Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Sat, 01 May 1999 08:20:36 -0400
::::::::::::::::::::::::: FOOD FUNNY :::::::::::::::::::::::
Here is a bit of humor imported all the way from Russia by reader
Elena:
Customer to waiter: "Excuse me, but this chicken isn't fresh!"
"It's your fault. I offered it to you last Wednesday but you refused!"
::::::::::::::::::::: TODAY'S RECIPE :::::::::::::::::::::::
This is a classic dish in France, where tastes in desserts
lean toward fresh fruit rather than heavy pastries.
Fruit Gratin
1 tsp (5 ml) butter or margarine
4 cups (1 L) thinly sliced peaches, nectarines,
pears, plums, apples, or berries, or a mixture
of any of these
1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
A grating of fresh nutmeg
Grease a 9 x 9 inch (22 x 22 cm) baking dish with the teaspoon of
butter. Place the fruits in the baking dish. In a small bowl combine
the sugar, butter, flour, nuts, and spices, tossing and pinching with
your fingers until it resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle the flour
mixture over the fruits. Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 45
minutes, or until the fruit is tender and the topping is golden brown.
Serve hot or at room temperature. Serves 4 to 6.
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