Les Dames d'Escoffier Chicago
Category: Recipes
Persimmon Cake with Crème Fraîche and Maple Pecans
from The A.O.C. Cookbook by Suzanne Goin with wine notes by Caroline Styne I love that these persimmons actually taste of fall and winter—as if they have been grown in fields of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. It’s very strange but…
Read MoreGhostly Meringues
by Jill O’Connor from Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey, Treats for Kids (Chronicle Books, 2009) Makes about 2 dozen 4-inch ghosts This recipe was first introduced to our website in 2009. We have many new members since then (and probably many…
Read MoreChilled Sweet Butternut Squash Salad with Cinnamon
In September I wrote a book review of Morocco: A Culinary Journey for Pen & Fork. The accompanying recipe might peak your interest and brighten a winter lunch. — Linda Avery Chilled Sweet Butternut Squash Salad with Cinnamon Serves 4…
Read MoreStout Quick Breads for St. Patrick’s Day
My friend Chef Donna Desfor developed these two quick bread recipes for a TV spot in Harrisburg PA. She was kind enough to share them with us. Bourbon Stout Sweet Potato Quick Bread Makes 1 loaf Ingredients 1/2 cup white…
Read MoreA Valentine’s Day Treat
Chocolate-Coconut Macaroon Pies by Gale Gand and Julia Moskin from Short + Sweet (Clarkson Potter, 2003) Makes 24 tartlets The “dough” for coconut macaroons is so easy to make—just sugar, egg whites, and coconut—that I was tempted to see what…
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