INGREDIENTS: 1 head romanesco 2 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper 1/4 garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder METHOD: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spritz with vegetable oil non-stick spray. In a plastic zip-top bag, place all ingredients...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsweetened quality cocoa powder* 3 cups half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 8 large egg yolks 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract METHOD: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and 1 cup of the half-and-half until combined. Turn the heat to medium. Whisk in the remaining half-and-half and...Read More
This piquant preserve is delicious spread on top of goat cheese on crostini and makes a great hors d’oeuvre. It is equally delicious on cheese or savory scones. INGREDIENTS: 5 cups crushed strawberries (about 5 lbs) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons good quality, aged Balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons pectin (powdered pectin, like Ball) 7...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 lb. rhubarb, stalks only, cut into 1-inch pieces Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Four 6-ounce salmon fillets with skin 4 ounces pea shoots or watercress METHOD:...Read More
Don’t let the idea of an avocado in a chocolate smoothie put you off! It’s creamy, super-chocolate-y, and delicious any time of day. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups vanilla almond or cashew milk 1/2 ripe avocado, pit removed and pulp scooped out 1 ripe banana 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder 1-2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener...Read More
First, prepare the seafood gumbo stock (recipe below) very early in the day, or better yet, make it the day before you plan to serve the gumbo. In true New Orleans style, serve gumbo with some crusty bread and an ice-cold beer. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon...Read More
The flavor of ripe, sweet strawberries combined with the slow heat of the peppers gives this easy jam a wonderful zingy flavor. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups crushed strawberries 1 cup minced jalapeño peppers, seeded 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 (2-ounce) package powdered fruit pectin 7 cups white sugar 8 half-pint canning jars with lids and rings, sterilized METHOD:...Read More
This peach ice cream recipe takes about an hour to make from start to finish and is the perfect summer dessert! INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe peaches – peeled, pitted, and chopped 1/2 cup extra fine sugar 2 cups half-and-half cream 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 3-4 drops green food coloring (optional) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chopped METHOD: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until the sugar has...Read More
