• Dessert & Bakery,  My Kitchen

    Candied Walnuts Egg White Method

    Candied Walnuts (Egg White Method) Using egg white method to make candied walnuts might take longer than pan roasted with butter method, I actually found it easier and less labor intensive. Mix sugar, cinnamon, paprika powder, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Beat 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon of water till frosty in another mixing bowl. Toss walnuts in egg white mixture and evenly coat all walnuts. Then pour walnuts into sugar mixture and toss to coat evenly. Spread walnuts in one layer on a baking tray covered with parchment paper. Preheat oven at 250F, bake for about an hour. Use a spatula to toss the walnuts…

  • Appetizers,  Dessert & Bakery,  Main Entree,  My Kitchen,  Soup

    Thanksgiving 2018

    Thanksgiving Dinner 2018 Menu Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan Croutons (Jamie Oliver) Crostini with Prosciutto, Brie, Apricot Jam and Candied Walnut Beef Wellington (Gordon Ramsey) Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes (Alton Brown) Green Bean with Garlic and Bacon Chocolate Souffle with Creme Anglaise Holiday means getting together, feeding on happy foods and having lots of fun. To ease the stress on the day of the feast, think and prepare ahead is really important. First, decide on the main course. Then, determine on the sides that will complement the main course as well as the occasion. Thanksgiving dinner is traditionally a Turkey fest, but this year, we decided to have Beef Wellington,…

  • Dessert & Bakery,  My Kitchen

    Chocolate Souffle with Creme Anglaise

    Souffle has always been a family favorite. This flourless dessert is light and airy. Creme Anglaise with coffee liquor gave a creamy and delicate touch to the Souffle. Souffle sounds fancy, tastes delicious. And best of all, for a holiday get-together, this is also a perfect make-ahead item.

  • Dessert & Bakery,  My Kitchen

    Candied Walnut

    Candied Walnut Candied walnut is very easy to make.  Add 1 tablespoon of butter, about 1/4 cup of sugar (I didn’t take measurement), and about 2 cups of walnut to pan. Over medium heat stir often for about 10 minutes. When sugar caramelizes, remove from pan and spread apart on parchment paper. Let them completely cool down and store in air tight container.