Preheat oven to 500. Peel, core, and thinly slice 2 large (or 3 small) apples (here, Gala). Heat 4 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large (10") cast iron skillet, then saute the apple slices in it until soft. Separately, mix together ½ cup flour, ½ cup milk, and 3 eggs. Pour the batter over the… Continue reading Dutch apple pancake
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Japanese grapefruit jello
During my childhood, a Japanese family friend, Mrs. Otsuka, made grapefruit jello, which she served in grapefruit shells (similar to lemon sorbet being served in a hollowed-out lemon). A few years ago, I finally tracked down a Japanese recipe for this dish, which turns out to be quite simple. First, lightly spray the inside of the gelatin mold(s)… Continue reading Japanese grapefruit jello
Blueberry crumble with cornmeal-almond topping
We tried this Food Network recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/blueberry-crumble-with-cornmeal-almond-topping-recipe-1973476 (Jan. 2014) Note: If you use frozen blueberries, they elicit more liquid than fresh blueberries. So you may want to supplement frozen blueberries with additional flour to absorb that liquid.
Cinnamon pear tea bread
Cream 1 stick butter (room temperature) and 1 cup sugar, then add 2 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract until lightly beaten. Separately, sift together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp each baking powder and baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ½ tsp. Little by little, fold the dry mixture and 1 cup sour cream (here, 7 oz plain… Continue reading Cinnamon pear tea bread
Cheesecake tarts
Using an electric mixer, beat 32 oz cream cheese (or, to reduce fat, 16 oz cream cheese and 16 oz Neufchâtel cheese) until fluffy, then add 2 tsp pure vanilla extract and 2 cups sugar (here, I used homemade vanilla-infused sugar). Slowly mix in 4 eggs, one at a time. Separately, place 24 cupcake liners… Continue reading Cheesecake tarts
Mixed berries with limoncello
Toss berries (here, about 2 cups sliced strawberries and blueberries) with 2 Tbsp each julienned spearmint, julienned basil, and limoncello. Let flavors meld for a few mins, then serve. This recipe is by Giada de Laurentiis and available on Food Network. (May 2014)
Banana-egg pancakes (gluten free)
I finally tried this recipe from Briana, and it was tasty. Mix 2 ripe bananas with 2 eggs, then add a dash each cinnamon and nutmeg. Using a nonstick pan, heat a little almond oil, then ladle out one pancake’s worth of batter. Cook until browned on each side, and continue until you use up… Continue reading Banana-egg pancakes (gluten free)
Grilled stone fruit skewers
Cut peaches and plums in half and remove pits. Alternately thread on metal skewers, with cut side facing up. Sprinkle white sugar on cut side and let sit for a few minutes. Coat a BBQ grill with cooking spray, then grill skewers (cut side down) on medium-high heat for about 5 mins. Serve immediately. This dish… Continue reading Grilled stone fruit skewers
Oven-roasted strawberries
Preheat oven to 375. Hull 1 pint strawberries and place, cut side down, in a baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp brown sugar. Bake for 30 mins. This recipe is from Cooking Light. (July 2014)
Oven-roasted stone fruit with cherries
Preheat oven to 450. Cut 6 peaches (here, white nectarines) and 6 plums into quarters (removing pits), then place cut side up in a large baking dish. Sprinkle ½ cup sugar (here, I used homemade vanilla sugar) over the stone fruit. Garnish with 2 small containers of pitted cherries (or raspberries), then place in the… Continue reading Oven-roasted stone fruit with cherries
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