Why It Works Braeburn or Granny Smith apples have the most balanced flavor.Pouring hot water over the apples and letting them sit for 10 minutes ensures perfect apple pie filling texture. This is the final entry in my three-part primer on Apple Pie. The first dealt with the science of pie crust, along with a…
Why It Works Dutch cocoa and dark chocolate create a filling that’s rich, thick, and intense.Holding the custard at a boil denatures a starch-dissolving enzyme found in egg yolks for a no-weep filling.Topping the custard while warm streamlines the cooling process while also making it easier to raise the core temperature of the meringue, but…
Pink Macarons Macarons can be an intimidating task to take on for novice bakers, but they’re actually quite easy to make and are the result of simply whisking egg whites. A drop of red food coloring makes these elegant cookies the perfect sweet to enjoy during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 3/4 cup almond powder* 2/3…
Butternut Squash And Sage Latkes With Maple Mascarpone These latkes are easy to make, have a beautiful orange color from the butternut squash, and just a hint of sweetness from the maple syrup-spiked mascarpone. 1 pound medium butternut squash, trimmed, peeled, and shredded coarsely in a food processor 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and shredded…
Why It Works Starting with good quality tomatoes and crushing them by hand offers great flavor and texture later on.The combination of butter and oil releases fat-soluble aromatics and gives the sauce a creamy texture.Slowly cooking the sauce in the oven creates rich caramelization without burning. I’ve been hitting the sauce hard recently. I’m talking…
Baby Chick Cupcakes This totally adorably baby chick cupcakes are easy to decorate and make a whimsical addition to any Easter dessert table.This recipe is courtesy of McCormick. 1 package (12 ounces) white confectionary coating wafers, such as wilton white candy melts 1 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, preferably mccormick 16 ounce…
