Monthly Archives: July 2008

Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercreamfrom Great Cakes by Carol Walter 1 Filbert Genoise1 recipe sugar syrup, flavored with dark rum1 recipe Praline Buttercream½ cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks1 recipe Apricot Glaze1 recipe Ganache Glaze, prepared just before using3 Tbsp filberts, toasted and coarsely chopped Filbert Genoise 1 ½ cups hazelnuts, toasted/skinned2/3 cup cake flour, unsifted2 Tbsp cornstarch7 large…

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For the biscuit: 4 eggs160 g sugara pinch of salt200 g flour2 tsp baking powder100 g finely chopped dark chocolate4 Tbsp boiling water Beat eggs with hot water, sugar and salt. Incorporate flour with baking powder, and then slowly add chocolate. Bake in a preheated oven on 160°C for about 30 minutes. After it’s baked and cooled, cut into two…

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Inspired by: this recipe. For the biscuit: (from the Strawberry Mirror Cake made by The Daring Bakers in July 2007) 3 eggs3 egg yolks3/4 cup sugar1 tsp rum3 egg whites2 Tbsp sugar2/3 cup sifted cake flour Butter and flour the sides of a jelly roll pan. Line bottom of pan with a sheet of parchment paper cut to fit bottom…

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300 g pasta1 large leek, green part removed1 large potato40 g butter300 ml clear soup200 ml heavy cream1 tsp chopped parsley leaves2 Tbsp poppy seedssaltpepper Cut the potato into small cubes. Cut leek and along with the potato, fry it a little on butter. Add soup and wait until it boils. Season and reduce heat and let cook for about…

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