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Blueberry Jam with Lime and Coriander

August 31, 2021 by Jill Foucre Leave a Comment

Blueberry Jam with Lime and Coriander
2021-08-31 23:19:31
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Ingredients
  1. 2 ½ lb blueberries, rinsed
  2. ½ cup water
  3. 3 cup sugar
  4. 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, finely ground
  5. Juice and zest of 1 lime (1 tablespoons juice)
Instructions
  1. Gently heat the berries with the water in a heavy pan until they sweat and burst their skins. Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender, a potato masher or the back of a spoon to coarsely chop the berries.
  2. Gently heat the berry mixture and add theadding the coriander, lime zest and juice. Heat to a full boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 220 degrees and the jam has reached a gel set. (about 8 minutes).
  3. Ladle the jam into 4-5 1/2 pint jars, leaving 1/4” headspace. Seal, and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
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Blueberry Jam with Gin

August 31, 2021 by Jill Foucre 2 Comments

Blueberry Jam with Gin
2021-08-31 23:15:18
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Ingredients
  1. 2 1/2 lb blueberries, rinsed
  2. 1/2 cup water
  3. 3 cup sugar
  4. 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  5. 3” cinnamon stick
  6. 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon gin
Instructions
  1. Gently heat the berries with the water in a heavy pan until they sweat and burst their skins. Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender, a potato masher or the back of a spoon to coarsely chop the berries.
  2. Gently heat the berry mixture and add the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick. Heat to a full boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 220 degrees and the jam has reached a gel set. (about 8 minutes)
  3. Discard the cinnamon stick and stir in the gin.
  4. Ladle the jam into 4-5 1/2 pint jars, leaving 1/4” headspace. Seal, and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
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Artichoke Salad Dressing

November 12, 2020 by Jill Foucre Leave a Comment

Artichoke Salad Dressing
2020-11-12 23:24:15
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Ingredients
  1. 1 14 ounce can Artichoke Hearts
  2. 1/4 cup Olive oil
  3. 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
  4. 1/4 cup Champagne Vinegar
  5. 2/3 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
  6. 1 teaspoon Salt
  7. 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  8. 1/4 cup Pimentos (from jar drained)
  9. Optional : *French Bread Croutons, Chopped Red Onion Garnish
Instructions
  1. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade add the can of drained artichoke hearts. Pulse until finely chopped, then begin slowly adding the oils, vinegar, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Gently stir in the pimentos.
  2. Serve over Romaine Lettuce and top with homemade croutons and finely chopped red onions, if desired.
  3. *French Bread Croutons - cube 1 cup day old French bread and sauté over medium heat - toss with 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add a pinch of seasoning salt such as s.a.l.t. Sisters Mojo or Livia’s Seasoning to add great flavor.
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Cranberry Chutney

October 31, 2019 by Jill Foucre Leave a Comment

Cranberry Chutney
2019-10-31 17:23:12
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Ingredients
  1. 1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen (don't thaw) cranberries
  2. 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  3. 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  4. 1/2 cup golden raisins
  5. 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  6. 1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
  7. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart heavy saucepan.
  2. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst, then collapse, about 12 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and cool, uncovered (chutney will thicken as it cools). Chill chutney, covered, at least 8 hours for flavors to develop.
Notes
  1. Chutney can be made 5 days ahead and chilled, covered. Leftovers will keep, chilled, 2 weeks.
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Roasted Vegetable Salsa

August 9, 2018 by Jill Foucre Leave a Comment

Roasted Vegetable Salsa
2018-08-09 13:31:05
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Ingredients
  1. 5-6 ripe tomatoes
  2. 2 jalapeño peppers
  3. 2 red bell peppers
  4. 2 red onions
  5. 2 cloves garlic
  6. ¼ cup cilantro
  7. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  8. salt and pepper, to taste
  9. Juice from 1 lime
  10. 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Slice all the vegetables in quarters. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place all the vegetables on a baking tray and roast them in the oven for ½ an hour. Remove the vegetables from the oven and let them sit for a while to cool down.
  3. Peel the tomatoes and peppers. Remove seeds from jalapeño, to likeness of heat. Place all the vegetables in a food processor or a blender and pulse until the salsa is the consistency you like.
  4. Place in a bowl and add lime juice and cider vinegar. Season to taste, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with homemade corn chips.
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Condiments, Vegan, Vegetables

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