I first imagined this dish several years ago while working at the Lebanese/Syrian restaurant Mamnoon. A tarbouche is a Lebanese sweet similar to a Mallomar: it has a cookie base topped with fluffy marshmallow coated in chocolate. I made a frozen one at Mamnoon using...
There is quite a big presence of German heritage and influence in North Dakota. I grew up eating a lot of kuchen, oftentimes in a church basement or at a family get-together. I thought it would be fun to take this rather simplistic quintessential German pastry and...
After tasting The Perfect Purée Lemon Zest, Red Jalapeño, and Yuzu Luxe Sour, I realized how beautifully their sweet, tart, and fiery notes complement one another. This hamachi crudo layers those flavors with finely diced aromatics and crispy shallots for contrast and...
My inspiration for Tropical Reverie was to create a harmonious balance of vibrant, exotic flavors with classic patisserie techniques. The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley products bring an intense, authentic fruit essence to each component, transforming a traditional...
Kolaches are a very meaningful pastry that comes from my childhood in South Texas. I had always wanted to elevate this Czech-American treat with fruit custards and playful flavor combinations. Ingredients for Kolache Dough: • 765 g. all-purpose flour • 113 g....
