This cranberry sauce is sweet and fruity. Persimmon tastes a bit like apricot when cooked. For this recipe you’ll need: 1 pound Fuyu persimmons 12 ounces whole cranberries 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Peel, core and dice the persimmon into large chunks. Add the persimmon, sugar, spices and 3/4 cup water […]
Fuyu Persimmons
There are two types of people out there – those that like persimmon and those that don’t. When it comes to fresh persimmon, I’m on the “don’t like” side. This is problem since we have a lovely and bountiful Fuyu persimmon tree in our backyard. Cooked persimmons are a different story. When gently cooked, Fuyu […]
Scotch Custard
This yummy baked custard uses real scotch. I like to use a strongly flavored scotch for maximum impact. For 6 servings you’ll need: 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 5 egg yolks pinch salt 1-2 tablespoons scotch 1 teaspoon sugar The custards will bake in a water bath so start boiling […]
Butterscotch Ice Cream with Real Scotch
“What butter and whiskey won’t cure, there is no cure for.” For this recipe, you’ll need: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter pinch salt 1/3 cup pasteurized liquid egg whites – I use the kind that come in a carton. Make sure the only ingredient […]
Triple Ginger Cranberry Sauce
I make this sauce every year, I love the spiciness ginger adds to cranberry sauce. For this recipe you’ll need 12 ounces whole cranberries 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1/4 cup candied ginger, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger pinch of salt Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Add 3/4 […]
Bourbon Molasses Cranberry Sauce
I love cranberry sauce and serve way too many different flavors at Thanksgiving. This bourbon based sauce will be a new addition to this year’s meal. For this recipe you’ll need 12 ounces whole cranberries 4 tablespoons molasses 3/4 cup brown sugar pinch of salt 2 tablespoons bourbon Combine all ingredients except the bourbon in […]
Poached Egg with Truffle Toast
This decadent yet easy dish works as a hearty appetizer or as part of a fancy breakfast. Serve it with a salad for lunch or a light dinner. We first tried this combination at Bar Bambino in San Francisco. For each serving, you’ll need 1 egg 1″ slice crusty bread olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan […]
Cheese School
Or, how to have a cheesy weekend. I went to cheese school. It was fun. And cheesy. This weekend I dragged a very gracious friend and my long suffering spouse to a beginning cheese making class at the San Fransisco Cheese School (I’m not making that up!). It was a great class – fun and […]
Spicy Sweet Paneer
This simple starter is easy and comforting. And if you’re ambitious enough to make your own cheese it’s a great way to show off your cheese making skills. For this recipe you’ll need: Curry spice mix. Use any blend you like. My recipe is here. Paneer cheese Cooking oil Honey Vinegar. I prefer sherry vinegar […]
Dry Curry Spice Mix
I use this spice mix as a rub or coating. I’m sure it will make traditionalists cringe but I like the taste and isn’t that what counts? In this recipe I provide ratios instead of fixed quantities so you can make as much as you need. All spiced are dried and ground (not whole). Combine: […]