When a Southerner wants banana pudding, this is the recipe they’re expecting – the one that was printed on the Nabisco Nilla Wafers box for years. It’s even better if you can find your grandma’s yellow Pyrex bowl from the set of nested bowls popular in the 1950s or 60s. That was the standard banana...Read More
This dessert is very simple and quick to make and keeps in the freezer for over a week – it’s a great dessert to make ahead for a dinner party. INGREDIENTS: Crust 16 whole graham crackers 1/4 cup sugar 6 tablespoons melted butter Filling 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon...Read More
Start the dough the night before you plan to serve. For a true New Orleans experience, serve with piping hot cafe au lait made with chicory-flavored Community Coffee and hot milk. INGREDIENTS: 1 package active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (100-115° F) 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs 1 cup...Read More
“This gluten-free, dairy-free torte will surpass your expectations. It did mine. It is rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for vegans as well as those of us who can’t tolerate gluten or dairy. A sensational, show-stopping dessert.” — Patricia Rain INGREDIENTS: 1 cup almonds, finely ground 1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted 1/2 cup granulated...Read More
Nettles are rich in vitamins A, C, D, and K, calcium, magnesium, flavonoids, serotonin, and histamines. INGREDIENTS: 10 cups washed nettle leaves Water to cover 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 3 cloves finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup chopped chives 2 cups chicken or beef stock, homemade preferable 1...Read More
“Here is a recipe that I love, which will impress guests. I do not make it often for the markets because it is sensitive to heat, but it has been my signature chocolate cake for many years. I developed the recipe while I was a pastry chef at Ventana Resort and reworked and reworked it...Read More
One of the highlights of our farmers market is our local pasta maker, Evette Lecci, who owns Pensi Pasta Factory. Each week, her table is laden with fresh pastas of all shapes, colors and flavors as well as sublime ready-to-go sauces. Evette also makes suggestions for fresh vegetables that can be used for the various...Read More
Serve this vinaigrette tossed with a salad of baby spinach greens, red onions, blood orange segments, and crumbled blue cheese. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice, strained 1 medium shallot, finely minced 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed METHOD: In...Read More
