve them with coffee, egg nog & milk punch or create a lovely collection of cookies by accompanying them with Gingerbread Snowballs & Chocolate-Gingerbread Thumbprints to give […]
The Basics: Fresh Ginger Root
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Fresh Ginger Root Freshly grated ginger may be used in a variety of ways from adding wonderful flavor to baked goods & sweets to elevating soups sides & main dish entrees. Although it does flower, it is the rhizome that may be peeled & grated for recipe applications. Aside […]
Baking Classics: Chocolate-Gingerbread Thumbprints
Baking Classics The Technique Chocolate-Gingerbread Thumbprints A hardworking cookie dough that may be used in a variety of ways makes holiday baking a little bit more straightforward. Chocolate-Gingerbread Thumbprints begin with the same base recipe found in Gingerbread Snowballs but that flavor & look is quite different. The option of preparing one dough that may […]
