Kumquat and Fennel Smash

Kumquat and Fennel Smash
Sean McClure of Craft in NYC (via Serious Eats)

3 kumquats, cut in half
3 heaping tablespoons chopped fennel
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 ounce agave nectar
1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
Ice
Fever Tree tonic water
Garnish: 1 kumquat, sliced in rounds, on a toothpick

1. Combine and muddle the 3 kumquats, the chopped fennel, lemon juice and agave nectar in a shaker.

2. Add orange juice and ice. Pour the entire contents of the shaker into a large old-fashioned glass, top with the tonic water and garnish.

Brandied Cherry Clafouti

Brandied Cherry Clafouti
Allrecipes

2 cups canned tart cherries, drained
1/4 cup brandy
2/3 cup white sugar, divided
cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 cup milk
2/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar, or as needed

1. Mix cherries, brandy, and 1/3 cup white sugar in a bowl; let soak for 1 hour.

2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.

3. Remove cherries from brandy mixture using a slotted spoon and transfer to the prepared pie pan. Pour brandy mixture into a blender; add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, milk, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, salt, and allspice to the blender. Pulse mixture until batter is smooth; pour over cherries.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until golden and puffy, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool slightly and dust with confectioners’ sugar to serve.

Amount per serving (8 total)
Calories: 195 kcal 10%
Fat: 2.7 g 4%
Carbs:32.4g 10%
Protein: 4.9 g 10%
Cholesterol:82 mg 27%
Sodium: 116 mg 5%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Whiskey-Glazed Carrots

Whiskey-Glazed Carrots
The Pioneer Woman

1 stick Butter, Divided
2 pounds (to 3 Pounds) Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into Thick Circles
1/2 cup Jack Daniels Or Other Whiskey
3/4 cups (to 1 Cup) Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon (to 1 Teaspoon) Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add carrots in two batches, cooking for 60-90 seconds each batch. Remove from skillet.

Pour in whiskey and allow to evaporate 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium, and add remaining butter. When butter melts, sprinkle brown sugar over the top. Stir together, then add carrots to skillet. Cover, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.

Remove lid and add salt and pepper. Continue cooking until carrots are done and glaze is thick, about 5 more minutes.

Pour onto a platter and serve immediately. Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.