Fig Balsamic Reduction Sauce

Fig Balsamic Reduction Sauce Figs are a beautiful yet under utilized fruit in American cuisine.  Their sweetness makes a perfect complement to pork. Consider with pork chops and pork tenderloin.  It also makes a lovely crostini topping with goat cheese! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh figs 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of ruby port 2…

Gluten Free Crepes

Crepes are not that much harder than pancakes and feel so decadent.  They are the perfect thing for a special breakfast, holiday brunch or …. just because. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups almond milk 4 eggs 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 tsp salt 1.5 cups gluten free baking mix (Bob Redmill’s 1 to 1 is a fav)…

Asian Marinade

Perfect for beef or chicken. INGREDIENTS: 1⁄4 cup  tamari 2 tablespoons of sesame oil 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 1 tablespoon of minced ginger 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced green onions 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper DIRECTIONS: Add ingredients to a ziplock bag or bowl. Add meat and marinate for at least…

Cherries Jubilee

Cherries Jubilee is a throw back to the 70’s but absolutely delicious!  It is absolutely stunning with with vanilla ice cream.  We eat dairy free, coconut based ice cream.  It also make a decadent crepe filling or topping.  Here is how we use it in crepes CHERRIES JUBILEE INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup butter substitute 1 cup sugar 1 lb…

Orange Bourbon and Sage Glazed Porkchops

The pork chop is most often overcooked and under celebrated.  Right that wrong with this recipe! For the Sauce: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter substitute 1 Tablespoon diced onion 1 clove of chopped garlic 1/2 cups orange juice 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon of dried ginger 1/4 cup bourbon 3 TBS orange zest 1 spring…