We had an unexpected surplus of Korean grapes, so we tried out this savory recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sheet-pan-cumin-chicken-thighs-with-squash-fennel-and-grapes-56390000 We modified by coating the chicken thighs with 1 Tbsp olive oil before adding the spices, placed the seasoned chicken on a lightly oiled baking rack set on top of the vegetables (to keep the chicken from getting soggy),… Continue reading Sheet-pan cumin chicken with squash, fennel, and grapes
Tag: 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)
Balsamic berry salad with spearmint
We tried this Ina Garten recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/very-berry-fruit-salad-recipe.html (June 2016)
Plum avocado summer salad
This is a savory use of plum. We followed the recipe, “plum avocado summer salad,” from Food52.com. First, peel and cube 5 medium-sized black plums (we often use a mix of black and red plums). Peel and cube 2 medium-sized avocados. Gently place the plum and avocado pieces in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with… Continue reading Plum avocado summer salad
Quinoa-oatmeal with apples and toasted walnuts
Recipe here: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/quinoatmeal-apple-toasted-walnuts. We forgot to soak the grains overnight, so we let them sit in boiling water for 30 mins before starting step 2. We also used 1% milk instead of soy, and we garnished with about ½ tsp honey per serving. This makes two servings for breakfast. (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
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)
Strawberries with sugar
Trim 16 oz strawberries and cut into ½ inch slices. Toss with 1 ½ to 2 Tbsp vanilla-infused sugar. Let sit for a few minutes, then serve. We served this in two meringue cups that we purchased from a local bakery. (Mar. 2016)
Winter fruit salad
Pear and apple slices in a star anise, vanilla, and lemon-infused syrup. We omitted the pomegranate arils. Recipe from Smitten Kitchen here: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/11/winter-fruit-salad/. We couldn’t find dried apricots, so we used prunes instead. (Oct. 2015)
