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All in the Spirit with Krupnikas
While researching recipes for our Eastern European tea recently, I came across one for a spicy Lithuanian spirit, Krupnikas. Not being a round-the-clock tea-totaller, the recipe intrigued me because of its use of all of the spices we associate with … Continue reading
Raspberry Vinegar
1 ½ pounds fresh raspberries 3 cups white wine vinegar
Welcome Home Cookies
1 cup unsalted butter, room temp 2/3 cup quick cooking oats, blended in blender to a flour consistency 1 cup granulated sugar 3 cups unbleached flour 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla extract … Continue reading
Val’s Almond Pear or Plum Pie
Ingredients Pastry: 1 ½ cups flour 8 Tablespoons butter 1 egg yolk ½ teaspoon salt 2 to 3 Tablespoons cold water Filling: 3 to 4 ripe pears granulated sugar (for sprinkling) ½ cup apricot jam (for the glaze) Frangipane Cream: … Continue reading
Finnish Rice Pudding
1 ½ cups white basmati rice 1 ½ cups water 2 cups heavy cream 6 cups whole milk 4 Tablespoons butter 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 3-inch long cinnamon stick 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon ground … Continue reading
Cranberry Sherry Trifle
For the sponge cake: ¾ cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 egg yolks ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 6 egg whites 6 Tablespoons sugar For the filling: ½ cup cranberry sauce ½ cup raspberry … Continue reading
No Trespassing Blackberry Pie
Pastry for two-crust 10-inch pie 3 cups unbleached white flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 cup cold shortening 1 large egg 2 Tablespoons vinegar 1/4 cup ice water Blackberry Filling 5 … Continue reading
Wild Mushroom Frittata
Two tablespoons Olive oil 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced Pinch of red chili flakes (to taste) ½ small onion, chopped ¼ cup zucchini, chopped ½ red and yellow sweet pepper, chopped 1/2 pound Boletus Edulis (also known as King Boletus or … Continue reading
David’s Porcini Steaks and Herb Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients: 3 Farm eggs (Beat the eggs and hold.) 2 tablespoons heavy cream Salt to taste. 1 medium sized Porchini mushroom, steaked in ¼ inch steaks 1 teaspoon garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 to 6 cherry tomatoes 1 handful … Continue reading
