Peach and Thyme Clafoutis
It’s stone fruit season, hell yeah!!! Peaches are one of my all-time favorite fruits and this time of year I tend to put them in everything. This week alone I’ve already planned some recipes sweet, savory and alcoholic: Old Fashioned Peach Pie, Grilled Peach and Carrot Salad with Carrot Top Mint Pesto and Boozy Peach…
My Darling Clementhyme
Simple syrup, a common cocktail ingredient, is nothing more than equal parts water and sugar. Herbs, citrus, and spices can be added to the syrup to liven up holiday drinks. To make a virgin version of this drink, substitute sparkling wine with seltzer. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 11 thyme sprigs, divided 1 bottle sparkling wine,…
Bangkok Flip
This recipe is a fun, tropical substitute for classic eggnog. Tamarind paste is commonly found in Asian and Latin markets, but equal parts lime juice and honey work well as a replacement. Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon, if desired. Ingredients: 1 13.5-oz.can full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight in refrigerator 4 oz. white rum or…
Golden Beet Blue Cheese Dip
Beets and blue cheese are damn tasty together and they live quite nicely in this dip that is a crowd-pleaser with vegetarians and dirty meat eaters. Stick a chicken wing in and you’ll know what I mean. By the way, check out how pretty this ceramic bowl is! It was made by my friend Tina…
