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Fresh Coconut Buttermilk Meyer Lemon Custard
Fresh coconut is always a treat, but you can use frozen or packaged unsweetened coconut instead. This very simple recipe came about when my husband bought a coconut so that he could drink the coconut...
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Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almonds
Growing up in the South, we had homemade ice cream often in the summertime. Our ice cream had a very simple base of cream, milk and sugar. We did not use eggs in it, and we did not cook it. We...
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Rosemary-Scented Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes, Spring Onions and...
This is a meal in a baking dish. It is very easy to prepare and really delicious. The sweet and savory combination is perfect for a rustic summertime lunch or dinner. This dish pairs well with a...
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Blueberry-Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes
These pancakes are light, fluffy, moist and full of lemony flavor, along with plump blueberries. I buy baskets of ripe blueberries at the farmers markets in the summertime and freeze them for later...
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Chicken Piccata
I am inspired to make chicken piccata when I have Meyer lemons, chives, parsley and dill in the garden. I especially like the addition of the fresh dill. I serve this dish with simple sides of rice...
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Lavender Simple Syrup
Lavender grows year-round in our garden. I use it to make this simple syrup and I preserve it in sugar and in salt. I use it in shortbreads, in scones, in ice cream. It is a favorite of ours to...
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Stewed Chicken with Charred Tomatillos and Coconut Rice
Tomatillos are in season right now in Northern California. I am finding them in our local farmers markets. Tomatillos are known for their tart flavor and green color. They lend themselves...
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Seasonal Mini Frittatas
These mini frittatas use the season’s last corn, along with roasted peppers and onions. Of course, you can use your own combination of ingredients. Sauteed mushrooms, herbs, potatoes, roasted...
View ArticlePersimmon Upside-Down Cake with Pistachios
This cake is wonderfully moist, fruity and spicy with a little bit of caramelized crunch around the rim. It is one of my favorite ways to use the Hachiya persimmons that grow in our yard. Ingredients...
View ArticleGluten-Free Persimmon Whiskey Bread
This bread is super moist and rich – and full of fruits and nuts. These loaves make great holiday gifts. This recipe was adapted from David Leibovitz’s Persimmon Bread recipe. 3 1/2 cups gluten-free...
View ArticleSweet Corn Soup with Basil Oil and Creme Fraiche
Ingredients ½ cup sweet onions (I prefer the sweetness of Vidalia onions for this recipe, if you can find them.) 1 T olive oil 2 cups fresh corn, kernels cut from the cob and the cobs scraped 1 ½ cup...
View ArticleHeirloom Tomato, White Corn and Basil Salad
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (assorted sizes and colors) 2-3 ears white corn kernels (cut off the cob) A handful of fresh basil leaves 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon...
View ArticleFresh Creamed Corn
Ingredients 12 ears sweet white corn, shucked and de-silked 1/3 cup water ¼ stick (2 T) butter Sea salt to taste You will also need: Large pot, such as a Dutch oven, with lid Serrated knife...
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