Cakes, Gateaux, Tortes, Tortas, & Tarts: The Difference

[1] A torte is often a short, dense, single-layer cake. Here’s the recipe for this beauty, a chocolate-pecan torte, which even has its own food-holiday observance: August 22nd (photo © All We Eat). [2] An almond coconut cake: one dense layer. While the recipe developer titled this a cake, its dense, nut-based structure gives it…
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK: For The Kitchen

Recently we previewed some new housewares, just arrived on the market. Here are three that have found a permanent place in our home.     1. RITZ HOOK AND HANG TOWELS It’s a simple invention but a very useful one: a kitchen towel with a hook attached, the whole thing going straight into the washing…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 20 Ways To Serve Tortellini

[1] Tortellini alfredo. Here’s the recipe from Damn Delicious. [2] Tortellini antipasto salad. Here’s the recipe from Host The Toast. [3] Tortellini and shrimp skewers. Here’s the recipe from Taste Of Home. [4] Fried tortellini bites with marinara sauce dip. Here’s the recipe from The Cozy Cook.   February 13th is National Tortellini Day. Most…
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