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Category: Building Blocks

Caramelized Nuts

by Diane Israel on September 28, 2023September 14, 2023 in Building Blocks

Place the nuts into a large bowl. Bring the sugar, water, and honey to a boil in a small pot over medium heat. Stir the mixture until the sugar is… [Continue Reading]

Thick Caramel

Thick Caramel

by Diane Israel on September 27, 2023September 14, 2023 in Building Blocks

In a medium bowl, whisk the cocoa powder in the whipping cream until cocoa powder is completely dissolved, smoothing out any lumps. Add the corn syrup, whisk again, and set… [Continue Reading]

Croutons

Croutons

by Diane Israel on March 27, 2023February 21, 2023 in Building Blocks

Preparation Preheat the oven to 350.F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Slice the bread into 1-inch slices. Cut each slice into ¾-inch cubes. You should have… [Continue Reading]

Pesto

Pesto

by Diane Israel on December 2, 2021November 14, 2021 in Building Blocks

Place the basil leaves in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the garlic and nuts. Add cheese, if using. Pulse… [Continue Reading]

Caramelized Onions

Caramelized Onions

by Diane Israel on December 1, 2021November 14, 2021 in Building Blocks

Cut each onion in half from the root end to the stem end. Peel the halves. Place each half cut-side-down on a work surface. Trim off the ends and thinly… [Continue Reading]

Roasted Garlic

Roasted Garlic

by Diane Israel on November 30, 2021November 14, 2021 in Building Blocks

Holding the head of garlic on its side, cut the top 1-2 inches off the top of the bulb to expose the cloves. Place the head in the center of… [Continue Reading]

Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Oven-Dried Tomatoes

by Diane Israel on November 20, 2021November 14, 2021 in Building Blocks

Preheat oven to 250’F. Une a large jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Set a metal cooling rack in the pan. Cut each tomato in half lengthwise. With the back… [Continue Reading]

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