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Even though Summer seemed like yesterday, the year's already well into November. You know what that means: The holidays are fast approaching! We got off to a good start sharing our most coveted items of the moment, but beginning today, we'll also be offering useful gift guides that'll outline kitchen must haves for your hard-to-shop-for family and friends.
Bravo Turns to Pastry For Next Top Chef Spinoff
First Top Chef Junior, then Top Chef Masters , Top Chef Wine, and Top Chef, the Magazine. What's next: Top Chef Desserts? Actually, yes.
Rhubarb Tart Is a Scrumptious Spring Dessert
Are you familiar with rhubarb? Rhubarb is a celery-like vegetable that is consumed as a fruit. While the leaves of rhubarb are toxic, the pretty stalks are completely edible.
Name That Dish!
Since so many of you would like to give up your day jobs to become bakers, I thought I would test your pastry knowledge. Below is a picture of a classic dessert pastry usually served in a small, rectangular single portion. It consists of layers of puff pastry, cream, and more.
Definition: Napoleon
Napoleon A small, single serving, rectangular shaped dessert pastry. It's made with alternating layers of puff pastry and the cream of your choice. Usually it's topped with either a glaze, a dusting of powdered sugar, fondant, or a thin icing.Definition: Empanada
Empanada, pronounced m-pah-nah-dah
A small, single serving, half moon shaped pastry with savory filling (although sometimes sweet - have you tried the new Starbucks mango and pineapple one?). The filling can be seasoned many ways and can contain meat, seafood, and vegetables. Empanadas are typically in Spain and South America, especially Argentina where they are consumed in quantities similar to that of sandwiches in the United States.
New Meaning for the Term 'Baby-Making'
I know, I know, this one is a bit disturbing, but HOLY COW folks, look at the skill! British sugar artist Michelle Wibowo has more cake sculpting talent in her little pinky than I do in my entire body. This realistic looking baby cake is the latest work from award-winning Wibowo.
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Killer App: Savory Pumpkin Puffs
With it's flaky, crispy, and buttery layers, I never tire of puff pastry in a savory appetizer preparation. I always make sure my freezer is stocked with the easy-to-manage dough because it's ideal for impromptu entertaining. Roll it with some herbs and prosciutto and you've got pinwheels.
Yummy Link: Behind the Scenes With a Hotel Pastry Chef
Go behind the scenes with Coral Beach Hotel's pastry chef. Be sure you read the crazy story about making Sacher Tortes during a bombing! — What's For Lunch Honey?
Reader Recipe: Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto
I was checking out all the great recipes in the Food & Entertaining channel, when I came across this colorful salmon with puff pastry and pesto that TeamSugar member rlveronica cooked up. It's simple to make, and whips up in no time at all. It's also quite colorful and flavorful and is bound to be a hit.
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