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Tag: Baking

4. Dolci (dessert)4 Comments

Dark Chocolate and Passion Fruit Tartlet

December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 StefanGourmet

I really liked the combination of dark chocolate and passion fruit at Casa Velha in Portugal, so back home I developed a recipe based upon that idea without trying to copy the dish at Casa Velha. The end result was … Continue reading Dark Chocolate and Passion Fruit Tartlet

4. Dolci (dessert)4 Comments

Almond Ice Cream, Almond Madeleine, and Orange Curd

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 StefanGourmet

A dessert that we had at Alma in Lisbon that we really liked, was more or less the combination of three desserts that are already on my blog: Almond ice cream (leave out the cherries and crumbled amaretti)… …almond madeleines… … Continue reading Almond Ice Cream, Almond Madeleine, and Orange Curd

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking6 Comments

Chocolate and Cherry Clafoutis (Clafoutis chocolaté aux cerises)

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 StefanGourmet

Clafoutis is a famous French pie with cherries. You can find my rendition of the classical version here. Since cherries work well with chocolate, I thought there must also be a variation with chocolate. Some googling did indeed confirm that … Continue reading Chocolate and Cherry Clafoutis (Clafoutis chocolaté aux cerises)

Baking7 Comments

Strawberry Cake (Torta di Fragole)

May 17, 2020May 17, 2020 StefanGourmet

Strawberries are in season and this cake is a simple yet delicious way of serving them. It is an Italian recipe without whipped cream like in this strawberry cake and I reduced the amount of sugar, so it is quite … Continue reading Strawberry Cake (Torta di Fragole)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking16 Comments

Pear and Walnut Cake (Torta di Pere e Noci)

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 StefanGourmet

Baking seems to be popular when in lockdown, or at least the idea of baking must be, because flour, yeast, and other baking supplies are sold out everywhere. But pears were on sale and I had walnuts that needed to … Continue reading Pear and Walnut Cake (Torta di Pere e Noci)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking6 Comments

Italian Apple and Pumpkin Cake (Torta Monferrina di mele e zucca)

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 StefanGourmet

Stefano of Italian Home Cooking, an Italian chef who lives in the UK, always has great authentic regional Italian recipes. When I saw this very unusual cake from Monferrato in Piemonte on his blog, I decided at once that I … Continue reading Italian Apple and Pumpkin Cake (Torta Monferrina di mele e zucca)

4. Dolci (dessert), Mexican cuisine4 Comments

Chocolate and Vanilla Flan with Pecans (Chocoflan Imposible)

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 StefanGourmet

Elia suggested this recipe from Pati Jinich as the dessert for our Mexican feast. It is called “impossible” chocoflan, because the two batters look like a mess when you put them into the oven, but when the flan comes out, … Continue reading Chocolate and Vanilla Flan with Pecans (Chocoflan Imposible)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking3 Comments

Scarpaccia di Viareggio (Zucchini Cake)

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 StefanGourmet

Scarpaccia is a zucchini cake from the northern coast of Tuscany. There are two versions: savory from the town of Camaiore, and sweet from Viareggio. I had already prepared and blogged about the savory version, so now it’s time for … Continue reading Scarpaccia di Viareggio (Zucchini Cake)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking2 Comments

Tarte Tatin aux Poires (Pear Tarte Tatin)

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 StefanGourmet

Tarte Tatin is a famous French tart that is often prepared with puff pastry, but the original is made with more of a shortcrust kind of pastry. In this variation I used pears instead of apple, and I used a … Continue reading Tarte Tatin aux Poires (Pear Tarte Tatin)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking14 Comments

Pumpkin, Pear, and Blue Cheese Pie (Crostata con zucca, gorgonzola e pere)

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 StefanGourmet

Pumpkin season has arrived. We did not have this pie during our recent trip to Italy, but the inspiration for it did come from Italy. Paola recently blogged about a pumpkin, gorgonzola, and pear tart. I have combined gorgonzola and … Continue reading Pumpkin, Pear, and Blue Cheese Pie (Crostata con zucca, gorgonzola e pere)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking12 Comments

Erbazzone Dolce (Sweet Spinach and Almond Tart)

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 StefanGourmet

A sweet spinach tart? Yes, really. It is delicious. I have discovered this original dessert from the North-Italian town of Reggio Emilia thanks to Simona who is from that region and has the wonderful Italian food blog Grembiula da Cucina … Continue reading Erbazzone Dolce (Sweet Spinach and Almond Tart)

1. Antipasti (appetizers), Baking19 Comments

Scarpaccia Salata (Savory Zucchini Cake)

August 13, 2018August 13, 2018 StefanGourmet

Stefano Arturi is an Italian food blogger who lives in the UK and has blogs in both Italian and English. He always has interesting traditional recipes and does a lot of research about the historical background of recipes. Recently he … Continue reading Scarpaccia Salata (Savory Zucchini Cake)

Baking28 Comments

High Hydration Bread

July 1, 2018July 1, 2018 StefanGourmet

Nathan Myhrvold, known for the 2,500+ pages Modernist Cuisine, has done it again and has published Modernist Bread, another 2,500+ pages reference book. It consists of 5 volumes, 1 with history and fundamentals, 1 about ingredients, 1 about technique, and … Continue reading High Hydration Bread

Baking8 Comments

Kräuterprinten (German Spiced Cookies)

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 StefanGourmet

I had never heard about Kräuterprinten until I noticed I would need them to prepare Sauerbraten. I googled them and found out they are German spiced cookies that are not available around here, so I decided to bake them myself. They … Continue reading Kräuterprinten (German Spiced Cookies)

Baking7 Comments

Iraqi Date Cookies (Kleichat tamur)

February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 StefanGourmet

Darya has a wonderful blog and I especially like her Middle-Eastern recipes as they are so new to me and always delicious. Last year she posted a recipe for Iraqi date cookies that I put on my list of recipes … Continue reading Iraqi Date Cookies (Kleichat tamur)

Baking9 Comments

Wholemeal Stevia Apple Cinnamon Raisin Muffins

January 14, 2018January 14, 2018 StefanGourmet

In the Netherlands it is customary to treat your co-workers to baked goods for your birthday. These are usually sweet, but can also be savory (in that case, it’s usually sausage rolls). The baked goods can be either store-bought or … Continue reading Wholemeal Stevia Apple Cinnamon Raisin Muffins

Baking7 Comments

Spelt Stevia Speculaas Madeleines

January 1, 2018January 2, 2018 StefanGourmet

Happy New Year, everyone! That 2018 may bring you a lot of great food. I am not really a new year’s resolution kind of guy myself, as I believe you don’t have to wait until January 1 to make a … Continue reading Spelt Stevia Speculaas Madeleines

Dutch cuisine11 Comments

‘Dutch Pea Soup’ Muffins (Erwtensoepmuffins)

October 7, 2017October 7, 2017 StefanGourmet

This recipe started as a joke, but it turned out so good that I will make it more often! Dutch pea soup (erwtensoep) is a winter favorite in the Netherlands. When I found some leftover dried split peas from last … Continue reading ‘Dutch Pea Soup’ Muffins (Erwtensoepmuffins)

Baking15 Comments

Red Lentil Muffins with Indian Spices

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 StefanGourmet

I am on a mission to gain lean body mass, and this involves a lot of nutritious but at the same time tasty meals that I can easily take with me to work. Meals should be high in protein and … Continue reading Red Lentil Muffins with Indian Spices

4. Dolci (dessert)12 Comments

Sachertorte

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 StefanGourmet

Sachertorte is a famous cake from Vienna that I had never made before. Thanks to CampariGirl’s post I was reminded of it. A Sachertorte is a chocolate cake with two layers, separated by a layer of apricot jam and finished with a … Continue reading Sachertorte

Cooking21 Comments

Chickpea Muffins with Sundried Tomatoes or Peas

May 1, 2017September 17, 2017 StefanGourmet

Lately I’ve been creating recipes to make snacks that keep well at room temperature, are nutritious, tasty, and easy to transport. These savory muffins made with chickpea flour (garbanzo bean flour) certainly fit the bill. Chickpea flour is very high in … Continue reading Chickpea Muffins with Sundried Tomatoes or Peas

Dutch cuisine11 Comments

Duivekater

April 15, 2017April 15, 2017 StefanGourmet

Duivekater is a traditional festive bread that originates in Amsterdam and surroundings and is now still popular in the Zaanstreek where I grew up (and still live), just north of Amsterdam. There are sources as far back as the 16th … Continue reading Duivekater

1. Antipasti (appetizers), 3. Secondi (main courses)9 Comments

Leek and Squash Tart

March 6, 2017 StefanGourmet

When Paola presented this savory tart on her blog she suggested to make this quickly before Spring arrives, as this leek and squash tart is more suitable for Winter. I was intrigued by the combination of leeks and squash, as … Continue reading Leek and Squash Tart

4. Dolci (dessert)12 Comments

Pineapple & Coconut Upside-Down Cake

March 3, 2017 StefanGourmet

One of my favorite Italian food bloggers was Silva Rigobello. Unfortunately I have to write in past tense, as she passed away in 2015. I still prepare her recipes from time to time, and in this case it is a … Continue reading Pineapple & Coconut Upside-Down Cake

4. Dolci (dessert)13 Comments

Yogurt Cake with Pistachios and Pomegranate

January 19, 2017January 26, 2017 StefanGourmet

When I saw this yogurt cake on Mimi’s blog, I wanted to make it straight away. She had eaten it at Moro, a restaurant in London, and loved it so much that she made it at home. I can see … Continue reading Yogurt Cake with Pistachios and Pomegranate

4. Dolci (dessert)12 Comments

Banana Oat Bran Quark Stevia Muffins

January 18, 2017January 18, 2017 StefanGourmet

For months now I’ve been making muffins for breakfast with oat bran, quark (or cottage cheese or skyr), eggs, and stevia as the base. I bake them every weekend to eat for breakfast during the week. These muffins are nutritious … Continue reading Banana Oat Bran Quark Stevia Muffins

4. Dolci (dessert), Dutch cuisine13 Comments

Homemade Stroopwafels (Dutch Syrup Waffles)

January 8, 2017January 8, 2017 StefanGourmet

Stroopwafels are a Dutch treat that is very popular both inside and outside the Netherlands. They are thin round waffles, filled with syrup that has a hint of cinnamon. They are very addictive! When a Dutchman wants to charm a … Continue reading Homemade Stroopwafels (Dutch Syrup Waffles)

Bread18 Comments

Homemade Brioche Bread

December 18, 2016December 18, 2016 StefanGourmet

Brioche is white bread enriched with eggs and butter, and thus perfect for the holidays. In this case I made one big loaf, but you can also make smaller loaves or buns. For the characteristic shiny top, braze the top … Continue reading Homemade Brioche Bread

4. Dolci (dessert)14 Comments

Almond Madeleines

December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 StefanGourmet

Madeleines are classic French small cakes that have to be slightly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a wonderful aroma of either vanilla, citrus zest, or, as in this case, almonds. They are not difficult to … Continue reading Almond Madeleines

4. Dolci (dessert)12 Comments

Hazelnut and Beet Cake

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 StefanGourmet

Yes, you’ve read it correctly, a cake that contains beets (also known as beetroot). When I saw this recipe on Polianthus’ blog, I was intrigued and knew I had to try it. I am glad that I did, because the … Continue reading Hazelnut and Beet Cake

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