½ c fresh lemon juice, plus 1 T grated lemon zest One ¼ oz package unflavored powdered gelatin ⅔ c plus 6 T sugar ¼ c light corn syrup 2 c plain whole-milk yogurt ½ c heavy cream ¾ c blueberries 2 t water Fill a large bowl with ice water. Pour 2 tablespoons of…
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Mini Blueberry Bundt Cakes
¼ c butter, softened ½ c sugar 1 egg ¼ c 2% low-fat milk ½ t vanilla extract 1 c all-purpose flour 1 t baking powder ¼ t salt 1 ½ c fresh or frozen blueberries Lemon Icing ½ c confectioners’ sugar 1 ½ t 2% low-fat milk 1 t lemon juice In a small…
Brown Butter Ice Cream
8 tablespoons butter 2½ cups heavy cream ½ cup whole milk 6 egg yolks 1 cup light brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ vanilla bean Melt the butter in a frying pan and continue cooking it over low heat until the butter browns and small dark brown bits accumulate in…
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
2 T unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for the dish Kosher salt 1 lb Brussels sprouts,outer leaves and stems removed Pinch of red pepper flakes Freshly ground pepper ½ c heavy cream ½ c grated white cheddar cheese ½ c breadcrumbs Preheat the oven to 400° and butter a 2-quart baking dish. Bring…
Avocado Toasts
2-3 ripe avocados half a loaf rustic bread garlic clove extra virgin olive oil sea salt crushed red pepper Throw eight slices of bread on the grill. When they begin to take a char, remove from grill and rub one side of each slice with a cut clove of garlic. Layer the toasts with avocado…
Tequila Sangria
2–3 pineapple slices 2–3 orange slices 2–3 blackberries 2–3 lime wedges 2 ounce or ¼ c tequila 1 oz or 2 T elderflower-flavored liqueur 1 oz or 2 T simple syrup 2 ounces or ¼ c pineapple juice Splash orange juice Ice, as needed Red wine, as needed (recommended: rioja) In desired drinking glass, add…
Cheese and Chive Tea Sandwiches
1¼ c shredded Cheddar or jack cheese (or blended) 2 T fresh chopped chives ⅓ c mayonnaise pinch kosher salt 2 pinches fresh cracked black pepper 8 slices fresh bread (I used honey wheat) Strawberry Jelly In a small bowl mix the first five ingredients well. Divide evenly, and spread on four slices of bread….
Bacon-Bourbon Jam
1½ lbs sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1” pieces 2 medium yellow onions, diced small 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled ½ c cider vinegar ½ c packed dark-brown sugar ¼ c pure maple syrup ½ c brewed coffee ¼ c bourbon In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is…
Grilled Fava Beans
2 lb. fava beans in the pod 3 T extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 lemon, halved 2 oz. Parmesan Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Put favas into a large bowl, drizzle with 3…
Northern Indian Lamb Meatballs
2 small garlic cloves 1 piece (1 inch) peeled fresh ginger, sliced 2 T vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped ½ t ground turmeric ¾ t cayenne pepper 2 T plus 1 t ground coriander 1 can (8 ounces) plain tomato sauce 1 dried bay leaf Coarse salt 12 oz ground lamb 1 c…
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