Out of Thyme Catering

Spring Recipe

Dave — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:19:52 +0000

Cardamom-Orange Sugar Cookies

These delicious cookies are decorated with a sprinkling of raw sugar.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg, room temperature

Raw sugar

Preparation
Whisk flour, cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in finely grated orange peel and vanilla. Add egg; beat to blend. Add 1/3 of flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend. Add remaining flour in 2 additions, beating on low speed just until blended. Refrigerate until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.

Divide dough in half. Form each half into ball. Flatten into disks and wrap in plastic. Chill until firm enough to roll out, about 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Dough can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let chilled dough stand at room temperature until soft enough to roll out, about 15 minutes.

Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out 1 dough disk on lightly floured surface to generous 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using festive cookie cutters. Carefully transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with raw sugar. Gather dough scraps into ball. Flatten, cover, and freeze dough until firm enough to roll out again, about 10 minutes.

Bake cookies until light golden brown, about 16 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through baking for even cooking. Carefully slide parchment paper with cookies onto racks to cool completely. Let baking sheets cool completely, then repeat process with remaining dough, lining sheets with fresh parchment between batches. DO AHEAD: Cookies can be made 3 days ahead. Store cookies in airtight containers at room temperature.

* Also called turbinado or demerara sugar; available at most supermarkets and at natural foods stores.

Playing dress up:
For cookies with a more classic holiday look, make a quick glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a bit of milk. Spread the glaze on the cookies, then sprinkle with colored sugar or top with small candies. To add even more color, tint the glaze with food coloring.

Tomato Madness

Dave — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:27:16 +0000

Out of Thyme Catering is proud to introduce their gourmet line of “Tomato Madness” condiments. Owner Dave Haase and Chef Chula Camp selected their most popular condiments that appear on their catering menu. The Tomato Confit or Spicy Western Tomato Relish make great host/hostess gifts for the Spring. Made with passion and pride in San Francisco.

Welcome!

Dave — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:17:40 +0000

Out Of Thyme Catering is proud to launch our Thyme Out Workplace Platter delivery program to support your next office meeting or celebration.

Our dedicated team of culinary experts is always available for your full service catering needs.

Due to popular demand we are very excited to introduce our Tomato Madness Collection. Some of our most popular condiments from our catering menu, Tomato Confit & Spicy Western Tomato Relish are now available for purchase to enjoy at home or as the perfect gift.

GIVEN

Dave — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:51:58 +0000

We are sad to announce the closure of Given at 575 Castro st. in San Francisco. May we wish the GIVEN family the best of luck in there next endeavours. We have had a wonderful experience working within the community and growing our clientele.

We will keep you updated to where our products can be tasted and purchased. Meanwhile products cans still be purchased on our website. .