Sesame Tuna Wonton
Sesame Tuna Wonton This versatile recipe can be changed to include various fresh seasonal ingredients. My favorite fresh fruits include nectarines, apricots, mangos, cherries, crisp apples, crisp pears, fuyu persimmons, mangos, halved grapes, pomegranate arils and avocados. Pick two or three based on what looks best at the farmer’s market or produce section, and add […]
Vineyard Life: Cover Crops
Cover crops, which bring beauty and health to the land, have been grown in orchards and vineyards since at least the Roman times. Not only are they helpful in suppressing weeds, but the gorgeous yellow blooms of the mustard plant in spring are a sight to behold (stay tuned for spring pictures of mustard in […]
Harvest Swirl Cheesecake
Harvest Swirl Cheesecake SERVINGS: 9 SERVING SIZE: 3 x 3 inch slice INGREDIENTS: CRUST Graham cracker crumbs 1 1/2 cups Brown sugar 2 tbsp Saigon (Vietnamese) cinnamon* 1 tsp Ginger ground 1/8 tsp Butter unsalted 5 tbsp melted Parchment paper 2 pieces FILLING Cream cheese 24oz room temp Brown sugar 1/2 cup Eggs room temperature […]
Roasted Piquillo Peppers
Roasted Piquillo Peppers INGREDIENTS Four piquillo peppers, jarred, roasted Eight bocconcini (small mozzarella balls) Balsamic glaze (preferably in a squeeze bottle) SERVING SIZE: four (as an appetizer) DIRECTIONS 1. Place four of the peppers from the jar onto a few paper towels to remove excess moisture. 2. Preheat the broiler (or maybe if you are […]