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Swiss Meringues & Most Common Mistakes To Avoid

Blossom Lady

Aug 09, 2020 01:24 AM

Various pastries, breads, and ice creams require many eggs yolks. Pastry chefs, not wanting to waste egg whites, make meringue at the end of the day. When the baking for the day is complete, the meringue goes into the oven to bake in the warm, cooling oven. The beautiful meringue is ready when the baker returns. You’ll find these pillowy clouds of meringue as you enter many patisseries. And here I would like to share with you the secrets of making these beautiful cookies at home. Meringues are beaut...

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Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce

Blossom Lady

Aug 08, 2020 04:58 AM

Traditional Italian Panna Cotta is made with gelatin, but using cornstarch keeps it vegan, yet gives it the same gelatinous texture. You may replace Strawberry Sauce with Chocolate Sauce or any other toppings you would like. This Panna Cotta will need to chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight before unmolding. Ingredients 1⁄4 cup soy, almond, or rice milk 1⁄4 cup cornstarch 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk 1⁄2 cup sugar Strawberry Sauce 1⁄8 teaspoon salt Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bea...

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Homemade Vanilla Marshmallow

Blossom Lady

Aug 06, 2020 11:56 PM

Making your own marshmallows is a fun project, and you won't believe how easy it is to make these soft, sweet treats at home. This recipe is tried-and-true classic basis for all kinds of variations, and I am sharing my favorite with you. Try to make your own fluffy vanilla marshmallows, perfect for a homemade gift or popping into a mug of hot chocolate. Once you’ve mastered eggs whites and soft ball stage sugar, the next step is marshmallows. These need to rest overnight, so be sure to start the...

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Homemade French Baguette Without a Special Pan

Blossom Lady

Aug 06, 2020 04:45 AM

Very yummy, and a great way to make fresh French bread at home without a special equipment. Ingredients 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (or scant tablespoon instant yeast) 1⁄2–1 tablespoon sugar 2–21⁄2 cups warm water (105–110°F) 6 cups unbleached flour (or may use all unbleached all-purpose) 1 tablespoon salt Oil/butter for coating bowl Directions 1. If you are using active dry yeast, sprinkle the yeast on warm water then sprinkle with sugar. Dissolve yeast and wait until foamy. If you’re using...

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Classic Coleslaw Salad + Creative Variations

Blossom Lady

Aug 05, 2020 08:22 AM

The dressing is so simple, so sweet and tangy, that this timeless cabbage salad – the classic coleslaw - is perfect for any occasion, would it be your next lunch or barbecue. If you are looking for the perfect coleslaw recipe together with some creative variations, look no further because this is it! Coleslaw is always best if made at least a day ahead, packed into a container with a tight-fitting lid, and refrigerated until serving time. Given this melding time, the cabbage softens and packs down, and al...

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Lemon Madeleines

Blossom Lady

Aug 04, 2020 01:36 AM

If you've never had madeleines before, they are kind of a cross between a cookie and a cake. And I would say more cake-like than cookie-like. They are almost like mini-cakes. They use a special pan to make, which gives one side a shell-like appearance. The other side gets a hump classic on madeleine cookies. The glazed variation of this recipe uses a hint of lemon in both the cookies and the glaze, taking this dessert to the next level. Choose any you like and enjoy chewy and delicious cake-like cookie, b...

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Crunchy Baked Chickpeas

Blossom Lady

Aug 03, 2020 02:18 AM

Roasted in the oven, these chickpeas transform into a crispy, salty, savory snack. These baked chickpeas are so flavorful, plant-based, gluten-free, delicious and so simple to cook. They’re easy, flavorful & healthy and make a great snack or salad topper. If you haven’t yet been introduced to this snack, please allow me to do the honors. Here is our step-by-step recipe for roasting chickpeas in the oven. I ngredients 400 g chickpeas 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt Herbs & S...

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Cashew Ricotta Cheese

Blossom Lady

Aug 02, 2020 09:02 AM

Are you looking for some healthy, dairy free alternatives for your kitchen? This homemade cashew ricotta cheese is a great plant-based option, as it’s completely vegan and full of nutritious ingredients. By the way, cashews are the star of the show in this recipe, as they are rich in nutrients such as protein, monounsaturated fatty acids, copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and zinc, and provide 220 calories in a 1/4 cup serving. Cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts, but conta...

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Grilled Carrots With Avocado and Mint

Blossom Lady

Aug 01, 2020 08:30 AM

These grilled carrots are sweet and savory, perfectly cooked, and full of amazing flavor! In fact any grilled vegetables can simplify your meal preparation when paired with other grilled dishes or weekend BBQ entrees to make a complete meal. As carrots are currently in season, don’t peel them—just give them a quick scrub. The nutrient-rich skins will get deeply charred on the grill. Ingredients 1 tsp. cumin seeds 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. honey 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 pi...

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Cherry Clafoutis

Blossom Lady

Jul 31, 2020 08:08 AM

Cherry clafoutis is one of those homemade desserts baked with no specific reason as soon as cherries appears on the shelves at markets. It always has a great success, eaten warm or cold, served alone or with vanilla ice cream. Pronounced “cla-foo-TEE,” from a word meaning “to fill” in a regional French dialect, this easy farm-style French dessert is a cross between a cake and a jumbo fruit pancake or a filled popover, studded with black cherries. You just beat together a quick crêpe-like batter and pour e...

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Perfect Salmon Burger with Lemon-Yogurt Sauce

Blossom Lady

Jul 30, 2020 07:25 AM

The best part about homemade burgers is that you have control over the ingredients. Salmon burgers are a bright, fresh change from the regular baked fillets you may already know. Made with no binders or fillers, these burgers are far from the traditional “salmon patty” and their simplicity lets the salmon get all the praise. They're simple, quick, and insanely satisfying. The best part? They come together in 30 minutes, making them the perfect weeknight treat. Change up your seafood routine with this deli...

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Blossom Lady

Jul 29, 2020 04:42 AM

A sunny meat-free meal that is impressive but easy. To break up the prep into stages, you could always make the lentils ahead of time – even the day before. These easy baked stuffed bell peppers are full of protein-packed beans and quinoa that will leave you full and satisfied. Made with a delicious and flavorful bean and quinoa filling, topped with cheese and baked until perfectly tender. For a vegan-friendly version of these healthy stuffed peppers, skip on the cheese and sour cream or use vegan cheese....

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Belgian Leek and Goat Cheese Flamiche

Blossom Lady

Jul 28, 2020 04:33 AM

Today I’d like to tell you about Flamiche, a traditional Belgian dish. Well, frankly speaking, the origins of flamiche are disputable. Some say it hails from southern Belgium, while others claim that it is, in fact, a leek pie from northern France. Legend has it that a farmer’s wife from the small Village of Romedenne is responsible. She was walking down the rue Saint Jacques on her way to market when she slipped on an icy patch and broke all the eggs she was carrying. A quick-thinking baker managed to cat...

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Baked Chocolate Donuts + 10 topping ideas

Blossom Lady

Jul 27, 2020 03:41 AM

When I enter a donuts shop, my eye always goes to the dark side of the bakery display case—the chocolate section, that is! But there’s no need for fried, store-bought donuts when you can get the same chocolaty flavor from homemade, baked chocolate ones. Top them as you wish and enjoy your chocolate-on-chocolate creations. Get creative and try some of my topping ideas! Ingredients For donuts 21⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons inst...

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Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Blossom Lady

Jul 26, 2020 06:57 AM

Homemade mozzarella sticks are easy to make in less than 30 minutes! The first bite begins with a deliciously crispy outer coating followed closely with a surprisingly soft cheesy middle. It actually took me several attempts to get these perfect. I played around with different types of cheese and here’s my suggestion: you will need to buy mozzarella cheese from the grocery store, but don’t use the buffalo style, because it will be too soft. Buy the cheese in the brick and it will work just fine. Another t...

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