Grilled Peaches With Mascarpone Cheese

Ingredients

  • Olive oil, for brushing grill
  • 3 firm, but ripe peaches, pitted and quartered
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. brandy (we used amaretto)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

Lightly brush the grill with oil. Grill peaches 2 to 3 minutes per side, moving the peaches only to flip them to create nice grill marks.

Meanwhile, stir together the sugar, brandy (or amaretto) and lemon juice in a medium bowl; set aside.

As the peaches are ready, remove them from the grill and place them in a shallow baking dish. Top them iwht the brandy mixture; toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes and allow to marinate, tossing occasionally.

Meanwhile, stir together the mascarpone and vanilla in a small bowl. Divide the grill peaches equally among 6 plates. Serve with a dollop of the mascarpone mixture. Refrigerate any leftovers. Serves 6.

Notes

Adapted from Kroger recipe mail out with input from Jeff Savell, Jennifer Larriviere, and Thomas Larriviere.

By Jeff Savell Posted in Recipes

Grilled Zucchini With Parmesan

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total)
  • 4 oz. Parmesan cheese (or grated)
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

Pre-heat grill to medium (375°F). Wash and dry zucchini. Trim ends off at a diagonal. Slice crosswise, on the diagonal, about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick (you’ll have thick, oblong slices of squash).

Using a vegetable peeler, shave wide ribbons from the block of Parmesan cheese to measure 1/3 cup. Set aside. (Alternatively, use grated Parmesan.)

In a medium bowl, gently toss zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper to coat. Place zucchini slices directly on the preheated girl or on a vegetable-grilling rack. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes., turning once after about 6 minutes. The squash should be lightly charred and cooked through, but still firm. Remove zucchini slices to a serving plate. Squeeze half a lemon over the slices, then top with Parmesan ribbons. Serve warm. Serves 4.

Notes

Adapted from Kroger recipe mail out.

By Jeff Savell Posted in Recipes

Starting again!

Well, I have tried to blog in the past, usually around international travel, but I did not stay with it.  This is my next attempt to capture some of my thoughts in a variety of interest areas.  Wish me luck!

By Jeff Savell Posted in General