Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Apricots Apricots are a delicate stone fruit available from May to August that are ideal to use in pies, tarts & galettes. They may also be used to make wonderful jams & jellies. Apricots offer many health benefits as they are good sources of beta carotene, vitamin C & fiber […]
The Basics: Pâte Brisée
Baking Essentials The Technique Pâte Brisée Pâte Brisée is a rich French pastry or pie dough. The versions made by hand will always yield the flakiest results however the ingredients may be blended in a food processor. The key to combining them properly for the flakiest result is to leave a few large chunks of fat […]
The Basics: Classic Tart Pans
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Classic Tart Pans Tart & tartlet pans are available in a variety of sizes & styles. Many smaller tart pans do not have removable bottoms while the larger ones aide in keeping crusts in tact. Once filled & baked, allow tartlets to rest at least 15 minutes in order […]
Baking Classics: Lattice Cherry Tartlets
Baking Classics The Technique Lattice Cherry Tartlets Dark Cherry Jam filled with plump bing cherries may be simmered on the stovetop quickly. Accompany with English muffins, croissants & scones for a lovely breakfast or have it star in a few Lattice Cherry Tartlets for a wonderfully seasonal dessert. Simply line several tartlet pans with an irresistible Buttermilk Pâte Sablée & […]
The Basics: Pâte Sablée
Baking Essentials The Technique Pâte Sablée Pâte Sablée is a French pastry or pie dough prepared with confectioners sugar. This particular recipe yields a rich taste & crumbly texture much like a well made shortbread cookie. It’s ideal to use for a variety of recipe applications from pies & tarts to freeform galettes. Buttermilk Pâte Sablée is best […]
Cooking Classics: Plum Jam
Cooking Classics The Technique Plum Jam Plum Jam is one of summer’s simple joys. It may be prepared quickly & without a whole lot of effort. Use it for breakfast, lunch or supper meals as it pairs beautifully with freshly baked breads or grilled meats. Try it in place of cranberry relish when a bar […]
Baking Classics: Walnut-Jarlsberg Plum Galettes
Baking Classics The Technique Walnut-Jarlsberg Plum Galettes Fresh seasonal ingredients should be highlighted from appetizers to desserts when summer entertaining is in order. A recipe of Buttermilk Pâte Sucrée may be rolled into smaller discs & filled with a Simple Plum Jam then topped with cheese & nuts. Walnut-Jarlsberg Plum Galettes may be prepared up to a day in […]
The Basics: Plums
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Profile Plums Plums are a juicy, sweet fruit that belong to the Prunus genus & contain a hard stone pit much like a nectarine or peach. They are available from May through October & may be used in a variety of recipes ranging from galettes to simple jams. Breakfast spreads may be […]
