Tag: fruit

Savory fig jam

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Our good friends Steve and Andrea generously gave us about 4 lb of figs harvested from their fig tree. We tried this chutney-like recipe: https://pastrychefonline.com/savory-fig-jam/ In terms of proportions, we used: 3 dry cups fresh, ripe green figs (see Note); 6 palm sugar lumps (called "small cubes" even though they are shaped like half-globes), and… Continue reading Savory fig jam

Whole orange snack cake

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When I was a kid, my family loved an orange chiffon cake from our local bakery, Danish Bakers. Craving that childhood memory, we tried this NYT recipe for a whole orange snack cake: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022002-whole-orange-snack-cake?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We used a regular-sized naval orange. For the icing, we used the zest from the entire naval orange and about 2.5… Continue reading Whole orange snack cake

Oatmeal with caramelized pear

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We tried this recipe: https://minimalistbaker.com/brown-sugar-pear-steel-cut-oats/ Based on our pantry, we made the full oatmeal recipe (using steel-cut oats) but halved the pear recipe. We also ran out of standard brown sugar (fine granulation, slightly moist), so we used 1 Tbsp natural brown sugar (medium granulation) plus 1 tsp dark molasses. We covered the pear mixture… Continue reading Oatmeal with caramelized pear

Fruit salad with lime-honey dressing

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This is a simple and refreshing dessert. First, prepare approximately 4 cups of seasonal fresh fruit (here, quartered strawberries, halved red flame grapes, blueberries, and sliced banana) in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with juice from half a lime and 1 Tbsp honey. Mix well and serve. (Nov.… Continue reading Fruit salad with lime-honey dressing

SkinnyTaste banana oat pancakes

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We tried this recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/4-ingredient-flourless-banana-nut-pancakes/ Two modifications: first, in lieu of quick-cook oats, we used 2 Tbsp old-fashioned oats, which we coarsely chopped. Second, even with a Teflon-coated pan, we recommend lightly spraying with canola oil before pouring the batter. Otherwise, the pancakes stick to the pan. This was very tasty. We served with maple… Continue reading SkinnyTaste banana oat pancakes

Low-key chocolate almond banana dessert

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We threw together this dessert that’s fairly healthy yet tastes decadent. First, lightly toast 2 tsp slivered almonds. Melt 1 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave (it took us four 30-second intervals, stirring b/w intervals). Second, Peel and vertically split a firm banana in a wide bowl. Gently spread the melted chocolate on the… Continue reading Low-key chocolate almond banana dessert

Vanilla yogurt fruit bowl with granola

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We felt inspired by a delicious yogurt parfait we had at Coho’s Market & Grill in Rehoboth Beach, DE. First, wash and drain ¼ cup blueberries and 4-5 medium to large strawberries; trim and cut the strawberries into wedges (either quarters or sixths, as appropriate). Peel a medium banana and cut into ½" slices. Separately,… Continue reading Vanilla yogurt fruit bowl with granola