Recipes tagged with « Spring »
Ricotta Strawberry Raspberry Cake
A tender, moisture-rich ricotta cake with fresh raspberries and sliced strawberries layered inside and atop. Uses adjusted flour and sugar amounts. Swaps butter for a yogurt-butter combo for added tenderness and tang. Baking time and temp tweaked for slight variations. Layers fruit inside, not just on top, for pockets of fresh bursts. Finished with powdered sugar dusted on release. Keeps refrigerated under a dome; best served slightly warm to unlock aroma. Common pitfalls: over-mixing ruins fluff, cold eggs dull texture, watch fruit moisture levels to avoid sog. A rustic, spring-like berry cake showcasing ricotta's creamy density and fresh fruit acidity.
Mimosa Asparagus Salad
Asparagus blanched until tender crisp. Separate egg whites and yolks finely grated. Dressing made from white wine vinegar and grainy mustard replaced by apple cider vinegar and whole grain mustard, oil switched to walnut oil for a nutty note. Cornichons swapped for chopped capers. Salad tossed, served with grated egg halves distinct. Cooking times and process adjusted for texture and flavor.