Crimini and Porcini Individual Souffles
Ingredients ½ oz dried porcini mushrooms 1 c. boiling water 1 T butter 9 oz. cremini mushrooms, halved lengthwise 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk 1 t. sea salt ¼ t. freshly ground pepper ¾ c. heavy...
View ArticlePizza Dough
Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup warm water 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil, plus more to oil the bowl later 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Approx. 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour You...
View ArticleBanana Pecan Skillet Cake
I call this a skillet cake because I bake it in a cast iron skillet. It is rich, moist and delicious, especially if you like cooked bananas! If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, a 9” round cake pan...
View ArticlePumpkin Cheesecake with Creme Fraiche
Ingredients For the crust: 1 ½ cup roasted, unsalted almonds 3 T. melted butter 3 T. brown sugar ¼ t. cinnamon For the cheesecake filling: 3 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened 2 cups fresh pumpkin,...
View ArticleFruit Galettes
Ingredients For the crust (makes 3): 2 ½ cups all-purpose (plain) flour 1 teaspoon fine-grained sea salt 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 sticks (1/2 pound) butter, cut into eight pieces About 1/3 cup cold water...
View ArticlePear Charlotte
Ingredients 1 loaf brioche, crusts removed, sliced ¼ inch thick 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted 6 large pears, peeled and cut into ½ inch slices 2 T sugar Pinch sea salt You will also need: Bowl 2-qt....
View ArticleWarm Butterscotch Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup sugar ½ cup water ½ cup Scotch whiskey 1 T unsalted butter 3 T heavy whipping cream 1/8 t. sea salt You will also need: Heavy saucepan Big spoon Instructions Place the sugar and water...
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Fresh Fruit Crisp
This is one of my favorite desserts of all time! I have been making this for many years. You can use any kind of fruit – whatever you have in season. It works well with bananas and fresh pineapple,...
View ArticleVanilla-Laced Champagne-Poached Pears
Ingredients 6-8 ripe pears, peeled 2 bottles champagne 1 ½ cup sugar 1 cup water 1 vanilla pod, split or 1 T vanilla bean paste You will also need: Large pot Slotted spoon Instructions Mix together the...
View ArticleOrange Pecan Brown Sugar Shortbread
Ingredients 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, at room temperature + 1 t. for pan 2 cups plain unbleached flour ¾ cup brown sugar, packed 1/8 t. fine sea salt 1T. cornmeal Zest of 2 oranges ½ c. toasted pecans...
View ArticleQuick Breakfast Preserves
Note: These breakfast preserves are best when made with fruit that has gotten a little too ripe to eat plain. It is a great use for that fruit you were just about to throw out. Serve it with...
View ArticleIndividual Souffles with Fresh Fruit and Cognac
Ingredients ¼ pound strawberries ¼ pound raspberries 3 fresh apricots 1 large fresh peach ½ cup superfine sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3 T Cognac 6 T. butter, softened 1 cup superfine sugar 10 egg yolks, at...
View ArticleApricots and Apriums
Apricots are starting to appear in the farmers markets in Northern California. Fresh apricots are really healthy for you, as they contain high amounts of beta carotein, the plant form of Vitamin A....
View ArticleSummer Fruit and Almond Tart
It is the perfect time of year to make this easy and delicious summer tart. You can use any kind of ripe fruit. Mix the fruits or choose just one. I used yellow nectarines, blueberries and...
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