Frangipane Pear Tart

Posted by Gabi on 19 November 09

 
Easy, elegant and delicious- this tart has all the great qualities needed for a dessert in my book. Rick said he’d be happy to receive this at the end of any great meal out- high praise indeed.
Frangipane Pear Tart
Pate Sucree (Sweet tart crust)

1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons butter, cold
2 egg yolks
1/2 [...]

 Compound butters- Watercress butter

Posted by Gabi on 9 November 09

 
Now is the time to take advantage of the herbal harvest available  to make some compound butters for Thanksgiving or other seasonal feasts. They are good on top of broiled or grilled seafoods and meats, enliven baked potatoes, make a good herbal base for moistening stuffings, are super for basting a turkey or are simply delicious rolled or molded into [...]

 Almond Paste- Easy and homemade!

Posted by Gabi on 4 November 09

As you can probably tell by now I am an almond paste addict. I love to put it in all sorts of baked goods. The problem is that at $9.00 for 8 ounces and up it can be rather expensive to buy and sometimes it is a bit past its prime as well. But luckily it is so easy [...]

 Apple Torte with Marzipan Crust

Posted by Gabi on 21 October 09

I love the tastes of Autumn and this yummy Apple Torte with Marzipan Crust is filled with some of Fall’s best flavours. Enjoy it with some vanilla ice cream,  a bit of Creme Anglaise or even a dollop of Creme Fraiche. The crust can be a bit crumbly to work with but just roll it out and [...]