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KUGELHOPF DELUXE WITH ORANGE GLAZE
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Two Fancy Jams: Blood Orange Marmalade and Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Winter citrus season is winding down but there's still time to put up some scrumpuous marmalade, which is variously defined as a citrus jam, jelly or preserve. These versions of the same basic formula take advantage of fancy fruits before they disappear from grocery shelves for another year. The first, with blood oranges, is like a a one-act play: portentous title, drama of … [Read more...]
CLASSIC FRENCH BREAD: BOULE
If I said making really good bread at home takes Herculean effort you'd probably stop reading here. But wait! Baking an outstandingly crusty, chewy, fragrant and flavorful boule (French for ball) is doable. Yes, it's a little involved, and you do have to plan ahead, but it is well worth it. Fact. Reading this recipe in Bon Appetit was enough to get me sweaty with excitement. … [Read more...]
PINEAPPLE CARPACCIO WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
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PINK GRAPEFRUIT MARMALADE TWO WAYS: GRAPEFRUIT HONEY AND GRAPEFRUIT CAMPARI
While jelly and jam making is generally thought to be a summertime activity, winter canning has its own advantages. A warm, steamy kitchen in January is a lot more appealing than it is in August. It's undeniable that the flavors of berries and tree fruits are at their brightest in the hot weather months. But citrus fruits are at their best in winter, especially seasonal … [Read more...]
Wild Boletus Mushroom and Pumpkin Pappardelle – Pappardelle con Porcini e Zucca
As the saying goes, there are bold mushroom pickers, and old mushroom pickers, but there are no old, bold mushroom pickers. Wise words indeed, ones that have kept me on the sidelines, at least until now. I made my first fungi forage under the tutelage of an experienced guide, a friendly Spaniard with decades of successful picking under his belt. His preferred picking patch … [Read more...]
Mrs. Merino’s Fruit Cake
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Quince Jelly
Never having tasted quince, I was intrigued to find this pile at United Brothers Fruit Market in Astoria, Queens. Prior to this I'd only seen them in the fancy parterre gardens at the Cloisters Museum way uptown. So quince has always carried vague impressions of maidens and lutes and unicorn tapestries. Who could resist? Not I. Quince jelly might be the simplest yet. … [Read more...]
PUMPKIN SOUFFLE
I first posted this recipe in 2009 so it seems like a good time to revisit it. I'm happy to report it has stood the test of time. Now making a soufflé isn't all that difficult; it's the clean up that can feel like a bit of a chore. Soufflé aftermath gives the appearance of having used every bowl in the kitchen. This recipe requires: 2 quart souffle dish medium size … [Read more...]