Vanilla Creamsicle Frosting

Vanilla Creamsicle Frosting

by | May 4, 2015

    • 1 tsp. The Perfect Purée Orange Zest, thawed     • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted     • 1 cup unsalted butter     • 1/2 tsp. salt     • 1 tsp. vanilla     • 1 tsp. milk Method: 1. Use a basic vanilla cake recipe to prepare cupcakes. 2. To prepare frosting, whip...
Tamarind Chocolate Soft Ganache

Tamarind Chocolate Soft Ganache

by | May 4, 2015

    • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream     • 1/2 cup milk     • 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine     • 2 tbsp. butter     • 1 cup The Perfect Purée Tamarind,  thawed Method: 1. Combine cream and milk in a 2-quart saucepot and bring to a boil. 2. Remove saucepot from...
Alsatian Onion & Bacon Tartlets

Alsatian Onion & Bacon Tartlets

by | May 4, 2015

    • 1 sheet puff pastry (10×15 inch) Method: 1. Make the tarts just before you plan to serve them so the pastry doesn’t get stale or soggy. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and set aside. Place the puff pastry on a lightly...
Crab & Shrimp Cake with Mango Salsa on a Crispy Pappadam

Crab & Shrimp Cake with Mango Salsa on a Crispy Pappadam

by | May 4, 2015

For the Crab Cake:     • 3/4 lb. Dungeness crab meat     • 1/4 lb. baby shrimp, chopped     • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise     • 1 tsp. shallots, chopped     • 1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped     • 1 pinch chopped jalapeno     • Bread crumbs     • Oil for frying     • Baby Pappadams...
Spanos Strawberry Sauce

Spanos Strawberry Sauce

by | May 4, 2015

    • 8 oz. The Perfect Purée Strawberry Puree, thawed     • 8 oz. water     • 1 cup granulated sugar     • 1 oz. fresh lemon juice Method: 1. Combine the water and granulated sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 3 minutes. Remove the pan...