I try to plan my menus in advance, and shop before the throngs descend from the city. Here’s my four easy and delicious Labor Day recipes that I’ll be serving this weekend, via the kitchen of my private chef friend, Claire Matern……
A take on a American dessert classic, this shortcake is a mix of sweet ripe strawberries and tart and tangy sour cherries.…
“Not only are these baked polenta fries with parmesan + rosemary delicious, they’re also gluten free! Such a great casual nibble to accompany a drink in the garden or perfect for a game day snack.” — Claire Matern, founder of…
“Shortbread is wonderfully easy to make for a brunch, dessert, afternoon coffee or teatime, and can be wrapped up to make a sweet, homemade housewarming or hostess gift.” — Claire Matern of www.acheesemongersdaughter.com
Rosemary &…
“Easter just a hop around the corner. Here’s a great, simple, classic and easy dessert to whip up for friends and family, or to hide in plastic eggs for the big hunt,” shares Claire Matern.
Ingredients:
2 egg whites
½ cup…
Irish soda bread muffins (gluten free or not)
2 1/4 cup gluten free flour mix (or all-purpose flour)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (~100g) currants (or raisins) though…