Vanilla Bean

This week's Culinary SOS: Brown butter cookies

2013-04-07 09:00:00

This week's Culinary SOS request comes from Halah Hassan in Pasadena: "I was wondering if you would be able to get the recipe for the irresistible brown butter cookie at the newly opened and darling Bittersweet Treats on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena....

Restaurant recipes: Bittersweet Treat's brown butter cookies

2013-04-06 00:00:00

Dear SOS: I was wondering if you would be able to get the recipe for the irresistible brown butter cookie at the newly opened and darling Bittersweet Treats on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. This cookie is chewy, dense and delicious, and I would very...

The priciest Starbucks drink ever: $47.30 worth of wake-up

2013-02-20 10:02:00

Some people climb mountains. Others explore uncharted wilderness. Beau Chevassus aimed to order the most expensive drink Starbucks could concoct. The Washington state man brought his own 52-ounce coffee mug to the coffee chain. There, he proceeded to...

Test Kitchen tips: Makeshift piping bags

2013-02-18 12:44:00

If you have a recipe that calls for a drizzle of chocolate, or want to do some fancy work plating that final dinner sauce, don't worry if you don't have a piping bag or a squeeze bottle. A food-grade plastic bag will work in a pinch. Fill the bag with...

Recipe: Pomme d'amour and tart dough

2013-02-09 00:00:00

Pomme d'amour Total time: 1� hours, plus chilling and cooling times Servings: 4 Note: Based on a dish at Knead Patisserie in San Francisco. Using a scale for measurements is recommended. Pastry cream 2 cups plus 3� tablespoons (17.7 ounces, or...

Holiday cookie recipe: Gingerbread macarons

2012-12-21 08:00:00

What does one of the world’s best pastry chefs come up with when pressed for a holiday cookie? Sherry Yard, working with Sixto Pocasangre, took the oh-so-popular French macaron and scented it with an oh-so-Christmas-y touch of ginger, cinnamon and...

Homemade holiday gift idea: Fig bars

2012-12-21 10:00:00

Vanilla-scented fig bars are wonderfully sweet homemade gifts, and the recipe is a worthy addition to any cookie repertoire. RECIPES: 25 homemade holiday gift ideas! Fig bars are just one way to get crafty this holiday season with homemade gifts...

Test Kitchen tips: Storing chocolate

2012-12-04 07:00:00

Make ahead dessert: April Bloomfield's rhubarb fool

2012-07-19 16:39:20

Happy National Lollipop Day

2012-07-20 16:33:42

Culinary SOS: The Cravory's cinnamon roll cookies

2012-06-09 00:00:00

Dear SOS: The San Diego bakery the Cravory (formerly 410 Degrees) makes the most amazing cinnamon roll cookies. Any chance of getting the recipe? Many thanks! Brian Boroff San Francisco Dear Brian: These little creations, which look and taste like a...

Culinary SOS: White hot peach sangria from Cafe del Rey

2011-09-15 00:00:00

Dear SOS: Recently, my husband, some friends and I were at Cafe del Rey in Marina del Rey for the restaurant's 20th anniversary party. Besides the delicious food, they served an amazing white sangria made with fresh peaches. Everyone enjoyed it so much,...

The origins of panettone can be found in Milan. One of the legends surrounding panettone claims that a falconer from the Sforza royal court fell in love with a poor baker's daughter and disguised himself so that he could work in the bakery.

2010-12-03 10:04:03

These enchiladas are actually crepes filled with chocolate ganache, covered with ancho-chili chocolate fondue, a sprinkling of toasted walnuts and Homer's creme anglaise vanilla bean ice cream.

2010-11-03 14:52:05

Just like Kahlo's life, this cocktail has the bite and strength befitting the painter. It's far less chocolatey and far more likely to leave a cinnamon-tinged zing on your tongue, reminiscent of Red Hots candy, which makes for a unique drinking experience.

2010-11-03 14:46:02