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 ArticleGrits with Piave Vecchio Cheese
Ingredients 4 cups water 3/4 teaspoon salt + additional to taste 1 cups stoneground grits 3 Tablespoons butter 1 cup piave vecchio or parmigiana reggiano cheese, grated 1/2 cup roasted red pepper,...
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