236539 fresh blossom summertime entertaining Recipes

fresh figs , sliced lengthwise into quartered blossoms, fig marmalade, greek yogurt, honey, ground cinnamon, herbed chevre goat cheese, coarsely crumbled, walnut pieces, fresh mint leaves, to garnish, whole wheat crackers or sliced baguette, if desired

fresh strawberries, washed, cream cheese, softened, sugar, sour cream, fresh mint leaves (to garnish ) (optional)

fresh or frozen peach slices, sugar, vodka, peach schnapps, ice cubes, garnish: fresh mint sprigs

cake flour (not self-rising), baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, eggs, whole milk, vanilla, cream cheese, softened, confectioners sugar, fresh lemon juice, rosewater (optional), garnish: nontoxic and organic (pesticide-free) small roses, pansies, and scented geranium leaves and blackberries dusted with confectioners sugar

blue crab backfin crabmeat, whole asian pears, diced, celery stalks, diced, carrot, diced, leek greens, washed and diced, water chestnuts, chopped, orange blossom honey, clos du bois chardonnay, mayonnaise, creme fraiche, toasted cashews or pecans, course chopped

olive oil, red pepper, diced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, scallions, sliced, garlic clove, minced, crusts removed) whole wheat bread, low-fat cottage cheese, eggs, egg whites, evaporated skim milk, fresh basil, minced, fresh rosemary, minced, fresh chives, minced, fresh parsley, minced, fresh ground pepper, salt to taste

all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, very cold unsalted butter (1 stick), ice water, extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature, sugar, cornstarch, milk, unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, heavy cream, cognac or 1/2 tsp brandy, fresh raspberries or 1/4-1/2 cup fresh blueberries or 1/4-1/2 cup fresh blackberries or 1/4-1/2 cup fresh strawberries or 1/4-1/2 cup fresh seedless grapes or 1/4-1/2 cup fresh mango, sliced or 1/4-1/2 cup fresh papayas or 1/4-1/2 cup kiwi, sliced or 1/4-1/2 cup sliced bananas or 1/4-1/2 cup fresh plum, sliced, apricot jam, sliced orange, to garnish (optional), sliced lime, to garnish (optional), toasted almond, sliced, to garnish (optional)

minced fresh onion, fresh garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, all-purpose flour, fresh plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped, fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme, fresh parsley, bay leaf, fresh orange rind, salt, basil, black pepper, fennel seed, saffron, ground coriander

fresh ground meat (75% beef or veal, 25% bulk sausage), fresh grated sourdough breadcrumbs (crusts removed ), ricotta cheese, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, minced sweet onion, minced red peppers or 1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced fresh basil leaves, minced fresh oregano leaves, minced fresh italian parsley, extra virgin olive oil, minced fresh garlic cloves, beaten egg, fine sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, grated fresh lemon zest, red pepper flakes, ground allspice, freshly grated nutmeg, olive oil (for fry method), marinara sauce (for steam method)

creamy peanut butter, hoisin sauce, fresh lime juice, cayenne pepper, minced scallion, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh mint, seasoned tofu, finely diced, peeled seeded and finely chopped cucumbers, peeled and grated carrots, shredded napa cabbage or 3 cups romaine lettuce or 3 cups fresh mung bean sprouts, sheets rice paper , discs 8-inches across, fresh chives or 4 oz scallions

ears sweet corn, in the husk, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes or 1/2 lb bocconcini, ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, grape tomatoes or 1/2 pint other small tomato, halved, fresh basil leaves , cut into thin strips, sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, handfuls of young arugula or 3 baby greens, red wine vinegar , plus, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, freshly grated lemon zest, lemon juice , to taste, fresh basil leaf , cut into thin strips, chopped fresh oregano leaves, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

canola oil, soy sauce, freshly grated gingerroot (fresh only !) or 1 tsp freshly grated galangal (fresh only!), garlic clove, finely minced, walnut halves, green beans, rinsed and trimmed, fresh lime juice or 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro leaf (optional)

freshly ground pork sausage, dried sage, dried thyme, brown sugar, salt, pepper, fresh bread crumbs, egg - beaten, onion finely diced, apple (granny smith) peeled & shredded, cinnamon, puff pastry sheets

blackberries ( 3 cups), blackberry brandy, orange juice, honey , preferably berry-blossom

fresh buffalo milk ricotta , or fresh cow s milk whole milk ricotta, good-quality orange marmalade, warmed, orange blossom honey, pine nuts, toasted

fresh mozzarella, patted dry and cubed, grated parmesan, chiffonade basil leaves, zucchini flowers, heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges (use different sizes and colors), scallions , sliced super thin on the bias, kosher salt, red wine vinegar, high quality extra-virgin olive oil, all-purpose flour, white wine, peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying

fresh green beans, cut into 2 cm long pieces, fresh yellow wax beans, cut into 2 cm long pieces, salt and pepper, to taste, lima beans (fresh or frozen,thawed ), red onions , slivered, sugar , to taste, fresh garlic, minced, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, fresh parsley, finely chopped

fresh ravioli or 12 oz fresh fettuccine or 12 oz fresh tortellini, etc, salt, extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, hard goat cheese, grated (such as parmigiano-reggiano or pecorino romano), chopped fresh parsley, greek oregano, minced, fresh ground black pepper