Biscuits I
Biscuits are a traditional bread from the American South and a staple of soul food. This recipe is in the Yankee style, which is to say, it contains an egg and the end result is less dependent on your pastry…
Ingredients cream of tartar
Jalebi (Fritters in Syrup)
Jalebi is a sweet fritter that is shaped like a slightly large, chaotic pretzel. It is traditionally prepared in India and Pakistan. Well-made jalebi has a tart element with a sweet taste. Ingredients Batter 3 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup…
Cornbread Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients 4 small zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 cups crumbled cornbread, divided ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly-ground black pepper ½ cup cream cheese 4 eggs, separated 1 ½ cups grated Monterey Jack cheese ⅛ tsp cream of tartar Procedure Scoop…
Stuffed Pork Roast
Ingredients 1 ea. (3–4 pounds) boneless pork loin roast 1 cup salt ¾ cup honey 2 cups hot apple cider vinegar 1 pound ice 1 cup cornbread, crumbled finely ½ cup chopped apple ¼ cup dried cranberries 4 egg whites,…
Koeksisters (Fried Braided Pastry in Syrup)
Cookbook | Recipes | Ingredients | Equipment | Techniques | Cookbook Disambiguation Pages | Recipes | Cuisine of South Africa | Confections A koeksister is a fritter, usually in the shape of a plait, that is dipped in a cold…
Baked Penne
Ingredients 1 cup (125 g oz) uncooked penne pasta 1 cup (300 g/11 oz) ricotta cheese 4 eggs, separated and brought to room temperature ¼ cup (½ stick/125 g oz) unsalted butter, melted ⅛ tsp cream of tartar 1 pinch salt ¼ tsp freshly-ground black pepper…
Turkish Delight
Turkish delight, or lokum (also loukoum), is a confection made from starch and sugar. It is often flavored with rosewater or lemon, the former giving it a characteristic pale pink color. It has a soft, sticky consistency, and is often…
Molasses Taffy
Ingredients ½ cup fancy molasses 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 ½ Tbsp vinegar ½ cup water ¼ tsp cream of tartar 4 Tbsp butter ⅛ tsp baking soda Procedure Combine molasses, sugar, vinegar and water in a heavy saucepan…
Meringues with Roasted Raspberries and Hazelnut Creme Anglaise
Ingredients 5 egg whites, at room temperature 1 pinch of cream of tartar 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon 1 pint fresh raspberries 1 tablespoon toasted hazelnut oil 1⅓ cups hazelnut creme anglaise, chilled Procedure…
Lemon Meringue Pie (American)
This is the American old-fashioned lemon meringue pie with a gel-like filling. If you want a sticky filling, use the British Lemon Meringue Pie recipe instead. Ingredients Pie filling 1½ cups (360 ml) cold water 1 cup (240 g) white…
Fruit Whip
Ingredients Fruit mixture ¾ cup white granulated sugar 4 Tbsp cornstarch 1 pinch each of salt 1 pinch fine-ground ginger 3 egg yolks Juice of 1 small lime 2 cups fruit nectar (peach, pear, apricot, or tropical fruits) Whipped egg…
Acid Drops
Acid drops are a hard candy or confection made very sour through the addition of acid. Citric acid and tartaric acid are commonly used. Ingredients 2 cups (480 mL) white granulated sugar 1 cup (240 mL) water ½ tsp (2.5…