8 tablespoons chilled, unsalted butter, divided 1 large shallot, minced ½ cup balsamic vinegar 2 large sprigs fresh rosemary 2 pounds mixed sweet onions (shallots, green onions, Texas sweet, or Vidalia) Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 4 (1¼-inch-thick) rib eye or...
4 black or red plums 4 fresh apricots 1 pint fresh blackberries 1 bottle good red wine 1 cup vodka 1 cup pomegranate juice ¼ cup simple syrup Ice 1 cup blackberry seltzer or soda Whole cherries for garnish Fresh mint for garnish Cut plums and apricots in half, remove...
You only need a few supplies and a little time to add a bit of elegance to your fall décor. These beautiful pumpkins are crafted from simple craft store pumpkins, clay molds, paint, and finishing wax. They are fun to create, and the results are amazing. This is most...
2 ripe plums, thinly sliced 1 cup cherries, pits removed and halved 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Smoked sea salt ¼ vanilla bean, split 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese ½ baguette, sliced thinly and toasted ...
This cake with its delicate perfume of almonds is rustic, yet elegant, with a slight dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Apricots and cherries can be added for variation. 2 pounds red plums, (or combination of plums, apricots, or cherries) 2 teaspoons lemon juice and...
8 fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe below) Crushed ice 2 ounces bourbon Mint sprig for garnish In a silver julep cup, add mint leaves and simple syrup and muddle together. Fill with crushed ice and pour in bourbon. Garnish with mint sprig and serve...
2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped ½ cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced...
CRUST: ¼ cup melted butter 3 cups lemon cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend in the food processor until fully crumbled. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper. Bake 10 minutes. CAKE: 1 pound cream cheese 1 pound mascarpone...
For coconut-mint syrup: 1½ cups loosely packed mint leaves 1 cup hot water ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup coconut cream Yield: 2 cups of syrup For Mojito: 2 ounces white rum 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice Ice cubes Club soda Mint sprigs and lime wedges for garnish Bring a small...
