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Cherry Chocolate Pavlova

2018-10-11T02:38:05+00:00

YIELD: 6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Meringue: 4 egg whites, at room temperature 1 cup of sugar 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 oz. dark chocolate, melted and cooled slightly Cherries: 16 oz. fresh or frozen sweet dark cherries, pitted 1 tablespoon of honey 1 large orange 1 teaspoon corn starch 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Whipped Cream: 1 pint heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon orange bloom water (or substitute 1 teaspoon of orange zest) Garnishes: Dark chocolate, finely chopped pistachios, chopped Zest from the [...]

Cherry Chocolate Pavlova2018-10-11T02:38:05+00:00

Apple Sweet Potato Latkes

2018-10-11T02:38:34+00:00

YIELD: 4-6 latkes (recipe is easily scaled up) Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 cups peeled and shredded sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato) 1 cup peeled and shredded tart apple, such as Granny Smith (about 1 large apple) 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced 3 tablespoons oat flour 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 egg, or substitute a flax egg (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 2 tablespoons of water) Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons of high heat oil, such as grapeseed or avocado oil, divided Chunky apple sauce Sour cream, or substitute non-dairy cashew cream [...]

Apple Sweet Potato Latkes2018-10-11T02:38:34+00:00

Apple and White Chocolate Fondue

2018-10-11T02:38:39+00:00

YIELD: 10-12 apple skewers, depending on size of apples Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 4 cups of water 5 large, round apples of mixed variety 1 (11 oz.) bag of white chocolate chips 1/2 cup of almond milk, or other milk of your choice 1 tablespoon of coconut oil Pink food coloring Assorted topping for dipping; coconut flakes, sprinkles, M&Ms, etc. Other Supplies: Heart shaped cookie cutters, preferable assorted sizes Paper towel or clean kitchen towel Bamboo skewers METHOD Combine the lemon juice and water in a medium bowl and set aside. Slice [...]

Apple and White Chocolate Fondue2018-10-11T02:38:39+00:00

Apple Sweetheart “Sandwiches”

2018-10-11T02:38:46+00:00

YIELD: 3-4 “sandwiches” per apple, depending on size of apple Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 2 cups of water 1 large, round apple, such as Gala or Honey Crisp Nut butter of seed butter of your choice for spreading (such as peanut, cashew, or sunflower butters) Assorted toppings such as; pomegranate seeds, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, coconut chips, etc. Other supplies: Small heart shaped cookie cutter Paper towel or clean kitchen towel. METHOD Combine the lemon juice and water in a medium bowl and set aside. Slice the apple vertically into 1/8 inch [...]

Apple Sweetheart “Sandwiches”2018-10-11T02:38:46+00:00

Apple, Walnut and Blue Cheese Triangles

2018-10-11T02:38:50+00:00

YIELD: 12 pieces Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 12 sheets of phyllo dough 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup Gala apple, peeled, cored and diced 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 6 oz. crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed (optional) Melted butter or baking spray for brushing dough METHOD For frozen phyllo dough defrost in the refrigerator overnight or follow the package instructions for defrosting. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the walnuts, dates, apples, lemon juice, honey, nutmeg, [...]

Apple, Walnut and Blue Cheese Triangles2018-10-11T02:38:50+00:00

Pear Crisp Stacks

2018-10-11T02:38:55+00:00

These pear stacks are so much fun to assemble, they are like a puzzle. A great Christmas project for kids! YIELD:  1 pear stack per recipe Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 pear, ripe but firm (Anjou or Bosc) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup chocolate chips for melting, semi sweet or dark Powdered sugar for dusting METHOD Preheat the oven to 320 degrees Fahrenheit, or 275 degrees for a convection bake setting. Slice the pear horizontally into very thin slices, about 1/16th of an inch thick, as close to the top as you safely can. If your pear [...]

Pear Crisp Stacks2018-10-11T02:38:55+00:00

Pear Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce

2018-10-11T02:39:05+00:00

A whole poached pear baked into the center of this low-fat gingerbread cake makes a very festive presentation in a mason jar, and is a ready to eat treat. Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Poached Pears 4 Bosc pears, ripe but firm, peeled with stem intact 1 bottle of white wine (or substitute 2 cups of apple cider + 1 cup of water) 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of water 2 cinnamon sticks 8 cardamom pods Gingerbread Cake 2 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or substitute regular whole wheat or white all purpose) flour 2 teaspoons baking [...]

Pear Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce2018-10-11T02:39:05+00:00

Chocolate Dipped Fruit

2018-10-11T02:39:10+00:00

Giving fruit and nuts for the holidays has been a tradition for centuries. For an updated version, we are dipping pears and apples in chocolate and coating them in assorted toppings, giving them a festive flair. Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Assorted varieties of apples and pears, preferable cold (so the chocolate will setup quickly) Bags of chocolate chips for melting; chose either dark, milk chocolate or white chocolate, or one of each for variety. Assorted topping suggestions: Chopped nuts Mini chocolate chips Mini marshmallows Flaked coconut Prepared caramel sauce Crushed peppermint candy or candy canes Other Supplies: Ribbon [...]

Chocolate Dipped Fruit2018-10-11T02:39:10+00:00

Sparkling Pear Cocktail with Ginger and Fresh Rosemary

2018-11-28T17:13:33+00:00

YIELD: 4-6 cocktails Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup of honey 1 1/2 cups water 1 pear, cored, peeled and diced 1 inch slice of ginger, peeled 1 sprig of fresh Rosemary 1 bottle of Prosecco or sparkling wine, chilled Additional rosemary sprigs and pear slices for garnish if desired METHOD Combine the honey and water in a sauce pan over medium heat, cook until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, turn heat to low. Add the diced pears, ginger and rosemary, continue simmering on low until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 20 minutes. Strain the [...]

Sparkling Pear Cocktail with Ginger and Fresh Rosemary2018-11-28T17:13:33+00:00

Apple Cranberry Cake with Walnuts (GF)

2018-10-11T02:39:28+00:00

An updated version of a holiday fruit cake, this cake is loaded with sweet and tart fruit and nuts in a delicate, moist cake. Perfect for giving or serving to guests. YIELD: 1 9x13 inch cake, or five 4-inch spring form pans Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 cup almond flour 1 cup oat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, preferable freshly grated 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups Gala apples (or similar variety), diced 2 cups [...]

Apple Cranberry Cake with Walnuts (GF)2018-10-11T02:39:28+00:00

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