Macaroon Miracles
Julie | February 25, 2012
A Samoa-like coconut-almond macaroon torte with luscious dark chocolate ganache: a positive miracle of grain-free, dairy-free baking, as far as I am concerned!
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Julie | August 27, 2011
The August 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was making candy, with at least one incorporating tempered chocolate. I made white chocolate-blueberry marzipan bonbons, chocolate coconut figs, cucumber-elderflower pate de fruits, and chocolate-dipped tahini caramels.
Smoky Barbecue & Potato-Beet Gratin
Julie | August 4, 2011
Succulent smoky chicken with peach barbecue sauce on the grill still can’t hold a candle to my potato-beet gratin, believe it or not!
Mexican Marquise on Meringue
Julie | May 28, 2011
The May 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was a decadent chocolate marquise on meringue, garnished with caramel and spiced nuts. I chose a Mexican chocolate theme with cinnamon and dulce de leche that turned out beautifully.
Feeling Cheeky
Julie | May 20, 2011
A nicely balanced meal if I do say so myself: almond-crusted halibut cheeks with orange beurre blanc, broccoli, and sweet potato puree with coconut milk and almond butter.
Maple Mousse in Edible Cups
Julie | April 27, 2011
The April 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was maple mousse served up in edible cups. I made almond-banana cups edged with chocolate, and made maple-bacon s’mores just for fun!
Improv
Julie | February 27, 2011
The February 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was panna cotta and oatmeal florentine cookies. I made a simple presentation with maple-balsamic caramel, an apple pie panna cotta, and a German chocolate panna cotta cake with yogurt.
B’stilla My Heart
Julie | February 24, 2011
An unusual and impressive dish, I have been working up the courage to make a Moroccan chicken b’stilla for years now. The process was not as intimidating as I would have guessed, and it is a great recipe to have on hand for entertaining.
Asian Broccoli Slaw
Julie | February 22, 2011
A slightly different way to treat broccoli: finely shredded with carrot and onion, then sauted with crunchy almonds, juicy orange segments, and a light Asian-inspired dressing.
