Peak baking season is underway, with the winter holidays right around the corner. So get out the pie tins, cake pans and rolling pins and start baking, beginning with these five dessert recipes.
Dietitian Callie Gavorek created this spiced pear cake for the 2023 Can-Do Challenge, and her recipe won first place in the contest. It features diced canned pears packed in light syrup, an ingredient that helps reduce the amount of sugar needed in the cake. Cinnamon and raisins enhance the fruit flavor. Click to see recipe.
Chef Bronwen Wyatt makes the most of prunes in this rich, moist butter cake. Toffee and sesame add an intriguing layer of flavor and texture and make for a dramatic presentation. Click to see recipe.
Cocorico is a popular destination for baked goods in Boston, thanks to the skilled hands of pastry chef Mai Nguyen. She gives the classic pecan pie a flavorful update by adding ground pecans and chocolate to the crust and browned butter and bourbon to the filling. Weighing the ingredients offers a more precise result. Click to see recipe.
Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery is famous for its breads and pastries, but these shortbread cookies are a favorite. The recipe for the Scottish favorite comes from the celebrated chef’s mother. It calls for just a few ingredients, but the combination creates a wonderful buttery taste and light, crumbly texture. Click to see recipe.
Although these doughnuts are fried and not baked, they certainly qualify as a welcome holiday treat. They make a sweet addition to the breakfast spread or a mid-afternoon coffee break. The glaze is flavored with miso and sesame paste for a little bit of savory to go with the sweet. Click here to see recipe.
With winter and the holiday season right around the corner, there’s a variety of ways to engage diners in the coming weeks. From Christmas and Hannukah to National Hot Chocolate Day, here are 6 Marketing ideas for the month of December.
