Yearly Archives: 2018

Basil Pesto with Walnuts or Pecans

July 18, 2018    |    Print Print
I had copious amounts of basil and Italian parsley in my garden this evening. In past years I’ve waited too long and the basil would be blooming before I had a chance to harvest it. This time I was able to pick it while it was still tender and bright green.  By cutting it back […]
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Cardamon Shortcakes with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote and Maple Cream

July 1, 2018    |    Print Print
Cardamom paired with strawberries and rhubarb is a classic combination. Though if the taste of cardamom isn’t for you, freshly ground black pepper, or a bit of freshly minced thyme or rosemary in the shortcake would also be great flavor combinations. I am fortunate that rhubarb grows like a weed where I live. It’s usually […]
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Gâlette des Rois

January 5, 2018    |    Print Print
I have yet to be in France in early January. That’s the time you see these delicious gallettes topped with a gold paper crown in the windows of patisseries. They are generally served on Twelfth Night. But no one would complain if you served one a week or so after to continue celebrating the New […]
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Quick Puff Pastry

January 4, 2018    |    Print Print
Here’s my earlier recipe for Classic Puff Pastry. Every baker at some point in their life should master this recipe. Trust me, contrary to popular belief, it’s not difficult. It just takes patience, meaning you need to give the dough time to rest in the refrigerator. While it’s resting you can too, or go about […]
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