Cooking Classics The Technique Fresh Orange Glaze Sunny citrus always has a way of elevating breakfast breads, muffins & cakes. Drizzle it over Fresh Orange-Pecan Banana Muffins for a lovely start to the day or try it over dessert classics such as cookies. With just three simple ingredients, it can be blended quickly. Fresh orange zest […]
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The Basics: Bananas
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Bananas Bananas carry a host of valuable nutrition as they are a good source of potassium, vitamin B6 & vitamin B12 making them ideal to cook & bake with in the kitchen. Quick breads, muffins, layer cakes, pies & creamy desserts become something lovely when bananas are added to […]
Rebecca Gordon’s Cooking Class: Lesson No. 10 Sugar
Rebecca Gordon’s Cooking Class Cooking & Baking Skills Lesson No. 10 Sugar The Objective: Today’s lesson focuses on sugar & the valuable role it plays in baking applications ranging from cookies & candies to cakes & pastries. Learn about the standard types available & how to put them to use for your holiday baking projects. […]
The Basics: The Egg Wash
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique The Egg Wash There are several ways an egg wash may be prepared. Different ingredients may be used in order to create specific coloration. Sometimes, the egg wash is necessary in order to ensure toppings & enhancements stick to the surface, too. Whisking together an egg with a splash […]
The Basics: Pastry Bags & Tips
Baking & Pastry Essentials The Profile Pastry Bags & Tips This refresher tutorial is designed to offer pointers for decorating all types of items but it is especially relevant when Christmas cookies are in the making. I hope you find it to be informative & helpful so your projects & tasks become more manageable. Pastry bags […]
The Basics: Food Coloring Paste
Baking & Pastry Essentials The Technique Food Coloring Paste Food coloring paste can be used to create all sorts of special interest to cookies & cakes. Unlike traditional liquid coloring available from most grocery stores, paste offers a more intense hue & allows deeper, saturated & more rich color to doughs, frostings & icings. There […]
