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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite collection of bouquet recipes, a perfect blend of flavors and aesthetics. From the classic French bouquet garni to vibrant herb bundles, discover the art of enhancing dishes with aromatic herbs and spices. Explore variations using fresh herbs, dried spices, and citrus zest, each adding unique layers of complexity. Whether you seek a traditional bouquet garni for soups, stews, and braises, or a vibrant bouquet of herbs to enliven grilled meats and vegetables, our recipes provide endless inspiration. Unleash your creativity and elevate your cooking with these aromatic flavor enhancers.

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BONQUET



Bonquet image

Can also be spelled 'bonket' or 'banket.' An old Dutch recipe that my Great Grandma shared with me. A very flaky crust, like phyllo dough, and an almond paste center.

Provided by mindygreengenes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Dutch

Time 8h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chilled margarine, cut into cubes
½ cup cold water
½ pound almond paste
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 egg, separated
2 teaspoons white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl. Cut in margarine with 2 forks or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until flour mixture is moistened and sticks together when squeezed. Split dough into 3 portions, sealing each in plastic wrap.
  • Shred almond paste into a bowl using a grater. Add 1/2 cup sugar, egg, and egg yolk; mix well. Cover almond filling with plastic wrap. Refrigerate dough and almond filling, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll each portion of dough onto a floured work surface into a 4x12-inch crust. Lay crusts on the prepared sheet. Spread a strip of almond filling onto the center of each crust. Fold each side toward the center and pinch ends to seal in the filling. Flip bonquets over, folded side-down.
  • Poke holes down the middle of each bonquet, 2 inches apart. Beat egg white in a small bowl; brush over bonquets. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue baking until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 142 mg, Sugar 7 g

BANKET



Banket image

My husband's family is Dutch and this is a recipe from the Netherlands that is a great tasting pastry using almond paste. Enjoy!

Provided by BKET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Dutch

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
½ cup water
1 ½ cups almond paste
2 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 pinch salt
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cut cold butter or margarine into flour until the mixture has a crumb-like texture. Make a well in the center, add cold water. Mix together until the mixture forms a ball. Do not overmix. Chill dough.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, blend together almond paste, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, almond extract and salt.
  • Divide dough in 4 parts, and roll into 15 inch strips. Place filling along the center of each long strip of dough. Roll up, and pinch the ends to seal. Place strips 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 64.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

BONKET (DUTCH ALMOND PASTRY)



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This is a recipe I got from a Dutch friend who made this once when we were having coffee. I begged for the recipe and she graciously shared it with me! It's so good! Enjoy!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24-36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
3/4 cup pure almond paste, cut into very small pieces
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup pecans (or more if desired) or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (or more if desired)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 pinch salt
water, to thin

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Cream butter and sugar; stir in egg and vanilla.
  • Add flour and salt.
  • Press into 9x13" pan.
  • Almond Layer:.
  • Beat eggs with sugar; add butter, almond paste and flavoring.
  • Mix until as smooth as possible. (Almond paste is difficult to break down.).
  • Pour over bottom layer.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Bake about 25 minutes at 325 until firm and slightly browned.
  • Topping:.
  • Sift sugar and mix in salt.
  • Add just enough water to thin to a pourable consistency.
  • Drizzle topping over bonket while still hot.
  • Cool completely before cutting into squares.

BANKET (ALMOND ROLL)



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This is my husbands trademark recipe! He immigrated to the US after we married (from Holland) and 'brought to here' some of his most loved recipes from back home that he wasnted to continue to make here. This is one of his (and my) favorites. Keep in mind that it's a very sweet almond roll... so you don't want to take HUGE pieces when slicing. It's really good with a nice hot cup of coffee! It also makes quite a bit, so we enjoy making it around the holidays and giving a few of the 'rolls' to family! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by ErikaNY

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, cold
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups almond paste
2 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 pinch salt
1 egg white, beaten
sugar, for top

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cut cold butter into flour until the mixture has a crumb-like texture. Make a well in the center, add cold water. Mix together until the mixture forms a ball. Don't overmix! Chill dough.
  • Preheat ovem to 450 degrees. Grease cookie sheets (2).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together almond paste, eggs, sugar, almond extract and salt.
  • Divide dough in 4 parts, and roll into 15" strips. Place filling along the center of each long strip of dough. Roll up, and pinch the ends to seal.
  • Place strips 2" apart on cookie sheets. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cut into slices when cooled a little, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1211.2, Fat 72.8, SaturatedFat 32.3, Cholesterol 227.8, Sodium 423.9, Carbohydrate 126.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 68.8, Protein 18.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal flowers for the best flavor and appearance.
  • Choose edible flowers that are safe to consume. Some common edible flowers include roses, violets, pansies, and calendula.
  • Wash the flowers thoroughly before using them. Remove any pistils or stamens, as these can be bitter or toxic.
  • Use a light hand when adding flowers to your dishes. A little goes a long way.
  • Experiment with different types of flowers to find your favorites.

Conclusion:

Cooking with flowers is a wonderful way to add beauty, flavor, and fragrance to your dishes. With a little planning and care, you can create delicious and visually appealing meals that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a unique and creative way to spruce up your cooking, reach for a bouquet of flowers.

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