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Have You Ever Made Soufflés?

YumSugar — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:00:43 -0700

Last week, Party and I were talking soufflés. We both love to eat them, but she's made them before, and I still haven't. I told her that making this delicately baked dish - which requires a lot of attention to detail - is on my long list of culinary New Year's resolutions.

What about you: Have you made these French favorites before?

Yummy Links: From King Cake to the Perfect Soufflé

partysugar — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:45:44 -0800

Try your hand at making a New Orleans King Cake. - Chow
Ten cocktail recipes created specifically for the Oscars. - Gourmet
It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it: adventures in oven cleaning. - The Kitchn
Think outside the appetizer box with savory blue cheesecake. - Al Dente
Should you be forced to tip on a restaurant's coat check?- Serious Eats
Learn how to make the perfect soufflé. - The Epi-Log

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10 Unexpected Thanksgiving Leftovers

YumSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800

Thanksgiving leftovers can sometimes be too much of a good thing. Tons of turkey meat and side dishes can be great, but not if they mean eating uninspired leftovers with monotonous flavors. Thankfully, there's loads you can do with leftovers beyond pot pie, sandwiches, and chili. Here are ten of our favorite new ideas.

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What Do You Know About Soufflés?

partysugar — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:09:31 -0800

Today is National Chocolate Soufflé day. Since the majority of you love soufflés I thought it would be fun to test your knowledge on all things soufflé. You may have eaten one, but do you know anything about them? Find out now and take the quiz!

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Yummy Link: Leek and Gruyere Soufflé

partysugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:01:31 -0800

If you are looking to improve your French culinary cooking skills, experiment with this recipe for a leek and gruyere soufflé. It puffs up into a gorgeous edible masterpiece. - 64 Sq Ft Kitchen

Yummy Link: Chocolate Soufflé With Dulce de Leche

partysugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:18:31 -0800

Looks like I'm not the only one who is crazy about dulce de leche. Julie has created this scrumptious chocolate soufflé filled with the creamy caramel goodness! Since I can't get enough DDL, I am definitely making this for the holidays. - The Stone Soup

Yummy Links: From Seasonal Maps to Passion Fruit Souffles

partysugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:00:01 -0700

Epicurious has a new map that will help you know which ingredients are in season at your local farmers markets. - The Epi-Log
When did the world of coffee get so slutty?- Chow
Speaking of coffee, check out this hysterical list of the eight most annoying types of people you'll find in Starbucks. I'm totally number six! - Holy Taco
Hot pink, zebra prints, and shiny disco balls make a fabulous look for a bachelorette party. - Hostess with the Mostess
Purchase hard to find Thai produce and pantry items online.- The Kitchn
Learn how to properly store beer. - SlashFood
What signs do you look for when choosing a restaurant? - Simply Stated
Fake a four-star restaurant dessert with this recipe for passion fruit souffle. - Chefs Gone Wild

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Would You Rather Eat Cheese or Chocolate Soufflé?

partysugar — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:03:31 -0800

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Come Party With Me: Movie Night - Menu (Dessert)

partysugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:28:11 -0800

What's more quintessentially French than a soufflé? After we've finished dinner at my French-themed movie night, I'll invite guests into the kitchen for chocolate soufflé - once the movie is over, of course. A soufflé is a glamorous dessert, the perfect finish to a leisurely dinner. Plus, warm chocolate is always divine on a cold Winter's night! Take a look at the recipe and read more.

Chocolate Soufflé
From Gourmet magazine

1/3 cup sugar plus additional for sprinkling
5 oz. bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped
3 large egg yolks at room temperature
6 large egg whites
Accompaniment: lightly-sweetened whipped cream
Special equipment: a 5 1/2- to 6-cup glass or ceramic soufflé dish

Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter soufflé dish and sprinkle with sugar, knocking out excess.
Melt chocolate in a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove bowl from heat and stir in yolks (mixture will stiffen).
Beat whites with a pinch of salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold soft peaks. Add 1/3 cup sugar, a little at a time, continuing to beat at medium speed, then beat at high speed until whites just hold stiff peaks.
Stir about 1 cup whites into chocolate mixture to lighten, then add mixture to remaining whites, folding gently but thoroughly.
Spoon into soufflé dish and run the end of your thumb around inside edge of soufflé dish (this will help soufflé rise evenly). Bake in middle of oven until puffed and crusted on top but still jiggly in center, 24 to 26 minutes. Serve immediately.

Serves 2-4.

Make Ahead: soufflé can be assembled up to 30 minutes before baking. Keep, covered with an inverted large bowl (do not let bowl touch soufflé), at room temperature.

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Off to Market Recap: Vegetarian Cookbook

partysugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:50:02 -0700

I'm going to spend the weekend at a girlfriend's beach house. To thank her for hosting me, I want to give her a new cookbook. Technically she's a pescaterian, but I think she would benefit from a book that focuses on vegetarian cuisine. I asked you to help me by looking for new or classic cookbooks that are full of healthy, innovative, vegetarian recipes. You saved your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Vegetarian Cookbook. Since I want a tome that features tons of reliable recipes, I plan on getting her Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian.

Of the book, chef Mario Batali said, "everything I want to cook is in here, from chickpea fries to cheese souffles." If it's good enough for Mario it's perfect for my friend! Browse below for more vegetarian cookbooks.

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