Försterkäse: somewhat like brie, this cheese is creamy and pleasant. The cheese hails from...
Pie
Even though I live in the North East I've never experienced a white Christmas. That's because every year I travel to visit my family in Miami. I'm not complaining, I love a tropical Noche Buena. As far back as I can remember, my entire family gets together on Christmas Eve and my uncle roasts a... Serving: 1 nine inch pie
Prep Time: 1 1/2 hrs
Cook Time: 1 hr...
Ingredients
**Filling**
1 juice & zest of a bitter orange
2 tbsp Triple Sec
1 tbsp dark rum
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
4-6 tart apples
dash of salt
Use 2 shells of your...
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Puff pastry is the artist's dough. A little bit of creativity goes far in creating a beautiful and unique puff pastry treat. I like to sketch my ideas out before hand because the possibilities can be overwhelming. Whether it's a bear claw or a croissant, there's something magical about watching... Serving: 6-8 small pastries or 1 nine inch covered pie
Prep Time...
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1 stick of butter sliced into thin pieces
5-10 tbsp ice water
1 tsp salt
1 egg for egg wash (optional)
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This is a very old family recipe, it comes from my Northern Italian great-grandmother who, my mother informed me, had some Greek influence in her cooking. It's incredibly easy to fix and a staple at family gatherings and parties. Traditionally, this pie is made in a large rectangular casserole... Serving: 1 nine-inch pie
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour...
Ingredients
*For Crust*
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3-5 tbsp ice water
1 tsp salt
1 egg, for wash
*For Filling*
5...
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I feel pie crust is often the subject of much debate and speculation, but to clarify, pie crust is not difficult to make. It just takes practice. The big problem remains that pie (for most us, unfortunately) is an occasional treat, something for a special occasion we don't want to ruin. Don't... Serving: 2 crusts (approx 9" each)
Prep Time: 1 hr
Cook Time: 1...
Ingredients
2 cups flour, cold
1 1/3 cups butter, cold and chopped into 1/4" squares
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
3-6 tbsp ice water
1 egg (for egg wash)
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When I lived in Kips Bay, my favorite brunch spot always served lemon curd with muffins before the main meal. While I always looked forward to this, the tangy yellow spread was a complete mystery to me. In fact, my only clue as to its namesake (other than the lemon part) was its custard-like... Serving: approx 12 oz (1 1/2 cups)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time:...
Ingredients
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
1 tbsp lemon zest
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/2-1 cup sugar (depending on your preference to sweetness)
dash of salt...
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I'm a purist. When it comes to pie crust only butter will do. Vegetable shortening and margarine have no place in my pantry. I've seen many recipes swear by shortening and its ability to produce a flakier texture due to its high melting point; however, pie crust can vary dramatically, both in taste and texture, depending on the type of butter you use.
Butter is of course, high in fat and...
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