Baking Classics Southern Socials Vanilla Bean-Pear Frangipane Tarts A French pastry dough classic, Buttermilk Pâte Brisée, serves as the base for this simple dessert while fresh Bosc pears & frangipane offer lovely flavor & depth. Frangipane is a filling prepared with almonds or almond flour that is most often used in tarts. It’s quick to make & highlights […]
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The Basics: Bosc Pears
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Bosc Pears Bosc pears are a hearty variety known for their firm flesh making them an excellent choice to use when cooking applications are in order. Expect a sweet, crisp fruit that is ideal for tarts & cakes. They are available in markets beginning in September & last through […]
Cooking Classics: Pears Belle Hèléne
Cooking Classics The Technique Pears Belle Hèléne Pears Belle Hèléne is a classic French dessert traditionally served as a plated creation in fine dining establishments. The components generally feature vanilla scented poached pears accompanied with ice cream, chocolate sauce & toasted almonds although many pastry chefs offer their own personal style to the presentation. With a shift […]
Cooking Classics: Chocolate-Almond Sauce
Cooking Classics The Technique Chocolate-Almond Sauce Chocolate-Almond Sauce offers an elegant presentation to classic French desserts ranging from Chocolate Soufflé to decadent profiteroles. It may even serve as the foundation for a rich hot cocoa. A variety of chocolate bars may be chopped & melted to achieve the desired intensity while the flavor may be boosted with […]
Cooking Classics: Chocolate Soufflé
Cooking Classics The Technique Chocolate Soufflé Soufflés are an impressive dessert but they are not difficult to prepare in the least. Timing is the key to achieving success so baking & serving them should be the main factor to consider if you are planning to offer them to guests when entertaining. A traditional menu of Artichokes […]
The New Collection Of Chocolate Desserts
Winter Entertaining Southern Socials The New Collection Of Chocolate Desserts Winter entertaining offers more options than you may first think when planning gatherings for lovely occasions. Chocolate desserts are always a good theme to begin with as they are appealing to many palates & if you choose items that may be prepared in advance, parties […]
Cooking Classics: Chocolate Mousse
Cooking Classics The Technique Chocolate Mousse Chocolate Mousse is a truly simple dessert to cook & serve. Although this French classic is delicious when offered alone, it makes a wonderful filling component that may be added between cake layers. There are many ways chocolate mousse may be prepared, most traditionally, by folding beaten egg whites […]
The Essential Guide To Chocolate
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Profile The Essential Guide To Chocolate Chocolate is available in many forms & varieties. Quality is determined by the ingredients that may be found in each bar so it’s important to know what to look for, items that should be avoided & a few additional key points to consider when […]
