Our Recipes — dessert

Ingredients1/2 packet unflavored gelatin powder1 1/2 tablespoons cold water1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon4 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperFreshly grated lemon zest, for serving PreparationIn a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 1 1/2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the gelatin to dissolve.In a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of the cream, the yogurt, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds.Heat the...

Ingredients1 cup heavy cream1 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons water, plus more for brushing4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 lemon, juiced1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream PreparationBring cream just to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and keep the cream warm. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, dissolve the sugar with 2 tablespoons of water. As the sugar mixture begins to bubble, watch for crystals developing on the inside of the pan just above the liquid. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush the inside of the pan right above the...

Ingredients4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (or carob), chopped3/4 cup butter, cut into pieces1 cup sugar3/4 cup yogurt2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 teaspoons Santa Fe Olive Oil & Balsamic Company’s Cherry Balsamic Vinegar1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup cocoa or carob powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate or carob chunks3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)Garnish: powdered sugar Preparation1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil. 2. Melt chocolate and butter in a large saucepan over very low heat. Stir in sugar, eggs, cherry balsamic, and vanilla. Combine flour and next 2 ingredients; stir into chocolate mixture....

This recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare, 12 minutes to bake in an oven that is 400F and will make 12 muffins. Ingredients1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 slightly beaten egg3/4 cup milk1/4 cup sugar1/2 sugar3 tablespoons Santa Fe Olive Oil & Balsamic Company’s olive oil1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel3/4 cup coarsely chopped cranberries1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted PreparationGrease twelve 2 1/2 inch muffin cups and set aside. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and set aside.In another medium bowl combine...