Cooking Classics The Technique The Essential Guide To Classic Italian 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 […]
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The New Year’s Day Dessert Collection
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The New Year’s Day Dessert Collection A handcrafted cocktail, the Grand Royal, & a flight of cheese selections is a good way to ring in the New Year. When something sweet is in order, offering guests several desserts portioned as tasting servings can be fresh & fun. Classic Bread Pudding with […]
Cooking Classics: Crème Brûlée
Cooking Classics The Technique Crème Brûlée Crème brûlée is a luxurious dessert consisting of a baked custard that is prepared with heavy cream. It is chilled then sprinkled with sugar & a torch is used to melt & brown it creating a beautiful layer of golden sweetness. Once served, a spoon may be used to crack the […]
Holiday Entertaining: Whiskey Hard Sauce
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials Whiskey Hard Sauce Whiskey Hard Sauce is that one additional element that may be topped over Classic Bread Pudding to send the dessert over the edge. It may be prepared well in advance & once the butter firms again after blending & then it’s dolloped over the warm from the oven […]
Holiday Entertaining: Bread Pudding
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials Bread Pudding Classic Bread Pudding is a lovely dessert to serve guests when entertaining. It makes smart use of any bread that may be lingering from other holiday meals but is a delicious offering none the less. It can be prepared early in the day & left to soak in the […]
Cooking Classic: Orange-Vanilla Bean Crème Caramel
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Essential Guide To Christmas Holiday Baking
Holiday Baking The Technique The Essential Christmas Holiday Baking Primer Holiday baking is one of life’s simple joys. Hand crafted cookies, cakes & beautiful breads not only leave the creator with a sense of accomplishment but those who have the opportunity to sample them benefit as well. Whether you’re a novice or an advanced baker, it’s important […]
The Basics: Cinnamon-Nutmeg Chantilly Cream
Baking Essentials The Technique Cinnamon-Nutmeg Chantilly Cream Sweetened whipped cream makes any dessert simply shine but when a few extras are added, it gleams. Sweet Potato Pie, Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie & Buttermilk Fudge Pie wouldn’t fetch any compliments without billowy clouds floating over the surface of each. Cinnamon-Nutmeg Chantilly Cream is no more than sweetened whipped cream […]
