by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
As the air turns crisp, the leaves begin to fall, and the autumn sky above filters into a clear blue, strolling through an apple orchard with a basket in hand and picking apples that have fallen is a great activity. This is a beautiful scenario, but for Southern apple...
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
Curried Sweet Potato Soup 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 onions, sliced 2 green onions, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and sliced 1 tablespoon mild curry 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon kosher salt...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 sheet frozen puff pastry 2 firm but ripe apples 1 egg yolk beaten with 2 tablespoons cream Ice water Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Roll pastry out onto a floured board with a rolling pin, and cut in half. Place one an apple in center of pastry. Cut 2 triangles out...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Fresh Lemon and Herb Grits These are perfect served with grilled fish or shrimp. 1 cups water 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick grits (not instant) ½ stick butter 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning Zest and juice of one lemon 2 tablespoons fresh...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
12 fresh jalapeño peppers 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ¼ cup diced pimento peppers, drained ¼ cup minced sweet onion ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Pie crust: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar 1 stick cold butter cut into small pieces ½ cup cold shortening 4 tablespoons ice water 2 egg yolks lightly beaten Filling: 8 apples such as Granny Smith or honeycrisp, sliced 3 tablespoons flour...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cup heavy cream 2/3 cup sugar 1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup minced fresh mint leaves 1 pinch Kosher salt 1 drop green food coloring, if...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Sourdough Starter There are dozens of methods to make a starter, this one has worked for me consistently, courtesy of my pal, Miss Adelaide Fletcher from Indianola. ¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoons instant potatoes 1 cup warm water Mix all together in a jar or bowl. Cover...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Sourdough Starter There are dozens of methods to make a starter, this one has worked for me consistently, courtesy of my pal, Miss Adelaide Fletcher from Indianola. ¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoons instant potatoes 1 cup warm water Mix all together in a jar or bowl. Cover...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
(With chocolate and apricot almond variations) ¼ cup butter 4 cups flour ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1¼ cup milk ½ cup sourdough starter Butter layer: 1½ cup unsalted butter Egg wash: 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water. In bowl of a stand mixer, combine...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 (9-inch) angel food cake cut in half 1 pint fresh strawberries, tops removed and roughly chopped 1 (16-ounce) container Cool Whip whipped cream, 1 cup removed and refrigerated 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry-flavored gelatin Whole strawberries for garnish On a serving...
