I look forward to peach season each year. No other food quite says "Summer" like a fresh, ripe, and juicy peach. While we don't have peaches from our own fruit trees quite yet, we do have access to great quantities of Missouri and Illinois peaches, purchased in bushel quantities. We eat them fresh, cooked in cobblers, and mixed in this amazing peach salsa recipe. (And check out my collection of dozens of fresh, cooked, and preserved peach recipes.) This Peach Basil Salsa recipe is perfect on grilled white fish, or as a dip for tortilla chips. If you want, add a jalapeno pepper or two to spice things up, or make the recipe as is for a sweet and savory flavor. Peach Salsa … [Read more...]
Peach Recipes :: Fresh, Cooked, and Preserved
Peaches are one of my family's favorite summer fruits, and we eat them by the dozens when they are in season. Last week, my husband Brian brought home 3/4 of a bushel of ripe Missouri peaches that are dripping with juice, and sweet with a bit of tart. When you bring home so many almost-ripe peaches, it's important to have a collection of recipes at the ready! Here is a collection of peach recipes, featuring fresh, cooked, and preserved peaches. Fresh Peach Recipes These recipes let the fresh, juicy flavor of peaches shine through: Peach Basil Salsa Sweet Marscarpone Peach Tart Cooked Peach Recipes What is summer without cobblers and crisps? Here are a few tasty looking recipes … [Read more...]