Archive for December, 2009
Gyoza.
There’s something about small, bite-sized, purse-shaped food that’s really quite appealing. To both the purse-carrying and not-carrying parties. It may be the element of surprise, that when biting into the crispy and browned exterior and then getting a little taste of something extra flavorful. And best of all, there’s absolutely no limit to the variety. [...]
Filed under: Savory | 11 Comments
Chocolate Caramel Pecan Tart.
In case you were under the impression that this was a health-conscious blog—for some reason that does not appeal to any sort of logic, at all—this may come as a bit of a surprise. But when recipes are considered, when ideas are floated around, squeals of delight and giggles most commonly coincide with the recipes [...]
Filed under: Chocolate, Tarts and Pies | 5 Comments
Pink Flufferoons.
The first time I made macaroons I did not know about feet. I did not know about aged egg whites, egg white powder, powdered food coloring, or the proper technique to obtain the signature glossy macaron shell. Really, I did not know what a ‘French Macaron’ was which, in retrospect, hinders the actual making of [...]
Filed under: Chocolate, Cookie | 4 Comments
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies.
I’m just going to come out an admit it. Sometimes, just sometimes—which translates into almost all the times, without fail and in rain, sleet, and/or snow—I talk to my recipes. It’s not strange, I promise. It’s totally, completely, absolutely normal. Right? Right? So on these, rare, rare, occasions when I may let out a sigh [...]
Filed under: Breakfast, Cookie, Tarts and Pies | 3 Comments






