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Pilsen bakery churns out Three Kings Day bread to a community counting its blessings
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (708+ words) A colorful and sweet Rosca de Reyes pastry at Panaderia Nuevo Leon in Pilsen. Each rosca contains two figurines of the baby Jesus, and the person who finds one is considered blessed. At Panaderia Nuevo Leon in Pilsen on Tuesday,…...
Chicago bakers step up their sourdough game by branching out beyond the boule
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1274+ words) Owner Daniel Koester unpacks fresh loaves of sourdough bread behind the counter at Bad Butter, an upcoming new bakery in Bucktown. Bakers in Chicago are getting creative with sourdough, from creative flavors to baked goods that's not bread. Of all…...
Gluten-free raspberry almond cornmeal cake is unfussy, comforting and deeply satisfying
3+ week, 1+ day ago (574+ words) Fresh lemon zest brightens the batter of this raspberry almond cornmeal cake, adding a subtle citrus aroma that keeps the cake feeling light, and juicy raspberries are scattered throughout for pops of tart sweetness in every slice. Lynda Balslev for…...
Pilsen bakery churns out Three Kings Day bread to a community counting its blessings - Chicago Sun-Times
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (708+ words) A colorful and sweet Rosca de Reyes pastry at Panaderia Nuevo Leon in Pilsen. Each rosca contains two figurines of the baby Jesus, and the person who finds one is considered blessed. At Panaderia Nuevo Leon in Pilsen on Tuesday,…...
Chocolate orange pots de creme are an ideal for entertaining and cooking for a crowd - Chicago Sun-Times
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (510+ words) While the pots de creme can be simply adorned with a dollop of whipped cream, add a little extra holiday sparkle with a dusting of orange-infused sugar. Lynda Balslev for Taste If you're looking for a luscious, make-ahead dessert for…...
Smashed root vegetables add color and cheer to your holiday table
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (387+ words) This smashed root vegetable recipe calls for a combination of sour cream and Greek yogurt, which lend richness and a pleasant tang to each bite. Lynda Balslev for Taste Root vegetables are fall and winter's best-kept secret. Packed with nutrients,…...
Tap into fall flavors with Daisies" malt maple pie
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (382+ words) Daisies" Malt Maple Pie She"s worked at multi-Michelin-starred restaurants and at renowned pastry shop Pierre Herm" in Paris. But when it comes to Thanksgiving desserts, pastry chef Leigh Omilinsky is all about comfort and familiarity. "I like anything that…...
Apples are fine fall contenders for seasonal tart
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (562+ words) When the apple tarte tatin is finished and cooling, the wayward caramel will harden and coat the crust with a shiny shellac of sweetness. Lynda Balslev for Taste Autumn brings an abundance of apples, and when there are bushelsful, it's…...
Celebrate summer with this frozen meringue torte
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (473+ words) Perfect for warm-weather entertaining or a casual backyard treat, this make-ahead dessert comes together in minutes using just a handful of ingredients. Lynda Balslev for Taste When the sun is shining and the temperatures rise, there's nothing better than a…...
Too many strawberries? Try this gently sweetened and uncomplicated buttermilk cake
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (358+ words) Take advantage of the season's abundance of strawberries with this light cake. Too many strawberries are never a problem. It's always easy to simply gorge on these sun-sweetened berries straight out of the basket, au naturel. However, when presented with…...