INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1/3 cup green onions, chopped 1/3 cup cilantro 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed METHOD: Pour 1/2 cup vinegar into a food processor or blender with all other ingredients and blend until they are finely chopped. Add the rest of the vinegar. Store in refrigerator...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 8 zucchini blossoms with baby zucchini attached (female blossoms) 8 teaspoons soft goat cheese, feta or ricotta 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons shallot, minced 1 cup tomato, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste A few leaves shredded basil (optional) METHOD: Gently open the zucchini blossoms and place a teaspoon of cheese in each...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 tablespoons minute tapioca 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup sugar 2 cups dried apricots, cooked and drained (reserve water) 1 cup hot apricot juice (reserved from cooked apricots above) 1 unbaked pastry shell and pastry for lattice top 1 small can (1 cup) crushed pineapple (optional) METHOD: Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine tapioca,...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 rib pork chops All-purpose flour for dredging Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup red wine 2 1/2 cups blueberries 1/2 cup mild honey (sage or star thistle) METHOD: Preheat the oven to 400° F. Dredge the pork chops in the flour and season to taste....Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 to 5 nectarines 1 cup water 6 eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/3 cups ground almonds 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder METHOD: Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Butter and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Set aside Place the nectarines in a casserole dish with 1 cup of...Read More
Muscovado sugar can be found at most cooking and baking supply stores — locally it’s available at Shopper’s Corner. Be sure to wear gloves while chopping and handling the Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers. The oils in the pepper will make your skin burn. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the peppers. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 5 pounds plums, pitted and sliced (14-15 cups) 3 Granny Smith apples, washed and quartered (not cored) 1/4 cup white grape juice, or other fruit juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar, or Splenda Granular 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or ginger (optional) METHOD: Place a plate in the freezer for testing consistency later....Read More
INGREDIENTS: Shortcakes 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 cup milk, plus a little extra, if needed 1/4 cup heavy cream Strawberries 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and quartered 5 tablespoons sugar Whipped Cream 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled...Read More
INGREDIENTS: Cake 1/2 cup butter 1 cup wildflower honey 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup rye flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup walnuts chopped Raspberry Sauce 10 ounces raspberries frozen in syrup ¼ cup sugar Compote 1 pint...Read More
