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Category: Vegetarian

MiLam consults with vegetarians from time to time, but we do not have one on staff. However, everyone on our staff loves vegetarian foods. Our simple definition of “vegetarian” is the absence on animal flesh and animal slaughter by-products. But we must stress that our understanding of vegetarianism is in no way nuanced. With regard to desserts, we do include recipes that call for ingredients such as gelatin and jelly, assuming a vegetarian will use vegetarian options.

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on July 5, 2014May 29, 2015 by Jeff the Chef
Forget your fancy appliances. Making these biscuits by hand with a pastry cutter will produce light, beautiful shortcakes that will balance perfectly with strawberries and whipped cream.... Read More
Orange-Nutmeg Rolls

Orange-Nutmeg Rolls

Posted on May 16, 2014October 15, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
Nutmeg, orange peel, milk, and eggs flavor this sweet dough that rises overnight in the refrigerator and bakes up the next morning into glorious breakfast rolls.... Read More
Fruit Salad, Straight Up

Fruit Salad, Straight Up

Posted on May 14, 2014October 15, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
Blueberries, mango, orange, strawberries and honey make up this simple but delicious fruit salad. Bananas, Cool Whip, granola, Jell-O, vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, orange zest, and herbs (such as ta... Read More
Raspberry Mocha Cake

Raspberry Mocha Cake

Posted on May 10, 2014December 18, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
This chocolate sour cream cake gets its flavor in part from a tall Starbucks raspberry mocha, in addition to a layer of jam or preserves. It's dense, rich, and sophisticated. ... Read More
Whipped White Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Whipped White Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Posted on May 7, 2014October 5, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
This white vanilla buttercream frosting is fluffy and light. It's not overly sweet, nor overly rich. It will complement your cake, rather than overpower it. ... Read More
Why Is Red Velvet Cake Red?

Why Is Red Velvet Cake Red?

Posted on April 3, 2014April 12, 2017 by Jeff the Chef
Why is Red Velvet Cake red? Blame it on the anthocyanin that is found in natural cocoa, but blame the artificial aspect of it on the Adams Extract & Spice Company. Or, if you're fancy, blame the Wald... Read More
Trifle Improv 3

Trifle Improv 3

Posted on March 15, 2014July 27, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
Martha Stewart's coming over, and you polished off your croquembouche this morning for breakfast. All you've got is some Red Velvet brownies that are too dry to serve. Or maybe some leftover cheesecak... Read More
Trifle Improv 2

Trifle Improv 2

Posted on March 7, 2014October 18, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
Angel food, brownies, pound cake, cheesecake: any of these can make a good foundation for a trifle. This is especially true for dry, over-baked, cakes. This post chronicles an improvisation that turne... Read More
Trifle Improv 1

Trifle Improv 1

Posted on February 14, 2014January 16, 2015 by Jeff the Chef
Take a little bit of leftover cake, add whipped cream and a custard, lemon curd, or pudding, you whip up from scratch, and you can do a to-die-for trifle improv. ... Read More
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