“The worst chocolate I ever had was fantastic”. A quote that Ree Drummond’s father-in-law said on one of her shows. A sentiment that I wholeheartedly agree with. This week on Tuesdays with Dorie we made Tiger Cakes from Baking Chez Moi. As with many of Dorie’s recipes I learned a few new techniques. This recipe…
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Rhubarb Upside Down Brown Sugar Cake
This week on Tuesdays with Dorie we are baking Rhubarb Upside Down Brown Sugar Cake from Baking Chez Moi. When this recipe was picked I casually checked the grocery stores to see if rhubarb was available and it was. But as luck would have it the week I need to buy it I can’t find it….
Brown-Butter-and-Vanilla Weekend Cake
This week on Tuesdays with Dorie we made Brown-Butter-and-Vanilla Weekend Cake (page 6) from Baking Chez Moi. Brown butter is still a technique that I am learning. I usually don’t cook it long enough because I am afraid I am going to burn it but I am getting practice as Dorie has a few recipes with…
Buche de Noel
We dove deep into holiday cakes on Tuesdays with Dorie with the Buche de Noel. This is a multi-layer cake that definitely needs a day to do. The eggs and sugar were cooked over a water until 110-120 degrees then whipped with a mixer until doubled in size. This was a new technique for me…
Guacamole With Tomatoes and Bell Peppers
For French Fridays with Dorie, I waited a day late to make this recipe so I could share it with friends. Every year we go to this event which includes a picnic dinner and fireworks. We also celebrate our dear friend’s birthday which this year happens to be on the event so a cake was…
Devil’s Food White-Out Cake
In our house we use one candle no matter how old you are. One of my 87 year old patients told me, “you look good for 46”. I love my job:) Back to the main event, cake. I love cake and I could not wait to try this Devil’s Food White-Out cake from Dorie Greenspan….
