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french bakers prepare a dozen different fruit tarts based around a simple combination of crisp crust, creamy filling , and a mix of fresh fruit. this recipe was a runner-up in our strawberry desserts contest for its unique spin on a strawberry tart. when we made patricia s recipe, here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, commercial frozen puff pastry couldn tsp be any easier to work with, though we recommend thoroughly defrosting it in the refrigerator overnight before unfolding it. the dough can crack and fall to pieces if worked with while still frozen., trim strips of the pastry and glue them to the base to form sides for the tart. dust the dough with cinnamon and sugar before baking to enhance the flavor and crispness of the crust., sweetened cream cheese serves as a perfect filling for the tart. wait until just before serving to fill and top the tart because the filling may soften the crust.

low-fat ricotta cheese, light cream cheese, rum or cognac, superfine sugar, very strong espresso or good quality coffee, cooled, ladyfingers, unsweetened cocoa , for dusting, beat the cheeses , rum and sugar with electric beaters until light and creamy, set aside. pour the coffee into a large shallow dish. quickly dip 1 side of half the ladyfingers into the coffee and lay closely together with the dipped side down over the base of a large flat-based serving dish or large cafe au lait cups. spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. dust with half the cocoa then repeat layers with coffee-dipped biscuits and cheese. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. dust with remaining cocoa just before serving.

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

wild rice, water, chicken soup base, following prettily, ham, brocolli, walnuts, toasted, red or yellow pepper, monterey jack pepper cheese, carrot sliced, green onions sliced thin, dressing, canola oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, curry powder, dry mustard

unsalted butter, best-quality bittersweet chocolate, eggs, superfine sugar, pure vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, white chocolate buttons , chips, or morsels, semisweet chocolate buttons , chips or morsels, approximately 2 tsp confectioners sugar, for garnish, special equipment : baking tin (approximately 11 1/4 inches by 9 inches by 2 inches), sides and base lined with baking parchment.

meat balls, bread crumbs, egg, teas. salt, teas. hot sauce, mix together and shape into medium size balls, a side ., soup base, water, whole kernel corn, chopped potatoe, chopped (de-string )celery, sliced carrots, chopped onion, beef bouillon cubes, teas. hot sauce, cheez whiz, place prepared meat balls and all other ingred.except the cheez whiz in the slow cooker.stir gently., cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, before serving,stir cheez whiz into hot soup until melted., serve and enjoy

fresh okra, washed, de-stemmed, sliced (frozen can be substituted), onions, chopped, green bell peppers, chopped, tomatoes with juice (whole, chopped, or crushed), vegetable oil, water , can substitute chicken broth, garlic cloves, minced, celery (optional), ham seasoning, small diced, salt, pepper

soy sauce, sherry vinegar, garlic cloves, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and quartered, fresh thyme leaves, stripped from 3 or 4 sprigs, black pepper, dijon mustard, blackstrap molasses, flank steak, head garlic, grapeseed oil, shallot cloves, minced, madeira wine, water, beef base, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sweet yuca/cassava root , about 4 to 8 roots, rind and woody cordon removed, peeled, and light fleshy part cut into 1-inch segments (do not consume until thoroughly cooked), sherry vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

whole beef strip loin , trimmed of fat and trimmings reserved, salt, prepared horseradish, freshly ground black pepper, grapeseed oil, fat and trimmings from the beef, garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and minced, red onion, diced, dry hopped pale ale, beef base stirred into 2 cups water, tomato paste, butter, cubed, carrots, peeled and cut julienne and blanched for 2 minutes in salted water, haricots verts, trimmed, grapeseed oil, shallots, thinly sliced, yellow bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and cut julienne, green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and cut julienne, salt and freshly ground black pepper, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, grapeseed oil (as needed to saute the onion and rissole cakes, respectively), white onion, diced small, salt and freshly ground black pepper, scallions, white and tender green parts only, sliced on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices, cooked backfin or lump crabmeat (avoid canned), canola oil , as needed, for frying the onion rings, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, dry hopped pale ale, white onion, sliced into 1/2-inch slices