Baking is such a joy with my new Kitchenaid. It truly is. The possibilities that were once out of my reach are now firmly within my grasp. Macarons, Swiss meringues, chiffon cakes, whipping cream with ease... all of these are now possible with the flick of a switch. Furthermore, Thanksgiving and Christmas are great reasons … Continue reading Chocolate Mint Creams
Month: November 2012
Austrian Raspberry Shortbread Bars
I was personally a little bit suspect about the name of this recipe. What's so Austrian about raspberry jam and shortbread? I guess it's a variation of a traditional raspberry shortbread cookie, but raspberry jelly and shortbread is such a ubiquitous combination that I wouldn't even think it was Austrian in origin. I guess you … Continue reading Austrian Raspberry Shortbread Bars
Pierre Herme’s Chocolate Sables
Sables are French shortbread biscuits, and it's distinguished by its sandy, gritty texture and rich mouthfeel as a result of its high butter content. What sets these Pierre Herme's cookies apart from a traditional sable is that it's double chocolate - cocoa powder in the batter, and good quality chocolate studded within the cookies. I'm … Continue reading Pierre Herme’s Chocolate Sables
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