Grapefruit is not just for breakfast. Here’s a sampling of recipes from print and the web that will have you enjoying grapefruit from morning ’til night: Citrus Salad with Star Anise Syrup, Gourmet, December 2008 Photo by Mikkel Vang Cranberry, Sour Cherry and Grapefruit Chutney, Martha Stewart, November 2008 Grapefruit Salsa, chefdecuisine.com Grapefruit, Onion and […]
Satsuma tangerines are one of the highlights of Fall for me. These little, clementine-like fruits are sweet and perfumey. They are super-easy to peel and they have no seeds. At market they are sold with leaves attached, making them pretty too. Fill your favorite bowl with satsumas and voilá, you have a centerpiece and a […]
Have you ever noticed that the Fall fruit basket resembles the colorful foliage that marks the season? I love Fall fruits for eating out of hand and for making desserts. Clementines are a perfect little lunch box stuffer, not to mention their health boosting properties (vitamin C, fiber,quercertin). A good, juicy pear needs little promotion and […]
‘Tis the season for apples; I have been seeing several references to applesauce cake and wondered about its origins. A quick review at my cookbook shelf, and it seems that applesauce cake has its origins in the Southern states and it is usually made around the holidays. Most recipes I saw were studded with dried fruits and nuts which made […]
Green pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, are really wonderful and versatile. When you roast them in a skillet, they pop. With a little salt and pepper, they are great to eat. A favorite at parties, I sometimes add spices, like ground cumin and coriander, while they are roasting. Being a seed, pepitas contain lots of […]
My husband landed these rainbow trouts in Castle Creek. Fish doesn’t need much when it is fresh from the river. Season fish with a little salt and pepper and a touch of cornmeal. Add some butter to a hot skillet, cook until golden then turn to finish cooking and you’ll have yourself a nice delicate protein. After […]
This is another of my favorite gizmo’s: I got this apple peeling gadget from L.L. Bean many years ago when I was first married. I get so many comments from people, especially kids, who come into my kitchen to visit. While it may seem ridiculous to have something that just peels apples, it is really useful for […]
My friend, Kitty Broihier, developed this divine recipe; perfect for this pumpkin time of year. Whoopie pies require about the same amount of time and effort as a cake from scratch, but seriously, these little hand-held treats are so worth it. Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Cream Cheese Filling from Hannaford fresh magazine Pumpkin Cakes 1 […]
When I lived in California, so many people had fig trees. This time of year was replete with this biblical fruit. Not only are figs fiber and calcium rich, they are also natural humectants making them ideal for use in energy bars. Pressed fig almond cakes are the proverbial first energy bars. These huge cakes originated in Spain. They are made […]
Here’s a sampling of web, TV and print recipes featuring fresh sage: From Bon Appetit: Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Sauce, a recipe by the 1,2,3 Cook, Rozanne Gold. From Food and Wine: Lemon Glazed Roast Pork with Sage, a recipe by the acclaimed chef and restauranteur Laurent Gras. From Gourmet: Tuscan Beans, a recipe by Faith […]
