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The CIA's Guide to Spring Baking
We spend all winter waiting, and suddenly, spring arrives on our doorsteps with juicy, ripe strawberries, tart rhubarb, and florals, like lavender and elderflower. If you're looking for the perfect tart, cake, or sweet treat to usher in the start of the season, look no further than our favorites here!
Common Baking Problems
The beauty of at-home baking is that you are in charge of the final results, and this handy reference can help you decide where to start when it comes to tweaking and perfecting a recipe to make it just right for you.
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Video: Apple Cider Custard Tart
This classic northeast specialty using one of New York’s most abundant fall fruits is typically made in pie form, but gets upgraded here to an elegant tart. Check out this video to see how CIA student Mia Lopez prepares our Apple Cider Custard Tart.
Tortino de Carciofi alla Maggiorana
You can use practically any ingredient you like to make a tortino following this recipe: asparagus, peas, chicory or any wild greens, peppers, sausage, onion, cheeses, and so on. Cook the tortino in a non-stick pie pan or a cast-iron skillet.
DISH Q&A - Episode #4
Unleash your culinary potential with our exclusive on-demand video featuring our Editor, Laura Monroe. Tune in to this enlightening Q&A session tailored for DISH members, where you'll gather insider tips, hacks, and fresh ideas to elevate your home cooking endeavors. Don't pass up this chance to enhance your kitchen skills and create extraordinary meals!
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Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Parmesan Phyllo Rolls
No one will pass up these crisp and savory cocktail bites, but that’s okay because they are so easy to make, you can keep the party going.
Honey-Lime Waldorf Salad
We love this updated take on the Waldorf salad, featuring crisp apples, tender mâche greens, and a tangy vinaigrette. It's great on its own as a light dinner, but it also shines as a bring-along weekday lunch..
How to Prepare Laminated Doughs
Laminated dough is dough with layers of butter folded in before using. It is what makes flaky layers in puff pastry and pastries like croissants. It takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy to prepare and fun to use!
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4 Easy Changes for Your Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
There is no universally perfect chocolate chip cookie, but we all know what cookie is perfect for us. And whether you like it chewy, crispy, cakey, or maybe a little salty, finding the right mix can take a lot of trial and error.
Hlelem
Packed with beans and greens, this slightly spicy vegetable soup is both tasty and good for you. Harissa is a Tunisian hot sauce or paste usually made with hot chiles, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway, and olive oil. It’s available in cans, jars, or tubes from Middle Eastern markets and specialty stores. Or, make your own.
Pisarei e Fagioli (Bread Gnoocchi with Beans)
Stewed cranberry beans top bread dumplings (no potatoes this time) for a warm and cozy crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Using Meringue Powder for Royal Icing
Royal icing is a decorative icing made from egg whites and confectioners’ sugar, but there is a second method for preparing the icing that makes it food-safe (meaning, no raw egg whites) and a sturdy for cookies that you may be shipping or delivering for the holidays.
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