Baked Lemon Pudding

This delightful Baked Lemon Pudding, adapted from JR Ryall’s “Ballymaloe Desserts” cookbook, offers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. As it bakes, it naturally separates into two distinct layers: a custardy bottom and a spongy top. Ingredients 15 g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, softened 225 g (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) granulated sugar 3 large eggs, separated 30 g (3 tablespoons) all-purpose flour 2 large lemons, zested and juiced (about 30 ml zest and 90 ml juice) 250 ml (1 cup) whole milk Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Softly whipped cream, for serving Equipment 1....

October 29, 2024

Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

Ingredients Yield: One 8-inch loaf Butter, for the pan 185g grated zucchini (1½ cups) 105g dark brown sugar (½ cup) 80ml olive oil (⅓ cup) (or other oil such as safflower or canola) 80ml plain Greek yogurt (⅓ cup) 2 large eggs 5ml vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) 190g all-purpose flour (1½ cups) 3g salt (½ teaspoon) 3g baking soda (½ teaspoon) 2g baking powder (½ teaspoon) 4g ground cinnamon (1½ teaspoons) 1g ground nutmeg (¼ teaspoon) 2g finely grated lemon zest (1 teaspoon) 55g chopped walnuts (½ cup) (optional) Method Preheat oven: Heat oven to 175°C (350°F)....

July 4, 2024

Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe

Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 large bunch (or 2 small bunches) broccoli rabe or kale, thick stems separated from the leaves ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 medium red or yellow onion, thinly sliced Kosher salt and black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons (30-45 grams) harissa or tomato paste Red-pepper flakes (Aleppo peppers work well) 3 (15-ounce) cans large beans, such as pinto, navy, cannellini, butter or great Northern, drained and rinsed 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth 1 preserved lemon, thinly sliced, or 1 lemon, halved, for squeezing 1 cup (about 60 grams) parsley or cilantro, leaves and tender stems 2 ounces (56 grams) feta or other salty cheese, such as queso fresco or pecorino, crumbled (optional) Fried or medium-boiled eggs, for serving (optional) Preparation Step 1...

February 10, 2024

Cheddar and Herb Gougères

Cheddar and Herb Gougères Makes about 60 gougères Ingredients 170g (¾ cup or 1½ sticks) unsalted butter 180ml (¾ cup) whole milk 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt 188g (1½ cups) all-purpose flour 5 large eggs 1 large egg, separated 3 scallions, thinly sliced 226g (8 oz.) sharp yellow cheddar, grated, divided 2 Tbsp. finely chopped dill 1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper Instructions Step 1: Prepare Oven and Dough Base Preheat and set up: Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°F (220°C)....

January 10, 2024

Upside Down Hazelnut Honey Spice Cake with Caramelized Apples

Source https://marissarothkopf.substack.com/p/hazelnut-honey-spice-cake-with-caramelized Ingredients For the caramel: 3 medium apples (e.g., 2 Granny Smith and 1 Gala) Fresh lemon juice 57 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 50 grams (1/4 cup) granulated sugar 85 grams (1/4 cup) honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt For the cake: 71 grams (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour 71 grams (1/2 cup) hazelnut flour 3 tablespoons corn starch 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar 169 grams (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 127 grams (1/4 cup) honey 3 large eggs, room temperature Instructions Prep the pan and oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)....

January 5, 2024

Bourbon Balls

Equipment Food processor Mini baking cups and/or – parchment lined baking sheet Ingredients 280 grams (2 ½ cups) vanilla (Nilla) wafers, broken/crushed into large chunks 125 grams (1 ¼ cups) toasted pecans ½ cup bourbon (see note) 120 grams (1 cup) confectioners’/powdered sugar, plus more for rolling ⅓ cup cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey Flaky/course salt- optional (see note) Preparation In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the cookies and pecans to a fine crumb....

January 1, 2024

Mushroom Leek Pie

This savory pie is a simple, rustic dish that is perfect as a side dish or a main. Top with a drizzle of balasmic vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Serve hot, cold, or room temperature. This pie was an entry to the Porches and Pies pie contest in 2023. Notes This recipe requries one pie shell (half a recipe) of Pâte Brisée. Any mix of fresh mushrooms can be used....

August 23, 2023

Pâte Brisée

This is a very simple pie crust recipe that comes together quickly. The crust is tender and flaky due to the use of vodka (which does not contribute to gluten formation) and plenty of cold butter. It is important to not overwork the dough; the goal is a rough/shaggy looking crust with large chunks of butter throughout. The crust can be used for both sweet (add the sugar as directed) and savory pies (omit sugar)....

August 23, 2023

Banana Bread

This recipe comes from Popote et Potager, BANANA BREAD Recette facile et anti gaspi. The bread (or cake, depending on your definition) is sweetened only by the bananas and chocolate. The recipe yields a dense, moist bread packed with banana flavor. Yield 1 loaf Special Equipment 1 1.5 to 1 pound loaf pan Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°c. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Ingredients 5 ripe to slightly over-ripe bananas, peeled....

May 26, 2023

Lemon Pudding

This reciepe calls for oat milk, but most other “milk” can be used. Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 1/2 cups oat milk 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest Pinch of salt, to taste 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Method In a medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch and sugar. Add milk and whisk till smooth. Add egg yolks, lemon zest, salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon....

September 30, 2021