Fall

Blackberry Overnight Oats

September 5, 2017 ♦

INGREDIENTS One 6-oz. carton plain, low-fat yogurt or 5.3-oz. carton plain, whole-milk Greek yogurt 2/3 cup regular rolled oats 2/3 cup milk (or preferred milk substitute) 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 1 tablespoon blackberry preserves (or to taste) 1 tablespoon chia seed or flaxseed meal (optional) Sliced almonds DIRECTIONS 1. In…

Savory Strawberry Pizza

September 5, 2017 ♦

Fall, Strawberries

INGREDIENTS Pizza 16 ounces prepared whole wheat pizza dough 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella 5 ounces goat cheese 1 1/2 cups (about 1/2 pound) chopped strawberries, leafy ends removed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chiffonade into short little strips Freshly ground black pepper…

Berry Yogurt Bark

September 5, 2017 ♦

Blueberries, Fall

INGREDIENTS 2 cups Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons honey Toppings 2 tablespoons almonds (or sprinkle to heart’s content) 1/2 cup blueberries (apply freely) 2 tablespoons shredded coconut Optional: Swirl in a couple tablespoons of blueberry preserves for color and sweetness. DIRECTIONS 1. Mix 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…

Strawberry Grilled Cheese

September 23, 2014 ♦

Fall, Strawberries

INGREDIENTS Sliced sourdough bread (or any bread you prefer) Mascarpone cheese (softened to spread) Fresh strawberries (sliced) Fresh basil Butter DIRECTIONS 1. Spread about 1 tablespoon of mascarpone onto each slice of bread (quantity of cheese depends on bread size). 2. Layer sliced strawberries over mascarpone, add a couple basil…

Blackberry Cornbread

September 12, 2014 ♦

Blackberries, Fall

INGREDIENTS 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup flour 1/4 cup of sugar (extra for sprinkling on top) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 3/4 cup buttermilk 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs Up to 2 cups of blackberries (however many you like!) DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to…

Blueberry Syrup

October 16, 2013 ♦

Blueberries, Fall

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds blueberries (5 cups) 4 cups water 2 cups sugar Six 1-inch strips of lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice DIRECTIONS 1. In a pot, combine the blueberries with 1 cup of the water. Crush the berries with a potato masher…

Dutch Baby Pancakes

October 14, 2013 ♦

Blueberries, Fall, Strawberries

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspons kosher salt 2 teaspons vanilla extract 3 tablespoons granulated sugar DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400?F. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk, warmed 1/4-1/2 teaspons cinnamon or other spice (optional) Fresh berries 2. Place the butter in a cast…

Berry Crumble

September 18, 2013 ♦

Fall, Strawberries

INGREDIENTS 2 pints chopped strawberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup all-purpose flour DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375?F. 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup melted butter 2. In a bowl, mix together chopped strawberries with 1/2 cup white sugar and 1 Tbsp cornstarch.…