Recipes tagged with « North American »
Caramelized Peaches Maple Chantilly
Ripe yet firm peaches seared until golden, swimming in a sticky maple-butter syrup. A whipped chantilly infused with caramelized maple syrup providing luscious body without eggs or gluten. Crunchy toasted pecans coated in crystalline sticky maple for contrast. Focus on texture—soft, airy, crackly, glossy. Simplified by swapping cream with half Greek yogurt to cut richness, and pecans with toasted walnuts for earthier notes. Cook times vary depending on peach ripeness. Recognize the gloss and slight give in peaches for doneness. Watch the syrup granulate around nuts—not too burnt or sticky. No em dashes here. Programs your taste buds and technique.
Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Bacon Dressing
Mix of shaved Brussels sprouts tossed with a tangy-maple-bacon dressing. Adds shredded pear and crumbled blue cheese instead of cheddar. Cranberries swapped for raisins and pecans replaced by walnuts for deeper, earthier notes. Bacon grease base infused with olive oil, stone-ground Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey. Quick frying of bacon to crisp, then skim off fat for dressing. Salad tossed with dressing and mix-ins. Notes on shredding, timing, and serving cold or room temp. Refreshing crunch, bite of bacon, sweetness from fruit, nutty finish.