This week, Tuesdays with Dorie is baking up the very rich and delicious rugelach, a traditional Jewish pastry from contributing baker, Lauren Groveman featured in the chosen book, Baking with Julia. Dried fruits and nuts are encased in a… View Post
“How can a nation be great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?”–Julia Child Another round of baking-this time the Tuesdays with Dorie baking group will be using Baking with Julia by Dorie Greenspan. If you aren’t familiar… View Post
Back in April of 2008, while perusing foodie websites, I noticed there was a plethora of marshmallows from a baking group called Tuesdays with Dorie. I already had Baking From My Home to Yours, so… View Post
I was pleasantly surprised to find that this Depths of Fall Butternut Squash Pie was not your traditional pumpkin-like pie. It contained no eggs, but was a chunky, fruity nutty mixture that was so delicious… View Post
Very much a shortbread cookie, not too sweet, a little snappy from the addition of fleur de sel and freshly ground black pepper. A slice and bake icebox cookie that is easily put together, rolled… View Post
A gem of a cookie and so easy to make! Forget those slice and bake cookies in the grocery store, they don’t come close to the flavor of homemade. The dough is a breeze to… View Post
Margie, the Tea Lady of Tea and Scones chose one of Dorie’s recipes in Baking From My Home to Yours that I have had my eye on for quite awhile. I remember making the Pecan Sticky Buns,… View Post
No offense to Dorie, but I decided to turn this crumble completely around using very ripe plantains and peaches instead of bananas and mango, plus another crumble topping from Baking From My Home to Yours.… View Post
It’s raining today, but these citrus currant sunshine muffins transport me to a bright sunny day in an orange grove. The orange and lemon flavors come through loud and clear with the currants adding some… View Post
A “tuile” is a very thin lacy cookie normally baked, then while warm, molded around a shape such as a rolling pin or a dowel. When the tuile has cooled, it retains this shape. French… View Post
Just back from whirlwind trip to England and Dublin, Ireland, so haven’t posted in a few weeks. I’m thrilled I was able to bake this Caramel Pumpkin Pie chosen by Janell of the Mortensen Family… View Post
A great time of the year for an apple tart! I would have loved to say that I got my apples from an orchard and had all the fun involved riding on a hay-filled wagon,… View Post
I adore making tarts-any flavor, sweet or savory, so I was excited when Rachel of SweetTarte chose Dorie Greenspan’s Crunchy and Custardy Peach Tart. I bought both peaches and nectarines for this tart, but decided… View Post
