by Admin | Feb 13, 2025 | Sweets
Serves 8 to 10 • 1 qt. fresh strawberries (about 1½ lbs.) • 1½ cups sugar • 1 package (1 Tbs.) unflavored gelatin • ½ cup cold water • 1 cup heavy cream • ½ cup egg whites • pinch of salt • ⅓ cut Triple Sec or curaçao Garnish • additional fresh strawberries 1. Hull...
by Admin | Feb 12, 2025 | Side Dishes
Serves 6 One of the simplest of all desserts to make, and sensationally rich and flavorful. • 1 cup heavy cream, well chilled • ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar • ⅓ cup honey • ⅓ cup brandy • optional garnish • chocolate curls or sliced, glacéed cherries 1. Whip the chilled...
by Admin | Feb 11, 2025 | Desserts
Serves 8 to 10 This Indian dessert is a rich and sweet confection with a hint of exotic flavor. After a dinner of curries, raitas, chutneys, and other wonderful things, take a break for an hour or so; then serve halva in small wedges, with cold, unsweetened cream...
by Admin | Feb 10, 2025 | Desserts
Serves 15 to 18 This rich, sweet, white cheese dessert is a great delicacy and a Russian Easter tradition. It takes two days to make and is worth every moment of it. • 5 egg yolks • 3 cups sugar • 1 cup milk • ½ tsp. vanilla extract • ¾ cup butter • 3 lbs. hoop or...
by Admin | Feb 9, 2025 | Desserts
Serves 6 to 8 Clafouti is a very simple pudding, best eaten warm. A mixture similar to pancake batter is poured over fruit and baked—that’s all there is to it. • 4 eggs • 1 cup flour • 2 cups warm milk • ¾ cup sugar • 2 Tbs. butter, melted • 2 Tbs. butter, melted • 2...
