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Category Archives: baked goods
Macaroon vs. macaron
Macarons are the new cupcakes, it seems. They’re made with beaten egg whites, powdered sugar, and ground almonds or almond flour. They’re a bit finicky to make, what with grinding the almonds, resting and piping the batter, and drying the … Continue reading
Posted in baked goods, sweet stuff
Tagged chocolate, chocolate chips, coconut, cookies, macaroon
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Easy, cheesy no-knead bread
Big news (at least to me): My Peach-Prosciutto Crostini post is the Post of the Day on Food 4um! Many thanks to JoAnn for her support. Now, back to our regularly scheduled program…. My suitcase is finally stashed away, after … Continue reading
Potato pizza — anything but bland.
I’m not sure what drew me to potato pizza initially. Perhaps it was the challenge of making two fairly bland ingredients — dough and potatoes — flavorful and appealing. In my first attempt, I spread a thin layer of (store-bought) … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, baked goods, main courses
Tagged contest finalist, homemade ricotta, parmesan, pesto, pizza, potato, potatoes, ricotta
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The best of fall: pear-apple crisp
I’m still having an issue with autumn. Granted, it’s nice to retire the tank tops and bring out the cozy sweaters. But this is Wisconsin; once we reach mid-October, it’s only a matter of time until the snow arrives. And … Continue reading
Pizza: If at first you don’t succeed…
We have Tom’s twin brother and his wife and a few good friends coming to dinner this week, so we were discussing menu options. I’d already prepared a double batch of Nutty Parmesan Shortbreads (May 5, 2011 post) dough. Tom … Continue reading
Posted in baked goods, main courses
Tagged cheese, grilled pizza, pesto, pizza, tomato sauce
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Galette: the no-fuss tart for pastry-phobes
I’ve been reading about those free-form tarts called galettes lately. I went through a galette phase years ago, but hadn’t made one recently. The rustic aspect is appealing, as is the complete freedom to fill them with anything the imagination … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, baked goods, main courses
Tagged bell peppers, parmesan, pastry, peppers, pie, ricotta, tart, zucchini
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Carla’s cookies, savory style
I received a fabulous gift on Friday. I am eternally grateful to the generous person who sent me a savory cookie sampler from Alchemy by Carla Hall. Okay, I confess: I did it. I bought the sampler and had it … Continue reading
In the swim with bananas and chocolate
Since we seem to have gone from early spring straight into steamy summer, Tom decided it was time to introduce our dogs to our best real estate asset: the river in our backyard. After all, Libby’s half Lab and Cleo … Continue reading
Anytime biscotti
A few summers ago, two of our dearest friends got married. We hosted a few pre- and post-wedding gatherings, and many other impromptu dinners on the deck. My idea of a great summer. I’m not much of a pastry chef … Continue reading
Nutty parmesan shortbreads
We tend toward hibernation in the winter — this is Wisconsin, after all. But now that it’s spring we’re feeling mighty sociable. It’s time to have some options on hand for unexpected guests. For example, my pantry has cans of … Continue reading
Rivertree kitchen 