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 »

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

1 recipe corn bread (see below) 1 bunch greens (chard, kale, etc.)1/2 to 3/4 of a pound olive oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 pound bacon or smoked sausage (vegetarians can substitute celery) 1 sprig thyme a few sage leaves a few sprigs parsley 1 egg 1/4 cup milk S & P Crumble… Read More »

1 recipe corn bread (see below) 1 bunch greens (chard, kale, etc.)1/2 to 3/4 of a pound olive oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 pound bacon or smoked sausage (vegetarians can substitute celery) 1 sprig thyme a few sage leaves a few sprigs parsley 1 egg 1/4 cup milk S & P Crumble… Read More »

Strawberry Tarts

Strawberry Tarts

Strawberry Tarts

Strawberry Tarts

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced 2 tablespoons cold shortening (recommended: Crisco) 1/4 cup ice water 2 cups Pastry Cream, recipe follows 2 pints whole strawberries, hulled and halved 1/3 cup apricot jelly 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios, halved, optional Combine the… Read More »

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced 2 tablespoons cold shortening (recommended: Crisco) 1/4 cup ice water 2 cups Pastry Cream, recipe follows 2 pints whole strawberries, hulled and halved 1/3 cup apricot jelly 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios, halved, optional Combine the… Read More »

Pasta with Butter and Fresh Sage Sauce

Pasta with Butter and Fresh Sage Sauce

Pasta with Butter and Fresh Sage Sauce

Pasta with Butter and Fresh Sage Sauce

1 lb. pasta ½ stick of butter, or more to taste 10 fresh whole sage leaves ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste hot water, from the pasta-cooking pot 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated Melt the butter in the pan over medium heat, lay in the sage leaves and heat until the butter is… Read More »

1 lb. pasta ½ stick of butter, or more to taste 10 fresh whole sage leaves ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste hot water, from the pasta-cooking pot 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated Melt the butter in the pan over medium heat, lay in the sage leaves and heat until the butter is… Read More »