Försterkäse: somewhat like brie, this cheese is creamy and pleasant. The cheese hails from...
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Puff pastry is the artist's dough. A little bit of creativity goes far in creating a beautiful and unique puff pastry treat. I like to sketch my ideas out before hand because the possibilities can be overwhelming. Whether it's a bear claw or a croissant, there's something magical about watching... Serving: 6-8 small pastries or 1 nine inch covered pie
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Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1 stick of butter sliced into thin pieces
5-10 tbsp ice water
1 tsp salt
1 egg for egg wash (optional)
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I feel pie crust is often the subject of much debate and speculation, but to clarify, pie crust is not difficult to make. It just takes practice. The big problem remains that pie (for most us, unfortunately) is an occasional treat, something for a special occasion we don't want to ruin. Don't... Serving: 2 crusts (approx 9" each)
Prep Time: 1 hr
Cook Time: 1...
Ingredients
2 cups flour, cold
1 1/3 cups butter, cold and chopped into 1/4" squares
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
3-6 tbsp ice water
1 egg (for egg wash)
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When I lived in Kips Bay, my favorite brunch spot always served lemon curd with muffins before the main meal. While I always looked forward to this, the tangy yellow spread was a complete mystery to me. In fact, my only clue as to its namesake (other than the lemon part) was its custard-like... Serving: approx 12 oz (1 1/2 cups)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time:...
Ingredients
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
1 tbsp lemon zest
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/2-1 cup sugar (depending on your preference to sweetness)
dash of salt...
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When I first moved to Manhattan, I was thrilled by all the wonderful brunch opportunities city dining had to offer. However, even 'Southern Style' restaurants could never properly produce the monumental staple of the southern breakfast: the biscuit. So I began preparing biscuits at home until... Serving: 4 pretty biscuits & 2 ugly ones
Prep Time: 10-15...
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
7 tbsp butter (cold)
dash of salt
1 tsp cider or white vinegar
1/2 cup of milk (2% or whole)
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Chances are, if you're trying to make Hollandaise sauce, you're also trying to poach eggs, fry ham, strain spinach, toast muffins, mix mimosas, possibly entertain a few guests, and serve it all before it gets too hot or too cold. By the time the double broiler is ready to go, your poached eggs... Serving: approx 4 tbsp (enough for 2-4 Eggs Benedict)
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Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp hot water
pinch of dill (dry or fresh)
salt to taste
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