Featured Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower Bisque

Cauliflower is now being touted as the new Kale ~ for folks that haven't warmed up to the texture and flavor of kale, this is good news.  Cauliflower tends to take on the flavor of what it's paired with.  It's also extremely versatile; you can bake, broil, boil, steam, rice, saute, mix with just about anything or enjoy it raw.  I chose to prepare a simple bisque with the head of cauliflower I had in my refrigerator.  It's light and has a lovely mild flavor.  You could add cheese, veggies or a protein to add a little zip to this bisque. "The flavor of roasted cauliflower is wonderful!" 

Bing Cherry Crumble


Cherries are one of my most favorite fruits.  When they are in season I pick them up every time I'm out shopping, which means I end up with loads of cherries in my fridge :)   This weekend the farmer's market had loads, which meant it was time to create another delicious way to enjoy them.  A touch of sweetness with a crumble top ~ fabulous!

"Fresh Bing cherries, a touch of sweetness and a crumble top
combine for a fabulous dessert!" 


INGREDIENTS
Filling
3 cups fresh Bing cherries, pitted
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3 Tbs. sugar
1 Tbs. flour

Crumble
1 cup oats
2 Tbs. flour
3 Tbs. butter, cut into pea sized bits
2 Tbs. brown sugar

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1.     In a large mixing bowl, add Bing cherries,  lemon zest and sugar.  Gently mix to combine.

2.     Sprinkle flour over mixture; gently mix again.

3.     In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour and brown sugar.  Add butter and toss.

4.     Spoon fruit mixture into 4 small ramekins (or 1 pie dish)

5.     Sprinkle crumble mixture over the fruit.

6.     Bake for 45 minutes; the filling will bubble.

7.     Serve and enjoy!