How about this gorgeous rectangular pavlova style tranche (courtesy of one of my favorite baking and general cooking authorities anywhere, ever): http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/meringue_tranche_with_82125 Here's a photo: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01t04qm/p01wk43t ;o)
If I have a few egg whites and no immediate use, I usually freeze them - 1 or 2 to an ice cube tray 'cup'. Among other uses, they're handy for basic breading - flour/egg/crumbs - on chicken, fish, veal, what-not. I haven't found a difference from using a whole egg for that. Also, I'll defrost one to brush on a pastry shell before pre-baking, to help keep it crisp after its filled.
I think my favorite dessert is Boccone Dolce. This looks to be a copycat recipe from my favorite restaurant that serves it. I've seen bananas used when berries are out of season. I've not made this exact recipe.
http://www.subrosa.arbre.us/SubRosaBoccone.html
Michelle, it isn't Dorries recipe, but she popularized Nick Malgieri's recipe, he had it on his website for a long time but here is a blogger with pretty pics
http://www.redactedrecipes.com/2008/03/daring-bakers-t.html
It's soooo good, Michelle!! The recipe I'm referencing is Perfect Party Cake from Dorie Greenspan "Baking: From My Home to Yours" p. 250. Had no idea Nick Malgieri has a recipe for it, also. Do you know what book it's from Nutcakes? Would love to try it.
I'm sorry I don't know which of his books it is in, but he generously puts a number of recipes on his website and it is listed under Coconut Raspberry Layer Cake
http://www.nickmalgieri.com/recipes/coconut-raspberry-layer-cake
Use to glaze bread, pie crust, cookies (and sprinkle with sugar or decors). Make pavlova, toronne, baked Alaska, meringue a pie, make semifreddo. Send them to my house.
Freeze them, works great. Make a fritatta. Macaroons or meringue cookies. Feed the dog, good source of protein (cook first or the raw whites will interfere with important metabolic stuff).
Also makes a great facial masque (1 cold egg white and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Beat with a fork until foamy and well blended. Smooth onto face and throat while lying down. Wait 20 minutes, rinse. From "Organic Body Care Recipes", by Stephanie Tourles.)
sLCx, it appears that Caroline is trying to get material for an article . . . . seeking new ideas, or getting ideas from new contributors who can be mentioned in a piece to be published in the next few weeks. The staff seems to be asking questions like this on a fairly regular basis, with articles following not long after. ;o)
sLCx, I occasionally do that - ask a question that I've asked before, usually ones asking for hidden gems, or what people are canning that summer, or fun new recipes people have discovered, etc. -- simply to get input from new community members or otherwise to get new ideas not mentioned before. Sure, there's often repetition, but the fresh ideas are worth it. ;o)
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http://www.subrosa.arbre.us/SubRosaBoccone.html
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http://www.redactedrecipes.com/2008/03/daring-bakers-t.html
http://www.nickmalgieri.com/recipes/coconut-raspberry-layer-cake
Also makes a great facial masque (1 cold egg white and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Beat with a fork until foamy and well blended. Smooth onto face and throat while lying down. Wait 20 minutes, rinse. From "Organic Body Care Recipes", by Stephanie Tourles.)
And, you had a contest last year Using egg whites.