Paris. Eiffel Tower. Cookies. Do we have your attention yet? Eden Passante is planning a Parisian-themed party, and she's serving the crème de la crème of French sweets: macarons, those colorful cookies that are all the rage. An edible treat this beautiful deserves a special display. Eden creates an entire tower of macarons with simple step-by-step instructions so you can make one yourself. The only hard part is trying not eat all the cookies first!
Beth shows how to create a summery tomato tart inspired by the flavors of the south of France.
BETH'S TOMATO TART PROVENCAL RECIPE
Makes (2) 14 x 5 rectangular tarts
INGREDIENTS:
For Pastry:
1 3/4 cups (210 g) flour
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme or fresh works too
10 tbs...
Try this easy "make ahead" dessert that your guests will be talking about for weeks!
CARAMEL APPLE ICE CREAM CUPS
(Makes 12 Cups)
For the filling:
1/2 cup (75 g) raisins
1 tbsp (15 ml) bourbon whisky
2 1/2 cups (375 g) gala apples, peels on (diced into tiny cubes)
2 tbsp (25 g) sugar
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Whether you're entertaining for two or ten, don't let a small space cramp your style. Take advantage of Theodore Leaf's expert entertaining tips. He brilliantly combines the living room and dining room of his tiny NYC apartment into a singular space suited for a fabulous dinner or cocktail party....