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Pear Sauce

5 gallon bucket of Bartlett pears 1 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice, more for soaking water 1/2 tsp salt The pears I used were tree-ripened, so there were many wormy and overripe parts that I had to cut out. Blanch the pears in small groups for 30 seconds. Place them in a bowl of […]

Internet Recipes

Successful recipes Bakery-style Blueberry Muffins 2023 – Good muffins, I made 13 standard sized from the recipe. I used about one-third whole wheat pastry flour. The muffin was very cake-like, perhaps add a bit of cornmeal next time? I used fat-free Greek yogurt and frozen berries. Butternut Squash with Bacon 2022, I used 2 squash […]

From Cook’s Illustrated

Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook, 2011 Classic Granola, p. 556 Blueberry Scones, p. 562 Rice Pudding, p. 776

Lemon Curd and Blueberry Trifle

7 – 8 servings Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Lemon Curd 1 1/3 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter, cut into 1/2″ cubes 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (or more, even doubled (2021)) 1/8 tsp. salt 5 large eggs, beaten to blend (if making a half recipe, 2 eggs is fine) Combine first […]

Beet Salad

4 medium beets – scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half 10 ounces mixed baby salad greens Candied walnuts Dressing 2 ounces feta or goat cheese Candied walnuts 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 3 tbsp maple syrup Dressing 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Place beets into a […]