1 cup water 1 cup sugar 12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup vinegar 1 cup raisins 1 apple, peeled and diced 1/4 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground cloves Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients; return […]
Delicata Squash
Delicata squash is a mild tasting and delicious squash. You can substitute other winter squash in this recipe if you wish. Delicata will store at room temperature for about 4 weeks. Squash with Herbs 2 medium delicata squash (about 2 pounds) 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 […]
Frangipane Fruit Tarts
Almond Frangipane ½ cup slivered almonds 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temp. ½ cup + 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. kosher salt 1/8 tsp. almond extract ¼ tsp. vanilla 1 egg Grind almonds in food processor until fine. Add butter, sugar, flour, salt, and extracts, and pulse to blend well. […]
Triple Ginger Cookies
1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 1 egg + 1 yolk 1/3 cup molasses 2 t. grated fresh ginger ¼ cup chopped crystallized ginger 2 cups + 2 T. flour (whole wheat pastry flour is fine) 2 t. ground ginger 1 t. baking soda ¾ t. salt Cream butter and […]
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Sauce Bechamel 4 ½ Tbsp. butter 4 ½ Tbsp. flour ½ onion, chopped very fine 3 ¾ cups hot milk 1/2 tsp thyme 1 tiny bay leaf 1 1/2 tsp salt Heat the butter until bubbly. Add onion and cook over very low heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 […]