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BlackBerry Cobbler for Two

Summer Simple. Fresh blackberries baked with a buttery-cobbler topping-all basic pantry ingredients you have on hand. – No. 654 Blackberry Cobbler for Two.

BLACKBERRY COBBLER

Blackberries fresh from the Farmers Market inspire a simple cobbler for two. Just one cup of berries is required, topped with a simple, quick topping and voilà – fresh summer cobbler. Easier than pie.

COOKING FOR TWO

Sometimes you just need a couple of servings for dessert, this recipe is perfect as it just serves two or can be doubled for 4 servings, easy. The ingredients and directions are for making a two-serving cobbler.
Just increase ingedients it according to how many servings you are planning to make. Of course, adjust the baking dish size to accomodate the fruit.

SUMMER FRUITBlackBerry Cobbler for Two |Bijouxs Little Jewels

This cobbler recipe keeps the fruit still in tack, they are not all mushy. Another great thing about the recipe is you can substitute your favorite berries for fruit in the cobbler. Combine as you please. Just adjust the cooking time and use fruit at room temperature or thawed.

Blackberry Cobbler | Bijouxs Litle Jewels

BlackBerry Cobbler for Two | Bijouxs Little Jewels

BlackBerry Cobbler for Two | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

Summer Simple from Bijouxs Little Jewels from the Kitchen.

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Cantonese Steamed Fish

Cantonese Steamed Fish | Bijouxs Little Jewels

My all-time favorite way to steam fish, filled with flavor and simple to prepare-Cantonese Steamed Fish Recipe No. 653 in the Membership Collection.

STEAMED FISH

I know steaming fish sounds bland and boring, however this Cantonese take on steamed fish is anything but boring. Fresh ginger, scallions and cilantro all bathed in a light soy-sauce based sauce. The fish is delicate and tender, everything is kept light and fresh.

It’s easy to steam fish, even if you don’t have a steamers. You can simply use a large pot or deep skillet with a lid, I use my wok. You can either use a steaming rack or small can in 1-2 inches of water. Easy! You now have a steaming setup.

CANTONESE CUISINE

I have long-loved Cantonese style food. In LA we had stellar Asian restaurants from the high-end to the simple classic diner-style eateries. Mostly I ate at local restaurants in Alhambra, near my home, where there are many different Asian cuisines converging together.

This simple recipe is a favorite both at home and out to eat- No. 643 Cantonese Steamed Fish Enjoy!

 

 

 

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Baked Rhubarb with Labne Yogurt

Baked Rhubarb with Labne Yogurt | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Every Spring the rhubarb shows up at the famers markets, the early harvest is the best. The taste is very tart and mostly rhubarb is used for pies, tart, and jams, or baked here with a sprinkling of sugar. No. 652 Baked Rhubarb with Labne Yogurt in the Membership Collection.

RHUBARB

Not the first spring vegetable you think of, but Rhubarb’ tart stalks are wonderful when baked or cooked until soft and sweetness with sugar. Most people have tried Strawberry Rhubarb pie, which one of my Grandmother’s regular pies. She baked a pie every Friday to have on the ready for weekend guests. We grew rhubarb in her tiny LA garden which made it fun as a child to head out to the garden and cut some stakes. Of course, I did take a taste, wow was it bitter!

Baked Rhubarb with Labne Yogurt

Baked Rhubarb with Labne Yogurt | Bijouxs Little Jewels

SIMPLE RHUBARD RECIPE

This baked rhubarb recipe is one of the easiest introductions for rhubarb. The stalks are mixed with sugar, vanilla bean paste with lemon rind strips. Just pop it in the oven for about 20 minutes until tender. Do not over-bake, the rhubarb will get mushy.

Serve with labne yogurt lightened with some whipped cream. The original recipe called for chopped pistachios on top, but I sprinkled a little cinnamon sugar instead. If you find the rhubarb still to tart place a dollop of strawberry preserves on top as well.

Baked Rhubarb with Labne Yogurt | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

 

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Spelt Citrus Teacakes

Lovely little jewel teacakes inspired by a local bakery- No. 649 Spelt Citrus Teacakes in the Collection Membership.

Lovely little jewel teacakes inspired by a local bakery- No. 651 Spelt Citrus Teacakes in the Collection Membership.

The newest Little Jewel in the Collection Membership are these delightful Spelt Citrus Teacakes spotted at a local bakery. The teacakes spiced with citrus and finished with a lemon glaze. Finished with an edible flower from the garden. The perfect morning or afternoon tea treat and great gift giving.

Spelt Citrus Teacakes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

CLEMENTE BAKING

Now living along the Central Coast, I like to feature local eateries, and Clemente Bakery is a favorite. I discovered these Spelt Citrus Teacakes there and had to figure out how to bake them. Think I got close. I went in and met the owner Craig Hurlbert and could see this is the real deal. Their RYE SOURDOUGH is best I Have ever eaten. Sadly I just learned they no longer bake that bread, disappointed.

Spelt Citrus Teacakes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

SPELT FLOUR

Spelt flour is a flour made from a species of wheat with a nutty, slightly tangy flavor. It is a form of wheat so it does contain gluten. It can be used for making cookies, breads, muffins and other applications where you’d use wheat flour.

ON THE PATIO

Spelt Citrus Teacakes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Simple pleasure of taking teatime on my patio in the garden enjoying a lovely Spelt Citrus Teacake-pure heaven.

 

 

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Bijouxs Basics: Asian Style Broccolini

Bijouxs Basics: Asian Style Broccolini | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Gently steamed broccolini is bathed in peppery garlic olive oil and finished with Tamari Sauce–another Bijouxs Basics, Beautiful Food by Design.

BROCCOLINI

A little background. The small florets of this variety were developed in Japan and is a hybrid of broccoli and gai lan. It was created to be mild with a slim edible stem.  Which it does and “she” does take a pretty picture. I love broccolini and it appears in my recipes in a Millet Basil salad and a classic Rotini Bake. 

This recipe Asian Style Broccolini, is my go-to on many week nights. It makes a great side for a simple grilled fish or along with a steamed rice. It also makes a perfectly acceptable take-along side for a picnic. Many renditions of Asian Broccolini recipes abound so feel free to take this Bijouxs Basics recipe and expand; I have enjoyed the additions of fresh ginger and sesame oil.

Bijouxs Basics: Asian Style Broccolini | Bijouxs Little Jewels

TAMARI VS SOY SAUCE

When I first began my chef business I needed to learn the difference between tamari vs soy sauce. Here is the short version:  Tamari is made from soy and rice and has a longer fermentation than soy sauce.  It is slightly richer and darker and many times my preferred sauce when soy is required in a recipe. However, I have also been using Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, my everyday lighter substitute for soy sauce, it is non-gmo, gluten-free and vegan, total winner.

Bijouxs Basics: Asian Style Broccolini is always a Little Jewel from the Kitchen.