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Today’s breakfast was a pairing for these two recipes – Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Waffles and Cherry Almond Compote . These two together made a wondrously tasty breakfast I just had to share, especially with cherries being in season. I omitted the blueberries in the waffle recipe and just made pancakes with the batter for a silky and tangy result. The compote would be great on cheesecake as well just in case you are heading to a picnic or summer barbecue and want to treat your friends to a delicious desert. Putting the two together resulted in a flavor explosion to start our Saturday. Here’s the photos of our scrumptious repast… and don’t forget the recipes are in the links above. Enjoy…
In making the Greek Yogurt Pancakes, I wanted to switch out my usual maple syrup for something a bit different and unique. Seeing that I had fresh cherries, I thought why not make a simple fruit compote. I must admit I think this simple fruit topping is under rated and over looked. So let’s rectify that right now with this versatile recipe – especially with cherries plentiful this time of year. Not only can you drape this tasty sauce over pancakes and waffles, but it makes a beautiful addition to cheesecake, ice cream, and other desserts. Give this compote a try, your taste buds will appreciate it! Save Print Cherry Almond Compote Prep time: 1 min Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 21…
Here is one of the recipes I am asked about regularly when I mention ‘smoked cherries’. The process is simple – wash, stem and pit the cherries, heat up the barbeque or smoker, make a simple syrup, and squeeze a lemon for the fresh juice. Smoke the cherries and combine them with the simple syrup, lemon juice, and brandy. Then transfer the cherries and brandy mixture into mason jars and cool thoroughly before topping the jars. Refrigerate the jars for 4 to 6 weeks before using in cocktails or adding to desserts. That last step is the toughest part of the whole recipe – the waiting to enjoy these smoky, sweet gems in your Manhattan or other cocktails or in a thickened fruit topping for cheesecake…
Here in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area, everyone loves the scones at the Western Washington Fair. Or at least that is what I hear… because I have never had a ‘Fair Scone’. To be honest, I wasn’t interested in eating what I thought were dry, dusty, failed biscuits. But one trip to Cannon Beach Oregon and a stay at the Stephanie Inn many years ago changed all that. Each morning, there were scones available for breakfast and my companion asked if I wanted one. Seeing my nonchalance and noncommittal attitude towards enjoying these beautiful scones intrigued and irritated her. She asked what I had against scones. I remarked I had nothing against scones I just had never enjoyed them before (I am sure…
Today’s post is not a meal for one, but a party dessert that is certain to please. This cheesecake really rocks, but the topping wins the day. Most of the time I bring a main dish to these parties, but this time I decided to switch things around and bring a dessert. This cheesecake is a variant of the German käsekuchen which uses quark – an ingredient hard to find here in the states. So after doing some research and seeing several suggestions on what to use as a substitute, I opted for sour cream and ricotta cheese. And the results were impressive. The cheesecake won rave reviews but the smoked cherry topping was the overall star. Slightly sweet, slightly smoky and intensely cherry flavored…
How about another dessert? Here we go with another cherry dessert and who can blame me? We are having a banner year for cherries in the Pacific Northwest and these gems are perfect for snacking and making desserts. Heck, I may even post how I smoke cherries for the Smoked Old Fashioned and Rob Roy cocktails given the amount of you asking about it! Well, back to this dessert. It is a simple, yet elegant dish perfectly suited for after dinner or even for breakfast. The cherries take center stage – encased in a slightly eggy custard with a golden brown top. Did I mention clafouti is versatile? That it is since you can use many different fruits like peach, pear, apricot, blueberries, raspberries, etc when making it…
Here’s a delicious dessert that perfect for Summer. This simple combination of ingredients and a little time in the freezer is well worth the effort and wait – and you don’t have leave home to enjoy freshly made frozen yogurt. Of course, you can play with other fruit and flavor combinations; this balsamic and cherry was just something I concocted on a whim. And am I glad I did! Lightly sweet and slightly sour, this dessert is great for satisfying that need for a sweet treat on a Summer afternoon or after dinner. Let creativity be your guide – the only requirements are the yogurt and sugar. The rest is up to your imagination! Save Print Balsamic Cherry Frozen Yogurt Prep time: 10…