At my elementary school, each class had its own sweet-potato farm. It was hard work taking care of the farm but we had great fun harvesting and cooking the sweet potatoes every autumn. This was one of the dishes we prepared after the harvest. When I eat this sweet potato onigiri, the memory of my fun schooldays comes rushing back to me.
Author: Chef M
There’s nothing I don’t love about this salad. You can buy the frozen papaya at most Asian supermarkets – it’s cheaper and much quicker than shredding fresh green papaya.
Crisp rubies resemble jewel-like pieces of pomegranate. The combination of ingredients may sound somewhat odd, but crisp rubies are very popular and are actually quite delicious, especially when served with ice and coconut cream.
This straightforward recipe is designed for novice sushi-makers wanting to learn the craft. The recipe can be expanded if you’re feeding a larger group. It can also be used to make other types of sushi.
One of my favorite snacks to grab before a run are homemade fruit and nut bites. I make several variations, but this chocolate-cherry version wins every time. A touch of pure maple syrup gives the bites extra moisture so they stick together when rolled. It also pairs nicely with the tart dried cherries. Made from only a few familiar ingredients, these bites are pure dense energy and their simplicity makes them a perfect on-the-go treat.
These potatoes are delicious with gravy, but really don’t need any topping because they are so creamy and good! A wonderful make-ahead dish that travels well too.
One of the most popular cakes we make at Flour is our Lemon-Raspberry Cake: lemon pound cake, crushed raspberries, lemon curd, buttercream. To give the raspberry layer extra flavor, we soak whole raspberries in a vanilla syrup for several hours and then strain and crush the berries. The happy by product of this raspberry soaking is vanilla-and-raspberry-infused syrup. When we first opened, I knew I wanted to make something special with the syrup. I’d read about the shrub, a sweetened raspberry vinegar drink that was popular in colonial times, and thought that it could be a fun drink to offer…