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[Sam Posten]

Under $15!!!

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[KPmusmag]

I am smoking turkey parts over apple wood. Then, I will wrap each piece tightly in foil and freeze. For Christmas I will reheat in a very low oven.

 

[KPmusmag]

My first try at French macaron cookies came out pretty good. Of course I selected the most perfect specimens for the top layer in the gift box (birthday for a friend). You can see that the one on the bottom right has a slight crack. It was a fun journey as it is a persnickety batter. It is almond flour and egg whites that are made into an Italian meringue. The sugar syrup must be at a precise temperature and then you mix it until the batter is fluid and settles but does not run. The newest issue of Cook's Illustrated has a very approachable method so I gave it a go. I made these with a raspberry buttercream filling, but the color and flavor possibilities are endless. I will try again at some point soon and hopefully get slightly more consistent results. The hardest thing for me was piping the batter, a few times that part was almost worthy of Lucy. Piping has never been my strong suit and this recipe requires some precision in that dept. I found the box at Home Goods and it was perfect to hold 12 cookies in 3 layers.