Tag: snack recipes

Pistachio Ice Cream Affogato

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The recipe calls for high-quality pistachio ice cream. I found this in the spring issue of Magnolia Journal. Again this photo is not as pretty as the one in the magazine.

The Van Leeuwen ice cream doesn’t have the chemical additive of natural flavor. In this regard I will buy the product again.

Alas, ice cream of any kind is high in saturated fat and added sugars.

As an every so often treat though I think this recipe can’t be beat.

Use short glasses.

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One scoop premium-quality pistachio ice cream.

Espresso poured on to taste.

Sprinkle pistachios on. Drizzle honey atop if you’d like.

Nectarine Bruschetta

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2 Tbsp white wine vinegar

2 tsp honey

1 nectarine sliced

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 Tbsp very coarsely cracked black pepper

2 large, thick slices country bread

6 Tbsp ricotta cheese divided

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In a bowl, whisk together vinegar and honey to dissolve. Add nectarine slices and toss to coat.

Let marinate 10 minutes. Add oil and pepper and toss to coat.

Grill or toast bread and spread with ricotta. Then spoon nectarines and juices on top.

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Though the recipe is supposed to serve 2 I had the two bruschetta slices on my own.

I used the kind of small peppermill you buy at the supermarket to twist and grind the pepper.

Keep the bottles and ingredients together in one place like on a cutting board in the sink. This will make cleanup easier. I used an ordinary soup bowl to marinate the nectarines in. You can use a small glass mixing bowl.