The name of these cookies derived from the “ettes” meaning little logs, and is a miniature version of the classic cake, but made with a cocoa infused meringue.
Bûchettes de Noël
December 15th, 2009 · 18 Comments
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Meringue Mushrooms
December 14th, 2009 · 18 Comments
This recipe calls for superfine sugar, which is not the same as powdered sugar, but granulated sugar that is of a finer grain than normal sugar.
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Christmas Rocky Road Heavenly Hash
December 4th, 2009 · 20 Comments
Make the Rocky Road and refrigerate to set. Don’t add the confectioner’s sugar yet, but cut into bars, then store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week. Decorate with confectioner’s sugar and edible glitter about 1-2 hours before serving.
Taking Stock in Turkey Soup
December 2nd, 2009 · 22 Comments
A few tips to making a good stock include only simmering the liquid and never allowing it to boil, also make sure that the foam and scum that forms at the top is skimmed off periodically, never cover the stockpot when making a stock, and finally, never stir the stock.
Pork Tenderloin with Raisin Stuffing
September 29th, 2009 · 3 Comments
Another option with this dish would be to smoke the stuffed tenderloins with oak, hickory, cherry or pecan wood for several hours, and then finishing the roasting in the oven until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145° F.
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