Tag Archives: Baking
Fig Half Moons
FIG HALF MOONS Fig is a popular filling for pastries and cookies at Christmastime, especially in the Italian Tradition. Here, an orange-scented fig paste is tucked into rich pastry dough that is formed into half-moon shapes. A little more work … Continue reading
Chocolate Crinkles
The dough is easy but the waiting is hard Yes this dough, which is more like a thick creamy batter, really requires a thorough chilling that is best accomplished overnight. It needs to be firm enough to roll into balls … Continue reading
Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake
Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake METHOD: Crust preparation In a medium sized bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, ginger snap crumbs, sugar, and butter, mix well. Press crust into a springform pan. Press the crust about halfway up the side of … Continue reading
Grand Marnier Truffles
Grand Marnier Truffles METHOD: Note: Pregnant or nursing women, young children or any with an immune deficiency should not eat foods made with raw eggs. Heat butter in a small saucepan until very hot and bubbly (be careful not … Continue reading
Basic Sweet Pie Crust
Basic Sweet Pie Crust METHOD: Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Add the butter and shortening. Rub the fats between your fingertips and thumbs, or use a pastry blender, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. … Continue reading