CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP

4 Tbs. butter2 cloves garlic, minced (3-4 garlic scapes, chopped)2 Tbs. minced fresh parsley1 Tbs. minced fresh tarragon1 medium onion, chopped1 lb. romaine lettuce, finely shredded1 bunch watercress (or Komatsuna), minced1 qt. beef or vegetable stock2 egg yolks2 c. half … Continue reading →

RUTABAGA PUFF

2 cups mashed, cooked rutabaga1 cup soft bread crumbs1 Tbsp. sugar ¼ tsp. ground mace1/8 tsp. ground ginger¼ tsp. salt½ cup milk1 egg1 Tbsp. butter, in small pieces Combine mashed rutabaga with bread crumbs, sugar, mace, ginger, and salt. Beat … Continue reading →

SAVORY-SWEET RUTABAGA PUDDING

1 large rutabaga (about 2 pounds), peeled, diced into 2-inch pieces1 1/2 teaspoons salt, dividedbutter for greasing the baking dish2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk, beaten1/4 cup heavy cream1/4 cup dried bread crumbs1 tablespoon maple syruppinch freshly grated nutmeg1/3 cup … Continue reading →

APPLE-SAUCED RUTABAGA

2 1/2 lb. rutabagas, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes2 Tbs. butter, softened1/2 c. heavy or whipping cream3/4 c. Lemon-Rum Applesauce (recipe follows)salt and freshly ground pepper Cook the rutabagas in boiling salted water until very tender, about 30 minutes. … Continue reading →

PERSIMMON PUDDING

Ripe persimmons (enough to make 2 cups of persimmon pulp) 3 cups milk 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash of cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped … Continue reading →

PERSIMMON COOKIES

1 c. sugar3/4 c. butter2 eggs1 c. persimmon pulp1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/2 tsp. salt2 c. flour1/2 c. raisins1/2 c. nuts Dissolve soda in the pulp. Cream sugar and butter. Add vanilla and beaten eggs. … Continue reading →