Archive of posts from November 2009

    Frangipane and Chocolate Babkas

    2009-11-25

    I found this recipe while looking for ways to use up some yogurt we bought from Costco. The dough is simple to make in a stand mixer, and I left it sit in the fridge for a few days, punching it down when it filled the bowl. Since I made a double batch, I assembled the babkas u...

    Challah (Six-Strand)

    2009-11-20

    I’ve always braided challah using the three-strand method as it’s the easiest way to do it. But I wanted to learn the other braids as well and set out to learn the six-strand method for our Shabbat dinner tonight. After Googling around for a while, I was frustrated by all of t...

    Dinah’s Apple Cake

    2009-11-08

    I got a copy of this apple cake recipe from Sarah’s cousin recently, who made it in her cooking club. The intro text says it dates from the Dinah’s Cupboard days (circa 1987). The recipe employs an oil-based batter, enhanced with a bit of orange zest and juice. Apple wedges ar...

    Maple Pecan Pie

    2009-11-07

    My Dad wanted a pecan pie for his birthday, so I turned to Cook’s Illustrated as I’ve had success with one of their previous recipes. But I also wanted to make something I haven’t tried before, so I used the maple version of this pie. I made a 7” tart plus four small 4” tarts...

    Pineapple Upside-Down Pumpkin Gingerbread

    2009-11-04

    We’re trying to incorporate more pumpkin into our diets, so I decided to try this interesting cake with fresh puree. The entire issue has distinctly modern tone to it, from the prominent use of whitespace to the bold, primary-coloured graphics. In this recipe, what is unusual ...