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        	<title>Eve Stavros on Plastic-free (nearly) Tiramisu!!! </title>
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<p>Yes, it's possible!  And since learning to make it in my cooking class in Rome, I was determined to give it a try once I got home, since it is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than anything I've ever eaten here.    Eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, shaved dark chocolate, coffee/espresso...no problem on these ingredients, since they are readily available plastic-free.  The challenge was (1) ladyfingers and (2) mascarpone. </p>
<p>(1) Ladyfingers are surprisingly easy to make (eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder) and once you've made them, you'll not look for those sad store-bought ones again.  I admit to buying a plastic-coated pastry bag for this, but it'll last for years, and beyond.  Best recipe:  <a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/ladyfingers/Detail.aspx?scale=24&#38;ismetric=0" target="_blank"><a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/" rel="nofollow">http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/</a>.....ismetric=0</a></p>
<p>(2) Mascarpone is even easier to make and only uses a tiny bit of plastic (the bottle cap &#38; ring). Heat 2 cups heavy cream to 180 deg., (just short of bubbling) add 1 Tbs lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, simmer for 5 min, pour into a large coffee filter set in funnel/strainer over a jar (to catch the few tbs of whey drippings), refrigerate for 8 hrs and voila! Delicious mascarpone, which opens up a whole new world of cooking possibilities!!!  Also, this is a great substitute for cream cheese.</p>
<p>As for the tiramisu...how easy is this???  Light, satisfying, and guilt-free...mostly.</p>
<p>Dip ladyfingers into leftover cold strong coffee (or espresso, if you have it) and put in a single layer in serving dish (I use a lasagne pan). Shave some dark chocolate over them. Whip 4 egg yolks with 1/4 c sugar for 7 min. until pale yellow and thick.  Add mascarpone and slowly work it in by hand (no mixer) until any lumps are gone.  Whip 4 egg whites with 1/4 c sugar until stiff peaks form.  Fold white into yolk/mascarpone mixture gently until well mixed.  Pour over ladyfinger layer, gently agitate to spread, and refrigerate for 3-4 hrs.  Dust with a good cocoa, serve, enjoy, sit back &#38; wait for the compliments (if you can stand to share). </p>
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        	        	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:26:54 -0800</pubDate>
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