Frank Trotman

1 Cup Peach White Balsamic 1 pound peeled, sliced ripe peaches or 1 16-ounce bag frozen peaches, defrosted 1 bottle chilled Prosecco or other sparkling white wine A spring of mint or fresh raspberries for garnish Serves 4-6

For The Pound Cake (Makes 2 cakes) 1 pound (3 1/4 cups) + 2 tbs. all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans 1/2 cup Fused Lemon Olive Oil 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 9 large,…

Beignet Ingredients 1/2 cup boiling water 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 whole milk 1/2 pkg. yeast 1/4 cup warm water 2 eggs, beaten 3 3/4 cups sifted flour Powdered sugar, for dusting Directions Pour boiling water over butter, sugar and salt. Add milk. Let…

The Cupcakes 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg 1 tsp. salt 1 15 oz. can solid pack pumpkin (1 3/4 cups) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup Arbequina EVOO…

Ingredients 2 cups white whole wheat flour 2 cups ground whole grain corn meal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup fused lemon olive oil fresh grated zest from one lemon 2 cups…

Ingredients: 1/3 cup Tuscan Herb extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup Gravenstein Apple White balsamic vinegar 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 4 large heads of radicchio, each cored & quartered 4 hearts of romaine 1/4 cup shaved pecorino Directions: Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, and crushed red…

For The Pasta Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 large, fresh eggs Filling 8 oz. fresh goat cheese 1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt Fresh ground pepper Sauce 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup white wine 2 tablespoons of Mushroom-Sage Olive Oil 2 tablespoons…

For the purist, in this simple, no-cook application the ingredients must be superlative.  Only the finest summer heirloom tomatoes, Arbosana EVOO and Traditional Balsamic will suffice.  Fresh basil can be made in to a chiffonade or used as a whole sprig.  Mozzarella di Bufala sliced thin and layered with similarly…

Have you been searching for an easy, tasty, inexpensive, nutritious, one dish, meatless meal?  Well search no more.  The traditional Spanish tortilla is an egg and potato dish that fits this criteria.  It can be eaten hot but is just as delicious enjoyed at room temperature which makes it an…

Ingredients Banana Bread Preheat the oven to 350.  Thoroughly grease a standard loaf pan with one teaspoon of Butter Olive Oil. In a large bowl whisk together thoroughly: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon In a separate…