A decadent twist on the pecan pie will be an instant hit this holiday season. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is "dessert table" baking day and the aroma wafting through the kitchen is intoxicating. Pies, small decorative cookies, and cakes are dessert menu staples, and this year Pecan Pie with a twist is new on the … Continue reading Francois Payard’s Chocolate Pecan Tart
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Blackberry Pear Soup
Blackberries are a hardy species that have adapted to nearly all climates and conditions around the globe. Through the centuries the deep hued berries have been utilized medicinally and as indigo and purple dye. While the uses are many and have varied from culture to culture, their popularity today is due to the fact they … Continue reading Blackberry Pear Soup
Chef Francois Payard’s Chocolate Brioche Pain Perdu “Decadent French Toast”
Mother's Day is around the corner and we have a spectacular creation for you to whip up for mom. James Beard Award winning pastry chef, Francois Payard's world-famous Chocolate Brioche Pain Perdu or "Decadent French Toast". This sinful masterpiece is a counterpoint to American-style French Toast, and Payard's version is more of a sandwich with a chocolate chip filling, topped with … Continue reading Chef Francois Payard’s Chocolate Brioche Pain Perdu “Decadent French Toast”