Plumping dried fruits by soaking them in a liquid will make them tender and juicy, eliminating any possibility of the undesirable leathery texture they can sometimes have in finished baked goods. Plumping dried fruits also serves to keep the amount of liquid in the formula balanced, as dried fruits can […]
Gentle warning: you are about to read a lot of information explaining the basic technique of laminated dough. Though it seems long and overwhelming, the process is technically simple, so take it step by step. When you are ready to try a recipe, read it all the way through before […]
Makes 12 biscuits You can use the layering and folding technique described here to add a wide variety of garnishes to your biscuits. Instead of jalapeños, try finely diced ham, grated cheese, or diced roasted peppers.
Makes 8 servings Portobello mushrooms a dense, meaty texture when cooked. They can be prepared for this recipe a day ahead; cool the broiled mushroom caps completely and refrigerate until needed. Slice the mushrooms and allow them to return to room temperature before assembling the sandwiches. Use dry marsala or […]
Some things are just better homemade, and croutons happen to be one of those things. Croutons and rusks (rusks = big croutons!) keep well for several days in an airtight container, so make a large batch if you have enough bread on hand. To make croutons, remove the crust from […]
Makes 4 servings
Makes 2 loaves (about 12 servings each) This recipe makes two loaves of bread, but if you don’t need both, you can freeze the other. Cool the loaf fully, then wrap rightly in plastic, and freeze before glazing. When you’re ready to use it, let it defrost and bake at […]
Makes 6 to 8 servings This recipe makes enough for 6 to 8 people as part of a bigger spread, but can be easily doubled, if needed. We used pancetta, but you can leave it out for a hearty vegetarian option.
Makes 8 Servings Sandwich & Dressing Roasted Pepper Topping 2 cups
Makes about 2 cups
Makes 6 servings Pissaladière is simply a French version of pizza, traditionally topped with onions that have been melted down in olive oil, and with anchovies and Niçoise olives. It is best made with sweet onions, and a good-quality olive oil is a must. If possible, use an oil with […]
Makes 1 large pizza, serves 4 to 6 Pizza Dough