A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
Strawberry key lime jam is a citrusy twist on the classic. Key limes add a bit more floral flavor and are slightly less acidic than regular grocery store limes. For another unique and delicious jam recipe, try this easy loquat jam.
Strawberries and limes are good together, just try this strawberry limeade for a refreshing summer sip.
…Colorful fall panzanella salad is full of autumn vegetables like roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts. Fresh apples, pecans, and pumpkin seeds give it an extra bit of crunch.
Fall salads are some of my favorites. They get earthier, heartier and sometimes, a bit more interesting than their warm weather counterparts.
This one is no exception. There is a ton of flavor going on in this bowl and each bite is better than the one before.
Figs are in season from late summer through early fall, so if you happen upon them at the farmer’s market or the grocery store, get them while you can. This fig jam with vanilla is a delicious way to preserve fresh figs before they disappear. For another easy fig recipe, check out my puff pastry fig tarts.
This jam can also be used as a base for other add-ins – caramelized red onions or bacon for example to make it savory as well.
Fig jam makes a terrific topping for crostini with a little fresh goat cheese or blue cheese crumbled on top for a quick appetizer or afternoon snack.
…Store-bought puff pastry makes this fig tart recipe quick and easy. Ready from start to finish in about 20 minutes and individually sized, these tarts are perfect for sharing. A handful of fresh figs, a sheet of puff pastry and a bit of sweetened cream cheese come together to make a delicious and simple dessert.
Figs are a favorite of mine. From fig jam to panna cotta with bourbon-poached figs, you’ll find a few fig recipes here. Figs are just barely sweet, but when they are overly ripe can be jammy and have hints of honey.
…Summer is the perfect time to make this light and fruity peach white wine sangria recipe. Warm weather sangrias, like my rosé sangria with summer fruits are best enjoyed well chilled.
This sangria recipe is quick and easy, with only 6 ingredients. Pitcher drinks are great for warm, lazy summer days. Make it once and sip all afternoon.
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…Peach pepper jam combines the sweetness of summer peaches with a bit of spiciness from hot peppers.
There are so many uses for this delicious peach pepper jam, including a Bacon Goat Cheese Burger.
This jam is super versatile. Slather it on chicken for a sweet & spicy dinner, top a block of cream cheese for a fast appetizer or snack, use it as a spread to give your sandwich a little kick.
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…Black and Blueberry Freezer Jam is quick, easy and delicious. It is a great recipe for those new to canning, as it doesn’t require much fussing about. For a quick tutorial on traditional jam, check out my strawberry key lime jam recipe.
I like the simplicity of freezer jam because you still get all the flavor of summer fruit, but it is quicker and easier than sealing everything in a water bath.
…Blueberry Mini Pies are the epitome of summer. Ripe, juicy blueberries fill delicious buttery dough for the perfect hand-held pie. Mini blueberry pies are perfect for lunch bags, afternoon treats, beach day picnics, and they are small enough for little hands. Mini blueberry pies or mini cherry pies are also great for all of the red, white and blue holidays.
One of my favorite things about these pies is that they are hand held. No need for utensils, plates or clean-up, which in my opinion is one of the best things about these hand pies.
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Blueberry bundt cake is the kind of cake I serve guests. It’s easy, delicious and not fussy at all. It is perfect for beginner bakers as well as more experienced bakers. Buttermilk bundt cakes, like this one and also this chocolate bundt have great flavor.
Making a cake from scratch is barely more work than making it from a box and you will be rewarded with something so good, you’ll be glad you put in the extra few minutes of time. The glaze is made with three ingredients and takes less than a minute to make.
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Linguine with roast chicken, pine nuts and golden raisins is an easy and delicious dinner. Pasta and chicken come together with a light pan sauce to make a simple meal that will feed the whole family with very little effort. Serve this pasta dinner with a grilled zucchini salad or a green salad.
This linguine with roast chicken dinner is about as uncomplicated as you can get, but the flavors are amazing. The pan juices from the chicken become part of the sauce for the pasta with a handful of golden raisins and toasted pine nuts tossed in.
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