A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided 3 tablespoons ice water 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/3 cup turbinado sugar, divided 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 pounds firm ripe apricots, pitted and cut into quarters 1/4 cup apricot [...]

Ingredients for the crust 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced 6 tablespoons (or more) ice water for the filling 3 golden beets, boiled and thinly sliced 3 red beets, boiled [...]

Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 1 bunch of at least 10-12 fresh asparagus 12 lardons bacon 2 tablespoons crème fraise (can substitute sour cream) 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and then individually lay the [...]

Ingredients for the crust 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced 6 tablespoons (or more) ice water For the filling and topping 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided 1/3 cup flour 1/4 [...]

Ingredients 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup leek, diced 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup waxy potatoes, diced 1 1/2 pounds salmon filet, 1-inch pieces 1/2 pound hot smoked salmon filet, 1-inch pieces 2 cups seafood stock 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup frozen peas salt and pepper to taste 1 puff pastry, thawed 1 [...]