Everyone enjoys fine pastry. And now the home baker will find it easier than ever to create perfect masterpieces. Avner Laskin, a professional pastry chef trained in France, provides simple, foolproof recipes for creating a rich assortment of treats, as well as an authoritative guide to the essential skills of his art. Here are beloved French classics, such as Chocolate �clairs, Vanilla Cream Puffs, Napoleons, and Tarte Tatin, plus traditional pastries from Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Included are unusual creations, such as Coffee Muffins and Caramelized Banana Tartlets, as well as detailed instructions on creating multipurpose fillings, icings, and glazes that the creative baker can use in original ways.
Presents more than two hundred baking recipes from around the world, including Taipei coconut buns, Moroccan biscotti, and Tibetan Overnight skillet breads, in a collection complemented by photography and personal anecdotes.
Discover the Rustic Charm of Home Milling with "Homeground" Unlock the secrets of transforming grains into golden flour, right in your own kitchen with "Homeground", the definitive guide to home flour milling. Journey through the art and science of milling, and uncover the wholesome world of freshly-milled flour that's waiting to elevate your home baking to spectacular new heights. In "The Basics of Home Flour Milling", begin your adventure by delving into why milling your own flour isn't just rewarding, but also brings a spectrum of nutritional benefits to your table. Explore the tapestry of grains available at your fingertips—from the robust wheat varieties to the intriguing ancient grains and gluten-free options that cater to every palate and dietary requirement. As you venture into the heart of the book, "Understanding Your Grain Options", your newfound knowledge branches out to wheat and its multitudinous properties. Become a connoisseur of grain flavors and learn how each variety enhances the taste and texture of your baked goods. "The Milling Process Step by Step" will transform you from novice to artisan, offering a thorough walk-through of preparing grains, adjusting your mill, and ensuring you produce the finest quality flour. This chapter is a treasure trove for every baking enthusiast. Enrich your home baking with "Blending Flours for the Perfect Recipe". This pivotal chapter teaches you to master mixing grains and crafting custom flour blends that will have your bread, pastries, and pies rivaling those of professional bakeries. Navigate through common hiccups in "Troubleshooting Common Milling Issues", where practical advice ensures that your milling experience remains smooth and enjoyable. Feel empowered as you learn to overcome challenges like clogging, humidity management, and more. Embrace the diversity of global cuisine with "The Role of Flour in Cultural Cuisines" and celebrate the world's flavors through artisan breads and traditional pastries—an homage to the universal language of good food. "Beyond Wheat Exploring Other Grains" opens up a realm of possibilities, guiding you to mill everything from corn to quinoa, and enrich your diet with a variety of textures and nutrients not commonly found in store-bought flours. Finally, "The Future of Home Milling" paints a picture of an evolving craft, where innovations and sustainability efforts are woven into the timeless tradition of milling, inspiring you to join the movement of home millers shaping the future of food. Whether you're an eager beginner or an experienced baker, "Homeground" is a panoramic view of the miller's craft—an indispensable manual designed to transform the way you think about, and create, the most fundamental ingredient in your kitchen flour. Embark on a grain-to-loaf journey; it's time to turn the page, and start the mill. "Homeground" awaits.
Crusts has over 300 recipes from expert and artisan bakers, covering breads, croissants, flatbreads, pizzas, and pies—foods that demand the perfect crunch! From loaves to pastries, pizza to pie, this cookbook covers it all! Between its elegantly designed covers, you'll discover: 300+ recipes from artisan bakers around the world; gluten-free, Paleo, vegetarian, and vegan recipes; complete how-to sections on making your own dough, bread, and pizzas with easy-to-follow instructions; helpful tips and techniques from expert bakers and chefs; culinary histories behind your favorite loaves and pastries; The book also features an illustrated catalog of more than 100 grains from around the world and throughout time. Crusts is the ultimate resource for every level chef, and is a keystone addition to your cookbook library.
Exploring this iconic Cape coastline (the West Coast of South Africa) and the people who call it home, West Coast Wander takes readers – travellers and home cooks alike – on a culinary caper from Yzerfontein to Doringbaai, documenting each delicious detour along the way. From heerboontjies to harders, the book encapsulates recipes both well known and newly discovered. Using a, uncluttered approach to cooking, author Georgia East highlights the unique ingredients cultivated along this coastline, transforming them into dishes filled with local flavour. Seeking out the best place to buy bread in Hopefield, discovering what sets a Sandveld Sauvignon Blanc apart and learning how the plumpest oysters in the country are farmed in Saldanha Bay are just a few of the corners covered. Combining Mediterranean simplicity with a dash of nostalgia, West Coast Wander is the definitive guide to sustainable seaside fare and a valuable addition to any South African kitchen.
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
A historical, pictorial, and gastronomic tour of the plantations west of the Atchafalaya Basin in southern Louisiana introduces traditional recipes from the area that celebrate Louisiana's diverse heritage.
