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    Pate Brise (Sweet Pie Crust)

    Pate Brise (Sweet Pie Crust)

    The egg yolk in pate sucre gives the crust a cookie-like texture, making it ideal for fillings that are moist and delicate. A crust baked like this is completely cooked and is used when the filling for the pie does not have to be baked. MAKES ONE 9- TO 10-INCH CRUST...
    Raspberry Vinegar

    Raspberry Vinegar

    This vinegar has a fruity nuance which is delightful on salads, such as Mango and Avocado Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette. MAKES 2 CUPS 2 cups white wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar 1 cup raspberries In a medium saucepan combine the vinegar and raspberries and...
    Winter Pesto

    Winter Pesto

    In the midst of winter many people regret not having had the foresight to freeze batches of pesto when fresh basil was in season; others self-indulgently used up their supply much faster than they expected. In either case, here is a recipe that will satisfy pesto...
    Pate Brise (Savory or Sweet Crust)

    Pate Brise (Savory or Sweet Crust)

    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...
    Ghee

    Ghee

    Ghee is a butter oil that is used in Indian cooking for its excellent keeping qualities. The milk solids and moisture, which promote rancidity in butter, are removed, thereby ensuring the ghee a longer life, and also allowing it to withstand higher temperatures than...