Cooking Classics The Technique The Essential Guide To Classic French Recipes Getting family meals on the table that taste great & appeal to a wide variety of palates is no easy feat. However, with a bit of planning & forethought, you can create recipes & meals that may be prepared whether entertaining beckons or quality […]
Winter Entertaining: Paperwhites
Winter Entertaining The Profile Paperwhites Paperwhite narcissus or scientifically referred to as narcissus papyraceus are a variety of daffodils. They are flowering perennial bulbs with a beautifully fragrant scent that begin appearing at local garden stands & markets in December. Pop them in a bit of soil, add a splash of water & lots of bright light to watch […]
The Basics: Raisins
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Raisins Raisins are simply dehydrated grapes that contain solid nutritional value including being a good food to choose for fiber, protein, iron & potassium. Although sugars such as fructose & glucose make up over 70% of raisins, they are considered to be a fine source of energy to athletes […]
Cooking Classics: Portzelky
Cooking Classics The Technique Portzelky Portzelky are a Mennonite cookie or fritter recipe with origins from Germany reserved specifically for New Year’s Day celebrations. They are traditionally prepared with raisins & deep fried then dusted in powdered sugar much like a beignet. The technique of hydrating the raisins before adding them to the dough will aide in […]
Baking Classics: Pferffernusse
Baking Classics The Technique Pferffernusse Pferffernusse are a wonderful old world cookie popular in Germany & the Netherlands. The distinctive characteristics include a puffy appearance with an elevated spice level compared to traditional gingerbread cookies. You can expect bold combinations to include freshly ground black pepper, cinnamon, allspice & cardamom as well as nuts in these tasty cookies. […]
Baking Classics: Old World Cookies
Baking Classics The Profile Old World Cookies Baking cookies, particularly around the holidays & leading up to New Year’s celebrations has long been a tradition enjoyed around the world. Often times they are & were reserved for parties or gift giving & included readily available ingredients such as spice & nuts. Many of the recipes […]
Baking Classics: Linzer Bars
Baking Classics The Technique Linzer Bars The perfect counterbalance to simple Classic Sugar Cookie Bars are Linzer Crumb Bars. A rich no fuss crust & crumb may be prepared quickly in the food processor that features walnuts, spice & orange zest. If effortless preparations are what you look for when baking, Three Essential Bar Cookies offers serval recipe favorites […]
Three Essential Bar Cookies
Baking Classics The Technique Three Essential Bar Cookies Classic Sugar Cookie Bars, Game Day Blondies, Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, Pigskin Peanut Butter Bars & Black & Gold Crunch Bars make lovely additions to a variety of gatherings. Bar cookies featuring fresh fruit are hard working as they can satisfy a simple sweet tooth or serve as a […]
