It’s not really possible to overstate how important the simple chicken egg is in the kitchen. Eggs are the base for a myriad of dishes, from rich custards to ethereal meringues. Eggs can be scrambled, fried or poached for…
Pink Grapefruit Meringue Tart is an elegant twist on the traditional pie. This tart has luscious curd filling in a crisp crust and it’s topped with mounds of toasted meringue. Citrus fruits of all types are the baker’s friend….
These Easter decorated sugar cookies are a great place to start practicing, or to perfect, your piping skills. You can make the cookies as simple or elaborate as you like. Once you’ve got the technique, adapt it to any…
Baileys Macarons combine the classic French almond cookie with Baileys buttercream filling. Chocolate Macarons combined with Irish cream is an international match made in heaven! I’m Irishizing French macarons by using Irish cream liquor in the filling. Why? Because…
This Piping Meringue is a super simple recipe for a meringue that’s stable enough to be piped into a variety of shapes. Use this recipe to make mushrooms for a Buche de Noel or baskets for an elegant dessert…
Eggnog Macarons are really very special. I think delicate and lovely Macarons could be the perfect elegant addition to your holiday table, or you can box them up and give them as gifts. People go absolutely gaga over French…
Pumpkin Pretzels with Pumpkin Chipotle Dip! If you love Pumpkin Spice Ale you’ll love this twist (sorry!) on the soft-pretzel. I’m not sure when exactly Pumpkin Spice Ale became such a big thing, but there’s certainly no denying the…
What’s that? You’ve got too much zucchini? (You know you always do in the summer.) How about making Zucchini & Ricotta Pie – it’s a great way to use a whole bunch of the prolific veggie. My Heirloom Tomato…