Best Sliced Peaches On Semolina Crostini With Rhododendron Honey Recipes

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FRESH CHERRIES WITH SEMOLINA TOAST AND RHODODENDRON HONEY



Fresh Cherries with Semolina Toast and Rhododendron Honey image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint very ripe dark cherries, split in 1/2 and pitted
1 pint very ripe white cherries (Rainier), split in 1/2 and pitted
2 tablespoons rhododendron honey
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
6 sprigs lemon verbena, 2 crushed and 4 for garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 (1-inch thick) slices semolina bread (cut from a 2-pound loaf)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, gently toss the cherries with the honey, vinegar, and crushed lemon verbena. Season lightly with salt and pepper and set aside to macerate for 30 minutes.
  • Generously brush each slice of bread with the olive oil. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the bread slices and toast, turning once, until crisp.
  • Divide the toast among 4 plates. Drain the cherries and reserve the juice. Top the toast with the cherries and drizzle with the reserved juice. Garnish each plate with lemon verbena.

SEMOLINA PUDDING WITH RED CURRANT SAUCE



Semolina Pudding with Red Currant Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h2m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart milk
3 1/2 ounces sugar
1 3/4 ounces butter
3 ounces semolina
Nonstick cooking spray
12 1/4 ounces fresh red currants
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine milk, sugar, and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add semolina, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Put the pudding in four 4-ounce cups that are rinsed with cold water and lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Boil currants with the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the sugar is dissolved and the currants are very soft, about 10 minutes. Puree mixture in a blender and then push through a strainer to get a smooth sauce.
  • Refrigerate pudding and sauce until cold, about 2 hours. Unmold the pudding onto dessert plates and dress with sauce.

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