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Try These Rustic Apple Tart Recipes This Weekend
December 2, 2014 by
Instead of making your tried-and-true apple pie recipe for your next fall gathering, you may want to get a bit creative and experiment with an elegant apple tart instead. Although this dessert looks fancy, there are a number of different ways to cater it to all different levels of baking expertise. Here are three tasty tarts to try this weekend.
French Apple Tart [foodnetwork.com]
Nothing compares to the art of French baking, and this gorgeous apple tart is proof of just that. Ina Garten tops her usual light, fluffy pastry crust with a layer of Granny Smith apples and bakes it to perfection to create a simple tart with a truly unique flavor.
Rustic Apple Tart [foodandwine.com]
If you want to create a tasty tart but don’t have much patience when it comes to baking, this is the tart for you. The crust is perfectly flaky and doesn’t require hours of chilling like many pie crusts do, and the layer of apricot preserves creates an unexpected flavor to complement the apples.
Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce [epicurious.com]
Although many tarts are light and simple, this recipe uses warm caramel and a sturdy pie crust to create a more dense, filling dessert. Browning the apples in the oven also gives it a caramelized flavor that is ideal for fall.
Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2014 by
We hope everyone has a wonderful day surrounded by family and friends! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
The Conservatory Salon & Day Spa: Relax, Reflect, Rejuvenate
November 25, 2014 by
Let the Conservatory Salon & Day Spa be an oasis of tranquility in your busy life. This Kingwood salon is elegantly decorated and professionally staffed, so you'll be comfortable and confident requesting anything from a standard trim to a full day of pampering.
Treat yourself to a Caribbean therapy body treatment, which begins with dry exfoliation followed by warm seaweed masques on your back and feet while you enjoy a gentle scalp and face massage. Follow that up with a stone fusion body massage, which combines smooth, warm lava stones with skilled massage for a unique sensory experience. After your massage, sit down in the salon area to update your cut and color. Your stylist will listen carefully to your ideas and will advise you on how best to achieve your preferred look before starting to cut. End your day with a manicure and pedicure, and you'll leave the salon feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!
The Conservatory Salon & Day Spa
2665 Royal Forest
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 359-3300
www.conservatorydayspa.com
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Enjoy Great Food and a Friendly Atmosphere at Zachary’s Cajun Cafe
November 18, 2014 by
If you're curious about what fried alligator might taste like or you have a particular fondness for boudin balls, then Zachary's Cajun Cafe is the place to be. This Kingwood-area restaurant is proud that everything on its menu is made from scratch and that nothing comes from a can or jar. In fact, that's the basis of the restaurant's culinary philosophy: authentic Cajun dishes made from scratch using lovingly preserved family recipes.
Regular customers say the seasoned crawfish etouffee shouldn't be missed, and that the po'boy sandwiches are a full meal. Dishes are reasonably priced, but to get the best value for your money, try ordering one of the "platter" meals. You'll get a generous serving of whatever meat you choose (shrimp, catfish, or pork, for example) accompanied by hushpuppies and your choice of fries, red beans, or corn on the cob.
Zachary’s Cajun Cafe
716 Kingwood Drive
Houston, TX 77339
(281) 359-2256
www.zacharyscajuncafe.com
www.yelp.com/biz/zacharys-cajun-cafe-houston
J. Christopher’s Pizza Pasta: Italian Cuisine That Hits the Spot
November 11, 2014 by
If you love Italian food, J. Christopher's Pizza Pasta is sure to hit the spot. Since opening its doors in 1980, this Kingwood restaurant has been bringing all the best-loved classics of Italian cuisine together onto one menu. Order the house-made lasagna, featuring a double layer of ricotta cheese (and just might be even better than your mother's lasagna), or try the pesto ravioli, served in a mouth-watering marinara cream sauce. The pizzas at J. Christopher’s are always piping hot and full of cheesy goodness and can be ordered in both thin crust and deep dish styles.
For something a bit more unusual, dig into a creative import from Chicago's Italian community: penne pasta smothered in chili and topped with cheddar cheese. If you like it, keep your eyes open and you'll spot a number of other Chicago influences on the menu at J. Christopher's, including the sausage, which is imported directly from Chicago each week!
J. Christopher's Pizza Pasta
2245 Northpark Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 358-6601
www.jchristopherspizzapasta.com
www.yelp.com/biz/j-christophers-pizza-pasta-kingwood
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November 6, 2014 by
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Fete the Fall Season With These Sweet Apple Recipes
November 4, 2014 by
Give your tried-and-true apple pie recipe a rest and experiment with some new apple recipes this fall season. These three creative culinary ideas offer just as much sweet apple flavor as a traditional pie, but they come in a variety of different forms to last you all season long.
Caramel Apple Cupcakes [southernliving.com]
Caramel apples are delicious, but they’re not exactly practical to bring to social gatherings. This adorable cupcake recipe combines the classic combination of caramel and apples in a handheld form, and they’re topped with toasted pecans and miniature crab apples to give them an extra special appearance.
Mile-High Apple Pie [marthastewart.com]
Most baking enthusiasts are loyal to one apple pie recipe, but this one might just give your usual recipe a run for its money. The deep-dish crust makes the pie incredibly dense, and best of all, it tastes even better the next day.
Apple Squares [allrecipes.com]
All of the flavors of apple pie are packed into conveniently cake-like squares in this simple recipe. Apples and nuts make each bar taste hearty and rustic, while the vanilla and cinnamon will fill your home with a mouthwatering aroma while they’re baking. Slice them into oversized portions and pack them in the kids’ lunches, eat them for breakfast, or serve them as a dessert at your next holiday party.
Don’t Forget to Vote!
November 4, 2014 by
Today is Election Day! Make sure you go out and vote today!
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