Fresh Apricot Compote
This tart-sweet compote is wonderful served this week’s pancake or Greek yogurt and crunchy granola.
Ingredients:
½ pound ripe, but firm, apricots
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1-2 tablespoons sugar
Method:
1. Combine apricots, lime juice, and sugar in a large skillet.
2. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until apricots are glazed and syrupy, 7-8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and chill for at least 1 hour.
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Grilled Apricots with Honeyed Ricottone & Crushed Berries
Grilling the apricots here brings out their natural sweetness, and the red and blue berry topping gives it a patriotic touch.
Ingredients:
1 cup Ricottone cheese
1–2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Fresh ripe apricots, halved and pitted
Olive oil or melted butter, for brushing
1 cup strawberries, roughly chopped
1 cup blueberries
Crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers
Fresh mint, for garnish
Method:
1. Prep the Ricottone: In a small bowl, mix the cheese, honey, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
2. Brush the cut sides of the apricots lightly with oil or butter. Place cut-side down on a hot grill or grill pan for 2–3 minutes, until softened and lightly charred.
3. In a small bowl, lightly mash the berries with a fork—just enough to release some juices.
4. Spoon a dollop of the honeyed Ricottone onto each grilled apricot half. Top with a spoonful of the berry mix, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of cookie crumbs if using. Garnish with fresh mint.
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Roasted Apricots with Rosemary
Topped with a honeyed yogurt cream, these baked apricots make for a lovely summer dessert.
Ingredients:
10 apricots, washed and dried
3 large sprigs rosemary
½ vanilla pod (reserve the other half for the serving cream)
Zest of 1 orange
½ cup orange juice (from roughly 2 oranges)
3 tablespoons honey
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
Honeyed yogurt cream:
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup heavy cream
Seeds from ½ vanilla pod
1 tablespoon runny honey
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Cut the apricots in half (leave the pit in – it looks nice and helps to keep the fruit from collapsing completely) and arrange, cut-side up on a baking dish large enough to accommodate them in one layer. Tuck the rosemary sprigs, ½ vanilla pod and the orange peel in and around the apricots, then pour the orange juice all over to moisten the apricots.
2. Drizzle honey all over and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, basting and gently shaking the baking dish from time to time to make sure the fruit doesn’t burn. The apricots are done when they are soft but have not collapsed completely.
3. To make the yogurt honey cream, combine all the ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip until soft waves form. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Transfer the apricots onto serving plates and drizzle over the sticky juices. Dollop a large spoonful of the yogurt honey cream on the side and scatter the toasted almonds on top.
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Grilled Apricots with Almond Whipped Cream
Drizzled with honey and topped with toasted almonds, these apricots are simply stunning for dessert.
Ingredients:
4 apricots, halved
1 teaspoon melted butter
3 teaspoons honey, divided
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
⅓ cup whipping cream
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ tablespoons powdered sugar
Method:
1. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
2. In a small dish whisk together the melted butter and a teaspoon of honey. Cut the apricots in half and brush the melted honey butter on the cut side.
3. Place the apricots cut side down onto the heated grill pan. Grill the apricots for about 2 minutes until softened and just slightly charred, and then remove and place them cut side up onto a plate.
4. Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or a hand mixer, add the whipping cream, almond extract, and powdered sugar and beat the whipped cream until stiff peaks form.
5. To serve, spoon about a tablespoon of the whipped cream on top of each apricot half, then sprinkle on the sliced almonds and drizzle on the remaining 2 teaspoons of honey.
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F&L Apricot Cake with Apricot-Almond Crumble Topping
Moist and incredibly flavorful, this cake comes together in just minutes!
Ingredients:
F&L cake mix
2 eggs
4-6 apricots, peeled, pitted and diced
F&L apricot-almond crumble topping
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and diced apricots, stirring well to combine.
2. Pour batter into a greased cake pan and top with the apricot-almond topping. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.
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Fresh Pasta with Italian Sausage, Burst Tomatoes & Crème Fraîche
This simple pasta celebrates the best flavors of summer with juicy tomatoes, savory Italian sausage, fragrant basil, and a silky crème fraîche sauce that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients:
1 pound Lagana Foods fresh pasta
1 package Skagit River Ranch Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups tomatoes, halved or chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup Bella Luna Crème Fraîche
¼ cup Farm & Larder chicken stock
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)
Method:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fresh pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
3. Stir in the green onions and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook just until they begin to soften and release their juices, about 3–4 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chicken stock and crème fraîche until smooth. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Toss in the cooked pasta and basil, stirring gently until everything is coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan and plenty of toasted fig and walnut sourdough on the side.
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Moroccan Beet Salad
Kissed with freshly-squeezed orange juice, cilantro and mint, this salad will brighten up any spread.
Ingredients:
6 golden beets, tops removed
1 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, packed
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
Method:
1. In a large pot bring enough water to cover beets to a boil. Add in beets and allow to simmer until beets are tender enough to be pierced with a fork, about 35-40 minutes. Remove from the pot and allow beets to cool completely. While running under cold water, remove the skins from the beets using a peeler. Cut beets into 2” pieces and set aside.
2. In a small bowl combine orange juice, olive oil, cumin and salt. Stir well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl add in beets, fresh mint, fresh cilantro, sliced onions and dressing and toss until everything is mixed together. Top with more fresh herbs and serve.
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Fresh Mafaldine Pasta with Sautéed Porcini Mushrooms
Also rich with chicken stock and herbs, this pasta beautifully captures the flavors of mellow, earthy mushrooms.
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh Mafaldine pasta
4 cups Porcini mushrooms, washed and patted dry
¼ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup combined fresh chopped parsley, sage and thyme
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
¼ cup grated Grana-style cheese
Method:
1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Drop in pasta noodles and cook until al dente, about 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse, reserving ½ cup of the starchy cooking liquid.
2. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter with the olive oil over medium heat, stirring to combine. Add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes until mushrooms are soft and tender and then add chicken stock and cook until reduced slightly, another 3-4 minutes. Add in fresh herbs and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Add in the drained pasta and toss. Add in reserved 1 tablespoon of butter and grated cheese, and mix to distribute. If pasta seems dry, add in reserved cooking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until adequately moist. To serve, add some grated Grana cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top.
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Apricot Galette
Sprinkled with a dusting of cinnamon sugar, this fresh tart is sure to please.
Ingredients:
Farm & Larder galette dough, chilled
6-8 ripe apricots
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Peel, halve and pit the apricots and slice into ¼-inch thick pieces. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
2. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the pastry into a 12-by-14-inch rectangle and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the apricot slices over the pastry to within an inch of the edge. Drizzle the honey over fruit, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and dot with the pieces of butter. Fold the pastry edge up and over the fruit to create a 1-inch border.
3. Bake the galette for about 45 minutes, until the pastry is nicely browned and crisp and the apricots are tender. Transfer the pan to a rack and let the galette cool. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of creme fraiche if desired.
Variation: This tart would also be lovely with pitted cherries added in!
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Jammy Eggs with Morels & Herbs on Toast
Earthy morel mushrooms, silky jammy eggs, and fresh garden herbs come together atop crisp toast in this simple spring dish that feels equally suited to brunch, lunch, or a light supper.
Ingredients:
4 slices rustic bread, toasted
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
8 ounces morel mushrooms, cleaned and halved if large
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
4 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme, or mint)
Zest of 1 lemon
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Flaky salt, for serving
Method:
1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath and peel once cool enough to handle.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the morels and spring onions and sauté for 5–7 minutes, until tender and lightly golden. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange the toasted bread on plates and spoon the warm mushroom mixture over top.
4. Halve the jammy eggs and place over the toast. Finish with fresh herbs, lemon zest, flaky salt, and a few grinds of black pepper before serving.
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