Category Archives: Doughs

Profiteroles aux Deux Chocolats – Profiteroles with White and Dark Chocolate Sauces

Profiteroles are one of the most popular desserts at Cafe du Soleil, especially during the hot summer months. They have the elements of any great ice cream dish – ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce. The French add a … Continue reading

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Basic Muffin and Pancake Recipes

I made some breakfast muffins the other day and while looking over the recipe I had an Aha!! moment (even after 25 years of cooking professionally I still get those once in a while). I realized that the recipe for … Continue reading

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Pie Dough (Unsweetened) – Pate Brisee

You can use this recipe whichever way you feel most comfortable. Look how much easier it is to remember the recipe by heart when you use the ratio amounts based on the weight measurements  rather than trying to remember the exact volume … Continue reading

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