This French apple cake is just fantastic. When you tell someone that this is your favorite apple cake, they might appear skeptical given that France is known for its incredibly sophisticated pastries and baked products. But trust me when I say that this cake is truly excellent despite its simplicity and ease of preparation. . Photo by Darya Egorova: https://www.pexels.com/photo/cake-on-wooden-cutting-board-9999969/ Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Cool Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Ingredients 3 large baking apples (such as Honeycrisp), cubed (about 4 cups) 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons dark rum 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons white sugar for the top 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting (optional) Directions The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F (175 d
We use the small, vibrant tomatoes you can find at any farmer's market in the summer for this tomato ricotta cheese torta. Photo by Engin Akyurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-pizza-2619970/ Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) ricotta cheese 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (optional) 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved sea salt, as needed, for sprinkling top Directions The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). A 9 or 10-inch pie plate should be greased with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and left aside. Ricotta, egg, flour, baking soda, salt, black pepper, garlic, basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese are all added to a