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Here are some of my tried-and-true recipes. Each is a delicious addition to your baking arsenal and is sure to delight your family and friends. An added bonus is that you can utilize many of the kitchen tools found in your baking kits! Enjoy!
Discovering the Perfect Tart Pan: Your Comprehensive Guide

Discovering the Perfect Tart Pan: Your Comprehensive Guide

Tue, Jun 25, 24

One of my favorite sweet treats to bake is a classic French tart. These confections are absolute showstoppers - with their crisp pastry crust, ric...

    How to Temper Chocolate Like a Pro: Techniques, Tools & Tips for Success

    Mon, May 06, 24

    The first time I tried to temper chocolate, I ruined an entire bag of good dark chocolate because I let it hit 95°F before I even started cooling i...

      How to Temper Chocolate Like a Pro: Techniques, Tools & Tips for Success
      Palmiers

      Palmiers

      Fri, Aug 25, 23

      For many years I have had an intense passion for baking. I spend countless hours in the kitchen experimenting - excited to try new recipes, techniq...

        Peach Compound Butter

        Mon, Jul 10, 23

        Compound butter (also known as finishing butter) is simply softened butter that has additional ingredients such as herbs, spices, and garlic. When ...

          Peach Compound Butter
          Meringue Kisses

          Meringue Kisses

          Fri, Jun 16, 23

          Whenever I am baking certain cakes, pastries or custards, the recipe will require egg yolks. Inevitably there will be leftover egg whites and the question becomes - what to make with them? I tend to want to get creative and think beyond the basic egg white omelet.

            Lemon Curd Recipe

            Tue, May 09, 23

            For me, lemon curd is a must have pantry staple. It is a bright, colorful concoction that is extremely versatile. Lemon curd can be used as a filli...

              Lemon Curd Recipe
              Flourless Chocolate Cake

              Flourless Chocolate Cake

              Wed, Feb 22, 23

              There are a handful of recipes that I have in my baking arsenal that never disappoint. This flourless chocolate cake is my “go to” recipe for when ...

                Raspberry Sauce

                Tue, Feb 21, 23

                I highly recommend pairing this tangy raspberry sauce with the rich flourless chocolate cake (see separate recipe). However, it pairs equally well ...

                  Raspberry Sauce
                  How To Make Homemade Yogurt (Step By Step)

                  How To Make Homemade Yogurt (Step By Step)

                  Thu, Oct 06, 22

                  Homemade yogurt is not as daunting a task as you may think. All you need is good quality milk, a starter (such as a few teaspoons of store bought y...

                    Classic French Apple Tart

                    Thu, Apr 28, 22

                    Making an elegant French dessert really is as easy as making apple pie! The ingredients in this tart are easy to find - including the apples - but ...

                      Classic French Apple Tart
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