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)
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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)
Waimar’s whole cranberry sauce
We made this following Ocean Spray’s recipe: http://www.oceanspray.com/Recipes/Corporate/Sauces,-Sides-Salads/Homemade-Whole-Berry-Cranberry-Sauce.aspx. Bring 1 cup each sugar and water to a boil, then add 12 oz of cranberries (washed and drained). Once the mixture boils, reduce to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes. We added the zest of an orange and 1-2 inch of fresh ginger… Continue reading Waimar’s whole cranberry sauce
Roasted pears
Preheat oven to 400. Place four halved and cored pears, cut side down, on a 9x13 baking dish. Split a vanilla pod and place the pod halves among the pears. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the pears, then sprinkle generously with sugar - about 1 mounded tsp per pear half (here, vanilla-infused sugar).… Continue reading Roasted pears
Simple applesauce
Peel, core, and slice (into ¼ inch thickness) 6 large apples (preferably a mix of sweet and tart varieties), and place in a large Dutch oven. Add ½ cup apple cider, juice, or water (here, apple cider) and ½ tsp cinnamon. Cover and simmer until apples are mashable with a spoon (about 20 mins). Purée… Continue reading Simple applesauce
Honey-glazed banana
This recipe calls for a young banana, one that is closer to yellow/green than yellow with mottled brown spots. Drizzle some olive or coconut oil (here, 1-2 tsp almond oil) in a large wok on medium heat. When oil is heated, add 1 banana sliced into ¼ inch penny slices, spreading each slice out. Brown… Continue reading Honey-glazed banana
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