Glorious Winter Fruits

Glorious Winter Fruits

Living on California’s Central Coast, we’re lucky to have so many locally-grown fruits and vegetables that are in season all or most of the year, including lettuce, broccoli, onions, lemons, and more. Even things like sweet potatoes, celery and green beans,...

Blueberry Fool

This bright and fresh recipe is written with blueberries in mind but any fresh summer berry can be used. Try it with raspberries or strawberries or a mixture of the three. Ingredients: 2 cups blueberries 1/4 cups plus 2 Tbl. sugar Pinch of salt 1/2 tsp. grated lemon...

Fresh Apple Crisp

Ingredients: 8 medium-sized crisp tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Topping: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 cup flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 1...

Double Chocolate Bread Pudding

Ingredients: 4 cups cubed sliced bread, such as Rudi’s Organic Bakery Country White Bread (about 7 ounces) 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups half and half, divided 1/3 cup cocoa powder 4 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream,...

Old Fashioned Caramel Apples

Ingredients: 6 small apples, any variety 6 wooden popsicle or craft sticks, or unsprayed apple twigs 1 cup granulated or raw sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup dark agave nectar 2 tablespoons butter Wipe apples with a cloth to clean them. Insert sticks into tops of...

Fresh Apple Crisp

Ingredients: 8 medium-sized crisp tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 tbs. flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 2 tsp. lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 tsp. cinnamon Topping 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 cup flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 1 cup packed brown...