Sliced Peaches On Semolina Crostini With Rhododendron Honey Recipes

FRESH PEACHES WITH TOAST AND HONEY

Steps:

• Find peaches that are fresh, slightly soft, very fragrant and heavy for their weight. (These are the peaches so succulent that the juices run down your chin when you bite into them.) Slice bread and brush with olive oil and place in toaster. While bread toasts, wash peaches and then split in half and remove pit. Discard pit and slice each peach half into 3 wedges. Place peaches on top of toast and drizzle with honey.

FRESH CHERRIES WITH SEMOLINA TOAST AND RHODODENDRON HONEY

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

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.