Books & Magazines

7 November 2011

Rustic Italian: Plum-Almond Cake – Torta Di Prugne E Mandorle

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Rustic Italian: Plum-Almond Cake - Torta Di Prugne E Mandorle

There’s a hint of lemon, then there’s the sweetness from the plums and then a subtle texture and sweetness of the cake’s topping that incorporates a small amount of sugar and generous helping of slivered almonds. This Plum-Almond Cake is sure to be a favorite and comes from the new book “Williams-Sonoma Rustic Italian: Simple, Authentic Recipes for Everyday Cooking” by Domenica Marchetti.

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27 November 2010

Costco’s 2010 Annual Cookbook – Smart Cooking The Costco Way

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Costco's 2010 Annual Cookbook - Smart Cooking The Costco Way

What I enjoy about these cookbooks are the diversity of contemporary dishes that’s featured by both their suppliers and celebrity chefs like Mario Batali, Ellie Krieger, Steve Raichlen and several more.

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18 November 2010

Pecan Pie Cakelets

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Pecan Pie Cakelets

Reminiscent of pecan pie and/or pecan tassies, these pecan pie cakelets (muffins) are a tasty, time-saving alternative.

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10 November 2010

Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

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Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

The dumplings on the casserole add texture and soak in the flavorful chicken broth goodness from which it envelopes. It’s a good hearty meal to enjoy on a crisp evening, that serves well as leftovers too!

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27 October 2010

Rosemary Apricot Squares from Baked Explorations

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Rosemary Apricot Squares from Baked Explorations

The rosemary short crust is a treat all it’s own…but wait, there’s more! It’s a triple deckered dessert with a fantastic crust, sweet and tangy filling and crumbly topping goodness.

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11 October 2010

Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins from Baked Explorations

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Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins

These are the boss of savory, seasonal pumpkin muffins. It’s moist, has a slight pepper bite with a fantastic textured muffin crown of sharp cheddar and pepitas.

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26 April 2010

New Cookbook: “Dulce: Desserts in the Latin-American Tradition” by Joseluis Flores

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Dulce: Desserts in the Latin-American Tradition by Joseluis Flores

  I’ve had the Dulce: Desserts in the Latin-American Tradition by Joseluis Flores, in my Amazon.com shopping cart for weeks - about to pre-order (release date: May 04, 2010).   I was happily surprised when the publisher forwarded a review copy of this beautiful cookbook.  It had to be the power of thought! This new cookbook features flavors of the [...]

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29 January 2010

François Payard’s Patisserie & Other Macaron Indulgences

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François Payard’s Patisserie & Other Macaron Indulgences

Earlier this month I finally opened the December 2009 issue of Food & Wine Magazine.    The issue included an article entitled “Lesson in French Cookies: Baking Macarons” by Emily Kaiser.   The write-up featured French pastry chef François Payard demonstrating to Jason Wu (Fashion designer – designed Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown) his macaron making process.    It’s a great article and [...]

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