Delightful Pastries is getting Zany with Zucchini for National Zucchini Day August 8

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Many bakeries steer clear of vegetables in their kitchens, but Delightful Pastries is a master at making vegetables taste as good as any of their other sweets. August 8 is National Zucchini Day, which is the perfect reason to enjoy Delightful Pastries' delicious vegetable items such as the Vegetable Frittata and Zucchini Bread, both made with fresh organic zucchini.

The Vegetable Frittata ($5.75-$6.75), best described as a vegetable and egg cake, is a vegetarian's dream, made with the freshest potato, onion, Fontina cheese, spinach, mushroom and zucchini and served with a fresh side salad. For those with a sweet tooth, the Zucchini Bread ($8.50 per loaf) is a great breakfast treat. Sweet, moist and flavorful, you will hardly realize you are eating a vegetable. Delightful Pastries offers a wide range of vegetable infused creations such as sweet breads like the Banana Nut Bread ($8.50 per loaf) or Carrot Cake ($8.50 per loaf). Dive deeper into vegetables at breakfast with the Vegetable Quiche ($5.75-$7.25).

These zucchini dishes, amongst a wide range of freshly crafted items, can be found at Delightful Pastries three Chicago locations: Old Town at 1710 N. Wells St., (312) 255-0724; Jefferson Park at 5927 W. Lawrence, (773) 545-7215, and Chicago French Market at 131 N. Clinton, (312) 234-9644. Visit www.delightfulpastries.com for more information.

Things are Getting Especially Cheesy at Delightful Pastries on July 30 National Cheesecake Day

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Delightful Pastries is ready to set the record straight that Chicago does everything better than New York with their New York Style Cheesecake. Take a slice out of the Windy City and see Delightful Pastries' masterful New York Strawberry Cheesecake on July 30. This rich cheesecake is made with cream cheese, sour cream and Nielsen Massey bourbon vanilla, topped with fresh and homemade strawberry toppings. This summery dish is available by the slice ($3-5.25).

Find this cheesecake treat in addition to numerous other desserts at any of Delightful Pastries locations: Old Town at 1710 N. Wells St., (312) 255-0724; Jefferson Park at 5927 W. Lawrence, (773) 545-7215, and Chicago French Market at 131 N. Clinton, (312) 234-9644. Visit www.delightfulpastries.com for more information.

Celebrate National Soup Month and National Baking Month at Delightful Pastries

January is National Soup and National Baking Month. One might not think of going to a bakery for homemade soup, but Delightful Pastries at the Chicago French Market offers a complete menu of both sweet and savory goodies. Warm up with a selection of delicious homemade soups. Stop by for a complimentary tasting of its two gluten free offerings: Butternut Squash Soup with purely of roasted butternut squash and chicken broth or Split Pea Soup with pea, potato, carrot and bacon. Other soups include homemade Clam Chowder with clams, potato, bacon and cream, Chicken Noodle, and Beef Mushroom Barley Soup with beef, barley, carrot, onion and mushroom. All soups this month are only $3.50 a cup. Soups choices rotate daily. 


One of the reasons you may choose to buy from a bakery rather than purchase packaged baked goods is that you want to believe that the ingredients are pure. You can be sure at Delightful Pastries as it has built its reputation on fresh, made-from-scratch cooking using family recipes without preservatives or other fillers. "We believe that every customer deserves the best quality food just like we make them at home." said partner Robert Hawryszczuk. Delightful Pastries is highlighting several of its baked goods this month. Start the year off sweetly with yummy cream puffs -- January 2 is National Cream Puff Day. Other January specials at Delightful Pastries include pistachio and other shortbread specials on January 6 for National Shortbread Day and mini and full pie specials (apple, pecan and more) for National Pie Day on January 23, Chocolate Cake on January 27, National Chocolate Cake Day and buttery croissants on National Croissant Day, January 30. 

Delightful Pastries is located at the Chicago French Market, 131 N. Clinton St., Chicago; 312-234-9644.

December 27 is National Fruit Cake Day - Delightful Pastries Offers Modern Selections with Creative Twists

Fruit Cake fans (you know who you are), this month's for you. December is National  Fruit Cake Month. Delightful Pastries offers delicious variations including its holiday breads. Throw away any of your pre-conceived notions. Most ethnic groups have their favorite recipe for fruit and nut bread and Delightful Pastries' modern take is as refreshing as it is delicious. Try something new this year, like: Stollen ($20). A traditional German stollen includes candied orange peel, raisins, almonds and is ¬filled with marzipan. The English prefer a traditional fruit cake and Delightful Pastries gives it a modern twist, Cognac Fruit Cake ($20), which is soaked in Cognac and Grand Marnier, which makes the taste of all the fruit and nuts come alive. Another modern twist on a traditional,Royal Gingerbread ($14) is filled with hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, raisins and candied orange peel; the entire bread is dipped in chocolate. Holiday breads also make awesome French toast for Christmas or New Year's breakfast.

Fruit cakes and fruit breads are available at all three Delightful Pastries location: 5927 W. Lawrence Avenue , Chicago, in the Jefferson Park neighborhood (phone: 773-545-7215). Store hours are Tuesday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed on Monday. The Old Town Chicago location, which includes the Café, is at 1710 N. Wells St ., just north of North Avenue (phone: 312-255-0724). Store hours are Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Chicago French Market location is at 131 N. Clinton Ave., Chicago (phone: 312-234-9644). Store hours are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Sundays.

Delightful Pastries Gift and Entertaining Suggestions

In a quandary over what to buy? You can't go wrong with a delightful gift. Don't go empty handed and don't be caught off guard. Keep a supply of homemade cookies, jams, and assorted platters to create gift baskets, use as stocking stuffers, and for entertaining. 
The Butter Cookie Christmas Tree ($35) makes for a perfect centerpiece. Butter cookies are filled with apricot preserves, decorated with royal icing and holiday ornaments made out of sugar. Keep several International Cookie Trays ($35) on hand. Perfect for office parties and family entertaining, this fabulous tray is filled with kolaczki, Sicilian fig cucidatis, Viennese almond crescents, rugelach, peppermint meringues, linzers, Christmas mice, French macarons, Mexican wedding cookies and sugar cookies. The Petit Pastry Tray (Small,$40; Large, $80) is an assortment of petit pastries such as éclairs, fruit tarts, tiramisu, panna cotta, chocolate mousse and berry cup, cannoli, financier and more.

Special Delightful Pastries Catering Packages:
When catering a holiday event, you need look no further than Delightful Pastries. Both savory and sweet items are on the menu. Advance orders are being accepted.

ORDER NOW at the Chicago French Market - Store , 131 N. Clinton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60661, Phone:  (312) 234-9644;  Old Town Chicago - Café & Store, 1710 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60614, Phone:  (312) 255-0724; Jefferson Park Chicago - Store, 5927 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630, Phone: (773) 545-7215.

Celebrate National Cashew Day November 22 and Enjoy A Delightful Pastries Sinful Congo Bar

November 22 is earmarked as National Cashew Day and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by chowing down on a sinful Delightful Pastries Congo Bar. Start with a base of Graham Cracker crumbs topped with bittersweet chocolate, homemade caramel, coconut, macadamia nuts and cashews, it doesn’t get any better than this. It’s a bargain indulgence at $3.50 per bar.

For more information about Delightful Pastries, including catering, delivery, and wholesale services, please send an email to info@delightfulpastries.com or visit the website at www.delightfulpastries.com.

Delightful Pastries PIE CLASS - November 23 at 6PM - Holiday pies with a twist

Holiday pies with a twist will be featured in this class.

To reserve a spot please send a check to 5927 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago IL 60630. If for any reason a class needs to be cancelled the participants will be refunded their money.

The class will take place Saturday November 23 at 6 p.m. at 1710 N Wells, Chicago IL 60614.
Class is $50 per student.

For questions or more information about Delightful Pastries, including classes, catering, delivery, and wholesale services, please send an email to info@delightfulpastries.com or visit the website at www.delightfulpastries.com .

Celebrate Georgia Pecan Month this November with Delightful Pastries

Whether you pronounce it "pee-can" or "pah-cahn," the nutritious nut can be used as a healthy snack, a delicious ingredient to a meal, or even as a dessert. Pecans are a high-quality source of protein with nineteen vitamins and minerals, and more antioxidants than any other nut variety. Did you know that pecans are the only tree nut truly native to the United States and that pecan trees are one of the largest fruit-bearing trees?

Looking for a pecan holiday fix? Check out how Delightful Pastries is celebrating Georgia Pecan Month with a variety of offerings including Cranberry Pecan Bread ($5), Paradise Brownies ($3.50), Pecan Squares($3.50), Pecan Praline Brownies($3.50), Pecan Sables($3.50),, German Chocolate Cake ($42/8-inch; $5.25/slice), Chocolate Nut Pebbles ($6.50/bag), Chocolate Pecan Pie ($45/8-inch; $5.25/slice) and Pecan Caramel Turtles ($27/pound).

Pecan treats are available at all three Delightful Pastries locations: Jefferson Park (5927 W. Lawrence Ave.; phone:  773-545-7215), Old Town (1710 N. Wells St.; phone:  312-255-0724) and Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton Ave.; phone:  312-234-9644).

For more information about Delightful Pastries, including catering, delivery, and wholesale services, please send an email to info@delightfulpastries.com or visit the website at www.delightfulpastries.com.

 

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Delightful Pastries’ chocolate pecan bourbon pie©
By: Executive Pastry Chef & Owner, Dobra Bielinski

INGREDIENTS:
6 ounces butter, at room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup molasses
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 ounces pecan halves
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons bourbon

1 9-inch pie shell


DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In an electric mixer, beat the butter with the sugar till smooth. Add the corn syrup and molasses, then the flour and mix well.

Beat in the eggs one by one, scraping down after each egg; add the vanilla extract and salt. Fold the pecans and chocolate by hand, add the bourbon.

Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, till the top is dry and the filling is barely jiggling. Let cool. 8 servings.

2014 Food Trend Predictions from Delightful Pastries in Chicago

Move over doughnuts and cupcakes, here comes the Mini (single serve) Pie, according to Chef Dobra Hawryszczuk Bielinski, chef/partner of Chicago-based Delightful Pastries. “Mini Pies have grown in popularity over the years and you’ll be seeing a boom in popularity in 2014. Mini Pies provide guests the opportunity to enjoy their favorite, whether it be a more traditional apple, cherry, peach or pumpkin, or newer versions using a fusion of sweet and even savory flavors.”

Single serving savory pies also will see huge growth in 2014 with homespun versions of the traditional “chicken pot pie” alongside emerging trends like peanut butter, ham & Gruyere, Vegetable, and spinach and lamb.

“Sandwiches also take center plate this coming year,” says Bielinski, whose Delightful Pastries operates three locations, two of which offer a full menu of savory dishes alongside sweets. “Look for fresh ground, locally raised, hormone-free meat selections and homemade breads and buns.” 

The focus will be on creative combo sandwiches using a fusion of European and Asian flavors and melding them together like Delightful Pastries’ Three Piggly Wigglys sandwiches with Polish ham, Polish bacon, pork cutlet and Asian sauce added to it. Forget white bread—Five Grain Sourdough, Farmer Rye, Seeded Sourdough and Pecan Cranberry bread will be popular for bread service as well as for sandwiches. Packaged meats will be replaced with homemade ingredients helping moms to know that the food they are serving is hormone and chemical free.

Value conscious meals will include a leaner ground turkey meat loaf and use of greens such as Swiss chard and kale in various combinations with red onion, heirloom beans and serviced as sides, soups and center of the plate.

The idea of farm to table and gluten-free selections remain strong.

For more information about Delightful Pastries, including catering, delivery, and wholesale services, please send an email to info@delightfulpastries.com or visit the website at www.delightfulpastries.com.

November is National Peanut Lovers Month - Think Savory and Sweet at Delightful Pastries

We aren’t surprised that Former President Bill Clinton confessed that one of his favorite sandwiches is peanut butter and banana; peanut butter and jelly are also reported to have been the favorite of Elvis “the King” Presley. Peanut Butter Lovers need not look further than Delightful Pastries to indulge in their favorite spread this November. The “He Lives” Sandwich ($8.25) is a must starter with Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly, Lean Crispy Bacon, Banana and a secret house sauce on a house made all-butter croissant, $8.25. Follow that with a Triple Decker Peanut Butter Brownie ($3.50), Peanut Butter Mini Pie ($5.25) or a Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcake ($3).

For more information about Delightful Pastries, including catering, delivery, and wholesale services, please send an email to info@delightfulpastries.com or visit the website at www.delightfulpastries.com

New Delightful Pastries Pie Menu Just in Time for Thanksgiving

Bring home delicious, homemade pies from Delightful Pastries for all to enjoy this Thanksgiving. Whatever is your fancy, Delightful Pastries' new expanded pie menu will have something to suit your taste. Included are traditional selections like Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie and the not so traditional Apple Caramel, Cranberry Fudge, Coconut Chocolate, and Bourbon Chocolate Pecan. All pies ($25) serve 8-10 people; are made from scratch and use no artificial flavors or preservatives.

 

For those entertaining for the weekend, pick up a breakfast/brunch savory pie such as the Spinach Lamb ($58), Veggie Quiche ($42), or Ham Quiche ($42). Other items on Delightful Pastries' to go catering menu include: winter and grain salads, mini-pastry trays, international cookie trays and brownie trays. Pre-orders are recommended and package pricing is available. Orders may be placed at all three Delightful Pastries locations: 5927 W. Lawrence Avenue, in the Jefferson Park neighborhood (phone: 773-545-7215); the Old Town Chicago location at 1710 N. Wells St., just north of North Avenue (phone: 312-255-0724) and the Chicago French Market location at 131 N. Clinton Ave. (phone:  312-234-9644).

 

Sweet Pies:

 

Apple Pie - Butter crust filled with 2 pounds of Michigan apples from Schaeffer Orchards tossed with cinnamon and a light touch of sugar.

 

Apple Caramel Pie - Apple pie filled and topped with our scratch made caramel.

 

Cranberry Fudge Pie - Graham cracker crust filled with chocolate and topped with cranberries, a study in sweet and sour contrasts.

 

Coconut Chocolate Pie - A gluten-free pie constructed with a coconut shell filled with creamy chocolate ganache.

 

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie - A delicious pie filled with pecans, bittersweet Belgian chocolate and a touch of bourbon.

 

Pecan Pie - A delicious pie studded with half a pound of crunchy pecans.

 

Brandied Pumpkin Pie - A traditional pumpkin pie baked with a touch of brandy and a side of cinnamon whipped cream.

 

Savory Pies:

 

Spinach Lamb Pie ($58) French pastry filled with organic lamb and spinach, topped with gruyere béchamel sauce.

 

Veggie Quiche ($42) Made with leeks, spinach, onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese stuffed in a French pastry.

 

Ham Quiche ($42) Baked with locally made Polish ham and Swiss cheese.

 

Other options for at home catering:

 

Winter Salad ($50) Arugula, butternut squash, roasted beets, oranges, spiced walnuts and maple mustard vinaigrette.

 

Grain Salad ($55) Wheatberries, chickpeas, celery, medjool dates, pickles red onion, mesclun mix and cumin vinaigrette.

 

Others sweets:

 

Mini-Pastry Tray (large $80; small $40) An assortment of mini eclairs, cannoli, fruit tarts, chocolate tulips, mousse cups, key lime pies, financiers, macarons, pana cotta, lemon meringue tarts.

 

Brownie Tray ($25) 40-piece tray of our assorted bars and brownies, all bite sized, perfect for a party or business meeting.

 

International Cookie Tray ($30) Viennese Almond Crescents, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Kolaczki, Italian Rainbow Cookies, Sprinkle Cookies, French Macarons.

 

Special Catering Packages:

 

Package #1 $150, serves 10 people - Veggie Quiche, Butternut Squash Soup, Winter Salad and 1 pie of choice.

 

Package #2 $190, serves 10 people Ham Quiche, Butternut Squash Soup, Grain Salad, 1 pie of choice and a small mini-pastry tray.

 

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Delightful Pastries Holiday Recipe

Pumpkin Pie

 

INGREDIENTS:


1 ½ cups Pumpkin puree
¼ cup Brown sugar
2 tsp Granulated sugar (to taste)
1 tsp Cinnamon
¾ tsp Ginger, ground
1/8 tsp Cloves, ground
2 tsp Brandy/Whiskey/Bourbon
3 Eggs, slightly beaten
1 Yolk
1 cup Half and half
1 pie shell, prebaked

DIRECTIONS:
Whisk the puree till nice and smooth, whisk in sugar, spices and alcohol of choice.
Then whisk in the eggs, yolk and half and half.

Taste for sweetness if not sweet enough add a little bit more sugar.

Pour filling in a prebaked shell and bake for around 45 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean in between the center and the edge.

Serve with whipped cream that has been sweetened about 2 oz powdered sugar per quart of whipped cream, and a dash of cinnamon to compliment the flavor of the pumpkin pie.

Delightful Pastries, Pumpkin Pie©


***SAVE THE DATE***

Saturday, November 23, 2013 @ 6:00 p.m.
Delightful Pastries Pie Class - Holiday pies with a twist

October 11 is World Egg Day. Enjoy Egg Sandwiches, Quiche and Fritatta at Delightful Pastries

Did you know that eggs contain the highest quality protein you can buy? Or that Egg yolks are one of the few foods that are a naturally good source of Vitamin D? There's a good reason why the world celebrates World Egg Day on the second Friday of October every year.

 

Eggs have a vital role to play in feeding people around the world, in both developed and developing countries. They are an excellent, affordable source of high quality protein, with the potential to feed the world. World Egg Day has been celebrated the world over from Vietnam to Mozambique, from Switzerland to Argentina, and throughout the U.S.

Delightful Pastries incorporates eggs into many of its dishes. Their quiches are worth dreaming about. The menu features three selections, all made with eggs:Ham & Gruyere Quiche with Polish ham and gruyere cheese $5.50/slice; Vegetable Quiche with spinach, leek, mushroom and Swiss cheese $5.50/slice andSpinach Lamb Pie with spinach, minced local lamb, Béchamel sauce and Swiss cheese, served with homemade Tzatziki sauce, $7/slice. The light and fluffy Frittata with zucchini, red pepper, onion, potato and eggs is gluten free and a delicious egg option.  Whole Quiche is available at all three Delightful Pastries for $40, each serving 8-10 people.

 

Delightful Pastries takes the concept of the Breakfast Sandwich to a new level. The B.E.L.T. Sandwich ($8.50) uses peppered bacon, egg salad, baby lettuces, tomato, made-from-scratch butter croissant, while the Lightest Touch Breakfast Sandwich ($8.55), is made from two eggs cooked to order, with tomato, cucumber, spinach, and Swiss cheese on homemade sourdough bread. Both are available at the Wells St. and the Chicago French Market locations.