by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2¼ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 heaping teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt ¼ cup molasses 1 large egg ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ¾ brown sugar, packed In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 (17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (thawed) ½ cup Nutella spread 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons cream 2 tablespoons sparkling sugar Raspberries or cranberries for garnish Confectioners’ sugar for garnish Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¾ cup vegetable shortening 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 large egg 1/3 cup molasses 2 1/3 cup plain flour 2 teaspoons ginger ½ teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 3...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper 5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme leaves 4 whole shallots, thinly sliced 8 ounces soft garlic-flavored cream cheese,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
4 cups ripe plums, pitted and quartered ⅔ cups sugar ⅓ cup water ¼ cup pomegranate juice pinch of salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 1 cup heavy cream In a medium saucepan, add plums, sugar, water, and pomegranate juice. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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 ...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1¼ pounds heirloom grape tomatoes 12 ounces thin spaghetti 2 ½ cups chicken stock 2 cups water, plus more 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¾ cup kalamata olives, gently smashed ½ teaspoon pepper 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 store bought rotisserie chickens ½ cup roasted cashews, chopped 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and ends removed 2 to 3 fresh radishes, sliced thin 1 cup Asian dipping sauce Remove chicken meat from bones and slice thinly. On a serving platter, place...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 cup confectioners’ sugar Juice and zest of 3 limes 1 pound fresh strawberries 1 pound seedless green grapes, removed from stems 1 cup fresh mint leaves In a small bowl, whisk sugar, lime zest, and juice. In a large bowl add washed and dried strawberries and grapes....