The Blueberry buckle is a New England dish that has been around for centuries. Similar to a coffee cake, a combination of nectarines or raspberries enhances the original recipe. A pinch of ginger and all-spice gives that New England touch. Serve warm with peach-ginger jam Ingredients For the cake: Nonstick cooking spray 9 ounces cake […]
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 TBSP. unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground allspice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds Honeycrisp or Golden delicious apples shredded 1 cup pecan toasted […]
Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup milk 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sifted cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt […]
From Recipes & Reflections of Chef Judi Cookbook with a new twist A family favorite and a New England traditional cookie recipe. Save the broken ones and freeze for garnishes and cheesecake crusts. Holiday baking can be daunting. That’s why I love cookie exchanges. Last year someone used my recipe and crumbled broken pecan toffee […]
I just cannot handle the traditional fruit cake. Sorry, I need something light so baking with semolina, oranges, and creme fraise creates a much more moist texture. Adapted from Fine Cooking Ingredients For the syrup: 2 large very juicy naval oranges 1/3 cup turbinado sugar 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary For The Cake: 3/4 cup […]
Ingredients For the Cake: 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ cup cranberries 2 cups raw diced apples AND cups pears For the Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup milk […]
Adapted this recipe from Bon Appetit Ingredients 8 ounces mascarpone, room temperature ¾ cup confectioners sugar 2 Tablespoons zest of lemon 2 ½ cups chilled heavy cream 1 cup lemon curd 16 -20 thin almond cookies or graham crackers 1 ½ cups blueberry jam Fresh blueberries for garnish Fresh mint leaves garnish Directions Line […]
Watermelon Gazpacho 1 large tomato, pureed 1/2 serrano chile 1 yellow pepper, minced 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced red onion 1/2 cucumber, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for garnish Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 […]
The Blueberry buckle is a New England dish that has been around for centuries. Similar to a coffee cake, a combination of nectarines or raspberry enhances the original recipe. A pinch of ginger and all-spice gives that New England touch. Serve warm with peach-ginger jam Ingredients For the cake: Nonstick cooking spray 9 ounces cake […]
I adapted this recipe to use more strawberries with a warm strawberry “mock” preserve and fresh orange butter. This makes a lovely edible holiday gift. Ingredients 3 tablespoons almonds 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup brown sugar, divided 3 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest, divided (see Variation) […]
