Peach Crisp

4 peaches, pitted and sliced 2 cups fresh raspberries 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small...

Spinach Fruit Salad

1 lb. fresh spinach 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup green grapes, halved 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained 1 cup toasted almonds or pecans Wash the spinach well and pat dry. Tear into bite-sized pieces. (To toast...

Homemade Ice Cream

3 to 4 cups milk or half and half – depending on freezer size 3 cups whipping cream 3 cups sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 Tablespoon vanilla Prepare your ice cream freezer according to manufacturer’s instructions...

Fresh Strawberry Sorbet

1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 lb. approximately 4 to 5 cups, fresh strawberries, 2 to 3 dry pints, hulled and rinsed 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons raspberry or blackberry flavored liqueur- optional 1. Stirring...

Barbecued Shrimp w/ Pineapple & Bacon

1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (chopped) pinch of crushed chiles 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water 10 extra-large shrimp, peeled and cleaned...

Spring Vegetable Orzo Salad

1 lb. Orzo pasta (rise shaped), cooked “al dente”, rinsed and drained 10 oz. pkg. Frozen petite peas, thawed 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 2 cups asparagus spears, cut into 1″ pieces, blanched 1 red...

Fresh Tuna Salad with Wasabi Aioli

1/2 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 lb. Fresh sushi grade tuna, cut into pieces 1 inch thick salt and freshly ground pepper 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 T. pickled ginger, chopped 1/4 cup...

Cheddar Bruschetta

1 large Boboli bread or any ready-to-eat pizza crust 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic salt – more or less to taste ) 4-5 Roma tomatoes (or other meaty, less juicy...

Lemon Angel Food Cake w/Lemon Glaze Icing

1-1/2 cups sifted cake flour 2 cups sugar 14 egg whites at room temperature pinch salt 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon extract 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 300 F...