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The Forelle is considered a "snacking pear" and its smaller size makes them just a bit larger than the cute little Seckel pears.
The mini cheesecakes' base uses a graham cracker crust with a creamy filling. A drizzle, piped or brush of bittersweet chocolate ganache paired with a tangy, yet eye-catching adornment of sugared kumquat slices pulls these cakelets together.
A box without hinges, key, or lid, Yet golden treasure inside is hid... J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
Kumquats. Here's another way to incorporate these tangy gems into what would be just chocolate-chunk & walnut oatmeal cookies. These citrus treats dress up and are the star of an old-fashioned cookie favorite.
A rustic, subtle flavored dessert with a delicate crumb texture. This is not a sweet cake. It doesn't need sugary icings or any kind of silliness like that. A light sprinkle of powdered sugar is more for aesthetics than anything else.
The Kumquat plant are fruit-bearing trees with fruit that look like small oval or round oranges.
Slicing into this cheddar beer bread the next day, slathering some whipped butter on it and either grilling or frying it in a pan - yow!
Parmesan roasted on vegetables creates a textured and flavored exterior crust. Serve this Parmesan-Thyme Roasted Acorn Squash alongside a succulent chicken or other flavorful meats.
These cookies are full of chewy oatmeal goodness and with the increased amount of raisins, addition of walnuts and ground cinnamon, they more than satisfy that cookie craving!
I had a couple of tired Bosc pears that were on their way to the point of no return. It was a no brainer where the fruit were destined for promotion...muffins or some type of quick bread. For the muffins pictured in this post I used Bosc pears.
Saying adieu to a year gone by and welcoming in a bright and shiny new year is both refreshing and hopeful for starting anew...and it is at this time of the year that Southern California enjoys the Meyer Lemon season.
What is bark candy? Bark candy consists of sheets or chunks of chocolate adorned with fruits and/or nuts. So what's the story about the Peppermint Bark candy pictured in this post?
In these muffins, the stars are the cranberries with their beautiful, rich, red color and firm texture that hold up well. Paired with white chocolate to offset the tartness and the woodsiness that are walnuts, they're great coffee house type muffin to serve anytime of the day.
Aaaah! That first hot sip of perfectly foamed non-fat milk, as your lips break through the foam to the sweetness of the coffee'd drink mixed with the perfect balance of White Chocolate Mocha sauce.
This recipe for Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread is one that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Fantastic, subtle flavors...not too sweet, and good texture. The Pepitas and use of raw sugar sprinkled along the top of the bread adds to flavor, texture, and aesthetic elements.
These miniature pumpkins always make me smile, forget any woes and starts the season off for me when I find them in my grocery store in mid-late September. Jack-Be-Little (orange) and Baby Boo (white) pumpkins are smaller varieties that are used for both decoration and eating.
Like your food spicy? Kick it up by using a hot variety of kimchi and/or you can also add some hot Sriracha hot sauce to it and sprinkle more chili flakes on it. Eggs sunny-side-up or over-easy – it’s your choice! Kimchi Fried Brown Rice with Fried Eggs source Cristina from TeenieCakes.com Serves 3 Ingredients [...]
The cake part has a tender crumb about it and each cupcake is like a mini coffee cake. The smell of the amaretto is perfume with the streusel topping. The real surprise? Biting into the cake there are small chunks of apples throughout that are not instantly visible, but most certainly present and enjoyed.
The Bouchon French Toast. A stacked bread pudding style that is almost too perfect and beautiful to eat. Custard and apples with warm layers of brioche, drizzled with maple syrup and ever-so-lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
What I liked about this recipe version of a tomato tart is how the texture and flavors hold up, whether it's served warm or at room temperature. It makes for a fantastic appetizer when entertaining or simply as a side dish.
I about fell out of my chair when I received an audition invitation from the casting agent for Fox's MasterChef - Season 4! A casting call for the next season of MasterChef will be held in San Diego on October 6, 2012!
Your total tea cakes yield may vary. I barely had enough batter for 10 tea cakes. I would better try to use to make 8 tea cakes, instead. Other add-ins would be fantastic when fresh, seasonal cherries are not in season. Cherry-Pistachio Tea Cakes source modified from Food Network Magazine July/August 2012 issue Makes 8-10 [...]
At first glance, you may not realize there are 5 vegetables, 1 fruit and generous rustic seasonings of grated Parmesan and fresh rosemary. The best thing about this recipe...is that there is no recipe! Use your favorite, complimentary vegetables and/or fruits.
Even with this season's high warmer temperatures, the growth and abundance of summer's tomato and tomatillo harvest in Southern California is at its best.
This is a short video presentation - a visual stroll through some food photography...Click on the “HD” to view in High-Def on Vimeo!
Packed with a range of micronutrients.Similar to red grapes, blueberries may also contain resveratrol.
A refreshing way to use those fresh summer berries and incorporating their sweetness into a salad dressing mixed with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
This is a good recipe that makes a good textured baked good. Not a dry, crumbly scone. Substituting other berries in lieu of the strawberries would work well. Maybe even adding some blueberries with the strawberries would be both a tasty and visually appealing treat, as well.
What I really liked about the ingredients for this homemade strawberry ice cream was that there were no eggs. No eggs equated to not having to precook a custard.
Not a botanical berry, but an aggregate accessory fruit. One serving of strawberries (about 8 strawberries) is an excellent source of vitamin C, providing more than an orange. Other healthful benefits include fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.
Chinese Tea Eggs - cha ye dan, are considered a household treat in China and a common item of convenience stores in Taiwan (with annual sales averaging over 40 million tea eggs)!
This is a quick pasta dish to make with few ingredients but with delicious traditional flavors. The smoked mozzarella is not to be substituted! You'll enjoy that its a meatless dish.
Also known as melongene, brinjal, and guinea squash. The fruit of a plant that is botanically classified as a berry but eaten as a vegetable. It is a close relative of tobacco.
These cookies are laden with good, wholesome flavor and ingredients that may feel acceptable to enjoy for breakfast too!
Over the last years, I've shared a post or two about some fruits and herbs we've added to our landscape and garden here in Southern California. I've been happy to learn that those posts were inspiring to many people and continues to draw visitors to the Teenie Cakes site...
You can make these ahead of when needed and they're the perfect hostess treat. I warn you, whether their Pecan or Lemon Tassies...they go quickly! They're just too easy to eat...one, two bites they're gone!
This Meyer Lemon Curd retains that undeniable Meyer Lemon sweetness, but still has some "tanginess" as well.
A citrus fruit native to China and believed to be a cross between a lemon and mandarin/orange. Meyer Lemons have a sweeter juice, thinner peel, and less acidic than other lemon varieties.
Favorite Things include: Le Crueset stoneware wok dishes, Fine Cooking Magazine, Cast Iron cookware, Dario Milano's Crackle Medium prop site, and MDR Photography Classes using Studio Lighting for food photography.
This is a filling savory tart so I would recommend it as a side. It would be a nice serve with a crisp white wine as an appetizer too. The phyllo pastry surrounding the Gruyere-custard and asparagus lends both a complimentary crisp texture, as well as adding to its aesthetics.
My Beloved Nikita 2001-2012 We abruptly lost one of our fur kids, Nikita, this last weekend. I’ll be offline until April. Cristina
Not only does it smell heavenly when baking, it's a beautiful spectacle as you pull it from the oven and behold the transformation of puff pastry. You'll be anxious to quickly cut a slice or two to sample it's perfectly textured, buttery crust and sweetness that are the cooked apples. C'est magnifique!
Slow cooking the vegetables and spices with the kielbasa made the soup come together in a rich flavored broth. There are so many goodies in this stew that every spoonful is a palate delight.
You can substitute dried cranberries for the fresh. It's a seasonal, tart and fresh tasting scone with a good texture. No dried, crumbly old scones here!
To offset some of the sweetness and allow the chai to come through, I added a salty, flavorful element to it by rolling the completed marshmallow in pistachios. The sweet, salty and spicy combinations made for an elegant, grown-up (if you will), type of flavor meld for this confection.
The rustic bread is moist, but has a fantastic textured exterior due to that butter and the evenness that the skillet promotes. The aroma and flavor of the butter on the top, bottom and sides of the bread is reminiscent of that nuttiness and richness of brown-butter. Last, but not least, the sweetness and texture of the corn you use in the bread and the cheesy surprise throughout the bread are th
The meaty juices and low, slow cooking make the most incredible thick, flavorful broth. Make sure to have some type of bread or cornbread to sop up the juicy deliciousness!
Mmmm....white chocolate! The pecans add to the buttery-nutty flavor, while the old fashion oatmeal lends body and the half-and-half delivers a moist, flavorful muffin. Serve these with a tall glass of cold milk!
There's no substitute for the fantastic flavor that a ham hock adds to a soup. That said, if you're looking for a split-pea soup version with less sodium but with split-pea and veggie goodness - this is a good alternative that you can work with and further customize to your culinary and palate preferences.
This quick bread has a good texture and subtle lemony goodness. The complimentary sugary-lemon glaze drizzled on the bread after its baked lends to additional moistness and will beckon you for yet another slice!
