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From: Hudson Valley, NY USA

Joined: February 14th, 2010

About me: A cookbook collector.

Favorite cookbook: Flatbreads and Flavors


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April 4th, 2010

Pecorino and Bean Salad from Leite's Culinaria

This is a simple, quick, and delightful salad. The aroma of the garlic and rosemary warming in olive oil will have everyone eagerly waiting for this dish to make it to the table. The fresh tastes of parsley,... read more >


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The 1997 Joy of Cooking

By Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, Irma S. Rombauer
Scribner - 1997

22nd March 2010 (edited: 22nd March 2010)

Chocolate Eclairs : page 921

This is my go-to recipe for chocolate eclairs. I've made them from recipes in other books, including one from the Culinary Institute of America, and this one is hands-down the best. The recipe also has three sub-recipes: Choux Paste, Pastry Cream and Chocolate Ganache Glaze or Frosting. They're all winners.

If you've never made eclairs before, they do take some time, but they're not hard and this recipe is the one to use. You'll be so pleased with the results.

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22nd March 2010

Chocolate Ganache Glaze or Frosting : page 1003

This recipe makes a delicious, but simple, rich glaze or frosting. It keeps in the fridge until you're ready for it or in the freezer (instructions given in the recipe). The recipe details the technique to use for glaze or frosting and what to do if it gets too thick or thin. Helpful suggestions like these make Joy's recipes more useful than those in many other cookbooks.

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22nd March 2010

Choux Paste : page 920

Many baking books have good recipes for Choux Paste, but few give the detailed instructions and tips that this book does. All of the information will give even a novice baker the confidence to make all sorts of pastries with this recipe.

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22nd March 2010

Pastry Cream (Creme Patissiere) : page 996

My favorite, foolproof pastry cream recipe. Use it to fill eclairs, napoleans and Boston Cream Pie or a fruit tart. It's delicious and rich and very, very smooth. The recipe has many variations for different flavors as well.

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