Developing a dessert for my recent Splendid Salads of Early Summer Cooking Class became both a challenge and an inspiration. Strawberries and rhubarb were natural choices. Yet, a rhubarb crisp was out as I wanted a salad-ish dish for the class. Yay for the internet. I found Continue reading Strawberry Blackberry Rhubarb Salad with Almonds and Mint
Most everyone enjoys carrot cake. But years ago, before you ever had a slice, could you even imagine why anyone would put carrots in a cake? And then you tasted it. And all was right with the world. I’m guessing that once you get over scrunching up your face and asking, “beets in a cake?” Continue reading Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake with Greek Honey Yogurt and Fresh Blackberries
Three Berry Chia Pudding – Blending’s the Secret . . . No Cooking Required Perhaps, like me, you’ve read the rave reviews about chia puddings. Perhaps, like me, you’ve even made and tried them a few times. And, perhaps like me, they never worked for you. That is until I read this amusing and well-written article by Joe Yonan in the Washington Post. He suggested Continue reading Three Berry Chia Pudding – Smooth, Luscious Raspberry Blackberry Blueberry Pudding
Phyllo Tartlets – Luscious & Colorful Summertime TreatLight, crispy and flaky phyllo tartlets paired with a perfectly balanced tart/sweet lemon filling and topped with summer’s best berries. All enhanced with a drizzle (or pool) of deeply flavorful raspberry purée. An easy and attractive summertime treat. Throughout the summer, top the tartlets with other ripe summer fruits. Continue reading Phyllo Tartlets w/ Lemon Curd & Berries
“If Cézanne had lived not in France but in Southern California, his still lifes would have overflowed with Meyer lemons. Plump, smooth-skinned, colored an unmistakable dark yellow—canary yellow, the color of egg yolks or the sun at noon—they’re sweeter than other lemons, with an intoxicating aroma that has hints of honey and thyme.” Continue reading Lemon Curd with Meyer Lemons
