Basic Whipped Cream
Add the cream, and whip quickly with a wire whisk until the cream is slightly thickened. Now add the sugar and any flavorings. Continue to whip until cream forms soft peaks. Don't whip beyond the soft-peak stage, because the cream will get stiff ... [... more]
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Peppered Citrus Olives
This is my version of the green olives flavored with pieces of lemon and bay that I see in the markets of Haute Provence. Drain the olives and place them in a glass or other nonreactive container. With a wooden mallet or the back of a wooden ... [... more]
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Ginger-Spiced Pecans
Pecan halves sautéed with butter, sugar, and ground ginger are positively addictive. Serve them with ice cream, a selection of cookies, or fruit desserts, or on their own after dessert as petits fours. They're quick to make and, presented in ... [... more]
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