This is an all-purpose, flaky crust great for savory pies and sweet dessert tarts. After much experimentation I have found that it is best to roll the dough right after mixing it; the traditional method of chilling the dough beforehand makes it unnecessarily hard to...
This version of creme frache is similar to the kind you can purchase in France. The culture in the buttermilk thickens the cream and causes it to develop a tart flavor. It is so simple to prepare and is a wonderful addition to desserts, sauces, soups, or whatever....
This nut-filled crust is fabulous with fruit fillings. MAKES ONE 9-INCH CRUST 6 tablespoons butter, softened ВЅ cup sugar 1 egg yolk ВЅ teaspoon almond extract в…” cup unbleached white flour в…” cup (about 3 ounces) finely ground almonds Lightly butter a tart pan and...
SERVES 6 TO 8 Ingredients Blueberry Fruit Filling 6 cups fresh blueberries 4 teaspoons tapioca flour в…” cup palm sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ВЅ teaspoon cinnamon Coconut oil for greasing baking dish Crumble 1 cup almond flour ВЅ cup palm sugar 2 teaspoons...
SERVES 6 TO 8 Ingredients Peach Fruit Filling 3 pounds peaches, peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 1ВЅ-inch chunks 1 tablespoon tapioca flour 2 to 4 tablespoons palm sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Coconut oil for greasing baking dish...
Combining mashed and sliced banana in this memorable raita gives it an appealing silken texture. SERVES 4 TO 6 2 large ripe bananas ВЅ teaspoon ground coriander Dash cayenne pepper Вј teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt Peel 1 of the bananas and put it into a medium...
This Czechoslovakian specialty is my favorite topping for scones, muffins, and toast. It is sweet and richly flavored, so a little goes a long way. This makes a nice gift when given in an attractive jar. MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS Вѕ pound pitted prunes 2 cups water ВЅ cup...
Watermelon Fruit Sculpture Makes about 12 servings This watermelon sculpture is a cool, refreshing treat on a hot summer day. Free of allergens such as eggs, dairy, and wheat, and low in calories, it is colourful, attractive, and thirst-quenching. This is a great...
Vegan Dasz Ice Cream Makes about 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) If you have a masticating juicer (such as a Champion) or a twin-gear juicer (such as a Green Power or Green Star), you can make the simplest, lowest fat, non-dairy ice cream imaginable. The fat content is low and...
Vanilla Frosting Makes 1 2/3 cups (420 mL) Earth Balance is a brand name for a vegan buttery spread made from non-genetically modified, expeller-pressed oils. The frosting is best made when the spread has sat at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours first. 2/3 cup (170...
