Imagine a doughnut filled with marzipan chocolate ganache. That is just one of the novel fillings being used in Israel where pastry chefs are busy preparing for Hanukkah. Today’s Washington Post reports on Hanukkah sweets trends. This is the time of the year when foods friend in oil (like potato latkes) are traditional. Naturally the recipe [...]
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Brandy Doughnuts With Dark Chocolate Marzipan and Strawberry Confiture
December 5th, 2012 · No Comments · Professional Baking, Recipe Ideas
Foraging for Marzipan Mushrooms
October 10th, 2012 · No Comments · Recipe Ideas
Want some whimsy on your Halloween or Thanksgiving table? Then consider having fun with a little marzipan sculpting. For this project, we took inspiration from forests full of the rich colors of autumn and the fragrance of acorns and wild mushrooms. First we cracked open a favorite book on wild mushrooms by eminent mycologist Roger [...]
Tags:Candy·Holidays·How to make Marzipan Decorations·Marzipan
Almond Pancakes from Giada Delaurentiis
June 2nd, 2012 · No Comments · Recipe Ideas
Food celebrity Giada Delaurentiis suggests an almondy way to start the day with her recipe for Almond Pancakes. The batter is made from a quality pancake mix to which mascarpone and almond paste are added. Imagine how good these would taste with a healthy dose of fresh wild blueberries. Or just a splash of maple [...]
Tags:Almond Paste·Breakfast
Strike up the band. May 31st is National Macaroon Day.
May 29th, 2012 · No Comments · Events, Recipe Ideas
May 31st is National Macaroon Day. No, we have nothing to do with designating the last day of May as a celebration of these cookies. But it IS our kind of holiday. Whether you like them chewy or crisp, made with coconut or almond flour, macaroons are one delicious cookie. Have a look at all the ways to make [...]
