Almond Sponge

Method of Preparation

1. In the mixer, whisk together the almond flour and the sugar.
2. Combine the eggs and the 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Vanilla Compound. Add to the mixing bowl and whip on high speed for 3 minutes.
3. On low speed, add the sifted flour and then the butter.
4. Bake in a frame at 160°C/320°F for about 20 minutes or until golden.
5. Cool completely and cut into small cubes.

Note: you may replace 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Vanilla Compound with PreGel Vanilla Purissima Bean Traditional Paste (Vanilla Bean) or PreGel Vanilla Velvet Traditional Paste (American Vanilla).

Method of Preparation

1. Whisk all ingredients together except the whipped cream until all powder is dissolved and mixture is uniform.
2. Allow to set in refrigerator, at least one hour.
3. Hand whisk pastry cream to result in a smooth texture. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
4. Set aside for assembly.

Note: you may replace 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Vanilla Compound with PreGel Vanilla Purissima Bean Traditional Paste (Vanilla Bean) or PreGel Vanilla Velvet Traditional Paste (American Vanilla).

Method of Preparation

1. Cream butter in an electric mixing bowl with the paddle attachment.
2. Combine all dry ingredients.
3. Combine oil, milk and eggs.
4. Add dry ingredients to butter and mix to combine.
5. Add oil/milk/egg mixture and mix for 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping the bowl after one minute.
6. Add rum, 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Vanilla Compound, and PreGel Malaga Traditional Paste with the raisins removed and mix for one more minute.
7. Butter and flour a large bundt pan and pour batter into it.
8. Bake at 160°C/320°F for 50-55 minutes.

Assembly

1. Turn cake out of bundt pan and using a brush, apply Rum Syrup to the cake, soaking it evenly.
2. Finish off with the Glaze.

Method of Preparation

1. Whisk all ingredients together. Set aside for assembly.

Method of Preparation

1. Butter and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
2. Mix all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into pan and bake at 180°C/355°F until fully baked – about 20-30 minutes.
4. Allow to cool and cut into cubes.
5. Gently toss cake cubes in Chocolate Syrup, spread on a sheet pan and freeze.

Method of Preparation

1. Strain cherries from PreGel Amarena Arabeschi^® (Whole Sour Cherries) and reserve liquid.
2. Combine milk, cream, sugar, PreGel Dextrose, PreGel Diamant 50 (Milk Base – Hot Process), PreGel Nonfat Dry Milk (Grade A, Low Heat), PreGel Cacaopat Traditional Paste (Chocolate – Unsweet) and reserved cherry syrup in a large plastic bucket.
3. Mix well for 2-3 minutes using an immersion blender.
4. Place in Hot Process machine and process according to machine’s instructions, or heat on a stovetop to 85°C/185°F.
5. Process in a batch freezer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Upon extraction, fold in the cherries and the frozen chocolate cake pieces.
7. Decorate with PreGel Amarena Arabeschi^® (Whole Sour Cherries).

Method of Preparation

1. In a pot, heat the milk and the 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Coffee Compound to 40°C/104°F.
2. Remove from heat; whisk in 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Pronto Pannacotta (Cooked Cream) powder ; whisk in heavy cream.

Assembly

1. Pipe a small amount of 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Coffee Crisp Filling in the bottom of a martini glass.
2. Freeze the filling in the glass before proceeding.
3. Pour the coffee pannacotta on top of the frozen filling.
4. Put the martini glasses in the refrigerator to set.
5. Allow the product to set for at least 2 hours before serving.
6. Just before service, pour a shot of Kahlua on top of the set Pannacotta.
7. Garnish as desired and serve.

*Note:You may replace 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Coffee Compound with PreGel Coffee Costa d’Oro Traditional Paste (Espresso).

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Method of Preparation

1. Bring to a boil the milk, sugar, salt and butter.
2. Sift the flour and add to boiling milk off the stove.
3. Continue to cook on low heat for one minute.
4. Transfer the panade to the mixer and cool slightly on low speed using the paddle.
5. Slowly add the eggs to the panade.
6. Pipe right away into desired shape.
7. Bake at 149°C/300 ̊F with the vent open for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and dry on the inside.

Method of Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a large plastic bucket.
2. Mix well for 2-3 minutes using an immersion blender.
3. Place in Hot Process machine and process according to machine’s instructions.

Assembly

1. Bring to a boil the milk, sugar, salt and butter.
2. Bring to a boil the milk, sugar, salt and butter.
3. Bring to a boil the milk, sugar, salt and butter.

Method of Preparation

1. In a large mixing container, combine all ingredients.
2. Mix together with immersion blender for 2-3 minutes.
3. Allow to age in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4. Pour in sanitized machine and freeze per machine instructions.
5. Dampen the rim of a small glass and roll in kosher salt to coat.
6. Pour a small shot of tequila in the bottom of the glass.
7. Swirl the PreGel Pink Grapefruit Tenerissimo^™ into the tequila.
8. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Method of Preparation

1. Combine milk, sugar, salt, butter and 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Cinnamon Compound; bring to a boil.
2. Stir in sifted flour ; remove from heat and mix well.
3. Transfer to bowl with paddle attachment; mix on medium speed to cool to 40°C/104°F.
4. Pipe into fryer; cook until done.
5. Remove from fryer; toss in cinnamon sugar mixture and serve warm.
6. Serve with PreGel Pino Pinguino^® Chocolate Arabeschi^®.

Note: you may replace 5-Star Chef Pastry Select^™ Cinnamon Compound with PreGel Cinnamon Traditional Paste. Also, any PreGel Arabeschi® can be used for dipping.

Method of Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well with an immersion blender.
2. Allow to age for at least 2 hours in refrigerator (age overnight for best results).
3. Mix again with immersion blender.
4. Use as needed in soft serve machine.

Method of Preparation

1. In a large mixing container, combine the PreGel Mango Tenerissimo^™ and the 2600g (91.7oz) of water.
2. Mix together with immersion blender for 2-3 minutes.
3. Allow to age in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4. Pour in sanitized machine and freeze per machine instructions.
5. To prepare the bubble tea, combine the 750g (26.5oz) of water and sugar, bringing to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Remove the bubble tea from the heat and strain.
8. Run the bubble tea under cold water to stop the cooking.
9. Store bubble tea in previously prepared simple syrup to prevent sticking if not serving immediately.

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4. Traditionally every year on June 24th in Peru, Inca culture honors the Sun God during the
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References and Further Reading:

Peru Adventure Tours. (2013). Inti Raymi Celebration in Cusco – The Festival of the Sun God. Retrieved January 23, 2013, from https://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/inti_raymi_festival.html

French Moments. (2013). February in France: Candlemas & Carnival. Retrieved January 23, 2013, from http://frenchmoments.com/Chandeleur.html

International Living. (2007). Day of the Dead in a Guatemalan Graveyard. Retrieved January 23, 2013, from http://internationalliving.com/2007/04/10-14-2004/

History. (2013). Thanksgiving. Retrieved January 23, 2013, from http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving

Terretrusche. (2013). Christmas in Italy. Retrieved January 23, 2013, from
http://www.terretrusche.com/eng/cont_view.asp?rID=141