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Blueberry Fool

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Photo by Pattie Garrett

Recipe by Serious Eats, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table
Serves: 4
Total time: 1 hour 30 min

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● ½ cups plus 1 Tablespoon sugar, divided
● 5 large egg yolks*
● ½ cup plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided
● 2 teaspoons lemon zest
● 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
● 1 cup fresh blueberries*, plus extra for garnish
● 1 cup chilled heavy cream*
● ¼ cups plain Greek yogurt*

Instructions
1. Whisk ½ cup sugar and yolks in a small saucepan until combined. Whisk in ½ cup lemon juice, zest, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until curd is thickened and just beginning to come to a boil. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
2. Place 1 cup blueberries and the remaining 1 Tablespoon sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, gently mashing, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and let cool completely before using.
3. Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold yogurt and ½ of lemon curd into the cream. Spoon lemon cream into glasses, alternating with remaining lemon curd and blueberry compote. Gently swirl with a skewer or chopstick. Top with fresh blueberries and serve chilled.

Lightened Up Strawberry Shortcake

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Recipe adapted from Food Network Kitchen
Total time: 1 hr 20 min
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

Shortcakes:
● 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
● 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
● 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
● 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
● 3 tablespoons cold salted butter*, cut into small pieces
● 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
● 1 large egg*, slightly beaten
● 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk*

Filling:
● 4 cups strawberries*, hulled and sliced
● 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
● 1 tablespoon orange juice
● 1 c. heavy whipping cream
● 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt*
● 2–3 Tbs honey*

Instructions
1. For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2. Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the butter and work it into the flour mixture with your fingers until it resembles a coarse meal.
3. Whisk together the lemon zest, egg, and 1/2 cup of the buttermilk in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture and lightly mix with your hands or a spoon until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. With lightly floured hands, gently pat the dough into a 7­inch round about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 equal wedges. Space the shortcakes evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
4. For the filling: Combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and orange juice in a large bowl. Let stand until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is syrupy, about 15 minutes.
5. Pour whipping cream, Greek yogurt, and honey into a mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until soft peaks form. Taste and add more honey to match your preferences.
6. Split the shortcakes. Place the bottom halves of the shortcakes on plates and top evenly with the strawberry mixture and yogurt. Cover with the shortcake tops.

Rhubarb Cake

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Recipe by The View From Great Island, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table
Serves: 12

Photo by Pattie Garrett

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● 1 teaspoon lemon juice
● ½ cup half and half*
● 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter at room temperature
● 1 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 teaspoons for sprinkling
● 1 large egg*, at room temperature
● 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
● 2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb*
● 2 cups all-purpose flour, reserving 1 Tablespoon to toss with rhubarb
● 2 teaspoon baking powder
● 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
1. Set oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9X9 baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, allowing the ends to hang over the sides, so the cake can be easily lifted out of the pan.
2. Stir the lemon juice into half and half and set the mixture aside.
3. Cream the softened butter and sugar with a mixer until fluffy and pale yellow. Beat in the egg and vanilla, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
4. Toss 1 tablespoon of flour with the rhubarb.
5. Whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter/sugar mixture and blend in. Add all of the half and half and blend in. Finally, add the rest of the flour and blend just until combined. Don’t over mix. Fold in the rhubarb. The batter will be thick.
7. Spread or pat the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top evenly with a little sugar. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cake is turning golden and a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool slightly before cutting.

Breakfast Pizza

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Recipe shared by Fired Up Pizza
Makes 1 10-inch pizza

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● 1- 6 oz. pizza dough
● Olive oil
● 1 egg*, lightly beaten
● 1 cup of finely shredded cheddar cheese*
● Salt and pepper to taste
● Optional toppings: cooked bacon* or breakfast sausage*

Instructions
1. Stretch dough into a 10-inch circle on a sheet pan or pizza stone. Brush top of the dough with olive oil.
2. Spread the cheese evenly over the crust. Pour the egg over the top of the cheese. Add toppings, if desired.
3. Bake at 500 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Adapted from the recipe by Ed Howard, featured on Allrecipes.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
● 1/3 cup white sugar
● 1 teaspoon baking soda
● 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon*
● 1/2 teaspoon salt
● 1 egg*, lightly beaten
● 1/2 cup vegetable or coconut oil
● 1/4 cup milk*
● 1 tablespoon lemon juice
● 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
● 1 cup zucchini*, shredded
● 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate pieces*
● Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Mix egg, oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl; stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Photo courtesy of Pattie Garrett