Free Recipes

Balsamic of Modena PGI Goat-Cheesecake

*The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is the name of an area, a specific place, or, in exceptional cases, the name of a country, used as a description of an agricultural product, which comes from such an area, place, or country, which has a specific quality, goodwill, or other characteristic property, […]

Breakfast and Brunch

Blueberry Muffins

Makes 12 muffins Ingredients 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (divided use) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 3/4 cup whole or low-fat milk 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup […]

Beverages and Cocktails, Free Recipes

Bourbon and Blueberries

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 2 oz bourbon 1 oz ginger beer 1/2 oz simple syrup 1/4 oz lemon juice 1 tablespoon blueberry purée Fresh blueberries, for garnish Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the bourbon, ginger beer, simple syrup, lemon juice, and blueberry purée. Shake until well-chilled, then […]

Breakfast and Brunch

Cheese Blintzes with Mixed Berry Sauce

Makes 12 servings Ingredients 24 Crêpes 2 cups Mixed Berry Sauce 1 cup farmer or pot cheese 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, or as needed Directions The crêpes […]

Desserts

Cheesecake With Fresh Summer Berries

Makes one 8-inch cheesecake Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted Cheesecake Ingredients 1 1/4 lb cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 5 eggs 1 egg yolk 1/3 cup […]

Desserts, Free Recipes

Fruit Salad With Orange-Blossom Syrup

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2/3 cup orange blossom water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 cups cantaloupe, diced 2 cups pineapple, diced 1 1/4 cups red grapes, seeded 1 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered 1 cup blueberries 4 kiwi, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup mint, chiffonade (thinly sliced) Directions To make the […]

Beverages and Cocktails

Grappa with Berries

Makes 6 servings This recipe can be made with any fruit that is in season. The recipe makes six portions, but you can make as much or as little as you like. Keep replenishing the fruit as you use it so that you’ll have a supply on hand whenever you […]

Desserts, Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Mixed Berry Sauce

Makes about 4 cups Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sliced strawberries 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh Directions Combine 1 cup of the raspberries, 1 cup of the strawberries, 3/4 cup of the […]

Cakes, Desserts

Polenta Cake with Grappa, Berries, and Minted Mascarpone

Makes 6 servings This cake is dense and not too sweet, almost like a sweet cornbread. I like to use coarse polenta so that it also has an interesting texture, but if you have to use regular cornmeal, that works as well. Ingredients Polenta Cake 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at […]

Free Recipes, Salads

Red Salad

Makes 8 portions Ingredients 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons light agave syrup 12 oz beets, peeled and roasted 4 oz red grapes 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 4 oz blueberries 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup opal basil, […]

Chef's Notes Plus, Family Fun

Red, White Chocolate, and Blue Bark

Sometimes cooking is about the journey, not the destination. That is especially true when cooking with kids, and particularly when cooking with kids who have been inside a lot these last few months. For the Fourth of July this year, we’re keeping it simple—and fun!—with some candy crafting. White chocolate […]