Tag Archives: cherries

Plum-Glazed Duck Breasts

By Cat, July 2020 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I finally found a frozen duck breast at my local grocer and just had to buy it; now I get to decide what recipe to use. I love duck with any … Continue reading

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Cherry-Almond Smoothie

By Cat, Mar 2018 (image, right, is from Wikimedia Commons) This interesting recipe is from Dr. Alan Christianson, a functional medicine practitioner specializing in hormone and auto-immune issues. This smoothie offers many benefits for your adrenal and thyroid glands. See … Continue reading

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Plum or Apricot Clafoutis, with fruit variations

By Cat, Jul 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This clafoutis is made differently than the other clafoutis recipes on my blog, so that it is more like a flan. It is a bit easier to make this way. The original … Continue reading

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Plum Clafoutis, with Almonds

By Cat, Oct 2007; updated July 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Clafoutis (a French word, pronounced “claw-foo-tee) is a simple, baked fruity custard pudding from France, that is best served warm, with cold thick cream poured over. This recipe does not use the 2-step method for cooking … Continue reading

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Cherry or Blackberry Clafoutis (Baked Pudding)

By Cat, Oct 2007; updated July 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) It’s cherry season here in the Flathead Valley, so while looking for a low-carb/high fat dessert using cherries, this recipe caught my eye. It reminds me of a fruit kuchen without the pastry crust on … Continue reading

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Ice Cream: Fruit or Berry in Custard Base

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Cooking.com (1)) See also: 1. Puddings & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Ice Cream Basics; 3. Crème Anglaise (Stove-Top Custard Sauce) Includes: 1. Berry Ice Cream; 4. Peach Ice Cream; 5. Lemon Ice Cream Today’s commercial ice cream is nothing … Continue reading

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Freezing Stone Fruit (Peaches, etc.)

By Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Food Preservation Menu; 2. Freezing Berries I used to have a ‘market basket’ tree, which had peaches, apricots and two varieties of plums grafted to the main trunk, but … Continue reading

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Berry or Cherry Cobbler

By Cat, (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Berry Cobbler; 2. Cherry Cobbler; See also: 1. Peach Melba Cobbler; 2. Biscuit Toppings for Cobblers; 3.  Cobblers, Shortcakes and Crisps Menu Cobblers are a quick and delicious dessert that kids and oldsters (and those in-between) love. The version … Continue reading

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Italian Cheesecake (Torta di Ricotta)

By Cat, Jun 2014 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Using a Springform Pan, and an Alternative; 2. Cakes & Tortes Menu Most cheesecakes are made with cream cheese, but recipes using cottage cheese or ricotta are also found. This Italian … Continue reading

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Sugar Plums (Dried Fruit, Nuts and Spices Treat)

by Cat, December, 2013 See also: 1. Ancient Medicine through Food I recently signed up for a newsletter about using herbs and spices in cooking to boost and maintain health. Herbs are not only food but also natural medicine. One newsletter … Continue reading

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