Gluten-free tart celebrates the orange By Emily Chavez (Photo by Luis Chavez) Delicious seasonal cara cara oranges are my choice for winter to early spring fruit. Any orange can be used for this recipe, but the juicy cara cara variety is sweet without the bitterness found in conventional navel oranges. Inspired by traditional lemon […]
‘C’ Is for Chia, Citrus and Cream Cheese
By Emily Chavez (Photo by Luis Chavez) How do you reinvigorate the traditional celebratory cupcake? By using nutrient-dense ingredients and bright flavors. The mere mention of cupcakes brings to my mind a dessert where the main flavor profile is just sugar with added descriptors of texture, like it’s a moist and tender crumb. […]
Sweet, salty and nutty can get along
By Emily Chavez / Photo by Luis Chavez The famous chocolate chip cookie will always be loved. However, I appreciate complex complementary flavor profiles, instead of a one-note confection. Mixing semi-sweet and dark chocolate lays a base for a more balanced sugar content. Adding walnuts creates a multidimensional earthy undertone. And, finally, coarse pink […]
A (Lemon) Zest for Life
By Emily Chavez / Photo by Luis Chavez Swiss rolls are visually impressive and incredibly simple to make. But they can be intimidating for a first-timer who may fear the cake may break while rolling. Cracks will not form if the cake is gently rolled while warm. Let it cool down as the filling […]