by Admin | Jul 15, 2020 | Sweets
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...
by Admin | Jul 14, 2020 | Sauces
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...
by Admin | Jul 14, 2020 | Sauces
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...
by Admin | Jul 14, 2020 | Sweets
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...
by Admin | Jul 13, 2020 | Desserts
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...