In my quest for deliciousness via gluten-free goodness, I've been experimenting with a lot of international flavors. A friend suggested I begin with the regions of the world where wheat isn't grown, such as Thailand, and as a huge fan of Thai food, I thought this was a capital idea....
One of the most popular little French cakes, perfect financiers are also one of the most addictive. Beautiful in their simplicity, financiers are typically made from a combination of almonds, powdered sugar, flour, lightly whipped eggs and a generous quantity of melted butter, which the French have named Beurre Noisette....
Using a popover recipe for a base, we created these dense and savory bread-like bites quite by accident. Our Test Kitchen was experimenting with ingredient combinations and different types of pans in the hopes of discovering a luscious food platform from which to present cheese....
With bites of tangy blue cheese between little nibbles of tart apples, and a sweetly scented orange honey to round out the palate, bread elevates from standard to sensational....
We presented this recipe as a great marinade for chicken or meat, but it’s equally delicious on roasted vegetables, especially fennel, which has a crisp brightness. The sweetness of the honey and balsamic vinegar bring out the aroma of the lavender, and create a lovely brown glaze....
Artichokes are immensely satisfying, partly because enjoyment of the sweet tender flesh from the hearts is the result of a lot of hard work! ...