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Pumpkin Pie a la Sheana Davis

by kerih1 year ago in Chefs' Recipes.1 Comment

Everyone here at Inside-Sonoma HQ knows I have a slight pumpkin addiction. I always roast my own for breads, loaves, soups, stews, you name it I have made it! When Sheana sent us this recipe to share with our readers as a new take on the traditional Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie, my mouth started to water. I can’t wait to try this decadent pie recipe. And frankly, who doesn’t love a little booze in their whipped cream? Enjoy and let us know your thoughts! {…}

The Sea Ranch Lodge Executive Chef Phillip Kaufman

by kerih1 year ago in Chefs' Recipes.1 Comment

After relocating back to the Bay Area from Las Vegas, Phil opened the acclaimed Varenna at Fountaingrove, in Santa Rosa. Phil is very excited to be at The Sea Ranch Lodge, where his aim is to continue in the tradition of using the best locally grown fresh and sustainable products here from northwest Sonoma county, and transforming them into a culinary statement which matches the spectacular setting. {…}

HelloCello Limoncello di Sonoma Recipes

by kerih1 year ago in Chefs' Recipes.1 Comment

The Groths have studied the traditional Italian process of making Limoncello. Fred even traveled to Italy where he learned methods and techniques used by both the largest and smallest producers in Italy. The result is a Limoncello that is handcrafted in small batches using only 100% certified organic ingredients.

As is the tradition in Italy, HelloCello Limoncello di Sonoma can be enjoyed after dinner as a chilled digestif, but that’s just the beginning of its uses. Shaken and stirred into creative cocktails or mixed into recipes for savory entrees to sweet desserts, Limoncello di Sonoma is a welcome addition to the bar or pantry. Here are a couple of recipes to get you started! {…}

And the Gravenstein Apple Recipe winner is …

by kerih1 year ago in Gravenstein Apple Recipes.1 Comment

After an exceptionally tasty afternoon of cooking, baking and peeling apples the winner of the recipe contest is … Tammy Rossitto and her Gravenstien Apple Cobbler.  The cobbler had a wonderful mix of textures and using the pound cake mix as part of the crumble really pushed this one to the number top spot.  Following close behind in second and {…}

Warm Maple-Mascarpone Cream Gravenstein Apples

by kerih1 year ago in Gravenstein Apple Recipes.0 Comments

Think warm creamy maple Gravenstein apple topping over waffles, pancakes or as a side dish for pork loin or baked chicken. Now think quick, versatile and only 4 main ingredients with a sprinkle of nutmeg. Combine your thoughts and get ready to fall in love! This dish is bound to become a comfort food. Gravenstein apples really make this dish! {…}

Delightful Gravenstein Apple Dumplings

by kerih1 year ago in Gravenstein Apple Recipes.0 Comments

This is my grandma’s favorite dessert recipe. As a child I always looked forward to holidays, because I knew she would bring her famous apple dumplings! – Anoush Shaw Delightful Gravenstein Apple Dumplings Pastry 2/3 cup shortening 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water Cut shortening into flour and salt. Sprinkle in water, 1 {…}

Apple Beer Brined Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Gravenstein Apples

by kerih1 year ago in Gravenstein Apple Recipes.2 Comments

I love the natural pairing of pork and apples, so I created this recipe showcasing both ingredients.  – Jan Valdez Apple Beer Brined Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Gravenstein Apples 2 cups apple beer 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup kosher salt 5 tablespoons brown sugar 6 whole peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 pork tenderloins 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 Gravenstein {…}

Gravenstein Apple Bread Pudding

by kerih1 year ago in Gravenstein Apple Recipes.1 Comment

We love Gravenstein apples for their complex flavors and firm texture. They are great for cooking. It took little imagination to marry Gravensteins with bread pudding. Gravenstein Bread Pudding Ingredients ·    4 slices day-old bread ·    1-1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted ·    2 cups Gravenstein apples, cut in wedges, slices about ¼ inch wide ·    3 eggs, beaten ·   {…}

Caramelized Gravenstein Apples and Sausage with Chevre, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Toasted Walnuts

by kerih1 year ago in Gravenstein Apple Recipes.1 Comment

I will be visiting Sonoma soon, and was inspired to create this recipe when I read about the contest. It would be a thrill to win a gift certificate to a Sonoma restaurant! I love Gravenstein apples, and wanted to come up with a recipe using them that also incorporated some of my other favorite ingredients, like applewood smoked bacon {…}

Granny Effie's Apple Crisp

by kerih1 year ago in Gravenstein Apple Recipes.0 Comments

My extended family originally came from the Yountville area at the turn of the century. My Granny Effie was raised in Oklahoma on the prairie, but when they came in season, she always sought out Gravensteins to make her Apple Crisp recipe. Someone from the family would actually make a trip across country just to retrieve Gravs for Granny’s recipe! {…}