SWEET POTATO ROLLS – Note: I prepare this dough the day ahead of serving and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. 1/4 c warm water 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon 5 tblsp butter 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 1 tsp lemon juice 1 egg slightly … [Read more...]
Claudia Fleming’s Peach Tartes Tatin
Photo Courtesy The Last Course My dear Mom always had a supply of old brioche tins in her kitchen. How I wish I had them now! Adapted from The Last Course - The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern by Claudia Fleming, Copyright 2001 Yield 6 servings 1 tsp light corn syrup 3/4 cup sugar 1/8 cup crystallized ginger, cut into very small dice 4 tblsp unsalted butter, softened and cut into 1" pieces 3 large peaches, unpeeled, … [Read more...]
The Pear and Ginger Cake
For the Cake: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 tblsp room temperature unsalted butter 1 tsp almond extract 3/4 cup non-fat, plain greek yogurt, drained 2 large eggs at room temp 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 tblsp pear brandy 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground ginger 2 ripe, fragrant bosc pears, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4" slices … [Read more...]
Peach and Ginger Quick Bread
This recipe is adapted from King Arthur Flour's Pear and Ginger Quick Bread - (flavors will be more developed on second day) 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 1 egg 1 heaping cup peach puree - about 2 large peaches 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped 1 cup pecans or walnuts, … [Read more...]
My Classic – Blueberry-Peach Pie
1 recipe for double crust - I use Ina Garten's 2 pints blueberries 5 ripe and fragrant peaches, peeled, remove pit and sliced into 8 slices each 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 cup all purpose flour zest of one lemon juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tblsp butter Preheat oven to 400F. Prepare pie crust as directed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Roll out and place bottom crust in pie plate. In a large bowl, combine blueberries and … [Read more...]
I Beg to Differ; Getting Ready for 4th!!!!!
Now that's a Hydrangea! This plant is taller than me - 5', and is at least as wide. I have two, side by side that are just gorgeous - just wish it would cool off a little - these are in full sun and so the flowers tire earlier in the season than they could. Last Wednesday's NYT featured a beautiful presentation about Melissa Clark's Rose-Scented Tart. I have to say, I loved this recipe and while I was in the City at the New York Cake Co. … [Read more...]
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes – from Billy’s Bakery, NYC
Adapted from recipe from Billy's Bakery in The Plaza Food Hall publication - p.33 Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen FOR CUPCAKES: Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup cake flour 2 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tblsp pink food coloring 1 1/2 cups strawberry puree, fresh or store bought 8 oz butter, room temp 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup sour cream 4 eggs 1 quart … [Read more...]
Raspberry-Cherry Pie, Mom and Ina
This recipe gives me occasion to rave about two of my very favorite cooks and bakers of all time - my Mom and Ina Garten. I could, and will go on about the influence of my Mom on my life in the kitchen as this blog continues, but suffice it to say she ignited my passion for cooking and baking when I was very young. My earliest memories of baking with her involve making copious dozens of cookies at Christmas-time in her small kitchen. The … [Read more...]
Orange-Apricot Scones Recipe
Adapted from Jocelyn's Orange-Currant Scones in Morning Food by Margaret S. Fox 2 1/2 - 3 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for kneading* 4 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 large eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream grated zest of 1 1/2 oranges 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1/2 cup dried apricots, … [Read more...]