Winter Entertaining Southern Socials Bourbon-Pecan Chocolate Pound Cake Stunning, crowd-pleasing desserts need not be complicated & cakes prepared in tube pans offer a simplicity in preparation as well as a vast number of ways in which they can be used for special celebrations. Bourbon-Pecan Chocolate Pound Cake not only showcases a triple dose of goodness […]
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 […]
Baking Classics: Buttermilk Chocolate Petit Gâteau
Baking Classics The Technique Buttermilk Chocolate Petit Gâteau The Petit Gâteau is one of the most iconic French classic desserts. It’s a simple cake the may be blended quickly resulting in a rich, truffle taste & texture. The instructions & method of preparation provided produce more of a set cake. If a loose center is desired, […]
Cooking Classics: Pots de Crème
Cooking Classics The Technique Pots de Crème Pots de Crème is a custard based dessert that utilizes a water bath which ensures that it maintains a moderate temperature during baking. The classic French dessert may be identified by a soft, silken pudding-like texture & consistency. If there is one common item that can thwart the proper result, […]
Baking Classics: Almond Sablés
Baking Classics The Technique Almond Sablés Almond Sablés are one of my very favorite cookies to date. The texture combination coupled with the addition of a bit of almond extract make them hard to eat just one. Anytime a rolled cookie formula is offered, the shapes are always your choice. I’ve chosen the small circles to highlight […]
Baking Classics: Chocolate-Almond Sablés
Baking Classics The Technique Chocolate-Almond Sablés Chocolate-Almond Sablés are much like Diamond Sablés except they are filled with decadent chocolate flavor & use almond flour for a truly distinctive taste. Sablés are French butter cookies with an irresistible texture– short & crumbly yet a bit sandy as they are made with both granulated & powdered sugar. The dough may be […]
