We used ½ lb (about 1 cup, halved and seeded) Korean grapes, a hybrid of Concord grapes, for this recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/concord-grape-cornmeal-cake-51122620 We also used 1% milk and white vinegar in lieu of buttermilk, following these guidelines: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-quick-easy-buttermilk-substitute-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-185757 (Sept. 2016)
Tag: dessert
Balsamic roasted summer fruit
Inspired by this Delia Smith recipe: http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/delias-summer-collection/summer-fruit-compote, we decided to roast all of our remaining summer fruit on hand - 2 black plums and 1 red plum (cut into 6 pieces each) , 3 small ripe guavas (cut into quarters), and a cup of red seedless grapes (whole). We tossed them with ¼ cup balsamic… Continue reading Balsamic roasted summer fruit
Fresh date, pear, and pomegranate salad
We tried this recipe but used red pear instead of Asian pear: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-asian-pear-date-and-pom-64346 (Aug. 2016)
Cream cheese swirl brownies
We tried this Cooks Illustrated recipe: https://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/7987-cream-cheese-brownies (Aug. 2016)
Spicy herbed brown sugar cashews
Preheat oven to 325 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a medium bowl, whisk together 1 large egg white, ½ tsp kosher salt, and 1 Tbsp water until barely frothy. Add 2 cups raw, while cashews and mix to coat. Drain the coated cashews in a colander for 10-15 mins to drain… Continue reading Spicy herbed brown sugar cashews
Balsamic berry salad with spearmint
We tried this Ina Garten recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/very-berry-fruit-salad-recipe.html (June 2016)
Watermelon and blueberry salad
This is a simple and healthy recipe that uses spearmint-infused simple syrup. Details here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/watermelon-salad-recipe.html (May 2016)
Balsamic roast stone fruit and pear sundae
We followed this recipe but used two pears as well as peaches and cherries: http://cookieandkate.com/2013/balsamic-stone-fruit-sundae/. We modified by increasing balsamic vinegar to 4 Tbsp (¼ cup). (May 2015) Note: We like the following ratio of sugar to vinegar: 3 Tbsp vanilla-infused sugar and ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (3 Tbsp regular balsamic and 1 Tbsp fruit-infused… Continue reading Balsamic roast stone fruit and pear sundae
Mexican-style cinnamon sugar tortilla chips
We had leftover flour tortillas, so we tried out this recipe, which is a healthier version of buenelos: http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2012/05/04/healthy-cinnamon-sugar-chips/. However, instead of tossing the oiled, baked chips in cinnamon sugar, we tossed pieces a little vegetable oil, then added the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat the pieces before baking. We also sprinkled extra cinnamon sugar on… Continue reading Mexican-style cinnamon sugar tortilla chips
Caramelized pears a la mode
We tried this Chuck Hughes recipe that involves butter, brown sugar, pears, and a splash of bourbon. We garnished with Ben & Jerry’s vanilla ice cream and crumbled Biscoff (in lieu of graham crackers). Recipe here: http://m.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/chuck-hughes/caramelized-pears.html (Apr. 2016)
Cooking Adventures 