German Apple or Plum Cake

Made with fresh picked plums. Wonderful made with apples too. German Apple or Plum Cake==========================Source: Graphic Queen – http://www.dimstar.net The batter for this cake is the closest in taste that I could reproduce to match those delicious fruit-filled cakes served in German and Swiss bakeries and tea rooms on my last trip to Europe.Wonderful taste…

Asian Style Black Pepper Prawns

I had nothing special planned for dinner last night and I didn’t feel like going out. So, I pulled some spotted prawns out of the freezer. It only took a few minutes to defrost them. I just turn on the tap and let the water run over them. I looked for a recipe that sounded…

Cranberry and Toasted Walnut Crostata

Cranberry and Toasted Walnut Crostata===================================== Source: Unknown Walnut Crust Dough 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped4 Tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces2 large egg yolks3 tablespoons ice water Cranberry Walnut Filling 1 cup heavy cream1/4 cup granulated sugar1 cup…

Pear and Dried Cherry Clafouti

Pear and Dried Cherry Clafouti==============================Source: Martha Stewart A Clafouti is a classic French dessert with a texture somewhere between that of a baked pudding and a pancake. Serve leftovers for breakfast the next morning, hot or cold. Unsalted butter, for baking dish1/4-cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting1/2 cup dried cherries (I used dried Cranberries)1…