Winter

Simple Rustic Berry Tart

December 8, 2017 ♦
Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Winter
INGREDIENTS 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 1 cup light cream cheese 1/4 cup powder sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 cups of fresh berries DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven 400 degrees. Place ready rolled pastry onto parchment paper lined baking tray and score a rectangle into the pastry, 1-2 inches…
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Mini Strawberry Scones

December 8, 2017 ♦
Strawberries, Winter
INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups heavy cream plus more for brushing the top 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries Turbinado sugar for topping DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425 degrees.…
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Cream-filled Strawberries

February 28, 2015 ♦
Strawberries, Winter
INGREDIENTS 8 oz package of cream cheese (we prefer whipped) 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar, or to taste 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice, or to taste 1 lb of fresh strawberries DIRECTIONS 1. Cut the top off each strawberry and scoop about a teaspoon sized hollow out of the…
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Strawberry Hot Chocolate

December 21, 2014 ♦
Strawberries, Winter
INGREDIENTS 1 cup milk 3 tbsp heavy cream 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 finely diced fresh strawberries DIRECTIONS 1. In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a low boil. 2. Add the chocolate and cream, stirring until chocolate is melted. 3. Take the saucepan off the heat, stir…
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Blackberry & Brie Bites

December 12, 2014 ♦
Blackberries, Winter
INGREDIENTS 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed About 1/2 cup of seedless blackberry jam 3.5 oz brie, cut into small cubes, approximately 1/2″ 24 fresh blackberries DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray. 2. Unroll puff pastry sheet and cut into 24 equal…
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Warm Blueberry Quinoa

October 28, 2014 ♦
Blueberries, Winter
INGREDIENTS 1 cup red quinoa, cooked as directed (any color will work) 2 cups fresh, frozen blueberries Half and half cream, milk or any type of cream product you prefer for topping Fresh blueberries Brown sugar DIRECTIONS 1. Gently boil frozen blueberries and a tablespoon or two of water and…
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Blackberry Sparkler

December 28, 2013 ♦
Blackberries, Winter
INGREDIENTS 3 blackberries 1 oz. St. Germaine Champagne DIRECTIONS 1. Place blackberries in a champagne glass and lightly muddle them. You want to just release the juice, not crush them. 2. Add St. Germaine and fill the glass to the top with champagne.
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Santa Berries

December 24, 2013 ♦
Strawberries, Winter
DIRECTIONS 1. Trim and slice strawberries. 2. Use a pastry bag and tip to fill with whipped cream. 3. Add sprinkle eyes and top with hat (berry tip).
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Strawberry Bruschetta

January 24, 2013 ♦
Strawberries, Winter
INGREDIENTS 3 slices (1/2-inch-thick) rustic white bread 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 strawberries, sliced 3 to 5 teaspoons sugar DIRECTIONS 1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the bread until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. 2. Spread the butter on the toasts. Arrange the…
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