Tag: Pecan

The Pecan & Its Culinary Uses

The pecan is a species of hickory native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. The pecan tree is the only tree nut native to North America. Its sweet, crunchy texture with a rich buttery flavor and unmatched nutritional content have resulted in its growing worldwide popularity. Pecan Tree Image Credit: Cecilia Deutsch/Dreamstime.com Origins […]

Pecan Crusted French Toast with a Maple-Bacon Syrup

French toast was developed as a way to use day-old stale bread. French toast recipes are easily scalable. In other words, simply memorize the recipe for 1 serving or 2 slices of bread and then multiply to make more. The History Of French Toast Alternative names and variants for French toast include eggy bread, Bombay […]

Pumpkin Pecan Coconut Cake with Cardamom Whipped Cream

Some have asked if a pumpkin is a fruit or vegetable? A pumpkin, according to The Botanical Society of America, is a fruit because it’s a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants. Vegetables, on the other hand, are the edible portion of plants such as leaves, stems, roots, bullbs, flowers, and tubers. Simply […]

Pumpkin Pecan Risotto With Dried Cranberries & Goat Cheese

Despite its appearance, risotto is not a type of rice but rather an Italian dish made with a special high-starch short-grain rice. Which includes the Arborio, Carnaroli and the Vialone Nano rice. This special type of rice can absorb quite a bit of liquid without becoming mushy. A basic risotto is particularly prepared with Arborio […]