by Patty Roper, Photos by Bonnie Dickerson
Patty Roper’s Tips for the Perfect Pound Cake: • Use room temperature ingredients. • Use large eggs, unsalted butter, and pure flavorings. • Cream sugar mixture until light and fluffy. Beat on medium-high for 5 minutes. • Reduce speed of mixer to medium-low...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Strawberry Shortcakes with Honeysuckle Cream 1 (16-ounce) container fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 stick cold unsalted...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
4½ cup confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup butter, softened 2¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt Sparkling sugar mixed with lavender leaves (optional) 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon cream of tartar In a food processor,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Store the merengues in a tin until ready to use to keep them light and crispy. Merengues: 6 egg whites Pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1½ cups sugar 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced, and tossed with 1 tablespoon of sugar 1...
by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
While eggs are symbols of rebirth and new life, Easter egg customs originated in Germany. Some believe that egg hunts date back to the 16th century when the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation. Men would hide the eggs, and women...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Some days, you do not feel like cooking up a storm, yet you still want something tasty and homemade. I have learned to keep frozen pastry dough as a pantry staple for such days. Frozen puff pastry dough, phyllo sheets, and phyllo cups are readily available at...
