Category: Cookies-Cake-Pastry

TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Crowd The Pan…& Use The Right Pan

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Top Chef Sylvain Harribey of the Sofitel New York shares this tip: When you cook, don’t overcrowd the pan with the ingredients. In a packed pan, foods end up steaming rather than caramelizing. This adds cooking time and subtracts taste. All ingredients should fit comfortably in one layer. Either use a pan that’s big enough…
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ACADEMY AWARDS RECIPE: Popcorn Cupcakes

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Popcorn and a movie? How about popcorn cupcakes and a movie awards show? Jessica of PNP Flowers Inc. created these fun cupcakes with popcorn. The popcorn is both in the batter and a garnish on top of the icing. Why not whip up a batch for your Oscar nibbles? Here’s Jessica’s recipe; the original recipe…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Savory Galette

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Beet and Sweet Potato Galette from Vermont Creamery.   Shoo the winter blues away with a colorful galette. In the pastry world, a galette is a rustic, open-face pie, made without a pie pan. It is flat, with a turned-up crust that wraps around the filling to create a “dough pan.” It can be round,…
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RECIPE: Rose Pear Galette & The Different Types Of Pears

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Given the markup on roses for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, you might want to bake your own roses. These lovely individual tarts are made from seasonal pears. (See the different types of pears, below.) If you prefer an apple rose tartlet or a vegetable rose tart, take a look at these rose pastry recipes.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Valentine Heart Garnish

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Even if you’re going out for dinner on Valentine’s Day, you can use today’s tip to garnish something. Use dried herbs, spices or other ingredients to make heart-shaped designs on your foods.   GARNISH THESE SWEET FOODS Cake or other dessert Pancakes or French toast Toast Anything flat   Use One Of These Toppings Cinnamon…
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