Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

1/3 cup butter 1 egg ½ cup sugar Good cup flour [1 cup + 1 Tablespoon] Good teaspoon baking powder [1 t, rounded] Dash salt ½ teaspoon extract [see Notes] Enough milk to keep batter thick [1/2 cup] Fruit Topping [see Notes] Cream butter and sugar, then blend in egg and extract. Mix in flour,… Read More »

1/3 cup butter 1 egg ½ cup sugar Good cup flour [1 cup + 1 Tablespoon] Good teaspoon baking powder [1 t, rounded] Dash salt ½ teaspoon extract [see Notes] Enough milk to keep batter thick [1/2 cup] Fruit Topping [see Notes] Cream butter and sugar, then blend in egg and extract. Mix in flour,… Read More »

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

Roasted Peach Napolean

Roasted Peach Napolean

Roasted Peach Napolean

Roasted Peach Napolean

2 cups whole milk 2/3 cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 5 large egg yolks 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out and reserved For the peaches: 4 peaches, cut into thin wedges 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out and… Read More »

2 cups whole milk 2/3 cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 5 large egg yolks 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out and reserved For the peaches: 4 peaches, cut into thin wedges 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out and… Read More »

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Customer Appreciation Recipe 2014 Olive oil Eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices Zucchini  cut into thin slices Peppers, red, yellow, green, cut into thin pieces 6 cloves garlic, minced Salt to taste 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough, or pita or tortilla 3 cloves garlic, minced mozzarella cheese  grated Parmesan Homemade or store bought pesto… Read More »

Customer Appreciation Recipe 2014 Olive oil Eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices Zucchini  cut into thin slices Peppers, red, yellow, green, cut into thin pieces 6 cloves garlic, minced Salt to taste 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough, or pita or tortilla 3 cloves garlic, minced mozzarella cheese  grated Parmesan Homemade or store bought pesto… Read More »

Raspberry Peach Tart

Raspberry Peach Tart

Raspberry Peach Tart

Raspberry Peach Tart

Crust: 2 C flour ½ t salt 1/3 c sugar ¾ c sweet butter 1 egg beaten 2 T raspberry jam Measure the flour, salt, and sugar into a bowl.  Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles moist crumbs.  Add the beaten egg and mix to form soft dough.  Press the dough into the… Read More »

Crust: 2 C flour ½ t salt 1/3 c sugar ¾ c sweet butter 1 egg beaten 2 T raspberry jam Measure the flour, salt, and sugar into a bowl.  Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles moist crumbs.  Add the beaten egg and mix to form soft dough.  Press the dough into the… Read More »

Peach Cobbler Bread

Peach Cobbler Bread

Peach Cobbler Bread

Peach Cobbler Bread

 1 /3 cup butter, softened  1 cup sugar  2 eggs  1/3 cup water  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1/8 teaspoon almond extract  1 cup diced peeled peaches  1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour  1 teaspoon baking soda  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon baking powder  1/2 cup chopped pecans  TOPPING:  2 tablespoons chopped pecans  2 tablespoons brown sugar In… Read More »

 1 /3 cup butter, softened  1 cup sugar  2 eggs  1/3 cup water  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1/8 teaspoon almond extract  1 cup diced peeled peaches  1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour  1 teaspoon baking soda  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon baking powder  1/2 cup chopped pecans  TOPPING:  2 tablespoons chopped pecans  2 tablespoons brown sugar In… Read More »

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

1/2 cup finely crumbled cornbread 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons loosely packed lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb.), coarsely shredded 1/2 cup peanut oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon drained capers 1 tablespoon… Read More »

1/2 cup finely crumbled cornbread 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons loosely packed lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb.), coarsely shredded 1/2 cup peanut oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon drained capers 1 tablespoon… Read More »

Anise-Almond Kisses

Anise-Almond Kisses

Anise-Almond Kisses

Anise-Almond Kisses

1 tube (7 ounces) almond paste 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon anise seed, crushed 1 extra-large egg white Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Using your fingertips, knead the sugar into the almond paste.  Work in the crushed anise seed and then the egg white. Place the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with… Read More »

1 tube (7 ounces) almond paste 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon anise seed, crushed 1 extra-large egg white Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Using your fingertips, knead the sugar into the almond paste.  Work in the crushed anise seed and then the egg white. Place the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with… Read More »

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup butter 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 cup blueberries Cooking spray 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to… Read More »

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup butter 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 cup blueberries Cooking spray 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to… Read More »

Garlic Scape Carbonara

Garlic Scape Carbonara

Garlic Scape Carbonara

Garlic Scape Carbonara

1/2 lb. Campanella pasta, or shape of your choosing 4 slices bacon (about 3 1/4 ounces), chopped 1/4 cup garlic scapes, cut into 1/4 inch coins 2 large eggs 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese Set a pot of water to boiling on the stove and… Read More »

1/2 lb. Campanella pasta, or shape of your choosing 4 slices bacon (about 3 1/4 ounces), chopped 1/4 cup garlic scapes, cut into 1/4 inch coins 2 large eggs 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese Set a pot of water to boiling on the stove and… Read More »

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan -This recipe can be made with broccoli,  I have prepared it for years in the spring with asparagus Prepare the sauce 8 oz white mushrooms 1 medium onion Chop the mushrooms and onions.  Sauté in 2 T butter until soft and a little lightly brown around the edges Add 1 T corn starch… Read More »

Crepes Divan -This recipe can be made with broccoli,  I have prepared it for years in the spring with asparagus Prepare the sauce 8 oz white mushrooms 1 medium onion Chop the mushrooms and onions.  Sauté in 2 T butter until soft and a little lightly brown around the edges Add 1 T corn starch… Read More »

Strawberries and Cream Sponge Cake Roll

Strawberries and Cream Sponge Cake Roll

Strawberries and Cream Sponge Cake Roll

Strawberries and Cream Sponge Cake Roll

5 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla 5 egg whites ½ tsp cream of tartar ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup sifted powdered sugar ½ cup flour Powdered Sugar 1 quart strawberries, sliced 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 cups whipping/heavy cream ½ tsp vanilla 2-3 Tbsp. powdered sugar Whole strawberries for garnish Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a… Read More »

5 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla 5 egg whites ½ tsp cream of tartar ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup sifted powdered sugar ½ cup flour Powdered Sugar 1 quart strawberries, sliced 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 cups whipping/heavy cream ½ tsp vanilla 2-3 Tbsp. powdered sugar Whole strawberries for garnish Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a… Read More »