Makes 25 pieces Gianduja can be made a bit softer than usual by the addition of butter. Once it is made up, it is an ideal consistency for piping, whether from a star tip or a round one. Top the piped gianduja with toasted nuts, dip in chocolate, and enjoy! […]
Makes 117 1-inch pieces Ingredients 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup dried cherries, cut into rough dice 1/4 cup dried pears, cut into rough dice 1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into rough diced 12 sheets phyllo dough 1 cup clarified unsalted butter […]
This homemade spread is a healthier take on the store-bought version. Try this delicious chocolate hazelnut spread over your favorite whole grain breads, or use as a flavorful filling in pastries or desserts. Makes 2 cups Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes ©The Culinary Institute of America
One of the best and easiest Thanksgiving side dishes is a platter of simple roasted vegetables. We’ve talked about the basics of roasting veggies, but let’s talk about how to dress them up for the holidays. For a typical weeknight dinner, you most likely roast your vegetables in olive oil […]
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 cup Chablis 1 1/4 cups finely chopped curly parsley 1 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup roasted hazelnuts, skinned, and finely chopped (optional) Kosher salt, as needed Ground black pepper, as needed 1 teaspoon lemon juice […]
Makes 8 to 10 servings The browned butter can be made several days ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate, then reheat in the microwave or in a small pot, taking care not to burn the butter. Add a teaspoon or two of honey to the butter, if you like your […]
Makes 25 pieces Rocher is French for “rock,” and these chocolates just might be named that because they do! There is no limit to the possible combinations of nuts, dried fruit, seeds, and cereals that can be made into rochers. These are just a few—use your vision to create your […]
Makes 1 pint Ingredients 24 hazelnuts 21 almonds 2 cloves garlic 2 slices baguette, about ½-in thick 3 red bell peppers 2 plum tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roast hazelnuts, almonds, garlic, and […]
Makes about 30 cookies Ingredients 2 egg whites ¾ cup sugar 1¼ cup skinned hazelnuts, coarsely chopped Directions Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip the egg whites at medium speed, adding […]