Autumn brings many calm moments and flavors as the summer rush dwindles and fall’s slower pace settles in much like a dried leaf slowly falling to the ground. Here in the Hudson Valley the flavors of fall intertwine with season; creating nostalgic moments. Apple cider doughnuts can be found year-round at local farm stands, but…
Stewed rhubarb with rosewater and cardamom is one of the simplest ways to turn seasonal fruit into a bright, make-ahead breakfast. Gently cooking rhubarb stalks concentrates its flavor and softens the texture, making it ideal for spooning over yogurt with granola or nuts. This version is lightly sweetened and seasoned with granulated sugar, which pairs…
Bright spring mornings call for softly scrambled eggs and one of the seasons first offerings: pea shoots. This scrambled egg recipe is cooked gently and filled with wilted pea shoots, tangy goat cheese and garnished with chives. Pea shoots are easily found at local farm stands (most include as part of CSA’s) and supermarkets. The…
Stewed honey apples with bay leaves are a soft, fruit topping for late winter breakfasts.
Shake off the winter doldrums with this bright breakfast recipe featuring frozen strawberries flavored with earthy bay leaves. Perfect when spooned over yogurt, cake or ice cream!
Stewed plums is one of the simplest ways to turn seasonal fruit into a calm, make-ahead breakfast. Gently cooking black plums concentrates its flavor and softens the texture, making it ideal for spooning over yogurt with granola or nuts. This version is lightly sweetened and seasoned with star anise and ginger, which pairs naturally with…
Stewed bosc pears are one of the simplest ways to turn seasonal fruit into a calm, make-ahead breakfast. Gently cooking halved bosc pears concentrates their flavor and softens the texture, making it ideal for spooning over yogurt with granola or nuts. This version is sweetened with sugar and honey and seasoned with clove and vanilla,…
Stewed meyer lemon is one of the simplest ways to turn seasonal fruit into a calm, make-ahead breakfast. Gently cooking meyer lemon concentrates its flavor and softens the texture, making it ideal for spooning over yogurt with granola or nuts. This version is lightly sweetened and seasoned with nutmeg, which pairs naturally with meyer lemon…
Stewed fruit is one of the simplest ways to turn fresh or seasonal fruit into a calm, make-ahead breakfast. Gently cooking fruit softens its texture, concentrates its natural sweetness, and creates a spoonable consistency that works especially well with yogurt and granola. Unlike jam or heavily sweetened compotes, stewed fruit for breakfast is lightly cooked…
Fresh, green asparagus stalks are layered on top of goat cheese in this easy deep dish quiche. This recipe for asparagus quiche with goat cheese crumbles uses a deep dish pastry crust to allow multiple layers of asparagus to be piled on top of the crumbled goat cheese, before whisked eggs are poured over top….
