These homemade treats are covered in creamy milk chocolate that makes them great for sharing on movie night or for a special holiday snack (there are never enough of those!).
Рубрика: Holidays
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Meatloaf en Croûte
When Brigitte and Ricardo have people over, they love to serve dinner family-style. That way everyone can serve themselves and focus on enjoying each other’s company. At Christmastime, they typically serve a turkey as their big showstopper, but also this magnificent meatloaf en croûte. The classic French recipe demands quite a bit of expertise, but this express version is almost as easy as making a traditional meatloaf! The key is the easy-as-pie dough: a sort of hybrid between short crust and puff pastry, with an amazing buttery crunch. Would it be bragging to say it’s one of the best crusts we’ve ever tasted?
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Leek Bhajis
The tangy cilantro chutney that puts these addictive fritters over the top is so simple, anyone at your party can take it on. Once the herbs have been properly washed, your food processor will do most of the work. Bonus: These bhajis can be made and frozen in advance. Come party time, just pop ’em in a hot oven.
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Sea Salt Chocolate Panforte
“What I like most about this panforte, besides the notes of amaretto, spices and sea salt chocolate, is its accessibility. Some old-school recipes take a lot of
time—this one is on the table in an hour. It keeps for weeks, and I think it tastes even better after a few days.” -Lisa Birri, chef and recipe developer -
Caramelized Pear Yule «Log» with Sweet Clover Cream
Ricardo was (just a little) proud when he brought out this masterpiece. A yule log but reimagined—and no rolling involved! Thanks to gorgeously caramelized pears, a kiss of local sweet clover (or imported vanilla) and sinful pastry cream softened with whipped cream, this beaut will put your holiday menu over the top. Especially decorated with star-shaped (or any shape, really!) gingerbread cookies; we made our own, but you can use store-bought to save time.
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Duchess Sweet Potatoes
During the holidays, Ricardo makes it his mission to come up with a new potato dish. His family loves a silky, buttery mash, but he wanted a twist that he could easily make in advance and reheat. Enter this creamy and delicately piped mashup of potato and sweet potato (his girls’ favourite).
