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 […]
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The Basics: How To Deep Fry
Cooking Essentials The Technique How To Deep Fry Frying is a cooking method that relies on fat, a moderate heat, a good heavy pot with tall sides, tongs or a perforated skimmer & a thermometer in order to achieve success. This effortless stovetop procedure may be practiced over electric or gas ranges. A variety of […]
The Basics: Heavy Cream
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Profile Heavy Cream Heavy cream is such a versatile dairy component. Due to it’s generous fat content, it may be whipped & sweetened to create Chantilly Cream, a wonderfully luxurious addition to many desserts. Chocolate Mousse, Classic Chocolate Icebox Pie, Banana Cream Pie featuring Buttermilk-Banana Pastry Cream, Coconut Cream Pie, Key […]
The Basics: Microplane Grater
Cooking Essentials The Technique Microplane Grater Originally developed for woodworking, the sharp, tiny blades of a microplane grater make numerous preparation tasks simple. It allows the opportunity to capture citrus zest from lemons, limes & oranges that may be used for tempting items such as danish & coffee cake to savory favorites including salad dressings & dips. […]
The Basics: Parchment Paper
Baking Essentials The Profile Parchment Paper Parchment paper is one of the most crucial products a baker should have in their equipment. If bread, pastries, cakes & cookies are unable to release from pans, your time & efforts have been wasted. Parchment paper is a natural product made from plants such as fir, sugar cane, cotton […]
The Essential Guide To Metal Bakeware
Baking Essentials The Technique The Essential Guide To Metal Bakeware Freshly baked cakes, cookies & bars are just some of the confections that benefit from the use of metal bakeware. These hardworking essentials are a must for every serious baker as some may be used for many different recipe applications. Metal bakeware is generally used […]
The Basics: Fresh Ginger Root
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Fresh Ginger Root Freshly grated ginger or Zingibar officinale is an herbaceous perennial that 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 […]
The 2021 Classic Easter Dessert Collection
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The 2021 Classic Easter Dessert Collection Whether your upcoming Easter gathering is large or small in nature, a lovely collection of desserts & sweet endings should be offered. Snip a few stems of seasonal blooming flowers & plants such as roses, hosta, hydrangeas, azaleas & ferns from your yard & plan […]
