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If autumn and apples are the perfect couple (and they totally are), then Sharlotka (Russian Apple Cake) is, perhaps, the most delicious expression of that union.

Sharlotka

I baked one yesterday, to accompany the newly cold weather ’round these parts. Even better: the cake is served warm. The leftovers are fantastic, too. (I’m currently eating a slice and drinking a cup of hot Russian tea.)

This Sharlotka is fluffy, light, a bit tart (thanks to Granny Smith apples), and not too sweet; the top is crusty and golden.

Slice of Sharlotka

I use Chef Matt Danko’s recipe (which is actually his dad’s). It’s even tastier than it looks!

Weekly Photo Challenge: Transition

Posted on November 29, 2015 by maedez

This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Transition.

Thanksgiving Day Dessert

“You and your Nero Wolfe recipes!”

Posted on July 25, 2015 by maedez

“You and your Nero Wolfe recipes!”

From The American Magazine, June 1949.

Daily Diversion #264: Writers Must Eat, Too

Posted on June 9, 2015 by maedez

Sautéed Chickpeas and Veg, with Wilted Lettuce

Daily Diversion #216 (and a Bonus Recipe): Summer Corn

Posted on July 16, 2014 by maedez

Food is magic, so it’s no wonder that I feel deeply, divinely alive and loved when The Chef cooks for me. His most recent culinary offering started like this:

Corn on the cob is beautiful in and of itself, but my husband, The Chef, decided to transform it into something even better! See below for details.

CHEF LEIGHTON’S GRILLED CORNFUSION

INGREDIENTS:

5 OR 6 EARS OF CORN ON THE COB
1/2 OF A FRESH PINEAPPLE
HABANERO SUGAR
6-8 THIN PATS OF BUTTER
SRIRACHA SALT, TO TASTE
DRIED CHILIES, TO TASTE

DIRECTIONS:

GRILL THE EARS OF CORN USING YOUR PREFERRED METHOD. SLICE OFF THE KERNELS AND PLACE IN A MEDIUM BOWL.
CUT THE PINEAPPLE INTO LARGE SLICES; RUB ONE SIDE OF EACH SLICE WITH A THIN LAYER OF HABANERO SUGAR. GRILL BOTH SIDES UNTIL SLIGHTLY BROWN. YOU CAN GRILL THE CORN AND THE PINEAPPLE AT THE SAME TIME. DICE THE PINEAPPLE AND ADD TO THE BOWL WITH THE CORN. STIR.
ADD PATS OF BUTTER AND STIR WELL. ADD THE SALT AND CHILIES, TO TASTE, INCORPORATING FULLY.
SERVE!