As a followup to the requests of a few weeks ago, here are some persimmon recipes that my mother sent. I can swear that the pudding is good, especially when served hot with whipped cream or just cream poured over it. We use the wild persimmons and just run them through a food mill after […]

Preheat oven to 350. With electric mixer, blend first five ingredients. Spread in greased and floured 15×10″ jelly roll pan, or 13×9″ plus one 8″ cake pan. Sprinkle half of cinnamon/sugar mixture lightly over dough base. Arrange peach slices by rows on top of base. Sprinkle with remainder of cinnamon/sugar mixture and drizzle melter butter […]

Combine water, sugar and corn syrup in saucepan. cook and stir 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Puree kiwifruit in food processor or blender to equal 3/4 cup puree. Add lemon juice, lemon peel and sugar mixture. Pour into shallow metal pan; freeze about 1 hour or until firm but not solid. Spoon into […]

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and onion and cook until soft. Add chicken livers, nuts and garlicand continue cooking, stirring constantly, until livers are just firm. Stir in wine-fruit mixtue and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. 2. Turn into large mixing bowl and blend in remaining ingredients. […]

-WHIPPED APRICOT SOUFFLE- 3 oz Dried apricots 1 c Water; plus 1 tb Water 3/4 c Confectioners sugar 1/2 ts Unflavored gelatin 1 c Heavy cream; well-chilled 1 tb Grand Marnier Position rack in lower third of oen and preheat to 350 degrees. Butter a 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 by 1 inch jellyroll pan […]

-TOPPING – 1 c Unbleached Flour 1/4 c Sugar 1 1/2 ts Baking Powder 1/2 ts Salt 6 oz Cheddar;Md, Shredded,1 1/2 C 1/3 c Butter; Melted 1/4 c Milk * Use cooking apples such as Granny Smiths that have been cored, peeled, and sliced thin. ++++ Combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon, then toss […]

In 5 cup blender, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold milk; let stand 3-4 minutes. Add hot milk and process at low speed until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool completely. Add blueberrie and sugar; process at high speed until blended. Pour into a large bowl and chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds […]

Peel and seed the squash. Cut it into 1/2-inch cubes. Put the squash, gingerroot, and apple juice into a lightly oiled baking dish. Cover and bake in a 350-degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Sprinkle on the nutmeg just before serving. ~–

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, pepper and salt to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. May be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temp. before serving. In bowl, toss mesclun with vinaigretteand divide among 8 salad plates. Top salads with dates and gost […]

Yield: About 5 half-pints Procedure: Wash and thoroughly crush blueberries, one layer at a time, in a saucepan. Add lemon juice, spice, and water. Stir pectin and bring to a full, rolling boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Add the sugar and return to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. […]