From Simply Sensational Cookies: 3/4 granulated sugar 5 tblsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled finely grated zest of 1 large orange 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp baking powder 1 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, or ground allspice 3/4 tsp (real) lemon extract (not artificially flavored) 1/2 tsp salt 3 large eggs, at room temp 1 1/2 cups sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cups finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 cup … [Read more...]
The Pear and Ginger Cake
For the Cake: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 tblsp room temperature unsalted butter 1 tsp almond extract 3/4 cup non-fat, plain greek yogurt, drained 2 large eggs at room temp 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 tblsp pear brandy 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground ginger 2 ripe, fragrant bosc pears, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4" slices … [Read more...]
Raspberry Nutmeg Muffins
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg zest of one lemon or orange 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract turbinado sugar for sprinkling Preheat oven to 425F. Line muffin tin with papers. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking … [Read more...]
Maple, Bacon and Brown Sugar Scones
Adapted from: How Sweet It Is - 2/22/11 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 3/4 cup very cold, unsalted butter 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla 5 strips cooked bacon, drained well and patted with paper towels and crumbled*** egg wash for brushing turbinado sugar for sprinkling Preheat oven to 425F. Place … [Read more...]
My New Turkey Chili
3 tblsp chili powder 1 tblsp ground cumin 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions, chopped 2 large red bell peppers, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tblsp dried oregano salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 large jalepeno pepper, minced, with ribs and seeds 1/2 can chipolte peppers in adobo, chopped 2 lbs ground turkey 1/2 can (14 oz) low sodium beef broth 1/2 bottle Guinness extra … [Read more...]
Peaches with Rosemary-Mascarpone Whipped Cream
from Tony Rosenfield, for the Washington Post as published in the Star Ledger August 29, 2012 2 tsp coarsely chopped rosemary, plus rosemary sprigs for garnish 3/4 cup whipping cream 1 1/4 pounds peaches (about 3) pitted and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices 1 tblsp plus 2 tsp light brown sugar 1/2 cup mascarpone salt 6 pizzelle -Combine the rosemary and the cream in a small bowl or other container, cover and refrigerate for … [Read more...]
The Spiced-Peach and Almond Scone
2 3/4 cups cake flour 1 tblsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tblsp sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1 stick unsalted butter 2 large eggs 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract 2 ripe peaches, cut into small dice egg wash sliced blanched almonds muscavado sugar Preheat oven to 425F (400F convection). Line a … [Read more...]
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana – Adapted from – Taste of Italia Dec ’10
2 medium eggplants 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, 3/4 cut in small cubes and remaining 1/4 in slices 1 cup fresh basil leaves 3/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese 1 whole head garlic, sliced horizontally and cloves separated freshly ground black pepper Sauce: 2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil 3 large cloves garlic, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 can (28 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 tblsp … [Read more...]
Peach and Ginger Quick Bread
This recipe is adapted from King Arthur Flour's Pear and Ginger Quick Bread - (flavors will be more developed on second day) 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 1 egg 1 heaping cup peach puree - about 2 large peaches 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped 1 cup pecans or walnuts, … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken with Marinated Goat Cheese and Grilled Peaches
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts extra virgin olive oil 4 ripe, fragrant peaches for grilling Marinated Goat Cheese: 1 small log goat cheese zest of one lemon one small garlic clove, minced 1 tblsp mixed fresh herbs of your choice, chopped salt and pepper two pinches of red pepper flakes 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil Place goat cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle lemon zest, herbs, red … [Read more...]