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