The Summer Sandwich. Looking for a sandwich for a picnic in the park? Use ripe summer figs that are fantastic when in season. The Prosciutto, Goat Cheese and Fig Sandwich is savory and sweet in one. Tart and peppered goat … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fruit
Goat Cheese with Honey, Blackberries and Walnuts
The Luscious Plate. Cheese and honey is Europe’s sweetest simplicity at its finest. Try Catalonia’s version with a mild fresh goat cheese. Goat Cheese with Honey, Blackberries and Walnuts is the light delight that ends a meal. The creaminess of … Continue reading
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Whipped Cream and Blueberries
The Lemon Lover’s Breakfast. Love Lemon? Leftover ricotta from last night’s dinner? Start the day with a twist to the traditional pancake. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Whipped Cream and Blueberries are simply lovely. The pancakes are light and tender; … Continue reading
Angelcot and Pistachio Pastries
The Californian’s Pastry. Yes, another gem from the California farmer. The angelcot is sweetness wrapped in a smooth velvet skin. A hybrid of a Moroccan and Iranian fruit, the angelcot is a summer white apricot. Top angelcots over layers of … Continue reading
Chocolate-Banana Ice Cream
The No-Ice Cream Machine Freeze. So you don’t have an ice cream maker? No need to fret. The homemade Chocolate-Banana Ice Cream is just for you. With a generous amount of booze, Chocolate-Banana Ice Cream can be made in a … Continue reading
Mixed-Berry Chocolate-Toffee Bites
The Lovely Berry Bite. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries – oh my! Summer’s pop-in-your-mouth delights sing well with chocolate and toffee bits in these confections. The Mixed-Berry Chocolate-Toffee Bite is the sweetness after dinner and the balance to a cup of coffee. … Continue reading
Blueberry Scones
The Treat with Coffee or Tea. In search of a no-fail blueberry scone? Martha Stewart has got one down pat, of course. Buttery, creamy, and a hint of lemon, Blueberry Scones are a wonderful breakfast treat. A fantastic recipe for the … Continue reading
Amalfi-Style Fruit Salad
The Nod from Italy. Is it campy or a throw-back to the 80′s? Perhaps. Nonetheless the Amalfi-Style Fruit Salad brings a few smiles on a summer day. Served in a halved orange and with a swig of limoncello, the strawberries … Continue reading