Blackberry Clafouti

I've been interested in trying clafouti for some time-- I saw a recipe online at some point and thought it looked yummy and had a fun name. Well, we had loads of blackberries to use up so today was the day!

Blackberry Clafouti (or Clafoutis)

• 1 tablespoon softened butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar (powdered)

Preheat an oven to 350F. Butter a 9-inch by 9-inch square baking dish or a 9-inch deep-dish pie round with the softened butter.

In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, flour, eggs, sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt until it forms a smooth, thin batter. Spread 3/4 cup of the batter onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake it for 2-4 minutes. Watch the batter closely and remove it before it cooks through completely. It should just start to thicken and set when it is removed from the oven.

Transfer the dish to a heatproof surface and arrange the blackberries over the hot batter. Pour the remaining batter over the blackberries and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Sprinkle the confectioners’ sugar over the finished clafouti and serve it warm.

I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Really yummy. Tasted like a custard. I've seen recipes with all sorts of fruit although cherries are supposedly most traditional. I'll have to keep that in mind when cherry season hits in July!

Salsa Eggs a la George

Our friend George always introduces us to great food ideas... if only we lived closer together and could have our food adventures more often! This recipe is so simple- he made it for us for breakfast while camping and I loved it immediately. We often have serrano peppers and cilantro that need to be used- and this is the perfect way. I had it today for lunch- scooping the eggs up with pieces of warmed flour tortilla. Perfection!

Salsa Eggs a la George
makes 1 fairly large serving... multiple to serve as many necessary!

2 eggs
1 tsp milk
2-3 tbsp salsa
1 clove minced garlic
1/2- 1 minced serrano pepper
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro (more to your taste-- i like alot)

1. Heat nonstick pan on medium heat. Spray with nonstick spray Add salsa, garlic and serrano and allow to cook down until has less liquid.
2. Meanwhile, whisk eggs and milk together.
3. Add eggs, salt and pepper and scramble. Add cilantro near end of eggs cooking through and cook about 1 minute more.