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Grapefruit Poppy Bread

grapefruit, citrus, bread, cake, winter
Grapefruit Poppy Loaf with grapefruit glaze.

When a large group of bloggers decide to virtually get together for a party, you SHOW UP! The lovely wonderful ladies of Square Meal Round Table and What Annie's Eating put together this lovely tribute to the mighty GRAPEFRUIT.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit Poppy Loaves

Tis' the season for all things citrus from incredible blood oranges, meyer lemons and of course grapefruit. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy this seasonal citrus, at its peak. It's funny, I was never a huge grapefruit fan until my later years, of course, I definitely enjoy it with some sugar but I do enjoy it greatly now. My kids have also become HUGE grapefruit eaters, so I can't complain! Although, my poor husband has made a name for himself as the "Best Grapefruit Cutter" so I leave the cutting to him, I'll take them and bake!

Grapefruit Bread

With grapefruit in peak season, I thought a grapefruit poppy loaf would be a nice twist to a traditional lemon poppy seed bread. I had these little mini loaf ceramic dishes I had been dying to use so 6 little loaves came about. Perfect for snacking, gifting or even freezing for a morning you just don't want to bake.

These loaves are filled with grapefruit zest, juice and of course topped with a delicious grapefruit glaze that gives it that extra dose of sweetness and glamour. You can certainly skip the glaze and pour a touch of grapefruit juice on top instead.

I love cakes that take a few minutes to make but pack a ton of flavor and are sure to impress! You can find this recipe and a TON more grapefruit inspiration by checking out the Instagram hashtag: #greatfruitgrapefruit . I also have links to some amazing recipes below to check out.

As always, I love seeing your creations! If you make these adorable loaves, give me a tag on Instagram or Facebook or leave a comment below. Be sure to pin for later!
xoxo,
Cosette

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Perfectly golden out of the oven.
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The grapefruit glaze really ties the whole bread together.
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That drip.
Grapefruit Poppy Loaf
Perfect for a party or brunch.


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 Grapefruit Poppy Loaves
Makes 6 mini loaves, check recipe notes for alternate baking vessels.
grapefruit, citrus, bread, cake, winter
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Loaves
Grapefruit Glaze
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Loaves
Grapefruit Glaze
grapefruit, citrus, bread, cake, winter
Instructions
Loaves
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour 6 mini loaf pans (mine were 3.5" x 5.5" and about 2" high).**see notes below for baking in standard loaf pan or bundt
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, add your: eggs, sugar, vanilla, zest from 2 grapefruit and bourbon.
  3. Mix on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add in your dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Finally add your oil, yogurt and grapefruit juice and allow to mix for 2-3 minutes until batter is fully combined.
  6. Pour into prepared mini loaf pans, batter can be filled to almost the top, leave about ¼". Place your mini loaves on a sheet pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Tops should be golden in color. Remove from oven, let cool then remove from ceramic loaf pans. Prepare glaze and top when loaves are cool. Enjoy!
Grapefruit Glaze
  1. Combine your powdered sugar and grapefruit juice until a thick but pourable glaze forms.
Recipe Notes

**If you don't have mini loaf pans, this bakes great in a bundt pan. Coat your bundt pan well, I really love using Baker's Joy! Bake bundt for 55-60 minutes

**You can also prepare 2 standard size loaf pans (9.5" x 2") and bake those for about 45 minutes

**You can obviously omit the glaze, you may want to drizzle about a tablespoon of fresh grapefruit juice on top when they come out of the oven if you choose to omit the glaze. 

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Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

vegan, lemon, poppy, cookies

A stack of these will definitely cure the winter blues.

 

February. I don't know about you but by this time of year I'm ready for sunshine and rainbows again. Nothing cheers me up more than a bag of citrus. Oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, blood oranges and of course lemons are in abundance right now. I truly think they are intended for our long winter months just to brighten our day. What better way to use them than in cookie form?

I also think that by this time in winter, we've consumed a few extra pounds munching on snacks and drinking wine, that summer bod is a long, long way away. So why not snack on another cookie? Am I right? With 3 kids and a husband, cookies disappear pretty fast around here. My oldest daughter has an egg allergy and cookies are one of the toughest desserts for her to have. I am always looking for new ways to create eggless cookies for her to enjoy.

Lemon Poppy Cookies

vegan, lemon, poppy, cookies

You won't be able to keep these for long!

I bring you these Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies, and just by chance they also happen to be vegan so it's a win for everyone (except those of you who are gluten free, sorry). Bright lemon flavor, bits of poppy seeds and the glaze, ohhhhhhh the glaze is what makes these perfect! A soft and chewy cookie with the ever so slight crisp edges. I love a good chocolate chip cookie but really these are wayyyyyy more my style. Oh, and did I mention...one bowl and NO MIXER! Okay, I got you hooked now!!! If you are anywhere in the Pacific Northwest this weekend, I'm pretty sure these will be a necessity. 

As always, I love seeing your creations. Please be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook, I love to share your recreations in my stories. And don't forget to Pin for later!

xoxo,
Cosette

vegan, lemon, poppy, cookies

Soft, chewy and perfect!

 

 


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Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Makes 24 cookies

vegan, lemon, poppy, cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert
Keyword cookies

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour

Servings


Ingredients
Cookie

Lemon Glaze

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert
Keyword cookies

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour

Servings


Ingredients
Cookie

Lemon Glaze

vegan, lemon, poppy, cookies


Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds and sugar. Whisk to combine.

  2. Make a well in the center of your flour mixture and add your oil, water, lemon juice, vanilla and zest.

  3. Mix well and stir until a cohesive dough forms. If dough is still a bit crumbly, add a drop or two of water as needed.

  4. Place mixture in the fridge for an hour, or longer The refrigeration helps the cookies not to spread while baking.

  5. Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.

  6. Once your dough has chilled and your oven is preheated, using a cookie scoop, scoop your dough and slightly flatten each cookie.

  7. Fill each cookie sheet with 12 cookies, leaving about 1.5" between each cookie as they will spread. Keep your second sheet in the fridge while you bake your first one.

  8. Bake for 10 minutes, remove and let cool before adding glaze. Add your 2nd sheet and repeat.

  9. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice together until a thick glaze forms.

  10. Glaze cookies once completely cool. Store in an airtight container for a week. Enjoy!


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Ma'amoul Cookies

Cookies of my Childhood

When I think of home and my childhood, the scent of rose and orange blossom water linger in my mind. Those are the most distinct flavors and smells of most Middle Eastern desserts. 

I can remember watching my mom in the kitchen before all holidays and special events making special treats, one in particular, ma'amoul. Ma'amoul cookies are little pockets of goodness filled with walnuts or dates, of course scented with the aromas of orange blossom and rose waters. Delicate pastry is wrapped and baked into a perfect cookie to enjoy with morning coffee or on a cookie platter.

Labor of Love

Ma'amoul are definitely a labor of love, each individual cookie shaped and pressed with care, baked to perfection. The wooden molds are truly what make this dessert elegant and special with unique patterns and designs. You'll find that this cookie doesn't contain any traditional flour, but instead a mixture of semolina and farina flours. This delicate balance of flours give the cookies a tender but yet crisp bite and something truly unique.

Pressing the dough into the molds

A few taps on your surface to release the cookie out of the mold. 
Walnut filled cookies receive a dusting of powdered sugar after coming out of the oven.

This past week, my own children watched me prepare the ma'amoul dough, prepare the filling and make each special cookie. It was a moment where I realized that the reason I do this, the reason I cook and bake is for them. Ma'amoul was part of my childhood, something that stuck in my mind as a fond memory, food does that to us. I want my own children to have those same memories, the smells and tastes of their childhood to look back on. 

Whatever the reason you decide to bake today, I hope it's a good one. Whether it's a rainy day, a time to bond with kids or just to make a special treat for yourself. 

As always, I love seeing your creations. Please leave a review or share your dish with me on social media which lets me know what is working for you! You can find me on Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. For more delicious recipes to your inbox, sign up for my newsletter!

xoxo,
Cosette

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 Ma'amoul Cookies
Delicious cookies filled with a walnut or date filling.
maamoul, cookies, lebanese
Course Dessert
Cuisine Lebanese
Keyword cookies, lebanese
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
cookies
Ingredients
Pastry Dough
Date Filling
Walnut Filling
Course Dessert
Cuisine Lebanese
Keyword cookies, lebanese
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
cookies
Ingredients
Pastry Dough
Date Filling
Walnut Filling
maamoul, cookies, lebanese
Instructions
Pastry Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine the semolina, farina, mahlab and nutmeg together.
  2. In a small pot, melt your butter and add to flour mixture when butter is cooled. Cover.
  3. Let this mixture sit for 2-3 hours. After that time, add in your rose water, mix and cover again. Allow mixture to sit overnight.
  4. After mixture has sat overnight, remove about ½ cup of your mixture, set aside.
  5. Next, add in your orange blossom water, warm water and powdered sugar. Mix until a dough forms that sticks together when pressed between fingers. If dough is too dry, add a touch of water.
Date Filling
  1. In a small bowl, add your baking dates and softened butter. Mix to combine. Set aside.
Walnut Filling
  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add your walnuts, sugar, orange and rose waters and combine until nuts are fine and mixture forms together.
  2. Remove from food processor bowl to a standard bowl.
  3. Add in your ½ cup of reserved pastry dough mixture and mix together. Set aside.
Assembling and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Begin by taking about a teaspoon sized piece of dough and begin to flatten. Fill the center with either your date or walnut mixture and seal all around to create a ball.
  3. In your wooden mold, place the filled dough ball and press firmly to allow the impression to mark the dough.
  4. Bang the wooden mold to release the formed cookie. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes on upper ⅓ rack of oven.
  5. Cookies will be done when bottoms are slightly red.
  6. After coming out of the oven, dust the WALNUT cookies with powdered sugar (date cookies leave plain)
  7. Let cool and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

** Using a scale to measure ingredients is most accurate for this recipe. ** If the dough gets to too soft to work with, you can refrigerate for a bit to firm up. **If you can't find Mahlab spice, you can substitute additional nutmeg or cardamom, or omit completely.  **Wooden molds can be found here or at any Middle Eastern grocery store.   

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Orange Cranberry Scones

scones, cranberries, thanksgiving, fall, orange, baking

A drizzle of orange glaze and sprinkle of hazelnuts to top them off and give them that extra something.

 

Oh Thanksgiving, the time of year where we go completely INSANE for one day of binge eating. Us Americans really do it right! But in all seriousness, it's basically the Superbowl for foodies, am I right? Days and weeks of preparation for the perfect desserts, sides and appetizers. Gathering all your closest friends and family to celebrate nothing other than FRIENDSHIP. It really is the quintessential holiday. 

 

Thanksgiving Morning

Like most holidays, tradition comes into play heavily! Beware, anything you start in 2018, be ready to continue for the next 10 years (especially those with kids). We introduced our kids to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade a few years ago. It was one of their first experiences watching live TV, including all those brainwashing commercials. I happened to make some Cranberry Orange Scones for something to nosh on before our 10 course meal later that night. Fast forward a few year later, guess what my kids do every Thanksgiving? Yup, watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and nosh on Cranberry Orange Scones. Who am I to mess with tradition? 

Cranberry Orange Scones

Tender, flaky and cranberry orange goodness! Perfect for your holiday table.

 

Scones

These simple scones come together rather easily and quickly, but the best part is you can prepare them days even a few weeks ahead of time. Making them ahead and popping them into the freezer will make you a STAR Thanksgiving morning. It's also one less thing to worry about preparing. Fresh cranberries are the star of this scone, with fragrant hints of orange and flaky layers they're sure to be a hit! 

One bowl, a few tools and you're ready to create magic in the kitchen. Once mixing your dry ingredients together, work the few tablespoons of butter together between your fingers or with a pastry cutter. Pour in your heavy cream (aka liquid gold) and mix together gently until a shaggy dough forms. Dump onto a clean surface and work your dough gently into a rectangle, fold over a few times gathering all the loose dough bits to incorporate. Once a solid dough forms, cut in half then shape each half into a round about 1.5" thick. Cut into 6 pieces for each circle for smaller scones. Place on your prepared baking sheet (parchment or silicone lined) and pop into the freezer or bake immediately. After baking, allow to cool and drizzle the delicious orange glaze on top for a perfect morning treat. 

Whatever your Holiday traditions, wishing you the best and most festive! As always, I love seeing your creations! Tag me on Instagram or Facebook for a chance to be featured in my stories! 

xoxo
Cosette

scones, cranberries, thanksgiving, fall, orange, baking

Fresh cranberries are naturally tart, a little sugar and butter help create something delicious.

 

scones, cranberries, thanksgiving, fall, orange, baking

Combine the butter into your dry ingredients until little pebbles form.

 

scones, cranberries, thanksgiving, fall, orange, baking

Heavy cream makes these scones ANYTHING but dry!

 

scones, cranberries, thanksgiving, fall, orange, baking

Use your hands to form 2 circles then cut into triangles.

 

scones, cranberries, thanksgiving, fall, orange, baking

The height on these scones make them sooooo tender and flaky!

 

For more cranberry inspiration, check out these amazing blogs and the Instagram hashtag #yesyoucranberry

What Annie’s Eating Cranberry Gin Fizz

Square Meal Round Table’s Cranberry Orange Streusel Pie

Easy and Delish -- Avocado Cranberry Hummus Dip

The Cooking of Joy’s Cranberry Curd Tart

Jessie Sheehan Bakes - Cranberry Buckle

Ciao Chow Bambina - Cranberry Pecan Cracker Spread

Baking The Goods - Cranberry Apple Brown Butter Crumble Pie

Katiebird Bakes - Cranberry Sauce Breakfast Rolls

Crumb Top Baking’s Cranberry Orange Overnight Oatmeal Muffins

The Baking Fairy - Vegan Cranberry Apple Bundt Cake

You Can Live Rich On Less - Cranberry Cherry Tarts

Sift & Simmer - White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Bappy Girl - https://bappygirlyum.blogspot.com/

Ronnie Fein - Baked Goat Cheese with Honey Sauce and Cranberries:  http://www.ronniefein.com/blog/on-hanukkah-lets-not-forget-that-a-woman-played-a?rq=Cranberries

Lemon Thyme and Ginger https://lemonthymeandginger.com/baked-french-toast-apple-cranberry-compote

Cranberry Agua Fresca with Mint and Lime: http://www.holajalapeno.com/2016/11/cranberry-agua-fresca.html

Cranberry Pie with Dried Figs and Cashews: http://www.ronniefein.com/blog/honey-cashew-pie

Susannah Chen’s Cranberry Pico de Gallo

Katherine in Brooklyn: Cranberry Cinnamon Buns

Pie Girl Bakes: Dark Chocolate Chunk Cranberry Cookies

Clean Plate Club: Glazed Cream Puffs with Cranberry Buttercream

Tiny Kitchen Capers: http://www.tinykitchencapers.com/white-chocolate-cranberry-oatmeal-cookies/

Le Petit Eats: Dark Chocolate Tart with Cinnamon Sugared Cranberry

Prickly Fresh’s: Cranberry Crostini with Prosciutto & Port Salut

Zestful Kitchen: Naturally Sweetened Cranberry Curd

Simple and Sweet Food: Fresh Ricotta and Spiced Cranberry Crostini

Frosting and Fettuccine  http://frostingandfettuccine.com/cranberry-cheesecake-bars/

 


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Orange Cranberry Scones

scones, cranberries, thanksgiving, fall, orange, baking

Course Baked Good
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

Servings
scones


Ingredients
Scones

Orange Glaze

Course Baked Good
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

Servings
scones


Ingredients
Scones

Orange Glaze

scones, cranberries, thanksgiving, fall, orange, baking


Instructions
  1. Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper and set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter and work into small crumbles with pastry cutter or fingertips. Add in cranberries, zest and gently toss together.

  3. In a liquid measuring cup mix together vanilla extract and 1 ⅓ cups cream. Drizzle the cream mixture into the flour mixture, tossing gently until a cohesive dough forms. Add 2-3 more tablespoons of cream if necessary to create a moist, cohesive, but not sticky dough.

  4. Dump the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently gather and knead the dough into 2 disks, rolling gently to create about 1.5" thick. Cut each disk into 6 even triangles. **see note below for freezing

  5. Place 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (best to bake 1 tray at a time, if you can't, swap trays at the halfway point to ensure even baking and browning on top).

  6. Remove from the oven and transfer to cooling rack. Make glaze, whisk powdered sugar and juice until a smooth glaze forms. Drizzle on top of cooled scones, top with hazelnuts if you like.


Recipe Notes

**Make ahead. Go through all the steps for scones except baking. Once you have cut scones, you can freeze on the baking sheet until form then toss them into a zip lock bag. Anytime you want a fresh scone, pop into the oven and glaze! Great before the holidays!


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Lebanese Sfouf Cake

cake, breakfast, lebanese, sfouf

Sfouf, Lebanese semolina cake with a yellow hue.

There is something about the smell of Lebanese desserts that just whisk me away to my childhood. Rose water, orange blossom water, anise, mahlab, those are the most intoxicating smells. So much so, that the second my son walked in the door from school today, he asked if I made batlawa (Lebanese baklava), it's that aroma, even HE knows and loves. 

This cake is however not like batlawa, it is a cake that is served with coffee or tea. A simple breakfast cake similar to cornbread or biscotti and just sweet enough. When I was growing up I remember my mom having coffee dates with her friends. They would come by the house, a pot of Turkish coffee steamed on the stove and my mom would have some cookies or cake, like this sfouf to enjoy. I was lucky enough to get my own coffee cup and dunk cookies or cake into it. I got all the coffee goodness soaked in through my sweet treat. This cake is perfect for that, and brings back so many memories. 

cake, semolina, sfouf, lebanese, breakfast

Plates of Sfouf cake shared with friends over coffee.

What is semolina? 

In Arabic, Sfouf literally translates to "lines" so to me, the most important part of this cake is the nuts all lined up perfectly in rows. Definitely not important to the taste but just helps with the appearance of the cake to its intended look. Like many Arabic desserts, Sfouf contains semolina. Semolina is coarse, purified wheat middlings of durum wheat and is typically used in pasta (that's why pasta has a yellow hue). The semolina gives the cake a distinct nutty and flavorful texture. Semolina cakes comes in a few different forms in Lebanese cuisine: sfouf the simplest cake, numoora which is similar in color and taste but is soaked in a sweet attayr sauce that turns it from simple to addictive and finally sfouf bi dibis, a cake using date molasses. 

But what about it's yellow color? 

Sfouf doesn't get it's bright yellow color from the sweet aromatic spices, but rather from an extremely beneficial spice, turmeric. Turmeric is thought to have many health properties including:

  • natural anti-inflammatory
  • decreased cancer risk
  • cardiovascular benefits
  • improves digestive issues

But let's be honest, the small amount in this cake won't necessarily cure all the above ailments, but it does look pretty and taste good! To benefit from the full benefits of turmeric you'd need to consume a lot or take supplements. 

I want cake!!!

So if you're craving a luscious chocolate gooey slice of cake, sorry to disappoint. This cake is definitely not going to hit that sweet spot for you. It is however tasty, warm and amazing, especially on those cold fall and winter mornings. It's a one bowl mix (my fav), no eggs and can easily be made vegan by swapping the milk. I hope you give it a try and share your thoughts on this Lebanese classic. 

As always, I love seeing your creations! Be sure to tag me if you give this a try, Instagram @CosettesKitchen or post on my Facebook Page.

XOXO
Cosette

 

sfouf, lebanese, cake, breakfast, semolina

A blend of dry ingredients, the turmeric yields the signature yellow color.

 

sfouf, lebanese, cake, breakfast, semolina

Wet ingredients turn the batter golden in color.

 

sfouf, lebanese, cake, breakfast, semolina

Tahini is used to grease the pan, which not only helps the cake from sticking but also gives the cake a nutty flavor.

 

breakfast, sfouf, lebanese, semolina, turmeric

Rows of nuts line the top, the batter is thick so the nuts don't sink.

 

breakfast, sfouf, lebanese, semolina, turmeric

Coming out of the oven the smell is intoxicating. Don't worry if it cracked a bit. This cake is meant to be simple, rustic and full of flavor.

 

Print Recipe
 Lebanese Sfouf Cake
A delicious and simple cake combining semolina flour, turmeric and anise flavors.
cake, breakfast, lebanese, semolina, taste
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword breakfast, cake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
Ingredients
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword breakfast, cake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
Ingredients
cake, breakfast, lebanese, semolina, taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Prepare your 9x7 baking dish by coating with tahini. This will prevent the cake from sticking.
  3. Combine all your dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  4. Add in your milk, oil and orange blossom water and mix with a spatula until no dry streaks remain.
  5. Pour your batter into prepared baking dish.
  6. Top your batter with your blanched almonds or pine nuts into straight rows across and vertically.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.
  8. Cool, slice and enjoy warm. Best to warm after the first day. Can be stored in a sealed container for several days to enjoy.
Recipe Notes

*If using a larger baking dish, adjust your baking time, a 9x11 should be closer to 35-40 minutes. 

*Best to enjoy the day of baking, after day of, warm slightly. 

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Strawberry Rosemary Galette

galette, strawberries, seasonal

Perfect seasonal strawberries make this galette perfect all summer long.

The Galette

I love pie just as much as the next person, but sometimes I don't have the patience to make the perfect lattice or cut outs for my pie. Sometimes I just want to enjoy the benefits of pie without all the fuss and muss. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE gorgeous lattice work and beautiful cutouts, but they also take a ton of time and patience. 

Enter pie's cousin, the galette. Just as tasty as pie with half the work, effort and stress. It's pie's younger, more hip cousin, a little less formal but packs just as much punch and flavor. I could make 4 galettes in the time it would take me to form one perfect pie, SERIOUSLY! So this Memorial Day or summer gathering, treat your friends to this delectable strawberry galette bursting with flavor and savory hints of rosemary. A savory crust sprinkled with Jacobsen's Rosemary Salt balances the sweetness to make this an unbelievable flavor profile.  

I'll keep this short and sweet and give you even more time to skip ahead to the recipe and work on that perfect galette this holiday weekend! 

strawberry galette

Semolina and sugar mixture spread on rosemary crust. This layer helps absorb some of the strawberry juice.

 

strawberry galette

Strawberry rhubarb jam was used making this galette, any of your favorite jam works perfectly.

 

Stawberry Galette

Choosing local, fresh strawberries ensures the sweetest fruit.

 

Strawberry galette

Raw coarse sugar is less sweet than granulated sugar and has notes of molasses and caramel, perfect for topping the fresh berries.

 

strawberry galette

A hint of rosemary salt on the crust gives the galette a perfect balanced sweet and salty component.

 

 



Print Recipe
 Strawberry Rosemary Galette
galette, strawberries, seasonal
Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Rosemary Pie Crust
Strawberry Galette Filling
Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Rosemary Pie Crust
Strawberry Galette Filling
galette, strawberries, seasonal
Instructions
Rosemary Pie Crust
  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine your flours, sugar and salt.
  2. Pulse quickly to combine.
  3. Add in your cold butter pieces and pulse several times until crumbles form.
  4. Next, add in 4-5 tablespoons of ice cold water and pulse again. You may need another tablespoon or two. You want the mixture to form crumbles but not a sticky paste. Add in your chopped rosemary at the end.
  5. When the dough forms, dump onto a sheet of wax paper (it will still be crumbly). Form together and wrap and place in fridge to firm up for 30 minutes to an hour.
Galette
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Begin by rolling out your prepared dough into a large circle, about 9-10" onto a sheet of parchment paper. Place parchment with dough onto a sheet pan.
  3. Next, combine your semolina and sugar and spread evenly on the dough, leaving a border around the edges to fold.
  4. Spread your prepared jam on top of the semolina mixture.
  5. Next, place your sliced strawberries on top of the jam and sprinkle with your coarse sugar.
  6. Fold edges of the galette all around to form a crust. Brush the crust with an eggwash (1 egg + splash of water whisked).
  7. Finally, sprinkle the crust with your seasoned salt and bake on prepared baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden and berries are soft and juicy.
  8. Remove from oven, sprinkle with additional chopped rosemary and let cool, slice and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

**You may use prepared pie dough and chop rosemary and add in or use as is. 

**If you don't have spelt flour, continue by using all-purpose flour. Spelt flour gives more of a nutty flavor/taste but all-purpose works equally well. 

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Tahini Banana Bread

banana bread, tahini, Mediterranean, breakfast

Perfect crumb and slices for your morning.

Here's a little secret for you that's BANANAS, pun intended! I can buy a bunch of bananas and within two days, two things can happen: they are all eaten immediately while still in their beautiful yellow state, or the latter, they have all turned into brown spotty messes! So you better believe when they turn, banana bread is in the works. Banana bread, the quintessential breakfast food, at least at our house. 

I honestly think that sometimes my kids purposely don't eat the bananas JUST so I can make bread or muffins! I don't blame them, I love bananas, but in bread form it definitely kicks things up a notch. Soooooo, I thought about what makes the perfect banana bread:

  • Fluffy, not dense
  • Perfect crusty top
  • Tender crumb
  • Dare I say it....moist
  • Banana flavor, but not too intense
  • Not too sweet, I mean, it's a breakfast bread

banana bread, tahini, Mediterranean, breakfast

Soft, tender crumb and perfect slices.

Banana Bread ~ with a twist

I set out on my journey to create all those details but add a bit of Lebanese flair...of course! There are so many banana bread recipes made with peanut butter (which we consume in vats around here) but for some reason I don't like peanut butter in my banana bread. But as I continue my quest, I realized that tahini shares the same qualities as peanut butter: creamy, nutty, rich, fatty. While tahini has a very nutty flavor and fragrance it is totally nut free. 

Tahini

Like other nut and seed pastes, tahini is filled with a variety of vitamins, minerals, protein, plant sterols, and healthy fats.  Most of my tahini goes into my hummus and baba ganoush, but I thought it would be great to give it a try in banana bread. The results = AMAZING! So the next time you have some bananas laying around, give this bread a try! 

As always, I love seeing your creations! Be sure to tag me if you give this a try, Instagram @CosettesKitchen or post on my Facebook Page.

XOXO
Cosette

banana bread, tahini, Mediterranean, breakfast

Serve for breakfast and top with an additional drizzle of tahini.

 


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 Tahini Banana Bread
The best part of banana bread is that it's one bowl and DONE!
banana bread, tahini, Mediterranean, breakfast
Course Baked Good, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50-60 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Course Baked Good, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50-60 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
banana bread, tahini, Mediterranean, breakfast
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine your wet ingredients: mashed bananas, coconut oil, eggs, tahini, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla. Use spatula and mix until combined.
  3. Add in your dry ingredients and fold until no dry ingredients show.
  4. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until tester comes out clean.
  5. Slice and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

**Feel free to add in ½ cup nuts or chocolate chips to bread

**For muffins, spray muffin tin, pour batter almost to the top. Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes then lower to 350 and bake for another 15 minutes. Makes 10 muffins. 

 

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Strawberry Shortcake

strawberry, whipped cream, cake

Layered white cake with a hint of lemon filled with strawberry whipped cream and strawberry jam.

Is it finally spring? There are days I wake up and walk outside and it feels as though winter is still lingering. But today, today was 80 degrees, and tomorrow and the next day. I think we have finally jumped over the hump and spring is in the air. Trees are filled with buds, leaves and flowers. The cherry blossoms are coming to an end, sometimes it looks as though it's raining flowers. But lilacs are budding, roses are beginning to emerge and sweet fragrant flowers fill the air all around. 

cake, strawberry, layer cake

Layers of delicate white cake and strawberry whipped cream.

That spring air definitely puts some pep in your step and makes you want to be outside to take walks, start the garden and head to the Farmer's Market. Strawberries are just starting to pop up, not quite locally for me in Portland but some beautiful ones from California. This is the big kickoff and hopes that summer is just around the corner. I'm ready to start planting my garden, long days, BBQs and endless time with friends and family. 

Sometimes bloggers like to get together, virtually and put together quite the party. Like our last one that highlighted carrots. Today I'm joined by over 90 bloggers sharing all things strawberry...because #straweberriesarethejam , follow that hashtag on Instagram for the most beautiful feed you'll ever see! 

whipped cream, cake, strawberries

Layers of delicate white cake and strawberry whipped cream.

I could eat strawberries by the bucket, I will sit and pick them all summer long from my garden. The sweetest, and most delectable strawberries in all the world! When I think about strawberries, I immediately think of strawberries and cream, a natural and perfect combination that is classic and never disappoints. I took one of my favorite cake recipes, made some tweaks and filled it with the simplest strawberry whipped cream and homemade strawberry jam. Easy enough for a backyard BBQ or elegant enough for a formal dinner party.  Not fussy,  just a perfect simple cake. I hope you give it a try! I love seeing your creations be sure to tag me on Instagram @CosettesKitchen or post on my Facebook Page. You can find a list of the bloggers and links to their amazing recipes below and be sure to follow the hashtag #strawberriesarethejam for loads of inspiration! 

xoxo
Cosette

A list of the amazing bloggers contributing to our fabulous strawberry party: 

Rebecca and Ruth Bloom @squaremealroundtable Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Pavlova http://www.squaremealroundtable.com/recipes/balsamic-roasted-strawberry-pavlova
Joy Huang @joyosity Strawberry Matcha Cream Cheese Tart
Jenny Kaicher @catgrammer strawberry & cheese danish  
Annie Garcia @WhatAnniesEating Vegan Strawberry + Basil Ice Cream WhatAnniesEating.com
Michele Di Pietro @MangiaWithMichele Bruschetta w/ Spicy Strawberry Tomato Jam, Goat Cheese & Basil https://www.instagram.com/mangiawithmichele/
Heifa Odeh @fufuinthekitchen Vegan Strawberry Banana Ice cream Sandwiches www.fufuskitchen.com/vegan-strawberry-ice-cream-sandwich
Natalie Popkave @beeandthebaker
Strawberry Pie - Red wine soaked strawberries with black peppercorn
  
Emily Wilson @thishealthytable Strawberry Tahini Short Cake https://thishealthytable.com/blog/strawberry-tahini-short-cake
Becca Rea-Holloway @floursinyourhair Strwaberry Milk Donuts https://www.floursinyourhair.com/recipes/strawberry-milk-donuts
Kate Wood @katie_clova Strawberry Icebox Pie thewoodandspoon.com/strawberry-icebox-pie/
Marcia Smart @smartinthekitchen Rustic Strawberry Galette https://smartinthekitchen.com/2017/07/rustic-strawberry-galette/
Mimi Newman @miminew strawberry-jam filled brioche donuts https://www.theherbandspoon.com/baking/jelly-doughnut/
Irena Steinjan @flottelottehaan Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches www.flottelotte.eu
Cyn Robinson @betterwitbiscuits Strawberry Cobbler https://www.betterwithbiscuits.com/2018/04/25/strawberry-cobbler/
Samantha Gutmanis @mykitchenlove Strawberry Rhubarb Tart http://www.mykitchenlove.com/rhubarb-strawberry-tart/
Shannon McDowell @rumblyinmytumbly_ Strawberry Scones www.rumblytumbly.com
Michelle C @siftandsimmer Rose Strawberry Hibiscus Mille Crepe Cake
Ari Laing @wellseasonedstudio Classic vanilla layer cake with mascarpone buttercream and fresh strawberries
Jean Choi @whatggmaate No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Paleo, Vegan) https://whatgreatgrandmaate.com/strawberry-no-bake-cheesecake-bars-paleo-vegan
Sami Romansky @moreicingthancake Strawberry, Balsamic & Black Pepper Babka moreicingthancake.com
Marianne Madison @my.recipe.addiction Strawberry Vanilla Bean Cake  
Kristina Cho @eatchofood Strawberry Basil Glazed Donuts eatchofood.com
Brandi @cocoaandsalt Strawberry Pistachio Tart www.cocoaandsalt.com
Paula @gobblethecook Strawberry Fraisier  
Enrica Monzani @asmallkitcheningenoa Italian Riviera strawberries salad www.asmallkitcheningenoa.com
Maren Ellingboe @marenkiersti Angel Food Cake with Whipped Cream & Strawberries www.marenellingboe.com
Nicole Perry @amodestfeast Greek Yogurt With Crispy Quinoa and Roasted Strawberries
Marie Roffey @sugarsaltmagic Strawberry Mousse Tart https://www.sugarsaltmagic.com/strawberry-mousse-tart
kate aliberti @kaaliberti Strawberry Rhubarb Pie x
Kate Ramos @holajalapeno Strawberry Pink Peppercorn Margarita http://www.holajalapeno.com/2017/04/strawberry-pink-peppercorn-margarita.html
Annie D'Souza @worthypause Strawberry-Basil Shrub Cocktail https://www.worthypause.com/blog/2016/12/strawberry-basil-shrub-cocktail
Jo Harrington @jojoromancer TBD strawberry pie  
Tia Lilley @hotdishingitout Panna Cotta with Strawberry Jelly https://www.hotdishingitout.com/blog/2018/04/25/panna-cotta-strawberry-jelly
Karen Carbone @whatskarencooking Strawberry Eton Mess www.whatskarencooking.com
Sam Sabol @samsabol Baked Brie with spicy strawberry compote  
Amanda Samuels @figsandflour Shrimp Tacos with Strawberry Apricot Salsa https://figsandflour.com/2016/06/16/shrimp-tacos-with-apricot-strawberry-salsa/
Elsa Hannaford @piegirlbakes Strawberry ginger pie https://piegirlbakes.com/2017/06/10/strawberry-ginger-pie/
Helen Nugent @batterednbaked Strawberry pie TBA  
Kylie Mazon @cookingwithcocktailrings Basil Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake cookingwithcocktailrings.com
Patricia Rivero @cooking.again Chocolate meringue with white chocolate moisse and strawberries. http://reencontrandomeconlacocina.wordpress.com
Denisse Salinas @lepetitchefsb Strawberry Orange Blossom Tartlets lepetiteats.com
Maia Paul @thecookbooknerd Strawberry, goat cheese and basil Schiacciata  
Rebecca Clark @mamaclarkskitchen French Strawberry Tart  
Amisha Gurbani @thejamlab TBD www.thejamlab.co
Niki Smalec @cleanplateclb Mini strawberry Bundt cakes with lemon glaze www.cleanplateclb.com
Jessica @effyeahfood TBD www.effyeahfood.com
Sónia Pereira @thehealthysins Coconut flour Crepes topped with fresh strawberries and coconut yogurt www.thehealthysins.com
Sylvie Charles @justdatesyrup strawberry date syrup oat crumble www.justdatesyrup.com
Kasey Goins @well_fedsoul Strawberry Almond Mascarpone Cake https://well-fedsoul.com
Jennifer Huang @jenniferluhuang@gamil.com Strawberry and Mascarpone Creme Crepe Cake  
Katherine Turro @katherineinbrooklyn Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream www.katherineinbrooklyn.com/blog/roasted-strawberry-balsamic-ice-cream
Leanne Combden @crumbtopbaking Strawberry Chia Jam Oat Bars https://www.crumbtopbaking.com/strawberry-chia-jam-oat-bars/
Marianne Lynn @mariannes_kitchen Strawberry Madeleines www.mariannecooks.com
Jennifer Caroff @foodsoulutions Strawberry Soup (savory and sweet) www.foodsoulutions.com
jess larson @playswellwithbutter strawberry salad with goat cheese, grilled chicken, & maple balsamic vinaigrette
Melissa Cortina @melissalcortina Pickled Green Strawberries bavettemeat.com
Becky Sue Wilberding @bakingthegoods Mini Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes http://bakingthegoods.com/2018/04/24/mini-strawberry-lemon-cupcakes/
Cristina Manjon @fortyninefigs Strawberries and Cream Paris-Brest  
Ginger Smith @lemonthymeandginger Strawberry Basil No Churn Ice Cream http://lemonthymeandginger.com/strawberry-no-churn-ice-cream
Wendy Aceto @theciaofandiary Strawberry Tarts  
Clemence Gossett @gourmandisela Strawberry Pistachio Salad http://thegourmandiseschool.com/?recipe=strawberry-pistachio-and-arugula-salad
Bebe Carminito @champagneandcookies Strawberry & Sesame Whole Wheat Pop Tarts with Strawberry Tahini Glaze https://www.champagneandcookies.net
Fiona McCabe @made_fromscratch Roasted strawberry and basil ice cream
Lisa McDaniel @tinykitchencapers Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake http://www.tinykitchencapers.com/strawberries-and-cream-pound-cake/
Kirsten Schimoler @ritualsofthekitchen
Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb & Ginger Compote, Yogurt & Fresh Berries
  
Ruth Tam @rushyama Mini Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Ganache http://cooktildelicious.com/mini-chocolate-cake-strawberry-ganache/
Jessie Sheehan @jessiesheehanbakes strawberry basil turnovers https://www.jessiesheehanbakes.com/2018/04/25/strawberry-basil-turnovers/ ‎
Nadia Hubbi & Deana Kabakibi @sweetpillarfood TBD www.sweetpillarfood.com
Joanna Kulma @asiakulma strawberry & pistachio galette  
Annie Campbell @annielcampbell Strawberry Pavlova annie-campbell.com
Majed ali @thecinnaman Rose Hibiscus Strawberry Icebox Pie http://thecinnaman.com/rose-hibiscus-strawberry-icebox-pie/
Lindsay Surowitz @weeknightbite TBD  
Shahla Rashid @myberkeleykitchen Strawberry Kale Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette www.myberkeleykitchen.com
Elizabeth Van Lierde @college_housewife   http://thecollegehousewife.com/
Thida Bevington @thida.bevington Strawberry galette  
Kim Pawell @somethingnewfordinner Watermelon, Tomato and Strawberry Salad with Burrata
Kaitlyn Guarini @currentmoodfood Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Cake https://www.aspicyperspective.com/farmstand-fresh/
Anam Khan @anamazingappetite Vanilla Strawberry Tart https://www.anamazingappetite.com/
Denise Browning @easyanddelish Strawberry Brigadeiros http://www.easyanddelish.com/strawberry-brigadeiros/
Mary Kasprzak @blossomtostem Mezcal Lime Strawberry Pavlova https://www.blossomtostem.net
Candace Nelson @candacenelson Strawberry Shortcakes  
       
Bella Karragiannidis @ful.filled Lilac Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes with Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream https://www.ful-filled.com
Donna Shin @bappygirl Strawberry Spinach Almond Salad bappygirlyum.blogspot.com
Michelle M @glykiazoisweetlife   http://www.glykiazoisweetlife.com
Rezel Kealoha @rezelkealoha Rose Poached Strawberries with Thyme Flowers http://www.rezelkealoha.com/recipes/apple-cider-rose-poached-strawberries/
Sam Adler @frostingandfettuccine Strawberry Basil layer cake with strawberry simple syrup http://frostingandfettuccine.com
Daniela Gerson @ChefDanielaGerson
Mascarpone Tart ~ Strawberries & Candied Pecans ~ Pretzel Crust
  
Uschi Ernst @dukkah_queen Rhubarb crumble with strawberries  
Plum Lucky @plumluckypiepi Strawberry elderflower pie with strawberry crust  
Ellen Gray @nomoremrnicepie Fresh Strawberry Pie http://www.nomoremrnicepie.com
Jordan Elbaum @pricklyfresh Strawberry Burratta Kale Salad with Pistachio & Lemon Vinaigrette http://www.pricklyfresh.com/summer-strawberry-burratta-kale-salad/
Jess & Margarita @farmandcoastcookery Strawberry & Thyme Shortcake http://www.farmandcoastcookery.com/blog/
Stephanie Ibarra @ChiPieDesserts Strawberry Hand Pies  
Nilufar Kayhani @lifeasalotus   lifeasalotus.com/blog
Katie Olsen @katiebirdbakes Strawberry Crumble Bars https://www.katiebirdbakes.com/strawberry-crumble-bars
Valerie Six @sixsnippets Strawberry Fool www.sixsnippets.com

 





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 Strawberry Shortcake
strawberry, whipped cream, cake
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Lemon White Cake
Strawberry Whipped Cream
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Lemon White Cake
Strawberry Whipped Cream
strawberry, whipped cream, cake
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter + flour a (3) 6" (3" deep) cake rounds.
  2. In stand mixer, mix eggs, vanilla, lemon zest and sugar until blended and smooth.
  3. Add flour, baking powder + salt on low speed.
  4. Finally add the oil and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, be sure to scrape down sides and bottom. Batter will be thick.
  5. Divide the batter equally among the 3 cake pans.
  6. Bake for 40-50 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.
  7. Remove when done, let cool and remove cakes from pans to allow to fully cool.
Whipped Cream
  1. In the bowl of your stand mixer, attach your whisk attachment and pour your heavy cream in the bowl.
  2. Whip cream to almost stiff peaks on high speed, just before peaks stiffen, add your strawberry jam and salt, continue to whisk.
  3. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Assembly
  1. Place a dollop of whipped cream on your cake plate or cake board.
  2. Place one cake round on top of dollop the spread a generous amount of whipped cream and spread. Place a about a heaping tablespoon of jam in the center.
  3. Place next round on top and repeat with the 3rd layer.
  4. Spread whipped cream on top and sides of cake and smooth.
  5. Decorate with strawberries and serve.
Recipe Notes

If you don't have 6" cake rounds:
9x13 pan ~ 30-35 minutes
bundt ~ 60 minutes
9" rounds ~ 30 minutes

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Pi(e) Day ~ Apple Pie

Apple pie, Pi Day

Anyway you slice it, pie is good! Especially on Pi Day. What is Pi Day? Pi Day is the annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Anything constant deserves a celebration! Now, I'm no mathematician but I sure can get down with Pi(e) any day of the week. Whether they be sweet or savory, there's always room for pie. Don't you think? 

With so many choices for pie, I had a hard time choosing the right one! Apple Pie, a classic, definitely not part of my Lebanese roots but apple pie holds a special place in my heart. Every Thanksgiving growing up my Godmother (also the Orr's Box lady) asked my mom to make a homemade apple pie. She promised to peel all the apples as long as my mom made the pie. And every year, the night before Thanksgiving, Marie would come over and sit at the kitchen table peeling all the apples. I'd sneak in and eat some of course but she peeled and cut them all so they were ready for a perfect apple pie on Thanksgiving. 

Apple pie, Pi Day

Obviously my Thanksgiving would never be complete without an apple pie, it is the quintessential pie, all American and perfect for any occasion. Best with a homemade crust but forgiving and easily made with any store bought crust. I'm no pie maker for sure, and most of my pies are usually savory, in the form of a galette or have a crumb topping. I went outside my comfort zone and made a very basic lattice top with some lovely leaf decor. You can do it anyway you'd like! My favorite crumb topping comes from Pioneer Woman from her Dreamy Apple Pie recipe, so feel free to swap out the top crust for a crumble. 

So however you celebrate Pi(e) day or any other day of the week, I hope you enjoy this recipe! 

As always, I love seeing your creations, tag me on Instagram @CosettesKitchen or post on my Facebook Page.

xoxo
Cosette

Pie filling

 

Apple pie, Pi Day

 

Apple pie, Pi Day

 

Apple pie, Pi Day

 

Apple pie, Pi Day

 

Apple pie, Pi Day

 

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 Pi(e) Day ~ Apple Pie
Apple pie, Pi Day
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Passive Time 30 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Passive Time 30 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Apple pie, Pi Day
Instructions
Pie Dough
  1. Use your favorite pie dough recipe or store bought. Keep cold until ready to use.
  2. See my notes below for tips and favorites. You will need 2 pie dough pieces for this recipe. **
Apple Pie Assembly
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all your filling ingredients except for the butter, milk and coarse sugar.
  3. On a well floured surface, roll your 1st pie dough out in a large round, large enough to cover a 9" pie plate.
  4. Drape over a 9" pie plate allowing the excess to drape over. Pour your apple mixture into pie plate and dot with the 2 tablespoons of butter, broken up into pieces. Place in fridge.
  5. Roll your 2nd pie dough out and cut into even strips to create a lattice effect. Check out the tips and link below for other ideas on covering a pie. You can also simply roll into a round, drape over pie and cut slits to allow for venting. **
  6. Whichever style you choose, trim excess dough then crimp together to seal edges.
  7. Brush the top of your pie (not crust) with milk then sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Place pie on a sheet pan to allow any drips to fall on there instead of your oven.
  9. Cover edges of your pie with either a pie shield or tear small sheets of foil and gently fold around edges.
  10. Place pie on sheet pan in oven and bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.
  11. Drop temperature to 375 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes, leave foil on edges.
  12. After 30 minutes, remove foil from edges and check top of pie for browning. If the top of pie is becoming too brown, you can drape a loose piece of foil over the whole thing.
  13. Bake for another 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
  14. Check for a browned bottom crust, a nice golden color on top and caramel-like filling through your holes. Remove from oven, let cool on wire rack then enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream.
Recipe Notes

I like using Cocina Marie's all butter pie dough recipe:
http://cocinamarie.com/how-to-make-an-all-butter-pie-crust/
I did sub ¼ cup spelt flour for this particular recipe and had great success. 

Some ideas, tips and tricks for your 2nd layer of pie dough: 
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/11-super-easy-ways-decorate-pie

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The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

Hi my name is Alessia, I am Cosette’s guest on the blog today. I’m also her daughter. I had ideas on what to write, and I chose to write about chocolate chip cookies. The next day after school, she asked me if I wanted to be her guest in the blog and I said yes.

Why I Chose Chocolate Chip Cookies

I like chocolate chip cookies because they have chocolate bits in them and when you take a bite you taste chocolate and cookie with butter. You could make it for  special events or for fun. I think it is fun to make them with kids. Follow the recipe below and have fun!

Alessia, age 7

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

 

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 The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
After many tries and attempts on making chocolate chip cookies adjusting temperature, refrigeration/no refrigeration, various flours...these hailed to be the BEST! Hope you enjoy!
Soft, chewy bakery style chocolate chip cookies.
Course Baked Good
Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
large cookies
Ingredients
Course Baked Good
Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
large cookies
Ingredients