Category Archives: recipes

Strawberry-Moscato Pound Cake

Posted on May 10, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

I don’t remember the exact events that led to this fun Let’s Blog Together project, but I do know that it started, as these things are often Wont to Do, with a picture. And a name: Moscato Pound Cake. Right?! … Continue reading →

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Food52sday Recipe Interpretation: Caramelized Pork Bánh mì

Posted on May 8, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

No that’s not cheese, sillies! It’s lovely shaved pickled carrots! Bánh mì, like tagine, has two meanings. As a tagine is a cooking vessel and the name of a dish cooked in Said vessel, Bánh mì is both a Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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Pretty Woman Cookies

Posted on April 26, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

No, not because they’re hookers. Because they’re not. They’re cookies. But, remember the scene in which Vivian first meets Edward? They’re in pre-Costanza Jason Alexander’s car, and Edward asks her what her name is. Her answer: “What do you want … Continue reading →

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Brewers’ Bread

Posted on April 19, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

I just now made up that name. Brewers’ Bread. Nice, huh? Bread and beer are closely related and share almost the same ingredients. And this Particular bread has even more in common with beer than most since I used the … Continue reading →

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Food52sday Recipe Interpretation: Rosemary Whole Wheat Ciabatta with ESB

Posted on April 17, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

I love Food52sdays! Have I told you that? I mean, the recipe inspirations are all so good that it’s really hard to go wrong. I’ve yet to run across a Bum Recipe, and that can’t always be said for recipes … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers (Monday Morning Edition): Rice Pilaf with Spring Vegetables

Posted on April 16, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

On Saturday, The Beloved and I went to visit Uncle Ray at his nursing home and Auntie ‘Leenie at her nursing home.  As we always do, we picked up Eileen and headed over to Uncle Ray’s for about a 45-minute … Continue reading →

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PMAT Live! Episode 20: How to Cover a Cake with Fondant

Posted on April 9, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

You asked for it; you got it! Here’s the video I made showing how to cover a cake with fondant, how to smooth it out and trim it. I hope you find it useful.

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Seriously Citrus Buttercream

Posted on April 6, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

You know how when you have lemon icing it is…underwhelming? It tastes kind of fakey and chalky.  And then you’re sad.  Same goes for key lime.  Or any other tangy goodness, for that matter. The sharp wonderfulness of citrus seems … Continue reading →

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Food52sday Recipe Interpretation: Mixed Citrus Sabayon Tart

Posted on April 3, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

Hello, and Happy Food52sday! What’s better than a buttery/crumbly square of shortbread topped with a layer of tangy fruit curd?  A slice, that’s what.  I really wanted to use rhubarb for the curd as in the Recipe Inspiration, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Tarragon

Posted on March 31, 2012 by onlinepastrychef

I got up yesterday feeling all happy, Spring-ish and Bake-y. So, taking a “Q” from Q_thechef (who keeps on top of these things), I checked the food holidays for March 30 to see if I could bake something in Honor … Continue reading →

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