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Calvados Ice Cream

Oct 302007

I have not talked about my ice cream maker. It is one of my FAVORITEÂ tools in the kitchen and one of my FAVORITE gifts to give. I got this idea to make calvados ice cream from always seeing liquored flavored whipped creams and thought why not do the same with ice cream but make and apple brandy flavor that could go with an apple dessert.
I have a tendency to try and rush things along when I am cooking â€“ with custards the base of the ice cream…Not a good idea. It will most likely lead to a curdled useless custard, which is what I did the first time.

Calvados Ice Cream
2 Cups of Heavy Cream
1 Â½ Cup of Milk
3 Egg Yolks
Â½ Cup of Sugar
1 Teaspoon of Corn Starch
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
1-2 Tablespoon of Calvados Brandy

In a pot bring to a boil the Cream, Milk, and Vanilla. In a separate bowl beat the egg Yolks, Sugar, and Corn Starch. Pour Â½ Cup of the boiling Cream into the egg mixture to temper,Â it so that it does not curdle. Proceed this way until all of the Cream has been well combined.Â Return the mixture to the stove and heat on low to medium heat- stirring until custard starts to bubble. To know it is done test is with a wooden spoon. If you dip the spoon and then make a line in the back of the spoon with your finger and the line holds shape then it is done. At this point add the 1 the Calvados. Remove and place into a separate bowl and refrigerate. Once cooled completely pour into Ice- Cream Maker.

Trifle – Berry Trifle with Pound Cake

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Sep 242007

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I had mentioned I was working on a project with my pound cakes.Â I was making boxes for a wedding shower and thought I would cut the pound cake into the shape of R in honor of the shower recipient.Â I am pretty big on always trying to make things personnel. Needless to say I had tons of left over pound cake, actually three gallon zip lock bags full.Â I thought about making a bread pudding but that just seemed too sinful and then I was given the idea of a trifle. I have never made a trifle before but have always enjoyed eating them. Now, I will be honest my first attempt did not turn out like I would have liked so I just went back to the drawing board and found a simple solution to my problem.

I did not have an actual trifle dish so I just used a large Souffle dish I had (32 oz). I am always up for getting new products for my kitchen but I have to be honestâ€¦I just have no more space in my tiny little place and just have to think a little outside the box!

Berry Trifle

2 Â½ Cups of Pound Cake

Lemon Cream

Cooked Berries

Lemon Cream

Lemon Curd

3 Lemons

1 Lemon Zested

2/3 Cup of Sugar

2 Egg Yolks

4 Tablespoons of Butter

Mix together Lemon Juice, Zest, Sugar, and Egg Yolks. In a saucepan over medium heat adding butter and stirring for about 7-10 minutes until mixture begins to thicken. Strain it through a sieve and let cool. This will make about 1 Cup.

Whipped Cream

Â½ pint of heavy cream

2 Tablespoons of Sugar

1 Teaspoon of Vanilla

In mixing bowl whip the cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks hold.Â Fold in a half a cup of Lemon Curd until well combined

Berries

Juice from 1 Lemon

3 Cups of Berries- I used Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries

2 Tablespoons of Sugar

In a large saucepan combine all of the ingredient and cook liquids begins to bubble about 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool completely before assembling the Trifle

On the bottom of 32 oz Dish place Â½ of the pound cake so that it is completely covering the bottom. Pieces fitting tightly next to one another. Evenly spread half of the berries over the pound cake followed by half of the cream. Repeat this process one more time. Finish my topping off the top of the trifle with some fresh berries. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 4-6

Plum Tart- House Warming Basket

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Aug 212007

We have all had that horrid experience of moving. I think probably one of the worst experiences is moving in New York City. I realize being young and living in a transient environment people move often but it is not so often that people buy their first home. I thought instead of bringing over flowers, a bottle of champagne or a welcome mat I would bring dinner for the happy couple. So they did not have to worry about cooking or ordering among all the boxes and can enjoy the comforts of their new home.
The Menu
Roasted Chicken
Sundried Tomato Pasta
Mesclun Greens
Roasted Peppers and Eggplant
Plum Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream

Plum Tart
This tart is simple and delicious. Perfect for when you are in a rush and need to impress!
1 Sheet of Puff Pastry (approximately 8.6 oz cut into three pieces)
4 Plums
3 Tablespoons of Apricot Jam
1 Egg (for Egg Wash)
Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream
Preheat Oven 425
Slice Plums 1/8 inch slices and cut in half. (So that they are in a semi circle) Layer the plum slices on the puff pastry, leaving the edges of pastry uncovered. In a separate bowl beat the egg and a tablespoon of water.Â With a pastry brush the edges of the pastry. Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown.
In a sauce pan melt the apricot jam on low heat. Once the tarts have been taken out of the oven brush the top of the tart with the jam. This will give a little more taste and have that professional glossy finish.
Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream

Strawberry Mojito

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Jun 182007

I mentioned the strawberry mojito on my entry about Strawberry Bruschetta I recieved many respones wanting to hear more about the Strawberry Mojito. Mojito’s are one of my favorite drinks and at one of my favorite little restaurants in New York, Barbossa they serve all different kinds of fun mojitos. This is where I was introduced to the Strawberry Mojito.
1/2 of a lime
10-12 mint leaves torn

3 strawberries
3/4 oz simple syrup or 2 teaspoons of sugar
2 oz white rum
Club soda
In a 10 or 12 ounce glass add juice of lime, mint, 2 strawberries and simple syrup. Muddle ingredients with a twisting motion. (This will releases the essential oils in the mint and lime.) Fill the glass with ice, rum, and last strawberry cut into smaller pieces and shake well. Top off with club soda. And now you can enjoy one of my favorite summertime drinks!

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Recipe

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Jun 142007

It was not until I had my first Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin that made me
realize, I like muffins. I love Lemon to the point growing up my mother
would constantly ask the dentist if I had destroyed the enamel on my
teeth from my level of Lemon intake? Alas, Lemon and I are simpatico! These also can be frozen and then you can have a tasty breakfast treat whenever you feel like it.

1 Cup of Sugar plus 2 Tablespoons to top muffins before baking
Â½ Cup of Softened Butter
2 Eggs
1 Â½ teaspoon of Vanilla
Â½ Cup of Buttermilk
2-3 Lemons Zest from two lemons and juice from 2-3 lemons
2 Â½ Cups of Flour
1 teaspoon of Baking Powder
1 teaspoon of Baking Soda
Â½ teaspoon of Salt
Â¼ Cup of Poppy Seeds
Preheat Oven 375

In a mixing bowl mix together sugar and butter until well combined.
Followed by beating in each egg, vanilla, and the butter milk. In
separate bowl, mix together flour, baking Soda, baking powder, and salt add
the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and make sure fully combined.
Lastly add the lemon juice, zest, and poppy seeds and mix well. Evenly
distribute the batter into lined muffin tins. Will make 12 muffins.
Sprinkle the top of each muffin with remain 2 tablespoons of sugar and bake
for about 18-20 minutes.

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe- Simple Individual Dessert

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Jun 062007

Now the last strawberry recipe Strawberry Bruschetta was a little different so here is more
of a classic, Strawberry Shortcake. These shortcakes are great because they
also could be served as a breakfast biscuit with jam and butter!
This is a simple recipe for making an individual dessert.

Shortcake
1/2 Cup of Sugar
2 Cups of Flour
2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder
1/2 Cup of Butter
1 Egg (beaten)
2/3 Cup of Buttermilk (a little extra to brush tops of Shortcakes)
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla

Preheat Oven 450

In a mixing bowl with your hands mix together butter, sugar, flour and baking soda- until butter is evenly blended in. Then add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined and can form a ball. Pat out the dough (about 1-1.25 inches thick) on a floured surface and with a 2.5 inch circular cookie cutter cut shortcakes and place on baking sheet. Brush the top of each shortcake with Buttermilk. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown on top. Makes about 12 shortcakes

Strawberries
4 Cups of quartered Strawberries
1/4 Cup of Sugar
1 1/2 Cups of Whipped Cream

Mix Sugar and Strawberries- let stand for at least 1/2 hour to release the juices from the strawberries.

Assemble the Strawberry Shortcakes
Cut the shortcakes in half (width wise) on bottom half place a 1/3 cup of strawberries top with the other half of the shortcake and finish off with a dollop of whipped cream!

Honey Apple Spiced Cider

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Mar 192007

Earlier this week, I wanted a slushie and then later in the week I definitely wanted something warm and comforting. So yes, it is late in the season for this drink but who knows since the weather has been swinging like a pendulum. Also, this will be great a great way to start the fall season next year.

2 1/2 Cups of Apple Cider or Juice

2 tablespoons of honey

1 teaspoon of cloves

1 cinnamon stick

2 oz. of vanilla flavored vodka

In a saucepan bring to a simmer for five minutes all the ingredients except the vodka. Remove cloves and pour equally into two separate glasses. Add 1 ounce of vodka to each glass and ready to serve. I would prefer to cider but it taste just as yummy if you use juice.

Apple Cake

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Feb 152007

Recently I celebrated my birthday and a very dear friend of mine made me a birthday cake. Now, for about two years she has talked to me about her Apple Cake with Carmel Frosting, telling me how delicious it is. Two years was a long time to wait, but this year for my birthday I finally got to try it. I’m so glad I did because it was as good as she had promised. I asked her for the recipe so I could share with everyone and luckily for all of us, she agreed. Thank you Eliza!

Cake

2 1/3 Cups Flour

2 Cups Sugar

2 Teaspoons of Baking Soda

Â¾ Teaspoon Salt

1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Â¼ Teaspoon Cloves

Â¼ Teaspoon Nutmeg

4 Cups Chopped, Peeled Apples

Â½ Cup Soft Shortening

Â½ Cup Chopped Walnuts

2 Eggs

Frosting

1/3 Cup Butter

Â½ Cup Brown Sugar

3 Tablespoons Milk

1 Â½ Cups Powder Sugar

Â¼ Teaspoon of Vanilla

Pinch of Salt

Preheat Oven 325

Cake

Combine flour, sugar, soda, salt and spices in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. (You can use an electric mixer with the recipe but easily can be done spatula or wooden spoon.) Add Apples, Shortening, Nut and Eggs, beat until well combined. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch pan. Bake for about 45 minutes.

Frosting

Melt Butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar melts add milk and bring to a boil. Pour into a mixing bowl and let cool (about 10 minutes) add powder sugar and vanilla. Beat until spreading consistency, adding additional powdered sugar if necessary. Spread evenly over Apple Cake.
Eliza and I definitely think the frosting recipe should be doubled.

Strawberry Butter

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Jan 102007

This weekend I went to a birthday brunch were I was told “we trust you, bring anything you want.” Oh, when given that task I feel the pressure to bring something extra special. Flavored butter is something that I wish I just kept in my fridge all the time. It is good on any type of baked good. So I made strawberry butter and scones! I view this like a fun food accessory- a simple black dress now has some bling!

3 Tablespoons of Strawberry Preserve
1 Cup of Unsalted Butter (softened)
2 Tablespoons of Powered Sugar

In a mixing bowl mix together all ingredients until well combined. And ready to serve. I like to put it back in the refrigerator for a while. (over night)

Pomegranate Bellini

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Dec 082006

Tis the season to be jollyâ€¦.drinks are in orderâ€¦now in the holiday season cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries are often used get that rich red color. How about shaking it up a little and use a pomegranate?
I recently was at a brunch where champagne was served and heard someone announce â€œchampagne season has officially begun.â€ Now, I think champagne is always in season but I will admit this is definately the time of year when a great deal is consumed!

1 Cup of Pomegranate Juice
4 1/8 inch slices of Ginger
1 Tablespoon of Sugar
1/4 Cup of Orange Juice (freshly squeezed is my preference)
4 Teaspoons of Triple Sec (or another orange flavored liquor)
Champagne or Sparkling Wine (nothing too extravagant)

To begin, a simple syrup needs to be made, in a saucepan add sugar, ginger, and pomegranate Juice let is simmer till it has reduced to about 1/3 a cup this will take about 5-7 minutes, let is cool completely. In four separate champagne glasses evenly distribute the pomegranate syrup about 2 tablespoons in each glass, mix in 1 tablespoon of orange juice, 1 teaspoon of triple sec and top of with champagne. Stir to make sure it is all well combined and serve!

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