Double Chocolate Abbey-style Ale Cake
My husband is a beer connoisseur. He has sampled beer in all seven continents and has his favorites. However, he was thrilled to discover Brother David’s Double Abbey-style Ale from Anderson Valley...
View ArticleKiku from Goats Leap Cheeses
If you really love goat cheese and want to try something that is unique and delicious, choose Kiku from Goats Leap Cheeses (www.goatsleap.com) in St. Helena, California. This round of fresh...
View ArticleCrostini with Green Bean and Meyer Lemon Pate
Ingredients 1 loaf sourdough bread, sliced 3 T olive oil 1/2 lb. green beans, washed and de-stemmed 1/4 cup sweet onions 1 clove garlic, minced 1 c chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted 3-4 T Round Pond...
View ArticleCaramelized Green Beans with Almonds
Ingredients 2 T olive oil 2 T butter ½ cup chopped shallots or onions 4-5 cups green beans, ends trimmed 1 cup almonds, chopped 2-3 T balsamic vinegar (preferably at least 12 year old vinegar) Sea salt...
View ArticleMushroom Crostini
Ingredients 1/2 loaf of sourdough bread, sliced 1 ½ T olive oil 2-3 T olive oil 2 T sweet onions, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 lb. assorted mushrooms, cleaned and sliced ½ t. chopped fresh...
View ArticleChoosing Persimmons
Autumn brings a wealth of wonderful produce – including the fantastic persimmon! In California, we can find two varieties of persimmons at the local markets – the hachiya and the fuyu. These two...
View ArticleMoist Persimmon Cake with Creme Fraiche
This cake is so moist! I truly love to make it. It is so simple – no mixer required! And it is a small cake, so it doesn’t stay around the house forever. I hope you enjoy it! Ingredients 1 cup...
View ArticlePersimmon Scones
Ingredients 2 cup self rising flour 2 T brown sugar 1 stick (4 oz.) cold European-style butter (such as Plugra), cut into 8 pieces 1/2 cup hachiya persimmon pulp 1/4 cup creme fraiche or buttermilk...
View ArticleTurkey, Brown Rice and Swiss Chard Soup
Ingredients 1/2 cup diced onions 2 T olive oil 1 cup brown rice 6 cups turkey stock 1/4 cup dried Porcini mushrooms 1/2 cup hot water 1 bunch fresh Swiss chard, washed, de-stemmed and chopped 1 1/2 cup...
View ArticleTurkey Stock
I love having Thanksgiving leftovers. I never throw away the turkey carcass – it makes great stock for my Turkey Soup with Brown Rice and Swiss Chard and my Risotto with Turkey, Mushrooms and Roasted...
View ArticleRisotto with Turkey, Mushrooms and Roasted Red Peppers
I typically make this recipe with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. Ingredients About 8 cups turkey stock 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms 1/2 cup hot water 6 T olive oil 2 T butter 1/2 cup chopped...
View ArticleTurkey and Apple Salad
This is a great recipe for using leftover turkey. It makes a delicious treat for lunch – just serve it on a bed of greens with a piece of crusty bread. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey meat,...
View ArticleSweet Corn Soup with Basil Oil and Creme Fraiche
Ingredients ½ cup sweet onions (I prefer the sweetness of Vidalia onions for this recipe, if you can find them.) 1 T olive oil 2 cups fresh corn, kernels cut from the cob and the cobs scraped 1 ½ cup...
View ArticleHeirloom Tomato, White Corn and Basil Salad
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (assorted sizes and colors) 2-3 ears white corn kernels (cut off the cob) A handful of fresh basil leaves 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon...
View ArticleBaby Shitake Mushroom and Pesto Pizza
Ingredients For the pesto: 3 Tablespoons pine nuts 1 cup basil leaves 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano or grana padano cheese Sea salt For...
View ArticleRoasted Sweet Tomatoes with Basil
This dish works best with sweet, fresh tomatoes, such as sungolds or sweet 100’s. Ingredients 2 cups tiny sweet tomatoes, stems removed 1 small handful of fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish) 2 T...
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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
This is one of my favorite ways to bring out even more flavor in vine-ripened tomatoes. You can either peel the tomatoes first, or leave the skin on – it depends on how you would like to use them. We...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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Spring Onion, Roasted Pepper, Mushroom and Corn Galette
A galette (rustic tart) is so easy to make and is sure to become one of your “go to” dishes. I make both sweet and savory galettes (such as this Nectarine Galette), depending upon the season and the...
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