tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post8481674920015682524..comments2024-03-18T06:57:55.423-04:00Comments on Food Wishes Video Recipes: Blueberry Shortbread Bars – Please Don’t Call These CookiesChef Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-2033382183953641282017-09-17T14:58:30.039-04:002017-09-17T14:58:30.039-04:00I was looking at the original blog post on the Smi...I was looking at the original blog post on the Smitten Kitchen and came across this little nugget. I think one or two people in the comments have asked about storing. Will be making this later tonight, looks darn good, CJ!<br /><br />"Keeping: I’ve kept mine in the fridge and they’ve held up great there since Monday. I imagine that these would freeze well, between layers of waxed paper, with the container sealed well in plastic wrap."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740609112065239104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-89351486438482545092015-09-11T13:02:43.536-04:002015-09-11T13:02:43.536-04:00sift and measure!sift and measure!Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-31208548960569370332015-09-10T19:34:34.898-04:002015-09-10T19:34:34.898-04:00When a recipe calls for sifted flour, do you measu...When a recipe calls for sifted flour, do you measure out and then sift or measure sifted flour? thank you for your time. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207914248611730995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-83307188636982190892014-04-17T15:24:15.568-04:002014-04-17T15:24:15.568-04:00Sorry, I'm not sure! Just a different recipe i...Sorry, I'm not sure! Just a different recipe i guess! Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-44774712030185292032014-04-17T15:00:23.709-04:002014-04-17T15:00:23.709-04:00Hi Chef,
Just curious re: these and your lemon ba...Hi Chef,<br /><br />Just curious re: these and your lemon bars.<br /><br />Why do not dock these, but do prick your lemon bar dough?<br /><br />Also, why not add the egg yolk to the lemon bars as well?<br /><br />Love your videos, so very informative.<br /><br />Thanks for doing this!<br /><br />-DuncanJacks_Shenaniganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534187630481341576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-75634981125450070212013-01-19T14:51:12.955-05:002013-01-19T14:51:12.955-05:00I made these the exact way as the video said and t...I made these the exact way as the video said and they were good. But the next time around I changed it up a bit. I added a few drops of vanilla to the ice water ( I needed about a tablespoon of water). I added a tablespoon of brown sugar to the remaining mixture ( that goes on top of the berries ) Became like a proper crumb topping. I also did a mix of blueberries ans blackberries. Was delish. Better than the original IMO. Thanks chef John. Love your recipes! quix4verhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530689039343724504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-9681129291860119722013-01-13T21:34:03.731-05:002013-01-13T21:34:03.731-05:00Could have, but not sure! Sorry! :)Could have, but not sure! Sorry! :)Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-59480792068200086502013-01-13T21:24:37.352-05:002013-01-13T21:24:37.352-05:00Hi Chef John,
I just made this and boy, it's ...Hi Chef John,<br /><br />I just made this and boy, it's delicious! I do have one question tho.... My berries did not "split/spill/melt" like yours. I kept it in the oven for a bit longer, thinking that would do the trick, but it made no difference. Like I said, it's still delicious. Just don't know why my blueberries didn't split. Granted, I did modify the recipe.... and used Sugar blend instead of plain sugar, so overall I only used 1/4 cup instead of 1/2 a cup of sugar. <br /><br />Do you think it was the sugar that prevented the berries from "popping" properly?<br /><br />Thanks again for all your awesome videos! It's made me cook more frequently because you've made it seem so much easier to do!Where's My Life Gone?https://www.blogger.com/profile/14549676037506490534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-56911480801455378652013-01-06T11:44:47.282-05:002013-01-06T11:44:47.282-05:00Sorry, I'm really not sure! Maybe baked a litt...Sorry, I'm really not sure! Maybe baked a little long?Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-29212091997759519302013-01-05T21:51:36.971-05:002013-01-05T21:51:36.971-05:00Hi Chef John,
Mine came out to be delicious!
Al...Hi Chef John,<br /><br />Mine came out to be delicious! <br /><br />Although I had a hard time cutting the whole piece into smaller ones, even after cooling at room temp over night. I was kind of hard and pieces broke off a bit. Any suggestions? Or maybe I baked it for too long, or something wrong when I made it? <br /><br />Also, how do you suggest to keep the left over, in the fridge?<br /><br />Thank you!!Tianyuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250229080382802294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-13100563219603966742013-01-05T21:51:15.430-05:002013-01-05T21:51:15.430-05:00Hi Chef John,
Mine came out to be delicious!
Al...Hi Chef John,<br /><br />Mine came out to be delicious! <br /><br />Although I had a hard time cutting the whole piece into smaller ones, even after cooling at room temp over night. I was kind of hard and pieces broke off a bit. Any suggestions? Or maybe I baked it for too long, or something wrong when I made it? <br /><br />Also, how do you suggest to keep the left over, in the fridge?<br /><br />Thank you!!<br />-HelenTianyuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250229080382802294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-83230730157073435752012-12-02T20:16:50.520-05:002012-12-02T20:16:50.520-05:00I am allergic to peaches and was wondering how to ...I am allergic to peaches and was wondering how to switch the recipe from Smitten Kitchen up. You did the work for me. Thanks muchly!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15359620178913667695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-11986653273999384302012-12-02T10:27:19.263-05:002012-12-02T10:27:19.263-05:00Can i use an 8 inch dish or is that a big no no?Can i use an 8 inch dish or is that a big no no?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332517161677123932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-80818257953485458602012-11-29T06:13:58.521-05:002012-11-29T06:13:58.521-05:00Can I use frozen blueberries? I am from Middle Eas...Can I use frozen blueberries? I am from Middle East .. We dont get the fresh ones here...<br />Jazminedfsdfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617488469879183685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-86329015549425040692012-11-29T06:12:13.615-05:002012-11-29T06:12:13.615-05:00Can I use frozen blueberry... Here in UAE we dont ...Can I use frozen blueberry... Here in UAE we dont get the fresh ones...dfsdfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617488469879183685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-37729072814576596092012-10-06T16:38:03.314-04:002012-10-06T16:38:03.314-04:00Wonderful! I used Maninis GLUTEN FREE all-purpose ...Wonderful! I used Maninis GLUTEN FREE all-purpose flour and it turned out perfect. I also used FROZEN blackberries we had picked last year and it wasn't soggy, but I didn't give them barely a moment to defrost and release their juices, similar to baking a pie with frozen fruit, work that part quickly! and Chef John, your tip about freezing the chopped butter is fantastic! Thank you. ~MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-39973018567161932592012-09-20T01:09:51.836-04:002012-09-20T01:09:51.836-04:00Made this recipe with some fresh frozen blueberrie...Made this recipe with some fresh frozen blueberries I had (when blueberries were cheap) and they look and smell great. Can't wait for the shortbread bars to cool!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00802189322088702456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-6328104488553856832012-09-10T09:40:27.279-04:002012-09-10T09:40:27.279-04:00see above comments!see above comments!Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-57929170883883850532012-09-10T06:43:02.874-04:002012-09-10T06:43:02.874-04:00Does other berries work like strawberries or raspb...Does other berries work like strawberries or raspberry maybe? Thanks Chef.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-10649370565892016752012-08-22T10:22:39.234-04:002012-08-22T10:22:39.234-04:00You don't have to use fresh blueberries if you...You don't have to use fresh blueberries if you can't get them. Use whatever fresh fruits you have locally. But I doubt frozen fruits will be good for this recipe as Chef John mentioned previously as it'll be too wet. <br /><br />I've made this several times now and they're always a big hit! I've been looking for a good shortbread recipe as I love them and finally found yours that combine two of my favs: fruits and shortbread. Thanks Chef John!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700271916738086542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-39605944495696021652012-08-19T05:36:14.223-04:002012-08-19T05:36:14.223-04:00John, how could I modify this to use frozen bluebe...John, how could I modify this to use frozen blueberries? Fresh blueberries are around $18/lb here in South Korea, but I can get 1KG of frozen ones for about $10. I've used them in blueberry muffins without issue, but I know this kind of crumbly pastry is very sensitive to moisture.. crossmrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08926946277296911301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-26001750207917130872012-08-17T05:48:52.598-04:002012-08-17T05:48:52.598-04:00You can use two butter knives to cut the flour and...You can use two butter knives to cut the flour and butter together, as my mother taught me.(In case you don't have a food processor or a pastry cutter).<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842456829685779389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-50438266447168887852012-08-15T22:50:05.245-04:002012-08-15T22:50:05.245-04:00can i use a fork to whisk/mix the ingredients in? ...can i use a fork to whisk/mix the ingredients in? i don't have a food processor or a pastry cutterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-68826205998607560712012-08-07T15:29:38.890-04:002012-08-07T15:29:38.890-04:00Can I use frozen cranberries? I have a bag sitting...Can I use frozen cranberries? I have a bag sitting in my freezer. Maybe if I simmer them in syrup first? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-60398334774395858562012-08-06T15:18:46.134-04:002012-08-06T15:18:46.134-04:00I JUST took this out of my oven. I made it with fr...I JUST took this out of my oven. I made it with fresh peaches since I find it very hard to find tasty blueberries where I'm located. My whole appartment smells of five spice. Can't wait for it to be cool enough to cut!Andersnoreply@blogger.com