Cooking Classics The Technique Lemon Curd Tart & tangy lemon curd is a simple pleasure that’s relatively effortless to prepare. Using fresh lemons, the zest & the juice, will offer a clean flavor that cannot be replicated compared to commercial jars. The procedure is straightforward & in order to make a good recipe, the mixture […]
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Spring Entertaining: Strawberry-Lemon Pavlova
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Strawberry-Lemon Pavlova Pavlovas are a meringue based dessert that can be shaped any number of ways. The mixture can be portioned on a parchment paper-lined half sheet pan into a 9-inch circle then pressed in the center to create an indentation. Once baked, it can be filled with Classic Lemon Curd, […]
The Basics: Meringue Shells
Baking Essentials The Technique Meringue Shells Meringue Shells can be used for a number of delicious dessert combinations. No more than beaten egg whites sweetened with a little sugar, the mixture is piped over parchment paper & then an indentation formed in the center. Once baked, the crisp morsel can be filled with all sorts […]
Spring Entertaining: Strawberry Shortcake Derby Hat
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Strawberry Shortcake Derby Hat Kentucky Derby parties become a little sweeter when pound cake graces the menu. It has long been a welcome guest of year round southern celebrations & bridges the generation gap of trendy foods on beautifully set tables decade upon decade. From tomato aspic to congealed salad– balsamic strawberry bruschetta, […]
Spring Entertaining: Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Trifle is a classic English dessert with basic components consisting of vanilla custard, sherry soaked sponge cake, fruit, jam & sweetened whipped cream. Southerners made it their own decades ago by using pound cake with variations that include orange liqueur, assorted seasonal fruits, chocolate & coffee infused creations. […]
The Basics: Vanilla Pastry Cream
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Vanilla Pastry Cream Vanilla Pastry Cream is a key component in many dessert applications such as trifle & cream pies. It is the foundation to sweet mousseline creme that can be used to fill a number of pate a choux & puff pastry based confections from eclairs & cream […]
Baking Classics: Strawberry Shortcake
Baking Classics The Technique Strawberry Shortcake Buttermilk Shortcakes split & filled with juicy strawberries & sweetened whipped cream makes Strawberry Shortcake a Southerners dream dessert most any night of the week from spring through the summer months. One of the most straightforward methods for preparing the shortcakes is to shape the prepared dough into a rectangle once […]
The Basics: Fresh Mint
Cooking & Baking Essentials From The Garden Fresh Mint When I order dessert in a restaurant, it is with great anticipation & expectation of something marvelous. Seeing how others take a similar set of ingredients, break them down then build them into something uniquely their own is a pleasure & presentation is everything. Fresh mint […]
The Basics: Macerated Strawberries
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Macerated Strawberries Macerated Strawberries are one of life’s simple pleasures that elevate Buttermilk Pound Cake, shortcakes & a host of additional desserts. Once the berries find their way in your kitchen, a quick dusting of sugar & a little stand time will have these beauties ready to enjoy. Take […]
Southern Recipe Classic: Fresh Lemon Glaze
Southern Recipe Classic Southern Socials Fresh Lemon Glaze Sunny citrus elevates breakfast breads, muffins & cakes beautifully by providing just the right accessory to be included for an array of spring socials. Drizzle it over dessert classics such as Buttermilk Pound Cake or add bright punch to a tea bread classic, Lemon Poppy Seed Tea Bread. Learn how […]
