A French Style Apple Cake with tender yet not pulpy apples, in a creamy, custard-like base, topped by a light, cakey top, and a crisp crust.French Apple CakeServes 8 to 10Note: The microwaved apples should be pliable but not soft when cooked. To test, take one apple slice and try to bend it. If it snaps in half, microwave for an additional 30 seconds and test again1 ½ pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 8 wedges, and sliced thin crosswise1 tbs Calvados1 tsp lemon juice1 cup (5 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup (7 ounces) plus 1 tablespoon sugar½ tsp salt2 tsp baking powder1 cup vegetable oil1 cup whole...
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Gluten Free Biscotti
My latest addition to felicebiscotti.com is Gluten Free biscotti.It took me a while to figure out the correct proportions of flours and the right assortment but I cam eup with a mix that worked perfectly!I actually prefer them to the wheat flour biscottiTake a look here
Help me fund my project!
I am selling my biscotti at great rates to fund my projecthttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/felicebiscotti/help-me-start-my-bakeryany help would be appreciated!
Mothers day is soon!
12th of may will be here before we know it!As a mother's day promotion, all orders placed by 30th April, with have 50% more included free of charge! You dont even pay for extra shipping!http://felicebiscotti.comIf you want them gift wrapped just let me knowMy biscotti contain no butter, oils or greasy stuff so they are great to dunk into coffee - or wine!Happy Mothers Day!!
FeliceBiscotti - Specialty Food Fooducopia
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Florentines
Florentine Lace CookiesMakes 24 cookiesIt is important to cook the cream mixture in the saucepan until it is quite thick and starting to brown at the edges; under-cooking will result in a dough that is too runny to portion. Do not be concerned if some butter separates from the dough while you are portioning the cookies. For the most uniform cookies, use the flattest baking sheets you have and make sure your parchment lies flat. Cool the sheets...
Chocolate and more
I just love chocolate!!especially my Chocolate nut biscotti (now available at http://felicekitchen.com)However, enough shameless self promotion! Here is a recipe for a great chocolate tart!BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TARTMakes one 9-inch tart, serving 12Two ounces (1/2 cup) of toasted and skinned hazelnuts can be substituted for the almonds. We like this tart made with good-quality bittersweet chocolate containing a cocoa percentage between 60...
Felice Biscotti - Now this is the REAL thing!!!
My Biscotti store!keep a look out at http://felicebiscotti.comI will be selling traditional and unexpected biscotti - made in my own (licensed) kitchen!Belgian chocolate chip and Blueberries - shop HEREPlain Biscotti with a touch of butter - great for dunking into coffee!! Shop HERERich Dark chocolate, mixed nuts and a touch of coffee - Shop HERETraditional Almond biscotti - rich and decadent! Shop HEREWe can also send out boxes of 12 - 18 - 24...
Steamed Mussles - super easy!
Steamed mussels that cooked quickly, evenly, and easily, and made a sufficient quantity to serve as an appetizer or entrée.Oven-Steamed MusselsServes 4 to 6Before cooking mussels should be closed tightly. To determine if opened mussels are alive before cooking, tap them against a countertop if they do not close tightly after a minute or two, discard them. Serve with crusty bread.3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced¼...
Macaroons
I found this excellent blog you all should follow!http://zukrsecrets.blogspot.com/here is a recipe that seemed delish!All complements go to ZUKRBITTER CHOCOLATE MACARONMakes about 72 macarons (or about 144 shells)PREPARATION TIME:about 1 hourCOOKING TIME:about 25 minutesSTANDING TIME:30 minutesREFRIGERATION TIME:2 hours + 24 hoursFOR THE MACARON SHELLS:120g cacao pate (or dark chocolate 100% cocoa)300g ground almonds300g icing sugar110g...
Manicotti
IMAGE Credit: Landon Nordeman ENLARGE IMAGECredit: Landon NordemanSERVES 6-8Thanks to Saveur for this recipeINGREDIENTS1 ½ tbsp. olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 large yellow onion, minced5 tbsp. tomato paste? cup finely chopped parsley? cup finely torn basil leaves1 (28-oz.) can whole, peeled tomatoes in juice, crushedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste4 oz. deli ham, finely chopped4 oz. mozzarella, cut into ¼? cubes1 cup...
