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Berries - Sunday 5/15/05

Balancing concentrated flavors and powerful phytochemicals with brisk acidity and natural sugar; berries are a true gift of nature. Not only are they delicious, they’re an important part of a healthy diet!

There are many studies linking berries to improved vision, slowing he aging process, treatment of disorders, and even reduced risk of cancers.
Aside from phytochemicals, berries also pack lutein, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and potassium - and all with very few calories.
Berries have long been the stars of desserts, but they make a stunning accoutrement to meats as well. Try berry-based glazes and serving sauces on chicken, pork, beef, lamb and especially game! Grilled pork or chicken is fabulous with strawberry and raspberry, and beef or game with blackberry, blueberry, loganberry, currant, and lingonberry sauces and glazes.

Here are a few deliciously flexible recipes using fresh spring berries – and don’t be afraid to adjust and alter them to your taste. – Chef Michaelangelo Rosacci, Tony’s Meats & Specialty Foods

Chef Michaelangelo (mick) Rosacci and family own and operate Tony’s Meats & Specialty Foods, Tony Rosacci’s Fine Catering, and Tony’s Wines in Littleton and Centennial. More recipes at www.TonysMarket.com

Blackberry Port Sauce
A fabulous serving sauce with grilled bison or beef.
1⁄4 cup minced sweet onion
1 TBS butter
1/2 cup Vintage character or Ruby Port
1 pint Blackberries, separated
1/4 cup demi glace (suggested: ‘More Than Gourmet’ Instant Demi Glace)
1-2 tsp brown sugar or honey

Saute onions in olive oil until soft, add port and simmer 5 minutes, add 1⁄2 pint fresh berries and demi glace, simmering and smashing with a fork for about 10 minutes. Balance acidity with brown sugar or honey. When sauce tastes rich and thick, strain and reserve; serving at room temperature.

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Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits
12 oz all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. baking powder
4 oz well chilled butter, cut into small cubes
3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream chilled
2 tsp. vanilla extract
sugar and cream

Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in food processor. Add butter and pulse once or twice until butter is pebble sized and evenly dispersed throughout flour.

Put mixture into a bowl. Add vanilla and enough cream to work the mixture into a dough. Transfer to a flat working surface and roll out to 1 inch thickness. Cut biscuits, place on parchment-lined sheet, brush with a cream and sprinkle with sugar.

Put biscuits in freezer for 5-10 minutes to set dough. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, turning once halfway through baking.
Serve with fresh berries and cream or drizzle with warm strawberry coulis, topping with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Strawberry Coulis
3 pints strawberries
squeeze of lemon
maple syrup or honey to taste
1 Tbs. butter, melted

Clean strawberries and puree in blender or food processor. Transfer to a sauce pan to warm. Add lemon juice and maple syrup judiciously, tasting for a balance of acidity and sweetness. Stir in melted butter and serve.

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Glaceed Berries
1/2 cup red-currant jelly (or other jelly)
1 1/2 tablespoons crème de cassis (or other berry liqueur)
2 cups fresh blueberries (or other)

Melt the jelly in a heavy saucepan over a low to medium flame, remove from heat and stir in liqueur. Pour over dry berries in a bowl and toss to coat and blanch berries. Chill before serving with pastries and/or cream.

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Old Fashion Berry Pie
Fill a pastry-lined pie plate with fresh berries of your choice. Sprinkle generously with a sugar and flour mixture to taste (1 cup sugar to 1 TBS flour). Dot with plenty of salted butter. Cover with a top crust or lattice pastry strips. Bake in a hot 425 degree oven until browned and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

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Dec 31 - Fondues Dec 26 - Winter Nose Warmers Dec 18 - Holiday Roasts Dec 11 - Standing Rib Roast Dec 5 - Sweet Treats Nov 27 - Puff Pastry Nov 21 - Sweet Potatoes Nov 14, Tomatoes and Lycopene Nov 7, Pici Pasta Oct 2, Chiles Sept 25, Pancakes Sept 19, Parmigiano-Reggiano September 12 September 4 August 28, Colorful Veggies August 21, Peaches August 14, Salmon August 7, Colorado Corn July 17, Tropical Tastes July 10 French Country Friday / Sat, July 2,3 Better Burgers

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